A series of open talk sessions, sharing memories, stories and photos of Shadow & Liverpool Caribbean Carnival 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s. Their aim is to create an audio video archive celebrations the influence of Caribbean culture on local Liverpool history.
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The remaining dates are:
Granby Winter Garden, 37-39 Cairns street, Liverpool L8 2UW
Saturday 14 June, 4-7pm
Monday 14 July, 5-8pm
Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor Street, Liverpool, L8 1XE
Thursday 14 August, 5-8pm
Registration is now open for Mersey Swing’s next Swing into Lindy beginners course.
This course will give you the history and foundations of swing dancing and prepare you for their mixed level Wednesday night classes. Their goal in Mersey Swing is to get people making friends and dancing. Come alone or with a mate, and leave with your toes tappin’ and a smile on your face!
The classes will be at 7pm-8pm at Live Wired Dance Studio, 77a Renshaw Street, L1 2SJ. The course starts on 5th June, click below to book a place.
https://www.merseyswing.com/events/swing-into-lindy-beginners-lindy-hop-course-6
If you’re new to, or are thinking about returning to education, Blackburne House is the perfect place to study. They provide over 1000 learning opportunities each year and their specialist Tutors and Support Team will equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed with your studies.
They provide a safe, welcoming and diverse environment and strive to remove barriers to education for women. This includes offering fully funded courses for learners who earn a low wage or are in receipt of means-tested benefits.
SUMMER SCHOOL AT BLACKBURNE HOUSE
This summer at Blackburne House, they are offering an exciting opportunity to gain a qualification in supporting your children to learn. The course will take place over 3 days from 10am – 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday within the month of August. We have 3 start dates available.
Childcare will be provided for children up to 14, so your children can have fun while you meet new people and learn new things!
Snacks and lunch will be provided, and our Summer School places are fully funded.
You will study:
How to help with English homework
Arts and crafts
Creative, imaginative play
IT for learning
Letter writing
How to manage screen time
Break up the long school holidays, make new friends, and do something different at Blackburne House!
No qualifications needed – open to women aged 18+ who live in the Liverpool City Region.
Collective Encounters are looking for new trustees to join our board. Several trustees have recently completed their term and we have vacancies for people with any of the following skills:
We are particularly interested in welcoming trustees who:
This is a voluntary (unpaid) role. Out of pocket expenses will be covered.
Deadline for expressions of interest: 29 May 2025, 5pm
For full details, download the Trustee Information Pack from our website:
Write to Work is BACK!
Are you out of work and interested in developing your writing skills?
Then WoW have a brand new course from an industry professional for you.
🖋️16th, 17th,18th June – Writing Your First Novel (How to Create Fiction) with David Jackson (Cry Baby, Love Kills) at The Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, Liverpool
No experience necessary!
Join the Write to Work Club! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop confidence, glean valuable insights and enhance your storytelling skills✍
APPLY NOW ➡ LINK HERE
Are you a Merseyside-based LGBTQIA writer, creator or content maker looking for collaboration and a stage? Then Queer Sctach have an opportunity for you.
In Queer Scratch, Roots Touring are inviting 8 theatre makers to create and perform their own short work at Unity Theatre, that imagines a better world through an LGBTQIA lens.
You’ll be working with Roots, Yorkshire’s award-winning queer theatre company, and will receive training from leading theatre makers in Liverpool, including writer Luke Barnes (Cinderella) and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse’s Nathan Powell.
To apply, visit here
Closing date to apply: May 30th 18:00
Performance at Unity Theatre: June 28th
The Tung Auditorium, the world-class concert hall based at the University of Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, is now accepting applications from community music organisations across Merseyside for Affiliate status for the 2025–2027 academic years.
This exciting opportunity, open to two community organisations, offers access to professional-grade facilities and collaboration with the University’s Department of Music. The selected organisations will benefit from up to three concerts per year in The Tung Auditorium on a partnership basis.
Affiliates will be featured as official partners and included in the venue’s public event programme print and online publicity, they’ll be able to access to high-spec in-house technical equipment and backstage facilities on concert days as well as Box Office, Marketing, Front of House and Technical support.
In return, Affiliates are expected to publicise that they are an Affiliate of The Tung Auditorium and host at least one collaborative event per year involving the Department of Music, such as a concert alongside, or workshop with, students, supporting research or performing student compositions as a part of programming.
Application Process
Applications will follow a two-stage process, beginning with an Expression of Interest due by noon on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Please view the full Affiliate scheme information with full details of how to apply here.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a venue tour before submitting a final proposal.
Organisations are encouraged to demonstrate how affiliation will support their growth and suggest innovative ways to contribute to University life.
The Tung Auditorium and the Department of Music particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the arts and academia.
About The Tung Auditorium
The Tung Auditorium is a 399-seat, state-of-the-art concert hall hosting over 140 public concerts annually. It is both a teaching facility and a cultural hub for the region, featuring a wide variety of professional, amateur and University performers.
Culture Liverpool, the cultural department of Liverpool City Council, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Black History Month Creative Grants. This initiative is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and will be an integral part of the broader BHM25 programme across Liverpool.
They are looking for high-quality, creative and innovative proposals that acknowledge Black History (especially in Liverpool), but also celebrate the achievements of Black creatives and community heritage today.
They are looking for high-quality, creative and innovative proposals that acknowledge Black History, especially in Liverpool, while also celebrating the achievements of Black creatives and community heritage today.
Context:
Black History Month (BHM) is an annual programme of events held every October. It aims to recognise the contributions and achievements of individuals with African or Caribbean heritage, whose efforts and value may have been overlooked, ignored, or misrepresented.
As part of this, Culture Liverpool is inviting artists and creatives across the city to create or produce artistic pieces, events, or activities that can be showcased during Black History Month. These contributions will be included and promoted as events on the Liverpool Black History Month website. Black History Month aims to ensure that issues of race, racism, and the invaluable contributions of Black individuals and communities remain at the forefront of public consciousness.
Their theme this year links to the national Black History Month theme ‘Standing Firm in Power & Pride’ with a focus on the two core values: power and pride.
We want Liverpool’s 2025 programme to spark change and celebrate the resilience of our communities through a range of thought-provoking events, including dance, theatre, music, showcases, spoken word performances, exhibitions, community engagement and panel discussions.
Applications should support all or some of the UKSPF aims:
Grants Available:
They will award 4 to 5 grants, between the values of £2,000 to £3,000. In total there is £12,000 of funding available.
Awarded grants need to be creative and include new work, cross arts or a specific art form. They could engage community and or schools/young people.
Who can apply?
Those ineligible to apply include:
Things to note:
What Makes a Strong Proposal?
What you will need to include in your application includes:
This grant funding has been made possible thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Successful applicants will need to agree acknowledgement of this and use funding logos etc. where necessary. A short summary/ post BHM25 evaluation will also be required.
Click here to complete the application form
Please ensure you have read this document fully before applying. Any questions can be sent to cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk, with the subject heading ‘BHM Creative Grant 2025’. They will do their upmost to respond within our capacity, but cannot guarantee this.
Timeframe:
Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close applications early in the event of high demand.
Calling all young creatives!
Are you aged 15–18 and passionate about art? Join dot-art for a fantastic opportunity to develop your creative skills, develop your portfolio, and get inspired!
📍 Location: LUSH Liverpool
📅 Dates: 28th & 29th May
👉 Secure your spot, link here
dot-art support artists at all levels, self taught, professionally trained and emerging young artists who have maybe just graduated and looking for support with their next steps.
This year they have introduced their NEW Young Artist Membership for 18-25 year olds! Receive all the featured benefits of their standard Artist Membership at 50% off, plus work experience opportunities.
£12 per month
Visit here for more details