News · 21 December 2019
A group of talented graduates from Liverpool’s LMA have been awarded roles as part of the crew on new Netflix series The Irregulars. The production, for which filming is taking place at locations across the UK, including Liverpool, is set in Victorian London following a gang of troubled delinquent teens who are manipulated into solving
Culture · 20 December 2019
Liverpool Film Office has broken all records for the fourth consecutive year as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Latest figures show that, once again, it has been a bumper year for filming across the Liverpool City Region, with 324 different film and TV projects filming here, racking up an impressive 1,750 production days – 363
Arts & Events · 16 September 2019
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
Arts & Events · 30 August 2019
Join the arrival of ‘ARC Gloria’ with a show full of color and music at 18:15hrs on Friday, August 30th when she sails into Liverpool and docks at the Cruise Terminal. She will be welcomed by the Ambassador of Colombia to the UK, HE Mr. Antonio José Ardila. ‘ARC Gloria’ will be open to the public
Housing · 21 August 2019
An unlicensed landlord has been fined £12,422 for renting out properties that posed a risk to the health of his tenants. Yesterday (Tuesday 20 August), Barry Matthews from Moss Nook in Burscough, pleaded guilty to operating seven unlicensed properties. As part of an investigation by the Landlord Licensing Team, one of the properties, located in
Arts & Events · 16 August 2019
History will be made in Liverpool’s St George’s Hall next week (19 August) when, for the first time ever, there will be a marriage on the Minton tiles. Jennifer McPartland and Stephen Gough are set to tie the knot on Monday, with the ceremony taking place on the priceless Minton floor which consists of 30,000
News · 13 August 2019
The new Lord Mayor of Liverpool has revealed she wants to be a role model for the black community and encourage people to strive to achieve their goals, regardless of their background. Councillor Anna Rothery will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday 4 September – making history as the
News · 29 July 2019
One of Britain’s most beautiful hidden gems is set to go on public display in Liverpool in August. St George’s Hall’s exquisite Minton floor will be uncovered for one month in the Grade I listed venue – considered one of Europe’s greatest neo-classical buildings. Opening to the public from Thursday 1 until Monday 26 August,
News · 4 July 2019
With just days to go until the whistle blows to start the Vitality Netball World Cup, plans have been unveiled for an official fan zone at Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE. The green space will be the home of the Fan Park, and throughout the competition (12-21 July), it will be a hive of activity and a
News · 3 July 2019
A new exhibition celebrating the life and impact of one of the world’s transgender pioneers opens to the public in Liverpool this week. As part of the city’s RISE programme which celebrates extraordinary women, Uncovering April Ashley’s Archive and Exploring Liverpool’s Trans Lives will launch at Liverpool’s Central Library on Thursday 4 July. It focuses
sport · 24 June 2019
The Vitality Netball World Cup’s opening ceremony is set to be a celebration of the world in one city – with its distinct Liverpool twist being beamed to a global audience. Due to its reputation for staging major, crowd-pulling events, the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 organisers agreed that Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council’s events
Arts & Events · 18 June 2019
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) with Liverpool Gin has announced multiple Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers as its Saturday headliner, along with his pioneering band CHIC. They join the already confirmed De La Soul, SIGMA and Disco Classical with special guest Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, who close the festival on the
Community · 17 June 2019
Nelson Mandela’s daughter is calling on the people of Liverpool to mark next month’s Mandela Day by spending 67minutes improving the lives of others. Supported by Liverpool City Council, the My67 campaign has been established by charity Mandela8 in partnership with Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’. It wants to mark the 67 years Nelson Mandela fought for
Arts & Events · 14 June 2019
Make Music Day is heading to Liverpool Cental Library on Friday 21 June. Make Music Day is the world’s largest annual music festival with FREE events in more than 800 cities across 120 countries. As part of the celebrations, Liverpool Central Library will be hosting and organising a variety of musical events and performances on
Arts & Events · 10 June 2019
A brand new exhibition celebrating some of the most seminal bands of the 90s is going on display in Liverpool’s British Music Experience this week.
Arts & Events · 30 May 2019
Plans are in place for a victory parades if Liverpool Football Club wins the UEFA Champions League Final.
Uncategorized · 16 May 2019
The first female Director General of MI5, and the alleged inspiration behind James Bond’s ‘M’, is heading to Liverpool in June. Dame Stella Rimington DCB MA, the former boss of one of the most legendary security services in the world, will take part in a special event – How to be a Spy at St
Arts & Events · 15 May 2019
Liverpool City Council’s culture team has been named the UK’s TOP event organiser - and 15th in the world overall.
Arts & Events · 15 May 2019
Visitors to Liverpool’s River Festival will have a ‘whale’ of a time thanks to a stunning water and light projection show.
Arts & Events · 1 May 2019
Award-winning authors are heading to two of Liverpool’s libraries in a celebration of writers from the north of England.
