What's on in Liverpool: 2-15 September 2016 September 3 September Chas & Dave St George’s Hall Chas & Dave arrive in Liverpool with their ‘rockney’ blend of boogie-woogie piano and pre ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll for one night only at St George’s Hall. 3-4 September Fusion Festival Otterspool Promenade Fusion Festival heads to Liverpool for the first time. Headliners include ... Read More...
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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...
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...
The five artists and their works shortlisted for this year’s prestigious John Moores Painting Prize have been revealed. A first prize winner will be announced at Liverpool’s Walker Gallery on 7 July, with the painter achieving the overall title receiving a £25,000 prize. Other shortlisted prizewinners will each receive £2,500 when the ... 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...
Liverpool will play host to “the most in depth look at The Jam there has ever been” this summer when a new exhibition heads to the city. The waterfront’s iconic Cunard Building will host the display, curated by band frontman Paul Weller’s sister Nicky, Russell Reader and Den Davis. ‘About the Young ... Read More...
The motorbike and sidecar belonging to Hagrid in the Harry Potter films will go on display in Liverpool next week. Fans of the big screen and literary series will have the chance to catch a close-up glimpse of the quirky vehicle as part of a Museum of Liverpool exhibition. From 16 May ... Read More...
A display at the Museum of Liverpool will highlight the role of Merseyside men and women in the 1916 Easter Rising. Launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the event, 1916 Easter Rising: The Liverpool Connection opens to the public on 20 April as part of the museum’s Our City, Our ... Read More...
Previews: Theatre, attractions and music in Liverpool MCM Comic Con Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 12 - 13 March Event If you’re a fan of movies, comics, sci-fi, video games, anime, or cosplay this is the event for you. Special guests from the worlds of TV and film, eSports competitions, a Comic Village and a Cosplay Masquerade will ... Read More...