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Liverpool is preparing to launch its inaugural Music Month, set to kick off on Friday, 1 May. This month-long celebration, organised by Culture Liverpool and Sound City, will showcase a series of live performances, cultural happenings, and community-led activities throughout the city region. Following the conclusion of Music Month, the festivities will continue with Liverpool Summer of Music, running through to September, offering even more opportunities to engage with the city’s vibrant music scene.
This event marks a distinct homage to Liverpool’s UNESCO City of Music status, highlighting the musicians, venues, and communities that have shaped its deep-rooted musical identity. Liverpool Music Month is designed to mirror New York Music Month, an established event in New York City’s cultural calendar now entering its ninth year with over 60 events planned for June. Notably, the two cities are forging a transatlantic connection through this shared celebration of music, beginning with a special pre-launch event on the Snowdrop ferry on 30 April. The event, dubbed ‘Live on the Mersey,’ will feature acoustic performances by Keyside and other promising local artists, all framed by the iconic Liverpool skyline.
The official opening of Liverpool Music Month takes place at the Sound City Plus conference on 1 May, where Shira Gans from New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will symbolically pass the baton to Liverpool. Throughout May, a diverse lineup of concerts, new commissions, and pop-up shows will take place across the region. This includes the Sound City Festival weekend on 2 and 3 May, showcasing both local and international talent, as well as the Dark Reign Metal Fest at Birkenhead’s Future Yard on 2 May. Other notable performances scheduled throughout the month include appearances by Melanie C, Emmy Lou Harris, The Longest Johns, James Morrison, and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, along with a rich programme at the Liverpool Philharmonic featuring genres spanning a wide musical spectrum.
As Music Month concludes, attention will shift to Liverpool Summer of Music, a large-scale season of live music and cultural events from June through August, supported by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership. This program will highlight independent music venues such as 24 Kitchen Street and The Jacaranda, alongside major concerts including headline performances by Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Lewis Capaldi, and Nile Rodgers & Chic. A dedicated commissioning fund from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will support grassroots initiatives, enabling local artists and music organisations to contribute their own events, training opportunities, and innovative projects during the summer. These activities collectively build on the wave of enthusiasm generated by Liverpool’s hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global music hub.
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, expressed his enthusiasm about the launch: “As we approach the start of our very first Liverpool Music Month, we’re so excited to bring artists, venues, communities, and visitors together to celebrate our famous music scene in true Liverpool style.” He also highlighted the close relationship between Liverpool and New York, noting the significance of continuing the tradition established by New York Music Month. Becky Ayres, Managing Director of Sound City, echoed this pride in the new event, emphasizing Liverpool’s role as a UNESCO City of Music and its ongoing commitment to nurturing musical talent. Shira Gans from New York City’s Mayor’s Office further celebrated the partnership between the two cities and their shared musical heritage, remarking on the event’s origins during a 2024 visit by Liverpool cultural leaders to New York and the enduring cross-Atlantic connection it represents
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