Culture in Liverpool
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The Culture Network LCR Celebrates a Transformative First Year of Growth and Impact
The Culture Network LCR CIC, the new membership organisation championing the Liverpool City Region’s arts and culture sector, is marking a milestone first year since launching in Spring 2024. With 65+ member organisations and growing, the network has quickly become a vital advocate for the region’s creative and cultural sector—driving collaboration, supporting economic growth, and expanding access to culture across the region. A Year of Impact – At a Glance 65+ cultural member organisations and…
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Dorothy Launches Discoteca Ibiza T-Shirt Celebrating The Island’s Iconic Club Culture
Liverpool-based design studio Dorothy has dropped a brand-new special edition tee that pays homage to the global mecca of dance music – Ibiza. The Discoteca Ibiza T-Shirt is a must-have for house music lovers, clubbing veterans, and sun-chasing ravers, making it the perfect addition to any summer wardrobe. Following the success of their NYC Disco T-Shirt, this latest release maps out the locations of Ibiza’s most legendary venues — from the era-defining sets of DJ…
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Remembering Royal Liverpool University Hospital’s Former Home
After standing empty since 2022, the time has finally come to say goodbye to one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks: the old Royal Liverpool University Hospital. First opening its doors in 1978, it served the community for 44 years. Now, in its final stages of demolition, its gradual disappearance marks a monumental shift for many Scousers. For decades, those who passed along Prescot Street would glance up at the towering concrete shell, a looming Optimus…
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More Events Announced For Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2025
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF), the longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK, returns for its 23rd year this July – and has just announced more events for this year’s edition!LAAF exists to support and champion creatives from across the Arab region and its diaspora, in the belief that art and creativity have the power to express a shared humanity. The festival also celebrates Liverpool’s unique identity; a city, with…
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Presents Akram Abdulfattah This July
Akram Abdulfattah is a Palestinian-American violinist who combines jazz with middle eastern and Indian music. Akram’s music is influenced by Hindu, Turkish, and Persian styles, reflecting the rich legacy and culture of oriental sounds in a modernized fashion. In 2023, his multinational group visited the UK for the first time, performing a debut London show, and appearing at Knockengorroch and Cambridge Folk festivals. Akram’s talent has received international recognition as he’s won prestigious awards and engaged in various international and cross-culture projects.…
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LACES OUT! Trainer Festival Heads To BOXPARK Liverpool On 7 June
Sneakerheads, mark your calendars—LACES OUT! is back for its 11th year, bringing its unique blend of fashion, lifestyle, and exclusive footwear to BoxPark Liverpool on Saturday 7 June. What started as a niche gathering has become the North West’s biggest sneaker festival, with thousands of rare, vintage, hype, and deadstock trainers on offer. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual fan, or simply in the market for something unique, LACES OUT! promises to deliver. Expect…
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Jon Barraclough
“To teach is to learn.” The artistic journey of Jon Barraclough is remarkably diverse – spanning drawing, photography, film, teaching, and research. Born in Bradford, he has lived and worked in numerous cities, including Newcastle, London, New York, Manchester, and now Liverpool and North Yorkshire. He has held significant positions, such as the Director of The Liverpool School of Art, and have been instrumental in initiatives like Drawing Paper UK and the Drawing(Paper)Show. His current…
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Manchester Collective Bring SERENITY 2.0 To The Tung Auditorium This March
This Saturday, cutting-edge, experimental ensemble Manchester Collective will enthral audiences on The Tung Auditorium stage with an innovative, boundary-pushing performance… one minute, the sound vibrates through you, your hairs pulled on end. The next: a blissful calm descends. The Collective will perform Ben Nobuto’s SERENITY 2.0 – a glitched-out collage of frenzied strings, percussion and samples. Transcending into the eclectic soundscapes of prolific musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal’s What Psyche Felt – Nabihah’s first commission…
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Ruth Dillon
Ruth Dillon is a multi-disciplinary artist working across photography, film, stop motion animation, and 3D installation. Her concept-driven work explores collective and living community memories, often addressing social issues. Beginning her career in photography and videography, including documenting the first National Aids Day event on Merseyside, she quickly became involved in socially engaged projects. She honed her film and darkroom skills, even contributing to the UK’s first Mobile studio for communities. A short film she…
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – EB Lauren
Liverpool and Merseyside has a rich history of being a vibrant hub of creativity, home to artists whose work reflects the region’s rich culture and diversity. This new monthly column celebrates local talent by featuring a creative artist whose journey and craft has inspired and captivated across the region and internationally. Each article will explore the personal stories that shape their artistic style, uncovering how their background, experiences, and influences contribute to their unique vision.…
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The Reader Announces Winter Programme For 2025
Baby it’s cold outside! Cosy up inside The Reader’s Grade II listed mansion in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park with some hearty fare, a wintery journey into the woods with Winnie the Pooh and Burns Night celebrations. Burns Night, rediscovered black British novelist Jacqueline Roy in conversation and a deep dive into Beloved by Toni Morrison are among the highlights at The Reader this coming New Year. The charity’s new Winter programme for 2025, from 17 January…
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In Conversation – Ethan Leyland
Up and coming Merseyside Fashion Designer Ethan Leyland takes time out to speak to Steve Kinrade about how he became interested in fashion and design, his influences, and the challenges of a young working-class student navigating the demands of an intensive degree course in the fast moving fashion industry. Liverpool Noise: Can you remember how old you were when you first took an interest in clothes and fashion? Ethan: I would say that my interest…
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Dip Into Pride Rainbow Bath Set for Charity Auction to Support LGBTQIA+ Community
The Dip Into Pride Bath, known to many as simply the “Rainbow Bath”, will be auctioned for charity at Adam Partridge Auction House on 6 November. The brightly coloured bath was originally created in 2023 when photographer and arts producer, Laura McCann was curating an exhibition for Pride. Laura wanted to include something interactive at the event and thought a roll top bath would be a fun way of encouraging people to immersing themselves in…
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In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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New Exhibition At FACT, Cosmotechnics, Redefines Technology With Installations From Latin American Artists
From Friday 8 November 2024 to Sunday 26 January 2025, FACT presents Cosmotechnics, a group exhibition curated by FACT’s 2024 Curator-in-Residence Beatrice Zaidenberg. Cosmotechnics showcases a series of transformative installations featuring video, sound, sculpture, and digital media. Using plants as a guide, the exhibition invites audiences to explore the relationship between culture and technology through the works of three Latin American artists. Cosmotechnics includes existing works by Atractor Studio, alongside new works by Patricia Domínguez…
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Building A Musical Community For Little Ones: The Story Behind Music Bus South Liverpool
Liz Hare, the passionate owner of Music Bus Liverpool South, combines her love for music and working with kids through her fun, multi-sensory music classes for babies, toddlers, and little ones up to four years old. These sessions aren’t just about the kids having a blast—they’re a great way for families to connect too. Liz’s journey from working in events to becoming a finalist for ‘Most Loved Activity Leader In The North’ at the What’s…
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In Conversation – Dave Barlow (DB Tours)
Dave Barlow, founder of DB Tours, has spent nearly 15 years guiding visitors through Liverpool’s cultural and sporting history. After working for major attractions like LFC Stadium Tours and City Explorer, Dave launched DB Tours to offer bespoke, personalised tours tailored to his tourist’s interests. In this interview, Dave shares how his passion for Liverpool and its hidden gems has shaped his business, and why the city continues to inspire him as both a guide…
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Preserving The Heart of Kensington: The Fight to Keep Kensington Library Alive
The weather in Liverpool this summer has been dreadful, with our skies constantly under attack by the monotonous grey clouds. However, on any gloomy day, Liverpool’s Kensington Library never fails to brighten things up, even though the library deals with constant adversity. A Historical Gem: Kensington Library’s Architectural Legacy Kensington Library, designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine in the late 19th century and constructed in 1890, expanded by 1897 and eventually earned its status as a…
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La Feria Festival Returns To Celebrate Latin American Culture In Liverpool
Luma Creations is delighted to announce the 6th annual La Feria Festival in Liverpool, a vibrant celebration of the beauty and diversity of Latin American culture. Running from 10 – 15 September, the city will come alive with music, dance, theatre, art, and food, offering an immersive experience embodying the essence of Latin America, across a series of iconic venues. This year’s festival promises a thrilling array of events and activities that highlight the rich cultural…
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The Reader To Host Series of Shared Reading Events To Celebrate Wirral Borough of Culture 2024
Award-winning Cumbrian-born author Sarah Hall and inspirational Pakistani-born British poet Imtiaz Dharker are the first special guests announced for a trilogy of Shared Reading events from The Reader, celebrating Wirral Borough of Culture 2024. National charity The Reader is hosting a trilogy of Shared Reading events with special guest writers to celebrate Wirral Borough of Culture 2024. Sarah Hall is the first author to join the organisation for an afternoon of Shared Reading at Birkenhead…
