Liverpool Loves will return to the city in 2016, organisers have confirmed, after last weekend’s inaugural festivities were hailed a success.
Crowds of 27,000 visitors are said to have flocked to Pier Head to enjoy the 6-8 August schedule of activities and entertainment, which aimed to celebrate all that is great about Liverpool.
Organised by Liverpool-based Orb Events, the festival was broken down into the Liverpool Loves Business day, which provided opportunities for business owners and professionals to develop skills, connect with other entrepreneurs and inspire independents; Liverpool Loves Ireland, which provided entertainment highlighting links between the city and the Emerald Isle; and finally the Liverpool Loves festival day with workshops, music and dance, health and wellbeing activities and food and drink.
Following the event, festival director Josh Boyd from Orb CIC says: “We are overwhelmed by the level of support given to Liverpool Loves in its first year – not only from our sponsors, partners and contributors, but the support from the general public has been fantastic. Attracting 27,000 visitors is no mean feat for any event, so we cannot thank you all enough for making this festival your own.
“Watch this space for announcements about a bigger and better Liverpool Loves 2016, as well as a few surprises in the lead-up to next year’s event – 12 months is a long time to wait! This is ‘The Peoples’ Festival’ – for Liverpool, by Liverpool.”
