Community Post Type: Callouts

Liverpool ONE have teamed up with The Guide Liverpool to give sports clubs and teams across Liverpool City Region the chance to win £500 grants as part of their Summer of Sport at Liverpool ONE.

Teams and clubs of all types working with children aged between 4-16 are encouraged to enter before Friday 30 August, from football and boxing to gymnastics…and everything in between!

Six sports clubs or teams across the region will be awarded a £500 grant each, giving support with items such as kit, equipment, game travel or signage.

Apply here – https://www.liverpool-one.com/whats-on/summer-of-sport-grants/

Closing date: 20 August

Are you looking for more opportunities to play bigger venues? Would you like to support your favourite artists? Favourite Days Festival want to hear from you!!

The festival presents grassroots sounds in independent spaces and is held in Liverpool, 6 – 10 November 2024

Apply to play – fill in the form at the link here

Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council are thrilled to invite applications to the 2024 Black History Month Creative commission grants. This has been made possible thanks to funding from UK Shared Prosperity fund. These will sit as part of a wider programme for BHM24.

They are looking for high quality, creative and innovative proposals that acknowledge Black History (especially in Liverpool), but also celebrate black creatives and communities’ heritage today.

Applications should support on or all of the  ‘UKSPF aims’

• The support of building a sense of pride for the people of Liverpool
• Contributing to increasing life chances
• Positive social impact
• Supporting sense of belonging for both artists and audiences

Activity should take place in October, but community/ education engagement could run Sept to early November 2024. There is a total of £10,000 available across 6 strands with the hope of awarding 6-8 creative grant commissions. Awarded grants will be up to a maximum of £2000.

• Dance 

• Visual art 

• Community engagement

• Storytelling, Drama and Literature 

• Music  

• Education (Artists to work in school or with teachers)

Education proposals should link with 1 or multiple schools and also with LCC Race equality Officer for education. This role includes developing a plan for our city’s education system which promotes racial equality and diversity, whilst supporting our schools to on their journey to become anti-racist institutions. This involves looking at everything from workforce diversity to attainment and behaviour.

Context 

Black History Month (BHM) is an annual programme of events, which takes place every October and aims to recognise the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage whose contribution and value maybe overlooked, ignored, or distorted.

As part of this, they are inviting artists and creatives across the city the opportunity to create/produce an artistic piece, event or activity that can be hosted during this time and for inclusion on the Liverpool Black History Month website. Black History Month (BHM) returns in 2024, still working to ensure that issues of race, racism, and the invaluable contributions of Black individuals and communities to remain at the forefront of public consciousness. BHM24 stands in unwavering solidarity with all communities facing racism and marginalisation.

They want their 2024 programme to spark change and celebrate the resilience of our communities through thought-provoking events, including art showcases, spoken word performances, dance, theatre and musical exhibitions, and panel discussions. 

Who can apply? 

• Liverpool based artists and or those that can demonstrate working with a Black community in Liverpool City Council area
• Freelance artists, small artist collectives or organisation 
• Please be aware that you need all necessary insurances in place 

Ineligible: 

•  CAIP funded organisations. We are though open to artists and other groups collaborating with these organisations.
• They are unable to fund refreshments as part of the grant monies but this can be in part of your overall budget.

Things to note:

• There are 6 strands. When applying please select which strand you are applying for.  
• Please do not apply to multiple strands. Maximum ask £2000
• These grant commissions will sit as part of a wider programme for BHM24. 

• Ideally the request will represent a contribution towards the overall cost of delivering a project or idea. For freelance artists, we appreciate that the request is likely to be for the full amount required to deliver a proposal. 
• There might be the opportunity for successful applicants to use a space in St Georges Hall to platform work. 
• Culture Liverpool, LCC reserves the right to make changes to this programme.

What Makes a Strong Proposal? 

• Artistic excellence 
• Creatively interesting 
• Artists of, or working with Black diasporas and in partnership with communities 
• There are elements that can inform education or wider learning around Black History for our residents.

Click here to complete the application form

What you will need to include: 

• Name of artist/ group and contact details/ any social media links 
• Title of your proposal/ activity 
• A description of your Creative proposal/ activity/event and how it meets the above criteria, what will it achieve?
• A budget highlighting artistic costs, venue hire, staff management, delivery costs and any other costs as appropriate 
• Delivery plan (i.e. timescale of delivery, when things will happen) 
• Amount requested 
• Total costs including any other funding or in-kind support you have secured for the delivery of the activity 

N.B. This has been made possible thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, successful applicant will need to agree acknowledgement of this and use of logos etc. A short summary/ post BHM24 evaluation will also be required. We will try to do this as a template form for completion but images, media etc are also welcomed. 

Timeframe 

• 12noon, Tuesday 13 August 2024 – deadline for proposals. 

No late applications will be accepted.

• End Aug/ early September 2024 funding decisions made, and applicants informed. 
• Sept date tbc– marketing template submitted to Culture Liverpool for inclusion of the BHM24 activity on Culture Liverpool’s website. (A link for this will be provided) 
• October 2024: BHM 24 programme
• Nov 2024 -Jan 2025 Monitoring and evaluation

Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close applications early in the event of high demand. 

The forms are now open to apply for the Makers at the Mansion November market this year, held at the Calderstones  Mansion House. The event is a seasonal craft market.

Application form

The event is held Sunday, 3rd November, 11-5

Applications close 28 July, 5pm.

This survey is about the long-term impacts of Eurovision on businesses and investment. Eurovision is known for its cultural significance and wide-reaching audience, potentially influencing various aspects of local economies and business activities. Your feedback will help Liverpool City Region Combined Authority understand the lasting effects of Eurovision and its role in stimulating business investment and growth.

Please answer the following questions based on your experiences and observations since the Eurovision event. Your responses are valuable in assessing the tangible outcomes and potential opportunities stemming from this international event. All responses remain anonymous. The survey only takes a couple of minutes to complete.

Survey link

Submit your response by 26 Jul 2024. Thank you!

Metal are looking for an artist for their new participatory policy programme, ‘Artists for Future Policy’ whose practice is dedicated to advancing social change within a creative environment.

The artist will creatively respond to how Metal can be more welcoming, which will be used to shape our policy ‘Metal Welcome’. They’re open to ideas about what this could be, from a visual policy to a poem or a poster. It might be a process, a ritual, a workshop or a recipe. Or maybe a game to play or something else that inspires us. The brief is open.

The work needs to be carried out between October 2024 and January 2024, with a commission fee of £1200 (£200 per day, plus travel and artwork budgets). The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 September 2024 at 5pm.

Learn more and apply now via the link here

Are you a Global Majority professional working within the creative industry? Do you want to share your knowledge and experience to help nurture and encourage fellow creatives? If so, they want to hear from you.

Liverpool’s Royal Court – in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse, Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and Curious Minds – is launching a new mentoring programme to help develop and nurture Global Majority Creatives working right across the artistic sector.

They are looking for outstanding professionals from within the artistic community – be they writers, directors, actors or designers – to offer their time, knowledge and expertise to help mentees take their careers to the next level.

As a mentor, your key responsibilities will be:

Being committed: Key to the mentor / mentee relationship is trust and reliability. You will need to commit to your mentee and will be responsible for arranging and scheduling periodic face to face meetings with them, as well maintaining regular communication via email as needed.

Providing encouragement and motivation. Everybody faces some challenges during their professional development and without guidance they can be left feeling disengaged and lacking in motivation. A mentor is a crucial source of motivation and encouragement to nurture and develop talent.

Being a role model. As a mentor, you will provide an example of professionalism, integrity and positivity.

Offering feedback. Providing honest, constructive and actionable feedback is an essential part of a mentor’s job. You will also be open to feedback from your mentee to help you grow into the most affective mentor you can be. Feedback should also be delivered in a compassionate manner to foster trust in the mentees & strengthen the relationship.

Agreeing goals. By suggesting achievable goals for your mentee, you will help them reach where they want to be, step by step. These goals will also provide a focus for each mentoring session and keep your mentee engaged with their development.

Listening. Actively listening is one of the most important things a mentor can do. Your mentees need a safe space where they can voice their goals, thoughts, fears and concerns without judgement or rebuke.

If you are a member of the Global Majority and would like to support others in the sector to reach their full potential and benefit from your experience and knowledge, we want to hear from you. The project is supported by PH Holt Charitable Trust and Liverpool BID, with a nominal fee available to Mentors to cover their time spent on the project.
Recruitment will take place throughout August and the programme will begin in September 2024 and run until July 2025. They welcome applicants from diverse communities and backgrounds.

For more details and to register your interest in becoming a Mentor, please email a CV to harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by July 31st.

Are you a Global Majority creative looking to take your career to the next level? Are you seeking guidance and support from creative industry professionals? If so, they want to hear from you.

Liverpool’s Royal Court –in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse, Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and Curious Minds – is launching its Mentor Creatives programme to help develop and nurture Global Majority Creatives working right across the artistic sector.

They are looking for ambitious and determined individuals from within the artistic community – be they writers, directors, actors or designers – so that our mentors can help them take their careers and professional development to the next level.

You might be a newly graduated student, or perhaps you’re looking for a mid-career boost. Whatever stage you are at, the most important thing to bring with you is a desire to grow as a creative.

What Mentor Creatives offers:

One-on-One Mentorship: Engage in regular, focused sessions with your mentor, receiving individualized attention and advice tailored to your specific needs.

Goal Setting and Achievement: Work with your mentor to set realistic and attainable goals, and develop a strategic plan to achieve them.

Skill Development: Gain new skills and knowledge through expert guidance, enhancing your competencies and making you more competitive in your field.

Regular Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network by connecting with other mentees, mentors and mentees who have been through the process already, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

Continuous Support: Benefit from ongoing support and encouragement, ensuring you stay motivated and on track to achieve your aspirations during and after the programme ends.

The project is supported by PH Holt Charitable Trust and Liverpool BID. Recruitment will take place throughout August and the programme will begin in September 2024 and run until July 2025. They welcome applicants from diverse communities and backgrounds.

To Register Your Interest in becoming a Mentee, please email harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by July 31st.

Are you a make-up artist who wants to make a move into film and TV?

Liverpool Film Office have a rare, exciting opportunity for a 5-week paid placement on a production filming in the Liverpool and Wirral area from July to August.

Interested? Please email crew@liverpool.gov.uk with ‘Make-up department placement’ in your subject!

T&Cs apply, you can find them on our Action! page.

Pride Classical, the trailblazing organisation dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ history and culture through the power of music, is returning with My Pride Song, a celebration of Pride and allyship in partnership with St. Johns Shopping Centre, as part of Pride in Liverpool 2024.

My Pride Song is once again calling upon LGBTQ+ community members and allies to contribute a video message with the story behind their choice, the importance of the song, and why the music of Pride means so much to them.

This year’s contributors will join prominent LGBTQ+ community members and allies including actress Annie Wallace (Hollyoaks), actor Anthony Crank (Coronation Street), presenter, author, television producer, and activist Dame Joanna Lumley, winner of season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Danny Beard, actress Hollie-Jay Bowes (Waterloo Road), actress Jane Hazelgrove (Coronation Street), comedian Jason Manford, renowned actress and activist Julie Hesmondhalgh, actor Neil Ashton (It’s a Sin, Brassic) and actor Sam Retford (Ackley Bridge), plus many more.

Neil Ashton of It’s a Sin and Brassic said of his contribution: “My pride song is I Like the Way You Move by the Body Rockers because it reminds me of Brighton Pride in 2003. It was such an amazing day, they closed off the full street and it was really sunny.

“There were hundreds of people packed into the street and this track came on and everyone was dancing and smiling and I remember catching eyes with someone cute and having a dance with them. It just summed up what Pride was about for me; it was everyone together, it was community, everyone was happy and it was amazing.”

If you would like to be a vital part of the My Pride Song movement, and share your own message or story, then all you have to do is submit a portrait video to the official Pride Classical website, or even visit St. Johns Shopping Centre at St. George’s Place in Liverpool in the run up to Pride to record it live and watch all of the other submissions on the interactive screen. The videos contributed will be showcased across Pride Classical and Pride in Liverpool’s social channels.

My Pride Song was born out of and inspired by Pride Classical, a show that celebrates the music and history of the LGBTQ+ community via brand new arrangements of beloved songs by iconic artists, performed by a full professional orchestra of LGBTQ+ musicians and allies.

It premiered at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, across the opening weekend of Pride Month in 2023, and is now back to take Pride in Liverpool by storm with a world-class 32-piece orchestra performing at Liverpool Waterfront adding an additional day to the festival.

Produced by multi award-winning Carrot Productions, Pride Classical is delivered by Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ charity LCR Pride Foundation and will see an ensemble of star LGBT+ artists and an orchestra take to the stage to perform the best Pride anthems of the last 50 years. The ticketed event, which has never been performed on a Pride stage, is part of efforts keeping the Saturday’s Pride march and festival free.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 4 Winner and Liverpool-born drag artist Danny Beard is set to host the spectacle. Blending their hilarious Scouse wit with superstar talent and a powerhouse voice, Danny adds an extra layer of class – and camp – to the event.

Danny is joined by headline act and Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears alongside West End stars Alison Jiear and Ashford Campbell for an unforgettable night at Liverpool’s iconic Waterfront site on Friday, 26 July 2024.

Pride Classical co-creator Ben Hudson comments: “We created Pride Classical because we care about Pride, music, and the queer community. We believe the songs chosen represent some of the most memorable moments of our shared history, but we can only fill two hours, so we couldn’t include every song and every story. So we created My Pride Song to showcase the songs and stories that matter most to YOU!”

The St Johns Shopping Centre team says: “We are proud to be contributing to this meaningful campaign; collaborating with Pride Classical and supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Liverpool. As the community-led shopping centre in the heart of the city of music, we recognise the importance of supporting Pride 365 days a year, and representing LGBTQI+ history and culture at St Johns. We look forward to celebrating together through the power of music.”

Follow @prideclassical for more updates on My Pride Song