Made to measure: Manuel Cuevas interview From humble beginnings in a small Mexican village making prom dresses, to designing some of the most iconic outfits in rock ‘n’ roll history, fashion designer Manuel Cuevas has come a long way. Affectionately known as the ‘Rhinestone Rembrandt’, Manuel has worked with a client list ... Read More...
Exhibitions
Previews: Theatre, attractions and music in Liverpool Liverpool International festival of Psychedelia 23–24 September - Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District The Horrors and the Super Furry Animals are the headline acts as the award-winning festival fills several Baltic Triangle stages with a psychedelic line-up of music from around the globe. Among the eclectic 2016 offering ... Read More...
August 3 August Low The Epstein Theatre Returning to Liverpool after their triumphant performance in 2013, Low bring their universally-praised alternative rock music to the UK. 3-5 August Much Ado About Nothing St George’s Hall To mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death, four of Shakespeare’s plays will be staged, beginning with Much Ado About Nothing. 9 August Waterstones ... Read More...
Tracey Emin’s iconic ‘My Bed 1998’ artwork will be given its first showcase in the North of England when it’s unveiled in Liverpool next month. Considered to be one of the most renowned artworks of the past 20 years the piece, made up of Emin’s own bed with stained sheets and ... Read More...
8-9 July Liverpool Artists Book Fair Liverpool Central Library Book artists from around the country come to Liverpool to reveal unique and limited edition notebooks, fine bindings and more at this free event, where there will be a chance to buy artists’ books. 9-10 July Vintage on the Dock Albert Dock Designers Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway MBE ... Read More...
Waterfront visitors can celebrate the 100th anniversary of Liverpool's iconic Cunard Building in style this Saturday (2 July) as a day of special events is lined up. Guests, live entertainment and the unveiling of a new waterfront feature are all lined up to mark the milestone anniversary of one of the city’s ‘Three ... Read More...
25-26 June Summer Arts Market St George’s Hall More than 130 artists, designers and makers are getting ready to showcase and sell their work. Plus there’ll be workshops for kids and locally sourced food and drink. 26 June TEDxLiverpool Exhibition Centre Liverpool The renowned TED brand will bring a line-up of innovators, experts and creative thinkers and ... Read More...
With just one week to go until Liverpool’s landmark Jam exhibition gets underway, the band’s fans are being asked to dig out their memorabilia for the display. ‘About the Young Idea’ will open to the public on Friday 1 July at the Cunard Building and curators Nicky Weller, Russell Reader and ... Read More...
Land of mod A sprawling space in Liverpool’s landmark Cunard Building will soon be transformed into the ultimate exhibition about The Jam. Curated by Nicky Weller - sister of frontman Paul - along with Russell Reader and Den Davis, ‘About the Young Idea’ will delve into the band’s history as well ... Read More...
A new national architecture centre will open on Liverpool’s waterfront this summer featuring a gallery at its heart. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled details of its first exhibition at the RIBA North attraction, which will also provide talks, tours, a café and a shop. Once open, the Mann ... Read More...