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Spectacular After-Dark Light and Sound Show to Tell the Story of Christmas at Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral is set to bring some extra sparkle to the city’s Christmas celebrations with an immersive experience, which will take visitors on an incredible journey through the Nativity story. ‘The Light Before Christmas: The Angels Are Coming!’ invites families to enjoy the most wonderful time of year through son et lumière as the magnificent...
Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The Eurovision spotlight is set to shine on Liverpool after it was announced the city will host the world-famous competition on behalf of the UK. The European Broadcast Union (EBU) and the BBC have whittled the competition down from 20 cities, and today announced that Liverpool will host the event on behalf of Ukraine in...
Liverpool marks Black History Month 2022
Let’s talk about race – that’s the message from partners who are bringing Liverpool’s Black History Month to life in October. Arts, heritage, culture and community activists working with Culture Liverpool for the last 10 months have curated a varied and stimulating programme of events which not only explore the past but look ahead to...
River of Light is back for 2022!
River of Light is set to illuminate the waterfront across 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, and will showcase ten artworks from a host of local, national and international artists along a 2km route. The installations will include a mix of brand new, never-before-seen commissions as well as existing artworks which...
Beth Tweddle praises Liverpool ‘sporting legacy’ as World Gymnastics Championships countdown hits 50 days to go
The first ever British gymnast to become World Champion, Beth Tweddle, is backing the city to provide a perfect finale to a packed year of sport in the UK – and believes the British team can continue their golden performances seen at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships against the world’s best. Tweddle, who was...
Pioneers of Beatles tourism industry to be honoured by Liverpool
The two men credited as the pioneers of Liverpool’s multi-million pound Beatles tourism economy are to be honoured by the city. Bill Heckle, Managing Director of Cavern City Tours and Dave Jones, its President, will be made Citizens of Honour at a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall tomorrow (Thursday, 11 August). Bill (a former...
Unique City Council Project Scoops National Broadcast Award
A Liverpool City Council cultural project has scooped a sought-after national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed took gold in last night’s Broadcast Digital Awards in the Best Content Partnership or AFP category, pipping the likes of ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, Channel 4’s Cook Clever Waste Less and BT’s FA Disability Cup coverage to the title....
First look inside new £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse
New images have revealed the first look inside the new Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot near Liverpool, ahead of its grand opening in July. The ground-breaking new venue is home to the only 17th-century style, timber-built “Cockpit” theatre outside London, able to seat 450 spectators. Built entirely during the pandemic thanks to public funds and...
Liverpool lands major transfer coup
Liverpool is about to land a major transfer coup potentially worth tens of millions of pounds. No, this is not an exclusive on Jurgen Klopp’s next signing! This is about a transfer policy of a different kind. One that could lead to a grassroots revolution, not on the football pitch but in the community. Voluntary groups...
Liverpool states its intent to host Eurovision
Following the announcement that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest could be held in the UK, Liverpool has officially offered to host the event in solidarity with Ukraine. The European Broadcast Union has today confirmed it is looking for another location to be home to the competition due to the ongoing war in the Ukraine. As...
