News · 26 July 2022
In a week when all eyes have been on whether Liverpool will get the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest, the city’s UNESCO Head of Music Kev McManus gives us the lowdown on the next big music event in our city. The return of LIMF this weekend. It looks different but it is still
Blog · 17 June 2022
Following the news that the UK could possibly host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus, explains why there is only one city that should host this prestigious event… The news that the BBC is in talks with the European Broadcasting Union to potentially host the Eurovision Song
News · 30 March 2022
More than 35 music artists and DJs will take to stages in the Baltic area of Liverpool in a show of unity against racism. Liverpool Against Racism (LAR) Music Day takes place on Sunday 24 April, taking over Camp and Furnace and District from midday to 9pm, and 24 Kitchen Street from midday to 8pm.
News · 14 March 2022
Music fans have rejoiced at the news that the Rolling Stones will be heading to Liverpool in June as part of their European tour dates. But does the gig warrant the hype and why has it taken so long for the legendary rockers to play a stadium show in Liverpool? The city’s Head of UNESCO
News · 24 February 2022
The British Music Experience (BME) is looking north for the inspiration behind its new exhibition.The massive contribution to British Rock and Pop made by Scottish artists will be the focus of theDon’t You Forget About Me exhibition which launches on March 4 at the British Music Experience in Liverpool. The BME has worked in collaboration
News · 2 December 2021
A brand new festival is coming to Liverpool which takes a stand against racism. Championed by the Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson, Liverpool Against Racism (LAR) will take place in April 2022 and will feature specially commissioned music and cultural events which will stimulate a conversation about, and action against, racism. With a focus on
News · 20 May 2021
No band has ever dominated a year like Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984. Born out of Liverpool’s post-punk scene with a brash, mischievous, ‘do what you want’ attitude – Frankie were a one-off. With their first three singles all going to No.1 – a feat previously only achieved by fellow Liverpudlians, Gerry and the
News · 15 February 2021
The Liverpool Song for Kindness (LSK) song contest that was launched in memory of John Lennon, in what would’ve been his 80th year, has brought on new partners. In addition to global charity tuff.earth, Liverpool City Council and The Cavern Club running the competition, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) and Strawberry Field are now
