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.
Culture
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.
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
Freedom of Liverpool ceremony for Sue Johnston – Photo Gallery
Award-winning actress Sue Johnston has received the Freedom of Liverpool at a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall.
News · 18 June 2024
Macca and Klopp lead tributes to Sue Johnston at Freedom of Liverpool ceremony
Sir Paul McCartney and Jurgen Klopp have led tributes to award-winning TV actress Sue Johnston on receiving the Freedom of Liverpool at a special ceremony this evening.
News · 7 June 2024
Sound! Liverpool’s music scene has new digital home
Liverpool's rich musical heritage and thriving contemporary music scene now has a new digital home.
A strong and fair economy for all · 6 June 2024
City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision
Liverpool has won a unique "tourism Oscar" for its spectacular hosting of last year's Eurovision.
Culture · 31 May 2024
Welcome to Lover-pool! Taylor Town transformation revealed
Liverpool has revealed the full details of its bespoke “Taylor Town Trail” ahead of Taylor Swift‘s I The Eras Tour arriving in the city, from June 13-15.
Thriving communities · 24 May 2024
Blue Plaque for George Harrison’s first home
Historic England is unveiling a national blue plaque today to George Harrison - music icon, songwriter and humanitarian - at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree.
News · 8 May 2024
Plaque unveiled in tribute to legendary busker
A plaque has been unveiled in tribute to a legendary busker on the exact spot in Liverpool city centre where he regularly played.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 5 February 2024
Liverpool’s night-time purple reign continues
Liverpool is celebrating securing prestigious Purple Flag status again – taking its reign in to a 14th successive year.
A strong and fair economy for all · 12 December 2023
Work starts to prepare former Littlewoods building for film and TV future
Work has officially started on site as part of plans to transform the former Littlewoods building into a world-class film and TV campus.
Thriving communities · 10 November 2023
BLOG: The Beatles at No1 puts spotlight back on our city of music (again!)
Chart-topping put Liverpool on the music map, and we have a wall of discs to prove it. It was a big deal then and it still is now, writes Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music (and someone with history of a No1 hit)...
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