Step Into the Story: How Reading Shapes the Mind As part of the International Festival of Neuroscience, ACC Liverpool will host a fascinating public lecture exploring how reading shapes our minds — from the way we think and feel to how we speak and even sleep. Monday, April 28th 6:30–7:30 PM ACC Liverpool Presented by The Queen’s Reading Room, this special event brings together a remarkable panel of speakers to examine the powerful influence of literature on the brain: Ann […]
Hot off the heels of the fantastic recent news that Liverpool has officially retained its Purple Flag status for the 15th year in a row, businesses across Liverpool City Region are invited to attend an exclusive event aimed at securing prestigious Purple Flag status for the entire city region – a mark of excellence for vibrant and safe nightlife destinations. Taking place on Wednesday 1 May 2025, from 2pm to 4pm at Riva Blu (Bullion Room), 1 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 […]
BBC Radio 1 has revealed an exciting first for Big Weekend 2025, which will take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May. The festival will feature a performance from Radio 1 Anthems acts – celebrating iconic tracks and unforgettable moments from the past two decades of music. The headline Radio 1 Anthems acts are: Natasha Bedingfield – performing Friday 23 May Sugababes – performing Saturday 24 May Natasha Bedingfield says: “It’s a big deal […]
Liverpool’s historic venues—St George’s Hall, Liverpool Town Hall, and Croxteth Hall—have embarked on an exciting new chapter, uniting under a single brand: Liverpool City Halls. This rebranding initiative, launched on April 15, 2025, aims to celebrate the unique heritage of each hall while fostering a collective identity that resonates with the community. A Unified Legacy For centuries, these halls have been integral to Liverpool’s cultural and civic life, hosting events ranging from royal visits to community gatherings. Recognising their shared […]
Q&A with Suzanne Watson, Business Development Manager, Liverpool Convention Bureau From the banks of the Mersey to the heart of Manhattan, Liverpool City Region is making waves on the global stage as a leading destination for conferences, meetings, and incentive travel. Recently, Suzanne Watson, Business Development Manager at Liverpool Convention Bureau, travelled to New York to represent the Liverpool City Region at the prestigious MeetEngland Sales Mission and SMU International. We caught up with Suzanne to hear more about her […]
As Radio 1’s Big Weekend prepares to take over Liverpool’s Sefton Park, the city is buzzing with anticipation. With one of the UK’s biggest music festivals heading to Liverpool from 23-25 May we’re getting ready to celebrate as 100,000 festival goers take to Sefton Park for three days of some of the biggest names in music! In typical Liverpool fashion, we’re embracing the celebrations and want to encourage visitors and locals to have an amazing time in the city, whether […]
A Liverpool studio’s aim to be one of the UK’s greenest has been rewarded with a prestigious rating from the UK film industry. The Depot, which has hosted numerous award-nominated TV productions, has been named as a ‘Very Good’ BAFTA Albert sustainable studio. The new accolade makes The Depot one of the leading net zero studios of its kind in the country in delivering its carbon-cutting commitments. Owned by Liverpool City Council and managed by the Film Office, The Depot […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has welcomed Government plans to slash red tape for the hospitality sector in a boost for the city region’s vital visitor economy. Tourism is worth over £6bn a year to the city region economy, with 73,000 people employed in the visitor economy, in nearly 6,000 businesses. Plans include a landmark pilot that could see more alfresco dining and later opening hours in London, as the Mayor of London is granted new “call in” powers […]
Liverpool and Dublin have begun the process of reinvigorating their twinning agreement. A sister city arrangement was signed back in 1997 as a mark of the long and shared history between the two. Now, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, has visited Liverpool to meet with her counterpart Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram. They have discussed mutually beneficial ways in which the two cities can work together […]
Liverpool is rolling out the red carpet for film fans worldwide as Liverpool Film Office marks its 35th anniversary with a breathtaking new showreel, celebrating the region’s starring role on screen. Produced by award-winning Liverpool-based LA Productions and curated by renowned creative director Chris Bernard – whose debut film ‘Letter to Brezhnev’ premiered the same year the Film Office was founded – the showreel captures the magic of Liverpool City Region on film over the past 35 years in just […]