Let’s talk about race – that’s the message from partners who are bringing Liverpool’s Black History Month to life in October. Arts, heritage, culture and community activists working with Culture Liverpool for the last 10 months have curated a varied and stimulating programme of events which not only explore the past but look ahead to the future. This year’s theme “Let’s Talk About Race” is about the power of words and focuses on storytelling and factual accounts. On Wednesday 19 […]
You know you’ve arrived in Liverpool for many reasons – the architecture, the accents, the skyline and, of course, the friendly welcome. Another major tip-off is the giant new Liverpool themed wrap, framing St John’s Shopping Centre and its stunning ultra-high-definition media wall. Certainly, a big job for sure, but also one that requires a deft amount of restraint and finesse. Marketing Liverpool’s Senior Designer, Ian Slater was never one to step away from a design challenge. “St John’s media wall wrap is designed […]
Medal design for World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 unveiled on one month to go by gymnastics legend and Merseyside designer The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) has today revealed the medals to be presented in next month’s World Gymnastics Championships, designed close to home by Wirral-based designer, Amy Flynn. Flynn met with gymnastics icon and World Gymnastics Championships ambassador Beth Tweddle MBE and Councillor Roy Gladden, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, as part of the medal unveiling in the city. […]
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has nominated Alison Lobb as its next Chair of the Board. The Chamber will formalise the appointment at its Annual General Meeting on November 1, which will be for an initial period of three years. Alison will provide leadership of the Board in its oversight of the Chamber and the attainment of objectives within its ambitious strategic plan. Alison has undertaken the role of chair of the Chamber’s Business Policy Committee for the past three years […]
Liverpool is today a massive step closer to being awarded the ultimate “douze points” of being the host city for Eurovision 2023 – as the BBC get closer to making their mind up. Following official presentations by shortlisted host cities last week, the BBC has today confirmed that Liverpool and Glasgow have now made it through to the final stages of the bidding process. Following the difficult decision to find an alternative home for the 2023 competition due to the […]
One of the best ways for Liverpool City Region to attract visitors from all over the world is to be front and centre in travel publications, websites and broader mass media. These vital column inches, online video and hyper-linked ‘direct to booking’ landing pages entice travellers through opinion as much as striking photography and engaging ‘things to do’ lists. These opinions don’t just happen. Leading journalists, travel writers and influencers can often take their pick from an array of potential […]
In an award ceremony held in London on 9 September the team from Liverpool Convention Bureau celebrated winning the Silver Award for ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’ at the M&IT Awards 2022. Celebrating the best in Meetings & Incentive Travel the awards are considered the Oscars of the industry. Coming only second to Glasgow Convention Bureau, Liverpool Convention Bureau repeated the success of winning Silver in the same category in 2021, cementing their status amongst the best. On the successful win, […]
HMP Liverpool are looking for local catering and hospitality industries to attend a recruitment fair on Thursday 27th of October 2022. Venue: HMP Liverpool / Walton Prison, 68 Hornby Rd, Liverpool L9 3DF (map) The North West has a talent pool of reformed individuals who are looking for hospitality work within the Liverpool City Region. These people have gained a wealth of experience through running the busy kitchens that provide meals to over 700 prisoners daily, managing the daily operational […]
The grandest of grade-listed buildings, strikingly contrast against neon-soaked strobe beams. Pulsating technicolour displays welcoming wanderers from afar. An explosion of colour, illuminating a city alive with the buzz from an electric assortment of activities. One special Liverpool arts and culture event surely lights up more faces than any other… There’s nothing quite like Liverpool’s ‘River of Light’ – A true ‘shining example’ of the colourful cultural event our city is world-famous for. Year on year, the event’s following grows, […]
The official Merseyside Civic Service of Remembrance for her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 18th September at 3pm. Members of the public will be able to attend, with doors opening at 2pm. The service will not be ticketed, but capacity will be limited. The service – expected to last around an hour – will include contributions from local organisations which had the late Queen’s patronage. The National Anthem will be played, with […]