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The Jacaranda Hosts Over 60 Musicians in One Night for BBC Radio 1 at Open Mic Night
The Jacaranda, a beloved Liverpool venue, recently hosted an incredible celebration as part of BBC Introducing at their Open Mic Night, in conjunction with BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Merseyside in preparation for Radio 1’s Big Weekend coming to Liverpool. On this special night, over 60 musicians from across the city took the stage to...
Dovecot Day of Dreams promises fun for all the family
The fantastical dreams and magical memories of a Liverpool community are to be celebrated in unique fashion next month. A dreamkeeping HQ is to be set up as part of a free family-friendly day of celebration, art and performances in the heart of the city’s Dovecot area. On Saturday 3 May, Dovecot Dreamkeeping Society –...
Hop to the dock for the return of the Bunny Tail Trail
This Easter, Royal Albert Dock is once again inviting families and children to take part in its hugely popular Bunny Tail Trail, a free, family adventure taking place on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, running from 7th-21st April. This year’s trail promises even more excitement, where children must solve the rabbit riddles and help the Easter Bunny...
Cast Announcement For Nathan Powell’s Takeaway
Set in a family-run Caribbean takeaway in Liverpool, Takeaway, written by the theatre’s Creative Director Nathan Powell, is a vibrant new family comedy-drama about community changes and generational tensions. The production runs from Saturday 26 April to Saturday 17 May 2025. The story follows matriarch Carol Hylton and her two daughters as they navigate generational...
WoWFEST 2025 Announced: Celebrating 25 Years of Radical Writing
Join our birthday celebrations as we welcome old friends and first-time guests for a fantastic festival throughout May 2025. Featuring Irvine Welsh, Frank Cottrell Boyce, The Singh Twins, Armando Iannucci Michael Rosen, Jackie Kay, Jordan Stephens, Prof. Phil Scraton, Simon O’Brien, Mike Berners-Lee Kit De Waal, Gary Younge, Brian Bilston, Henry Normal, Yusuf Aliamal, Basma...
Liverpool Film Office Unveils Showstopping Showreel To Mark 35th Anniversary
Liverpool City Council’s Film Office has called it a wrap on its 35th anniversary celebrations, with a showstopping celebratory showreel. Produced by the award-winning, Liverpool based, LA Productions, and lovingly curated by creative director Chris Bernard, whose debut film Letter to Brezhnev was released the same year the Film Office was established, the showreel attempts...
Applications now open for VE Day 80 street parties in Liverpool
LIVERPOOL City Council is waiving road closure fees for residents who want to hold street parties between Thursday 8 May and Sunday 11 May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The Government is encouraging communities around the country to host their own street or home celebrations – with flags and bunting, games, fancy...
Netball is back in Liverpool as thousands set to flock to the city for huge Manchester Thunder game
Thousands of fans from across the UK are set to flock to Liverpool this May as netball returns to the city with the North West’s top players taking to the court at the M&S Bank Arena. Here’s what to expect and how to get tickets. In one of the biggest events in the netballing year...
Royal Albert Dock gives away 2,025 daffodils for Mother’s Day
For the fourth consecutive year, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is saying ‘Thanks a Bunch’ to mums by gifting 2,025 daffodils on Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March), along with a variety of treats that can be redeemed on the dock. Available to pick up in two separate locations from 10am – in front of the Martin...
The Independents Biennial returns to Liverpool city-region, showcasing the work of its local artists
The artist-led festival, which runs concurrently to Liverpool Biennial, is created to showcase the vibrant art and art scene of the city-region. The Independents Biennial has been showcasing the work of grassroots artists since 1999 and has been known by various names including Tracey, Biennial Fringe and Liverpool Independents. It is managed by Art in...
