Items from an exhibition charting the rise and influence of The Jam are to be sold off in Liverpool today (7 October). Over 800 lots from ‘About the Young Idea’, which has been on display at Liverpool’s Cunard Building since 1 July, will go under the hammer and could raise over £500,000. Buyers ... Read More...
About the Young Idea
Members of The Jam will perform at a celebratory Liverpool concert as the city’s successful retrospective exhibition draws to a close. The grand finale of the ‘About the Young Idea’ display is being organised by Nicky Weller – exhibition curator and sister of frontman Paul Weller – and will see bassist ... Read More...
An in-depth exhibition about The Jam at Liverpool’s Cunard Building has been extended after proving a hit with fans from the city and far beyond. ‘About the Young Idea’, curated by frontman Paul Weller’s sister Nicky Weller (pictured) alongside Russell Reader and Den Davis, was initially due to run until 25 September but ... Read More...
By Matthew Smith Noted for their quintessentially British attitude The Jam, Britain’s anti-establishment, politicised and pragmatic punk rock band were formed in 1972, smashing into the charts in 1977 with their debut album ‘In the City’. Their entry into the mainstream was marked by a preoccupation with the revival of mod culture ... 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...
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...