Author: Sarah Latcham

Liverpool libraries are gearing up to support children’s literacy by participating in a special ‘rhyme time’ session later this month. On Thursday, June 19th at 10:30 am, five libraries in Liverpool will be part of around 50 other venues in the North West hosting a free story and singalong activity. Families are expected to join… Continue reading Liverpool children in line for mass rhyme time!

The LCR Pride Foundation, the organization responsible for Pride in Liverpool and the city’s annual March with Pride event, has announced the unfortunate cancellation of the 2025 event scheduled for Saturday, July 26. The Board of Directors expressed their deep regret in having to make this decision due to financial and organizational challenges faced by… Continue reading Pride in Liverpool and March with Pride cancelled for 2025

rpool. The Social Impact Programme associated with the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool is a comprehensive initiative aimed at benefiting communities in the region in various ways. From education to community building, the programme is designed to create a lasting impact. Notable elements of the Programme include educational initiatives like Literacy Kicks and partnerships with… Continue reading World Boxing Championships pack a punch for local schools and groups

Liverpool experienced an incredible few days with over 100,000 music enthusiasts flocking to Sefton Park. Kevin McManus, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, reflects on the significance of events like this for the city. The weekend, dubbed “Scouse-chella” by Greg James on Radio 1, surpassed expectations with its grandeur and excitement. While Sefton Park… Continue reading BLOG: A City Where Music Matters

Liverpool’s historic St. George’s Hall played host to the Major Events Summit 2025 this week, a collaborative event organized by the University of Warwick and Spirit of 2012. The summit brought together a diverse group of individuals, including senior leaders, policymakers, academics, and cultural innovators from the major events sector in the UK, all aiming… Continue reading Major Events Summit 2025 paves the way for the future of UK events

The British Music Experience in Liverpool will be hosting a temporary exhibition that revisits the iconic Live Aid concert 40 years later, showcasing personal items from organizer Bob Geldof’s archive. The Live Aid concert, held on July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium, was a monumental event that captured the world’s attention. With BBC Radio 1… Continue reading Live Aid 40: Music, Power & Unity

Liverpool is about to host a grand celebration on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 May, in honor of Liverpool Football Club’s historic 20th English league title, featuring a citywide victory parade. The anticipated event will see hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the Premier League trophy on display. For… Continue reading LFC Premier League Victory Parade FAQs

Liverpool City Council’s leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has extended a formal invitation to Liverpool Football Club to parade through the city’s streets in honor of their 20th English league title victory. Following the triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, the City Council has approved plans for the Premier League trophy parade to take place on Bank Holiday… Continue reading LFC Premier League Victory Parade Confirmed

BBC Radio 1 has announced a groundbreaking addition to Big Weekend 2025, scheduled to take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from May 23 to May 25. The festival will showcase a special performance featuring Radio 1 Anthems acts, highlighting iconic tracks and memorable moments from the last two decades of music. Among the headline Radio… Continue reading More acts announced for Radio 1 Big Weekend

A Liverpool studio has recently achieved recognition from the UK film industry for its efforts to become one of the greenest in the country. The Depot, owned by Liverpool City Council and managed by the Film Office, received a ‘Very Good’ rating from the BAFTA Albert sustainable studio standard. This acknowledgment solidifies The Depot’s position… Continue reading Liverpool film studio scores BAFTA win