We’re proud to share 10 new artistic commissions to mark Black History Month in Liverpool this October!
Under the theme Power and Pride, the projects cover spoken word, gospel music, textiles, dance and digital art, celebrating Black voices across Liverpool.
#BHM2025 #BlackLivesMatter
This event is brought to you in partnership with:
A new writers group for the global majority for 18+, culminating in a showcase event.
A 2-day event at The Black-E celebrating African dance and its impact on identity and wellbeing.
A showcase of Black creatives with performances and industry discussion at the Everyman Theatre.
Headshot exhibition of Black performers with launch event and networking at Everyman Theatre.
St Georges Hall exhibit: 3D scanning and printing of community portraits with audio stories for a living exhibition by artist Robert Awork.
A creative sewing and heritage project designed to empower young people and families from Liverpool’s Black communities.
School-based programme teaching gospel music and Black history through performance.
School workshops exploring identity and anti-racism, documented in a short film.
Workshops in schools using library archives to inspire student artwork for exhibition.
Carnival-inspired workshops for youth and families, exploring Caribbean heritage.
