The Liverpool 2018 celebrations will launch on 11 January – 10 years to the day since the ‘People’s Opening’ of the European Capital of Culture festivities. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson says the year ahead will be “an incredible time for residents and visitors” as the city marks a decade since ... Read More...
Liverpool Biennial
Cultural organisations helped boost Liverpool’s economy by around £27 million in one year according to a new report. The Social Impact of the Arts in Liverpool 2015/16 research highlights that the cash came from a range of sources including inward investment and attracting millions of visitors. The research focuses on 36 organisations which ... Read More...
Sgt Pepper at 50: Liverpool music aficionados share their take on groundbreaking album As Liverpool revels in a packed programme of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band’, Your Move has assembled a panel of the city’s music and arts aficionados to get their ... Read More...
Another of the city’s popular cultural events will play a part in tonight’s (19 May) LightNight Liverpool as it presents new artworks. Liverpool Biennial will take over Liverpool Parish Church on Chapel Street with immersive and performance pieces by associate artists Frances Disley and Stephen Sheehan. Kicking off this venue’s LightNight offering ... Read More...
The artist behind the iconic cover design for The Beatles’ 'Sgt. Pepper' album has been made a Citizen of Honour in Liverpool. Sir Peter Blake was handed the award and hailed as an 'honorary Scouser' during a ceremony at the Royal Liver Building yesterday (23 April). Sir Peter says: “I'm delighted to be ... Read More...
Over 1 million people experienced an exhibition or public artwork during last year's Liverpool Biennial, according to a new report. The study, which examined the 14-week event across a range of areas, found that more than half of its visitors came from outside the city. According to the report, conducted by BOP Consulting, ... Read More...
A piece of artwork commissioned for the Liverpool Biennial has raised funding for a local charity dedicated to asylum seekers. Lara Favaretto’s ‘Momentary Monument - The Stone’ was a giant, hollowed-out boulder on display in the heart of Toxteth which members of the public were invited to fill with spare change. The ... Read More...
More than 50 John Moores Painting Prize entries will go on display tomorrow (9 July) following the announcement of this year’s winner. Artist Michael Simpson was was awarded the prestigious accolade yesterday (7 July) during an announcement at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, and receives a £25,000 prize for his winning painting ... Read More...
A world exclusive open-air concert encouraging the public to remember the role of railways during the Second World War is heading to Liverpool. Edge Hill station will host an audio-visual performance featuring archive footage of train travel during the conflict set to the Grammy Award-winning work of American composer Steve Reich. This ... 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...