Peel says it’s closer to achieving a “waterfront for the world” as two Liverpool Waters towers have been granted approval. The residential Plaza 1821 project and Your Housing Group’s Hive City Docks development were both given the go ahead by Liverpool City Council’s planning committee. Both towers will be located at Princes ... Read More...
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Exhibition Centre Liverpool is to be revamped into a new venue enabling more live entertainment to take place there. Going by the name of Space by Echo Arena Liverpool, the site will accommodate up to 7,000 people – double the number of audience members who can currently stand at Echo Arena Liverpool. Exhibition ... Read More...
An award-winning wood sculptor will turn tree trunks into life-size statues of The Beatles on Liverpool’s waterfront this summer. Waterloo-born Simon O'Rourke will head to the city’s Pier Head Village to take on the ambitious task of creating the four legendary band members. The ‘Fab Four’ will be carved out over four ... Read More...
An art exhibition commemorating iconic World War I poets using the latest technology is heading to Liverpool’s waterfront. Through augmented reality, The Danger Tree will weave poetry, animation and music into traditional art. The display will open in Mann Island’s gallery space from Friday 30 June until 10 September as part of ... Read More...
Sixty-four choirs will pay tribute to The Beatles across Merseyside tomorrow morning (Thursday 8 June) as they sing at the same time. Performances of the band’s track ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ will take place at locations including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, supermarkets, schools and on the streets as the Sgt Pepper at ... Read More...
The first acts for August’s Folk on the Dock have been unveiled. Returning to Albert Dock after last year’s inaugural event, the waterfront festival showcases established names alongside rising talent on the folk, roots and acoustic music scenes. The first artistes confirmed to appear on the free Dock Stage include the Brighton-based, ... Read More...
Top 7 things to do in Liverpool this June & July Festival | Brazilica Festival 14-16 July - Citywide Nowhere does carnivals like Brazil so it’s not surprising that Brazilica, the annual festival celebrating Brazilian arts and culture, is fast becoming one of the highlights of Liverpool’s summer calendar. Featuring a Samba parade, dancing and ... Read More...
Plans to overhaul the retail offer at Albert Dock as part of a previously unveiled vision for the destination are being progressed. The historic waterfront site’s owner, Aberdeen Asset Management, has applied to change the use of several of The Colonnades’ office spaces to shops and enhance their frontages. The planning application ... Read More...
Liverpool's economic potential: The importance of aspirational housing As the Liverpool City Region strives to fulfill its huge economic potential, Your Move asks how vital is it for the area’s aspirational housing options to match up to its lofty ambitions. Words by Lawrence Saunders World famous architecture, seven free museums, more listed parks than ... Read More...
A 50-metre high big wheel has been unveiled in New Brighton. Situated in front of the Floral Pavilion, the attraction is part of ‘The New Brighton Village’ - a summer-long offering of rides and family entertainment on the waterfront. Relocating from Edinburgh, the wheel offers impressive views of the Liverpool and Wirral ... Read More...