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Arts & Events · 16 September 2019

Giants duo honoured by Merseyside Police

The Duo behind Liverpool’s biggest ever free event have been awarded one of the top honours from Merseyside Police. Liverpool City Council’s Susan Lees and Jen Falding, who both work in the Culture Liverpool team, have received the prestigious, Chief Constable’s Commendation – for their role in organising the Giant spectacular, Liverpool’s Dream. The honour

Culture · 28 March 2019

Liverpool – three times a winner

LIVERPOOL is the best event destination in the world. And the city’s Giant Spectacular – Liverpool’s Dream was the best event of its kind on the planet. That’s the verdict from a major international events award ceremony which saw Liverpool walk away with a trio of top honours.

Young girl taking a picture of a huge castle made of cardboard

Arts & Events · 21 January 2019

Culture delivers massive boost for city

Liverpool's programme of events to mark ten years since the city was European Capital of Culture, attracted more than 2.2 million visitors to the city and boosted the local economy by a whopping £85m – QUADRUPLING the 2017 figure.

Culture · 15 January 2019

Giants genius receives top city honour

On Thursday 17 January, Jean Luc Courcoult – the man behind the three unforgettable Giant Spectaculars - will receive the highest accolade Liverpool can bestow.