New guitar exhibition heads to BME
Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher at the British Music Experience is a temporary exhibition charting the history of this iconic instrument brand through the guitars of one of its most loyal artists, Noel Gallagher. Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher will run from 27 September 2023 to 14 […]
Dr Ranj to help all 4-year-olds in Manchester find their superpower
Dr Ranj and pupils from Claremont Primary School All 4-year-olds in Manchester are being given a helping hand this September to find their ‘superpowers’ in a bid to give the city’s youngsters a leg up and help make a positive difference to their lives. As part of the council’s Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) action plan […]
Homecoming premiere in Liverpool for BBC drama Time
Fans are in with a chance to attend the Liverpool premiere of the eagerly anticipated second series of hit BBC drama Time. A special red carpet event will take place at St George’s Hall on Tuesday 17 October which will preview of the first episode which is told through the lens of three very different inmates, […]
POWERFUL NEW FILM SHOWS THAT ‘ANY OF US’ CAN FOSTER
Any of us can foster a child or young person, if you have the capacity to care – that’s the message of a powerful new film about fostering. ‘Any Of Us’ premiers today (Tuesday 26 September) at 12pm across St Helens Borough Council’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), and is the sixth film produced by a growing […]
New images released of new TV series made possible by local production fund
The BBC has released images from the second series of Jimmy McGovern’s multi-award-winning hit drama Time, which has received investment from Liverpool Film Office through the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Production Fund. The three-part series is filmed across Liverpool, Halton, Wirral and Knowsley, and is a moving and high-stakes portrayal of life inside a women’s […]
How Liverpool Cha Cha Changed Eurovision!
Crowds at the Eurovision Village at Liverpool’s Pier Head © Liverpool City Council A day dedicated to exploring what is being hailed as one of the most successful Eurovision host city programmes ever is taking place in Liverpool next month. On Thursday, 26 October Liverpool Calling will take over ACC Liverpool, bringing together for the first time […]
FROM THE GROUND COMES LIGHT – SECOND NIGHT ADDED!
The initial event, which will take place on Sunday 5th November has now SOLD OUT, less than a week after going on sale. St Helens R.F.C. and St Helens Borough Council have agreed to extend the event into a second night, which will be held the day prior to Bonfire Night – on Saturday 4th […]
MARKETFEST IS BACK!
MarketFest 2023 is at Widnes Market on Saturday 9 September and we can now reveal all acts and attractions are confirmed. It promises to be a great day with local artists, children’s entertainment, face painting, hot and cold food, a bar, and giveaways for visitors. Enjoy a day out and support local musicians at Halton […]
United By Light
Four artworks which will form part of one of the UK’s largest free city centre events have been revealed. Liverpool’s annual River of Light festival will make its return to the city centre next month, once again showcasing illuminated art installations created by the most innovative light artists from across the world. Following on from […]
Lights, Camera, Action for local talent
Major productions filming in Liverpool are not only putting the city in the spotlight – they’re helping local people get their break in to the industry. Thanks to a Liverpool Film Office training programme, more than 20 people have worked on global projects including Taylor Swift’s “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)” music video, popular series Outlander, […]