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Writer and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce: biography, creativity, social activities

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is known as a writer and screenwriter from Liverpool. He is an interesting and unconventional figure with an unmistakable authorial style. It's no surprise that many people are curious: when and where was...

Liverpool indie bands: history of the genre, prominent representatives

Indie rock is a long-established genre, popular all over the world. But in Liverpool, it took on a special flavour, so much so that the local indie scene came to be considered a subgenre in...

Eurovision 2023: how Liverpool has become the center of European music

When Liverpool secured the right to host Eurovision 2023, it reignited the conversation about its cultural might. But the city still had to prove it truly deserved the honour. Did Liverpool successfully weave its unique...

The story of the famous Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard is one of Liverpool's most famous footballers of the modern era. While playing in England, he remained loyal to his hometown club for almost his entire playing career. Only towards the end, when...

Comedian Paul Smith: A Success Story That Started With a 4-Week Course

He starts by striking up a 'friendly' chat with a front-row audience member. Then, with his biting sarcasm, he completely demolishes his chosen victim. The audience roars with laughter; they're loving it. For Liverpool comedian...

Liverpool Irish Festival: Bringing Liverpool and Ireland closer together

Liverpool never ceases to amaze with the events and festivals that are regularly organised in the city. Today, we're going to talk about the history of the Liverpool Irish Festival, which began back in 2003....

Africa Oyé Festival is the UK’s largest celebration of live African music

Liverpool is an incredibly exciting city. It boasts beautiful architectural landmarks, fascinating locations, gardens, and public squares. Our city also hosts a huge number of events and festivals that attract many tourists and visitors from...

The history of the Liverpool band Deaf School

Liverpool provides fertile ground for music groups to develop, so it's no surprise that the regional showbiz scene is thriving. One testament to this is the Liverpool College of Art and its talented students. Back...

The story of the most successful black British band, The Real Thing

The Real Thing, a Liverpool soul group formed in the 1970s, were one of the coolest acts of their era. They achieved huge sales and major hits in the UK and the US, and in...

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Liverpool’s Shakespeare Festival: How Our City Popularises the Classics

Liverpool's history has some fascinating twists and turns, one of which unexpectedly leads right onto the stage. If you're familiar with Shakespeare's name but...

History of The Beatles: emergence, activity, collapse

The Beatles were a British band formed in Liverpool in 1960. Their music spanned genres such as rock and roll, rock, beat, hard rock,...

Liverpool people who made the city famous: Paul McCartney

Composer, singer, writer, and even painter – all these titles describe Paul McCartney, the eminent Liverpudlian who arguably brought more fame to the city...

Liverpool Pride is an annual festival of LGBT culture

Not everyone may embrace LGBT+ culture, which is shared by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. However, it is an established and visible part...

Africa Oyé Festival is the UK’s largest celebration of live African music

Liverpool is an incredibly exciting city. It boasts beautiful architectural landmarks, fascinating locations, gardens, and public squares. Our city also hosts a huge number...
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