Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee. The plans for the Council-owned site, which include the restoration and repurposing of the 1930s Edge Lane building, were submitted by the social impact developers last year. The company has just completed the enabling works and securing planning is the next major milestone for the project. Subject to the next tranche of funding being […]
National Museums Liverpool is a step closer to realising its ambition for the city’s waterfront, after planning permission was approved to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum. The transformed museums will centre around people – past, present and future, local, national and international – to create dynamic, welcoming spaces that meaningfully address contemporary issues. Those whose lives have been most affected by the histories being told are playing a fundamental role in the development of both museums. Both venues […]
Budding young actors, musicians, photographers, fashion designers and film directors from across Liverpool are being invited to sign up to a creative programme that could give them a head-start in their chosen career. Commissioned by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team as part of its Creative Neighbourhoods programme and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Future Movement is delivered by leading British dance company Rambert. The free creative youth programme, aimed at those aged 16-25, is unique because it […]
Liverpool is to celebrate Black History Month with its biggest and most vibrant line-up of artistic and community events yet! As the city stands tall as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and community spirit, an exciting and eclectic range of events and activities will shine a light on Black heritage and culture. Under the theme ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, the festivities taking place across the city, celebrate Black creativity and achievement which make up Liverpool’s rich cultural tapestry and promote community connections. […]
New Managing Director appointed for Liverpool City Region’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)
The person tasked with positioning Liverpool as the ultimate global destination has been appointed. Natalie Wyatt has been announced as the new Managing Director of the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). Natalie, who starts the role at the end of October, will be instrumental in the strategic development and management of LVEP, a newly established body dedicated to enhancing the Liverpool City Region’s thriving visitor economy. The role will focus on destination marketing, stakeholder engagement, and promoting tourism on both […]
As the UKinbound annual conference prepares to take taking place in Liverpool today, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Natalie Wyatt as the new Managing Director of Liverpool City Region’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). Natalie brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise having previously served as Head of Marketing and Revenue Growth at Merseyrail. In her previous role, Natalie led the development and delivery of marketing and passenger communication strategies, establishing strategic partnerships and supporting […]
FOLLOWING TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT AT UN HEADQUARTERS THAT LIVERPOOL IS THE WORLD’S FIRST ‘UN ACCELERATOR CITY’ FOR CLIMATE ACTION. Shows launch a year long project to create rapid decarbonisation pilots & bring super low carbon gigs into the mainstream. Last month, Act 1.5 hosted their first large-scale climate action accelerator in Bristol that sought to completely reimagine how music events can be staged. The all-day outdoor event headlined by Massive Attack, delivered an unprecedented network of decarbonisation methods across all scopes, […]
Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme. Accelerator City The title ‘Accelerator City’ comes in recognition of Liverpool’s impressive commitment to innovation and smart regulation to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production sectors – both vital parts of the city’s economy – following several years of developmental work by ACT 1.5, an artist-led research and action effort, and climate scientists from the […]
Liverpool’s LIMF Academy is to stage a special celebration of the city’s music scene with a two-day event showcasing some of the best talent the Academy has produced over the past decade. The free, ticketed event – Open Sauce – will also provide a creative space for the next generation of music leaders to discuss and debate the future of Liverpool’s dynamic music scene and the industry at large. LIMF Academy is an award-winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the professional […]
By Lisa Owen, Head of Business Tourism, Liverpool Convention Bureau AS A CITY RENOWNED FOR ITS RICH HISTORY, INNOVATION, AND RESILIENCE LIVERPOOL IS PROUD TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AS THE HOST OF THE PRESTIGIOUS MIA SUMMIT AND miaList AWARDS IN NOVEMBER 2024. This is more than just another event for us; it’s testament to the dedication of our local business events community and the Liverpool Convention Bureau (LCB) team, who have worked tirelessly to elevate Liverpool City Region (LCR) as […]