Author: Sarah Latcham

Culture Liverpool is seeking out the best dancing talent in the city, from street performances to cabaret shows. The highly anticipated Leap Dance Festival made a triumphant return in 2024 after a five-year hiatus, and now creative individuals and organizations have the chance to showcase their talents this May. Artists in all stages of their… Continue reading Dancers invited to put their best foot forward

The announcement came today after more than three months of consultation that the government funding for National Museums Liverpool’s redevelopment of the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum will proceed. A significant investment of £10 million from the government will be allocated to this transformative initiative for the two museums situated on Liverpool’s historic waterfront.… Continue reading Funding boost for National Museums Liverpool

Liverpool libraries are hosting a variety of activities to entertain children during the half-term break and beyond. Thanks to funding from UK Shared Prosperity, the Culture Liverpool team has organized free drop-in events that will run from half-term through March. The detailed schedule of events will be announced soon. One of the highlights is the… Continue reading Family fun at Liverpool libraries for half term and beyond

Liverpool City Council has launched a special festival in its Creative Neighbourhoods Program. The festival has been commissioned by the council and will be shaped by the dreams and memories of the Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park residents. The memories and dreams of the residents will be gathered and discussed in the community gatherings and… Continue reading Your dreams and memories could shape a festival coming to Dovecot

Liverpool is preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake, with various events and activities taking place across the city. The city centre will host the main Chinese New Year celebrations, on Sunday 2 February in and around Europe’s oldest Chinatown. The festivities will feature the traditional dragon, lion,… Continue reading Ssspectacular celebrations as Liverpool marks the Year of the Snake

The River of Light festival in Liverpool has reportedly been the most successful ever following the release of a report on last year’s event. The 12-night light festival attracted double the number of visitors from previous years and was worth £18.9m to the local economy. The festival brought many benefits to local businesses, such as higher… Continue reading River of Light smashes previous festival records

Liverpool’s Director of Culture, Claire McColgan CBE has spoken on the significance of hosting major musical events for the city and the impact of the forthcoming flagship festival – BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend – in May. Liverpool’s deserved reputation as a music host city has been enhanced in recent years with some of the… Continue reading BLOG: Big Weekend is a Big Deal for Liverpool

Superstar Sam Fender will be headlining Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, which is set to take place in Liverpool from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May, according to Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James. The announcement also included news that Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms, and Lola Young (following her recent debut UK… Continue reading Radio 1 Big Weekend is coming to Liverpool!

Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to be introduced to some of the successful start-ups in the city. The Meet the Entrepreneur sessions are free online events, which take place on Friday lunchtimes. They offer a chance for participants to find out how local entrepreneurs turned their… Continue reading Real people. Real businesses. Real stories.

Everton Park Lifestyles Centre had to be partially closed by Liverpool City Council earlier this month, due to damage to the roof. The closure currently affects the dry-side facilities, such as the gym, sports hall and squash courts, which are temporarily unavailable. Members have been asked to use facilities at an alternative Lifestyles Centre, except… Continue reading Update on Everton Park Lifestyles Centre