The full length of Bold Street could be pedestrianised as part of plans to boost the “emerging café culture and music scene” in the Ropewalks.Councillor Ann O’Byrne says the proposals have the potential to cement the city centre thoroughfare as “one of the most dynamic in Britain”.Improved seating and lighting, ... Read More...
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We’re delighted to reveal the eye-catching branding which will lead Liverpool’s well-established and most widely read magazine into a new era. We’ve had some fantastic feedback from you so far following our announcement that the ever-popular Your Move magazine will make the bold transition to become the monthly YM Liverpool.Since 1999 the trusted publication ... Read More...
Review: 'China's First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors' Review by Matthew SmithImagine. The year is 1974 and the Terracotta Army has been discovered in the Shaanxi Province in North West China after nearly 2,200 years.The terracotta sculptures depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China who wanted ... Read More...
The World of Glass building in St Helens could be redeveloped and extended to accommodate a new arts and cultural centre.Councillors in the area have given their backing to the proposal as part of a wider vision to enhance St Helens’ position as a thriving cultural destination.The centre would accommodate ... Read More...
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...
6 Things to look forward to in Liverpool this autumn Festival | Liverpool Music Week 26 October -4 November, Various venuesThis award-winning music festival returns to the city for its 15th year, complete with a stellar line-up to celebrate.Held across a range of venues including Echo Arena Liverpool, the Invisible Wind Factory ... 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...
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral will play a part in this week’s LightNight Liverpool festivities as it continues its golden jubilee celebrations.New media artist Andy McKeown will collaborate with organist Matthew Searles and the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir for our latest highlight from the packed after-hours programme - ‘Rotation Eighteen269’.Culture-seeking crowds can expect ... Read More...
Music fans will be in for a treat this Friday (19 May) as LightNight Liverpool brings a special performance to Open Eye Gallery. The ‘Flow2: The Pioneers’ event will see world-renowned pianist David Braid perform newly commissioned classical-jazz numbers exploring time and landscape. David will be joined by the innovative 13-piece ... Read More...
Liverpool’s cultural venues and organisations are marking International Women’s Day with a host of special events.The annual campaign to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women returns today (8 March) with the 2017 theme #BeBoldForChange.Liverpool City Council is inviting female first-time sports centre users around the city ... Read More...