Tag: Liverpool
Liverpool praised by opposition leader for successful conference
The Leader of the opposition has praised Liverpool for being a “fantastic backdrop” for the Labour Party conference. The city has enjoyed an estimated £15 million economic boost from the event, which has attracted 11,000 delegates including two thousand national and international press and media to the 5 day event held at ACC Liverpool, home [...]
Liverpool Sound City’s fourth year most successful to date says event organiser
Liverpool Sound City’s fourth year was its most successful to date, its director said today. Hundreds of bands played to tens of thousands of people during three days of almost non-stop music throughout the city last week. Festival organiser Dave Pichilingi said he was already preparing for 2012 even as this year’s event wound down. [...]
City plans for Liverpool Gay Pride event
LIVERPOOL could stage its first Gay Pride event next year after winning support from city leaders. Councillors hope the event, similar to those in London and Manchester, would boost the city’s nightlife and create a chance to raise money for charity. Although Liverpool hosts the Homotopia arts festival, the city is one of the few [...]
Salsa festival set to spice up city
LIVERPOOL’S biggest-ever salsa extravaganza is set to bring a colourful helping of Latin dance fever to the city. Salsa experts from around the world, including Cuba and South America, will be heading to the city for the three-day event in March. The festival is expected to attract hundreds of dance enthusiasts. Organiser Salsa Liverpool plan [...]
Liverpool launches first Pedal it Pink charity cycle ride event
A NEW cycling event is being launched in Liverpool especially for women. The first Pedal it Pink, organised by the Breast Cancer Campaign, will take place in Sefton Park on Sunday, April 19, and local women are being encouraged to register for the event. The fundraiser has a variety of cycle routes, from a 5k [...]
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