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dot-art Schools shares the gift of creativity with FREE schools entry!
Liverpool based social enterprise dot-art want to help more schools engage with their award-winning schools programme, now entering its 12th year. The inter-school art competition, open to all educational settings across the Liverpool City Region, can this year offer a number of free places on the programme through its Champions scheme. Carolyn Murray, dot-art Schools...
Liverpool & Eurovision Take Plaudits at NOEA Awards
The 2023 National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Awards took place last night (22nd November) and saw Culture Liverpool take away the ‘Best Events Team – Local Authority’ award, and Eurovision 2023 win the ‘Event of the Year Award – Public Sector’, at the gala celebration. The evening recognised events, event businesses, and individuals across the...
The Power of Holly Johnson
Liverpool arts organisations Homotopia and DuoVision today announce a grant of £142,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for The Power of Holly – a new exhibition documenting the life and work of pioneering LGBTQIA+ musician, songwriter and artist Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood.) The project will explore Johnson’s personal archive and work with...
Eurovision – From Flags to Bags!
Remember the official Eurovision Song Contest 2023 branding which was emblazoned across Liverpool in the run up to those incredible two weeks in May? Well, it has now been transformed into the ultimate, must-have Eurovision host city merchandise. More than 100 flags and banners, which adorned key areas of the city centre, have had a...
Capture the magic of Christmas at Royal Albert Dock
This Christmas, get into the festive spirit with a trip to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool as it becomes illuminated with more than one million twinkling lights, shining a spotlight on festive menus, unique gifts and world-class attractions. Filling evenings with light, the dock has received a makeover as its much-loved installations return. Capture the magic...
Pop-up Christmas markets with local artisans Daughter Of Dawn Design and Grace Emily Design
In the true spirit of the season, INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool, part of Meliá Hotels International, has plenty to get you in the festive mood this season, including pop-up local artisan Christmas Markets, a Meet Santa Lunch, and the most festive way to stay – The Christmas Condo Suite. For the most enchanting and festive...
Christmas is coming to Liverpool City Halls
Liverpool’s most beautiful buildings are getting into the festive spirit with a whole ho-ho-host of Christmas events for all the family. St George’s Hall, Liverpool Town Hall and Croxteth Hall have a festive offering for all of the family, ranging from live music, films, theatrical experiences, to a unique sporting ‘In conversation with…’ event and...
Ho ho ho! – Giant Santa is back!
A firm Liverpool family favourite is back for Christmas with the return of Blacker’s Giant Santa at the Museum of Liverpool from 7 November. Giant Santa, who towered over shoppers in Blackler’s department store each winter from 1957 until 1988, first went on display in the Museum of Liverpool’s atrium in 2016 and has returned...
Liverpool ONE counts down to Christmas extravaganza
Around 500 performers will help kick-start the festive season as Liverpool ONE Christmas LIVE! takes place this Friday (17 November). Featuring magical pop-up pantomimes, singing elves, Santa and the talents of hundreds of local young people, the free event promises to bring a non-stop party to launch the festive season. Taking place from 4pm until...
Community activist become first Black Woman to head up International Slavery Museum
Community activist Michelle Charters has become the first Black Woman to lead the International Slavery Museum – the only national museum in the world dedicated to the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its legacies. Liverpool-born Michelle will navigate the International Slavery Museum through a groundbreaking £28m transformation, from a gallery space into a...
