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Higher Education and the Music Industry Pipeline symposium & concert
This special event focuses on the transition from music student to music professional through a series of concise expert presentations punctuated by a collaborative workshop, a musical interlude by University of Liverpool students, networking and a closing concert focussing on Opus 1 music compositions. The performance will feature a diverse range of artists from HarrisonParrott,...
Decolonisation and Liberation of the Archives: Race, Health and Tropical Medicine
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is pleased to host an in conversation with expert panellists Dr Carol Ann Dixon, Connie Bell, Dr Martha Chinouya and Janaya Pickett on the topic of ‘Decolonising and Liberating the Archives: Race, Health and Tropical Medicine’. The event will also include an opportunity to view LSTM’s archives. LSTM...
Lessons from Toxteth and the Path to Racial Justice
Join FACT during Black History Month for a powerful event featuring a documentary by local filmmaker Bea Freeman, exploring the causes and aftermath of the 1981 Toxteth Riots. This film delves into the historical context and lasting impact of the riots, highlighting the struggles against unemployment, racism, and police harassment faced by the Black community...
Pre-Show Talk – ‘If this were played upon a stage now’: Adapting Shakespeare with Michael Buffong & Ameera Conrad
Sit down with Michael Buffong (Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre Company, Director of Play On!) and Ameera Conrad (Associate Artistic Director of 20 Stories High) as they discuss the importance and relevance of adapting Shakespeare for current audiences. The talk will be hosted by Nathan Powell, newly appointed Creative Director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse....
Confronting Racism’s Impact on Black Health in the Past and Present
Celebrate the work carried out by the creative artists and workshop participants on the Black Maternal Health Project that is ongoing in Liverpool. Featuring an important roundtable on the topic of mental health in Black communities, chaired by Historians Dr Ama Biney, with reflections from psychotherapists Helen George and Andrea Edwards. The workshop leads and...
North West Dance Symposium
Call out to the Liverpool dance community! Don’t miss the opportunity to join Dance Consortia North West in Liverpool for Collective Inquiry, a two-day dance symposium, which explores the findings from the DCNW Research Programme, taking place on Tuesday 15 October, 9:30am-5:30am and Wednesday 16 October, 10am-6pm at Arts Bar, Hope Street. Over the last...
African Routes Revival
Join us for a free, two-day event celebrating the rich history and future of Black dance on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024, 10:30am – 8pm at The Black-E, Liverpool. This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate Black dance. Whether you’re deeply involved in dance or just passionate about cultural expression,...
Ignite: Understanding Arts Council Funding
Whether you’re an emerging artist looking for advice, established and wanting to try something new, or just interested in expanding your horizons and kickstarting creativity in your life, then come along to a free workshop and ignite that creative spark. Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences to enrich people’s...
Meet the Artist: Kader Attia
Join Tate Liverpool for a talk with artist Kader Attia to discuss his installation in their Brickworks display. Hear renowned French-Algerian artist Kader Attia in discussion with architect and satirist Karl Sharro. You’ll hear the artist share insights into his sculpture in the free Brickworks display. You’ll also discover his wider artistic practice which explores...
Grand Civic Event
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation is set to present it’s ‘Heritage Season’ during a Grand Civic event in the presence of Civic Dignitaries this September, introduced by television legend Anne Robinson. Everyone is welcome to attend and the running order of the afternoon will feature: A welcome to St George’s Hall by the Lord Mayor of...