Community & Participation
From Tik Tok Stars to Primary School Children: Line-up Revealed for Extravaganza to Showcase Liverpool City Region’s Musical Talent
More than 200 young people ranging from viral Tik Tokers to primary school children will take to the ACC Liverpool stage at a special event to showcase the city region’s future music stars. Scousevision will makes its debut on December 5 at the venue that hosted Eurovision 2023 and will feature 12 acts chosen by...
2026: Southport Is Elegantly Eccentric
Giant Chandeliers, world class circus performers and never ending rainbows will all be on show in Southport next year as part of a hugely ambitious programme of new cultural events. As one of the UK’s most historic seaside destinations, Southport has long drawn generations of visitors with its elegant boulevards, Victorian architecture and flamboyant history....
Help Shape the Future of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail
This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the future of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail by helping to inform decisions about the design of the Trail’s plaques. Your voice matters. We need your help to make this unique heritage trail accessible to everyone. Thirty years ago, determined volunteers faced down colonial prejudice and...
Hugely Popular River of Light Returns With 10 installations Plus Market and Tours of Cunard Building
River of Light – the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool’s iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery – gets under way on Friday 24 October. This year, 10 large-scale artworks are being showcased until Sunday 2 November, celebrating the theme The Science of Light – with each of the installations inspired...
A New Era for Africa Oyé Begins in 2026 With Earlybird Festival Tickets
Africa Oyé have announced big changes for their 2026 festival as organisers prepare for an exciting new era for the much-loved event. The UK’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture returns this summer following a fallow year in 2025 due to rising infrastructure costs, changing legislation, and the increasingly difficult challenge of keeping the event free....
Liverpool ONE showcases next generation of artistic talent
Exceptional artwork by young students from across the Liverpool City Region is now taking centre stage at Liverpool ONE, with the launch of a new outdoor dot-art Schools exhibition on School Lane. The vibrant display brings together outstanding pieces from Year 5 and Year 9 students, creating a spectacular celebration of emerging talent right in...
New Memoir Reflections of a Mudman Brings Life Under The Bridge in Garston to Life
Writing on the Wall is proud to announce the release of Reflections of a Mudman, a powerful new memoir by Garston-born writer Brian Mooney, offering an evocative portrait of childhood, family, and identity in post-war Liverpool. Growing up amid the docks, backstreets, and bustling communities of 1950s Liverpool, Mooney tells a deeply personal story shaped...
Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project
The final mural in the award-winning Flower Streets has now been completed on Crocus Street, bringing a close to the transformative community project. The project, which has seen 11 murals inspired by floral street names so far, has brought together the Kirkdale community through art, storytelling and shared pride. Earlier this month, local artist Madeleine...
Dancing Queens
Celebrate movement, connection, and joy! Every Thursday, 7–8pm, join Dancing Queens, hosted by the Black Women’s Health Forum at the African and Caribbean Centre, funded by Cllr Lucile Harvey. Sessions are free – simply turn up and register on the day. Donations support women in need, including Annie, who is fighting to stay in Liverpool...
Free Dance Classes for Women with Get Active
At Liverpool Lighthouse, women in Anfield can join Get Active Sessions! Women, especalily African and Caribbean women, are invited to move, stretch and feel strong in a supportive space. These are free sessions, funded by the Community Fund and hosted by Leap Dance Festival.
