Thoughts
Building momentum, shaping what’s next.
On the Boxing Day of Eurovision (yes, still taking about it!) I thought I’d reflect on the last couple of weeks and look forward to the Greater Together Government Delegation GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign to LA. So much going on and so much to talk about. First of all, we had the launch...
Orchestrated – A Full‑Circle Moment
I first became aware of LIMF Orchestrated when I applied to LIMF back in 2022. It was one of the main reasons I wanted to be part of the programme, alongside the opportunity to connect with other artists across the city. Growing up, we often went on school trips to the Philharmonic. Most of the...
Summer of Music
It has been gratifying to see the positive response to the Liverpool Music Month/Summer of Music launch from the music community and from audiences. Everybody here knows that there is always something special happening music wise in Liverpool and the wider city region – and this campaign gives us a platform to shout about it...
Culture Liverpool x University of Liverpool: The Big Events Challenge 2026
Liverpool has long been recognised as one of the world’s leading destinations for major cultural and sporting events. From international celebrations to city-wide festivals, the city has built a global reputation for creating unforgettable experiences that bring people together. With this legacy in mind, we’re delighted to be partnering with Culture Liverpool to deliver The...
Strings, Stages & Standout Talent – Inside LIMF Academy
Are you one of those people who has a dream where you are on stage in a magnificent hall? In my dream I’m looking gorgeous, the audience is loving what I’m playing and when I look round, I’m being backed by a fabulous orchestra. Oh, right that’s just me then, is it? For me LIMF...
The Music Industry Needs You
Having a career in the music industry is something many young people aspire to but most will have no idea about where to begin to try and take this ambition forward. That’s where events like the Liverpool Phil’s Industry Career Day is a real help. Taking place this year on Sunday 22 March at the...
Jodie Comer’s Prima Facie: A Triumph for Liverpool’s Independent Theatre Scene
When an internationally acclaimed performer returns to her roots, it’s more than a homecoming, it’s a cultural moment. That’s exactly what’s happening as Emmy, BAFTA, Olivier, and Tony Award–winning Jodie Comer brings the final tour of Prima Facie to the Liverpool Playhouse in March 2026. The production’s arrival is more than a star returning home...
Southport: The Town Shining So Elegantly
So we’ve been working hand in hand with the brilliant team at Sefton Council to develop the Elegantly Eccentric cultural programme of events which is bringing the love back to Lord Street ahead of major regeneration in the borough later in the year. In February the first iteration of that launched on Lord Street with...
Celebrating 75 Years of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
This year marks a remarkable milestone as the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra celebrates 75 years of shaping, inspiring, and elevating the next generation of musical talent. Since its beginnings in 1951, originally known as the Merseyside Youth Orchestra, the ensemble has grown into an essential part of Liverpool’s cultural heartbeat, offering young musicians unparalleled opportunities...
Chinese New Year Lanterns
This year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in Liverpool will shine brighter than ever with the unveiling of two spectacular new lantern centrepieces: a majestic horse and a pair of powerful dragons. Specially commissioned for Liverpool by Culture Liverpool, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and Liverpool ONE, these breathtaking illuminated sculptures take centre stage in the city’s...
Chinese New Year Arts Workshops
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with hands-on art workshops for kids, adults, and families. Join in the fun and let your creativity shine this Chinese New Year! Saturday 21 February & Sunday 22 February, 11am – 5pm. Family Workshop Zone, Nelson Street, Chinatown. Design Laser Play – Horse Parade: A creative and engaging Make...
Cold Nights, Hot Collabs: Why You Can’t Miss LIMF Academy’s Big January Event
Have you got the January blues? Well we have the perfect anecdote for you in the shape of LIMF Academy’s For The Love taking place in the Music Room at the Phil on Friday 16th Jan 2026. I know January is horrible – it’s cold and gloomy and some of you were probably a bit...
