Drag performer set to raise the curtain on Up Next Festival
The Up Next Festival is set to open tonight, with an aim to shine a light on hidden artistic talent in Merseyside. The show-opener is a piece produced by Andrew McKay, a Merseyside drag artist.
McKay's piece, 'Wo-Man', will be...
Gifting a Good Impression: Monet and Degas masterpieces given to Walker Art Gallery
Two impressionist masterpieces are making their way to Liverpool, ready to feature in the Walker Art Gallery.
The Epte in Giverny (1884) by Claude Monet and Modiste Decorating a Hat (1891-1895) by Edgar Degas will both feature in the Walker Art...
New festival set to showcase Merseyside talent
A new festival launches tomorrow aiming to shine a light on the hidden talent in Merseyside.
Up Next festival which will run until the 4th of May is to be held at the Unity Theatre and will cover a range...
Cost of tipping crisis? Service staff feel the gratuity squeeze
A 2024 survey has revealed that nearly half of Brits (42%) would like to abolish service charge, amidst a growing gratuity lull in the UK service industry, sparking conversations around a 'cost of tipping crisis'.
The survey, commissioned by Mojo...
Africa Oyé festival nominated for National Diversity Awards 2024
The Africa Oyé festival has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2024.
The festival, which takes place in Liverpool's Sefton Park each June, hosts the largest celebration of live African music in the UK.
The event harnesses the spirit of...
Famous Lowry painting to go on display in Birkenhead
One of L.S. Lowry’s most celebrated paintings is going on display at Birkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery and Museum.
Lowry's painting, Going to the Match, is currently on a tour of venues across the Northwest, and the Williamson will be the...
Liverpool theatre celebrates 60 years at centre of city’s cultural identity
Theatre-goers took a look behind the scenes in an exciting event to celebrate 60 years of the Liverpool Everyman at the weekend.
The cultural institution has produced some of the country’s most recognisable faces across stage and screen, including Pete...
Riverdance to visit Liverpool after announcing 30th anniversary tour.
Riverdance are set to embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025 to celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone.
The show will visit 30 UK venues, one for each year of its history, from August to December 2025.
Since Riverdance emerged...
Liverpool John Moores MA film festival returns for a 4th year
The 4th annual Liverpool John Moores MA Film Festival started on Monday, the 18th of March, with a great selection of documentaries created by film-makers from around the world.
There will also be Animated films on Tuesday the 19th of...
Why Liverpool is the Scouse New York
It is quite possible that when watching films based in New York, you are actually looking at a transformed Liverpool.
The city has doubled for the Big Apple in many blockbuster films, partially due to its cost-effectiveness and accessibility, making...
