In celebration of World Poetry Day on Saturday 21 March 2026, the University of Liverpool has announced its acquisition of the archive belonging to celebrated Liverpool poet Roger McGough. This important collection features a wide variety of materials giving an insight into McGough’s creative and professional work. Highlights include manuscripts, drafts, ... Read More...
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Liverpool's favourite cultural events returning in 2019 Familiar cultural favourites are returning to Liverpool in 2019, bringing another helping of exciting line-ups and unique additions. Words by Natasha Young Oyé on the way with another bumper line-up Popular summer festival Africa Oyé will fill Sefton Park with the music and culture of Africa and ... Read More...
A weekend of special events celebrating musician Captain Beefheart will be held in Liverpool later this year. The programme will feature music, visual art, writing and performance as it marks 45 years since the cult American figure held his first exhibition of paintings in the city. Taking place from 10-12 November, the ... Read More...
Original recordings by the poets behind 'The Mersey Sound' anthology will be played across Liverpool on 25 May to celebrate the book's 50th anniversary. The poetry recitals from Adrian Henri, Brian Patten and Roger McGough will be heard during peak commuter times on the Mersey Ferries, at independent book shop News from ... Read More...
Thurston Moore interview: Sonic Youth frontman talks to Your Move ahead of Liverpool gig As one quarter of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore was responsible for some of alternative rock’s most enduring tracks, influencing countless bands with his groundbreaking guitar tunings and DIY ethos. Ahead of the release of his new album this month ... Read More...
A series of events and exhibitions have been announced as Liverpool celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘The Mersey Sound’. Written by Liverpool poets Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten, the collection is one of the bestselling poetry anthologies of all time. ‘Tonight At Noon’ (named after the first Adrian Henri poem ... Read More...
The Mersey Sound 50 years on: Interview with Brian Patten Throughout 2017 Liverpool will celebrate 50 years since Brian Patten, Roger McGough and the late Adrian Henri – also known as the ‘Liverpool Poets’ – released their influential and hugely popular anthology, ‘The Mersey Sound’. Now a bestseller, with updated versions having ... Read More...