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A metal sign for Purple Patch, with a wall of recycled rubbish spray painted purple behind it.

Thriving communities · 21 May 2025

True Liverpool ‘icon’ to appear at BBC’s Big Weekend

An iconic part of Liverpool will take pride of place among the attractions at this week’s BBC’s Big Weekend.

Thriving communities · 7 March 2025

Blooming Marvellous! Flower Streets Scents Success

Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project scooped the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 last night.

A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 7 February 2025

Accelerator City picks up pace on net zero ambitions

Accelerator City team have also confirmed that a project director will be joining in the coming weeks to work with key partners including Ecotricity, and The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, to make the most of the opportunity 2025 presents

Staff from Liverpool City Council and visitors from IFEA Asia on Liverpool's waterfront

A strong and fair economy for all · 17 December 2024

Liverpool’s vibrant nightlife earns international recognition

Liverpool City Council welcomed members of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) last week for a special visit. The IFEA looks to unite festival and events professionals across the globe, offering a centralised space for research and discussions about the events industry. Delegates from the Asia branch of the association landed in Liverpool on

Climate Change · 29 November 2024

Liverpool celebrates UN award as it makes music history – again!

Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production

Production crew filming on William Brown Street in the evening

High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 28 November 2024

Ambition to create ‘plug and play’ zone in city centre announced

Liverpool has announced plans to pilot a network of 'plug and play' facilities across key filming and TV sites in the city centre, which would create an unprecedented clean, creative production zone.

A strong and fair economy for all · 27 November 2024

Liverpool to be at the forefront of music innovation

The Liverpool City Region has been announced as a national "Creative Cluster" for the UK's music sector.

High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 7 October 2024

Young people to be given a helping hand on the creative industries ladder

Budding young actors, musicians, photographers, fashion designers and film directors from across Liverpool are being invited to sign up to a creative programme that could give them a head-start in their chosen career.

Thriving communities · 1 October 2024

City announces its biggest Black History Month programme

Liverpool is to celebrate Black History Month with its biggest and most vibrant lineup of artistic and community events yet!

A strong and fair economy for all · 22 September 2024

Liverpool maps out masterplan to remix “Music City” status

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced radical plans to “remix the music sector” by embracing AI and VR to future-proof music tourism, recording and education.

Thriving communities · 20 September 2024

Award-winning music academy to celebrate decade of success with major event

Liverpool’s LIMF Academy is to stage a special celebration of the city’s music scene with a two-day event showcasing some of the best talent the Academy has produced over the past decade.

Thriving communities · 5 September 2024

Ready, Set, ‘Play’! – The countdown to River of Light is on

Liverpool is preparing to turn into an epic night-time playground as River of Light returns to the city’s streets.

This image depicts a bustling outdoor market on a sunny day. A diverse crowd of people is walking between rows of white-tented stalls that line both sides of the scene. Some people are engaged in conversation, while others are browsing the various goods on display, including clothing and other items. The market appears to be well-attended, with a mixture of ages among the attendees. In the background, there are parked cars, trees, and a clear, blue sky with a few scattered clouds, giving the setting a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.

News · 4 September 2024

Stanley Park Market success leads to extended trial

The inaugural mid-week market at Stanley Park, which launched in July for an initial 7-week trial, has been extended until Wednesday 30th October 2024, due to its overwhelming popularity. The market, which began with around 50 stalls, has quickly grown to host over 100 stalls each week, offering a diverse array of goods, including fresh

News · 4 September 2024

Welcome to the LIMF Academy class of 2024/25!

The highly anticipated cohort of emerging music creators for the 2024/25 LIMF Academy programme has been revealed. The LIMF Academy is an award-winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the creative and professional skills of young, aspiring music creators aged 16-25 based in Merseyside. Since its inception in 2013, the Academy has become a cornerstone of the region’s

News · 26 July 2024

SGH170 Festival to celebrate the old and the new

St George’s Hall is set to mark its 170th anniversary by inviting a host of Liverpool’s most talented performers into its iconic spaces. From comedians to singer-songwriters, from jazz to rock’n’roll, the final programme of events for the SGH170 Festival, curated by Culture Liverpool and the St George’s Hall team, has now been unveiled and

News · 21 June 2024

Liverpool’s “civic heart” to celebrate milestonewith special events programme

Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall is to host a series of special events to celebrates its 170th anniversary this summer. Under the banner – It’s Yours! – the Grade I listed building, which has provided the backdrop for many of the city’s biggest moments, is hosting a programme of cultural events echoing famous eras of

News · 19 June 2024