Liverpool’s national and international reputation continues to be influenced by its 2008 European Capital of Culture status according to new research. Findings by the Institute of Cultural Capital (ICC) highlight changes including a “growth in national confidence and stronger appreciation of Liverpool as a desirable cultural centre”. Dr Beatriz Garcia and her ... Read More...
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Liverpool FC has submitted two planning applications to expand the use of Anfield stadium for music concerts and a wide range of non-football sporting events. If given the green light, LFC could host up to 10 concerts or other events every year, mainly outside the football calendar. The club says the applications ... Read More...
The artistic director of Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) is to step down from her post after almost 25 years. Karen Gallagher MBE has been responsible for a number of events during her 24-year tenure including hosting British Dance Edition as part of Capital of Culture in 2008. Through Karen’s leadership, MDI has ... Read More...
A giant moon replica will land in Liverpool complete with sound created by a BAFTA and Ivor Novello winner. The 23ft installation has been created by renowned British artist Luke Jerran using detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Named ‘Museum of the Moon’, the stunning attraction featuring a sound composition by ... Read More...
Beatles fans will be able to take a ‘Fab Four’ themed cruise across the Mersey as Liverpool’s 2018 celebrations continue. To mark a decade since the city’s European Capital of Culture year, Mersey Ferries is planning a series of trips on Liverpool’s iconic mode of transport themed around the band. Beatles cover ... Read More...
The public is being invited to help create a special sound installation with renowned composer Patrick Dineen, as part of Liverpool’s Mental Health Festival. Participants will work with Patrick, who composed a piece for the opening of Liverpool’s year as Capital of Culture in 2008, over a 10-week period before unveiling ... Read More...
Phil Redmond will stay on as chair of National Museums Liverpool (NML) until January 2017, it has been announced. The Brookside creator, who took up the role in 2008, heads up a board of trustees which rules on major issues relating to the city’s museums and art galleries. Phil succeeded television presenter ... Read More...
Professor Phil Redmond will chair a new Cultural Partnership to help put the whole Liverpool City Region on the map as a cultural hub of the North. The UK City of Culture head and Mersey TV founder will lead the initiative as it aims to build on the creative success Liverpool ... Read More...
Liverpool’s international samba festival is heading to the city’s commercial district for the first time. Brazilica 2016 will be held in Derby Square this summer after five successful years at Williamson Square. First held in 2008 during the city’s year as Capital of Culture, event is the largest annual celebration of Brazilian ... Read More...