Concerts held at Anfield stadium over the past five years have helped boost the local economy by over £31 million and provided thousands of jobs for local people. A new report, produced by Turley Economics, reveals the financial benefit of having world-renowned stars play in front of hundreds of thousands of ... Read More...
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Elvis Costello interview Legendary singer-songwriter and adopted scouser, Elvis Costello, is returning to Liverpool to perform at the Olympia with long-time collaborator Steve Nieve. Elvis explains why the famous old theatre will always hold a place in his heart and shares details of the special finale he has planned for the ... Read More...
Jamie Webster interview Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster on his love affair with Glastonbury, “milestone” gig in Sefton Park and why he will always be grateful to LFC fans Words | Lawrence Saunders You played Glastonbury Festival last month for the third year in a row. Starting on Leftfield in 2022, you went to ... Read More...
Previously unseen photographs of musicians from Liverpool’s 1960s Merseybeat era will go on display this month at the Musuem of Liverpool. Beyond the Beat (29 June to 3 November) explores the music scene in Liverpool’s bustling nightclubs in the period immediately after The Beatles. The display will showcase some of the bands ... Read More...
Taylor Swift will play three sold-out shows at Anfield stadium next month, and the team that helped deliver Eurovision 2023 is planning to create a special city experience for the tens of thousands of fans who will be travelling from across the world. As the latest event in the city's 'Liverpool ... Read More...
Liverpool’s Mathew Street Festival is set to make a huge return to the city this summer in a brand-new format at the Pier Head. Taking place across the August Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 23 - Monday 26 August), Liverpool Celebrates Mathew Street Festival will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the last ... Read More...
Talented musicians will have the chance to showcase their skills as part of a brand new busking programme at Liverpool ONE. Launching today (8 February), Liverpool ONE Live offers buskers the chance to take to the streets at 12 locations across the retail and entertainment destination, providing a backdrop of music ... Read More...
Festival Season 2023: Weekend getaways within easy reach of Liverpool Liverpool Sound City’s 28-30 April return signalled the start of 2023’s festival season. If you’re looking to combine a brimming bill of music, comedy, food and activities with a weekend getaway, you don’t have to venture far from Liverpool to find ... Read More...
Julia Sanina interview Julia Sanina is a Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of award-winning rock band The HARDKISS. Alongside Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham, she will host the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final to a global TV audience of 160 million people. Julia discusses the responsibility she feels as Ukraine’s sole on-stage ... Read More...
More than 1,000 schoolchildren from across Merseyside have teamed up with Yamaha as part of a new scheme aimed at inspiring pupils to find a passion in music. Seventeen schools from across Sefton and Knowsley joined forces with the world-leading brand in musical instruments and audio equipment for a series of ... Read More...