We will mark SRD 2024 on the 23 August with a Walk of Remembrance through Liverpool City Centre, taking pauses at landmarks of historic significance. Along the walk we’ll speak about the journey and hear from influential voices.
The walk this year has been extended and will begin at Williamson Square with an introduction from Michelle Charters before moving through the city with stops at Clayton Square, the Bluecoat and Liverpool One’s Sugar House Steps. The procession will be accompanied by a series of performances presented in partnership with Africa Oye by Love & Joy Gospel Choir, Powerful Gal – directed by Ithalia Forel, Andre Jahnoi and Wavertree Gospel Choir.
After the walk there will be a Libation ceremony at Canning Dock, which is a commemorative ritual, honouring and remembering the ancestors who have gone before us.
Schedule
12pm – Event begins
12.20pm – Love & Joy Gospel Choir at Williamson Square
12.45pm – Powerful Gal, directed by Ithalia Forel at Clayton Square
1.10pm – Andre Jahnoi at the Bluecoat
1.45pm – Wavertree Gospel Choir at Liverpool One’s Sugar House Steps
2.30pm – Libation at Canning Dock
All times are approximate and may be subject to change
Please note the event location says International Slavery Museum but the event will start outside the Playhouse on Williamson Square, L1 1EL and will end near the Museum.
Slavery Remembrance Day 2024 Events Programme
SRD 2024: Health, Medicine and Transatlantic Slavery Workshop (20 August)
SRD 2024: CSIS Symposium Space and Place – Building on the Past Panel (21 August)
SRD 2024: Dorothy Kuya Memorial Lecture – Fiona Compton
Head along and embrace your inner monster at the MONSTER DISCO! Don’t be afraid, these monsters aren’t scary, they’re just misunderstood and want to party!
Join in, have a dance and a boogie, or just chill and enjoy the vibes, the Monster Disco is for everyone!
The Monster Disco is a 45 minute interactive puppet performance by Headstrung Puppets. Music, dance and puppetry are brought together with accessibility and inclusivity to create a joyous and uplifting family experience.
Head along and gather free produce from their year in the garden (Donations welcome).
10am – 1pm, free, drop-in event
How to find the Sky Garden? Head into Golden Square and take the lift or stairs to the top car park roof level. You’ll see the garden tucked away in its secret corner.
Don’t Miss Electoral Dysfunction’s First Live Tour!
Sky News podcast Electoral Dysfunction has announced it will be going on tour this September with a series of special live shows around the UK, including a show at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Since launching earlier this year, the podcast has reached over 2 million downloads and regularly features at the top of the podcast charts. With co-host and Labour MP Jess Phillips now appointed in a Ministerial role, Sky News Political Editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson will be joined by a series of special guests throughout the live shows.
Audiences can expect sharp dissection of the latest spin from Westminster and beyond, combined with plenty of lively discussion.
During what will be a significant month in global politics – the UK a few weeks into a new Government and the US in a rollercoaster convention season – the team will discuss which politicians are succeeding, and who risks having an electoral dysfunction. During the second half of the show, audiences will get their chance to ask the hosts questions and get their thoughts on the world of politics and podcasting.
New episodes of Electoral Dysfunction are available every Friday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts:
https://podfollow.com/electoraldysfunction/view
Introducing this new project from Mia Cathcart for the Town is the Gallery; Art Motherly
Art Motherly is pleased to offer four weekly networking sessions for artist mothers, parents and caregivers. The sessions will be hosted at Birkenhead Central Library and are free to attend. Children under 12 can accompany parents, and there will be arts and crafts materials for children.
The aim of these sessions are to facilitate informal discussion and create a networking opportunity for artists, who often have to drop or drastically shift their creative practice, once becoming caregivers.
The sessions will be led by artist and mother Mia Cathcart, and you can follow the project here. This project is supported by Wirral Council & Convenience Gallery for the Town is the Gallery project.
Session Dates
Saturday 3rd August – 10:30am – 11:30am
Saturday 10th August – 10:30am – 11:30am
Saturday 17th August – 10:30am – 11:30am
Saturday 24th August – 10:30am – 11:30am
Get ready to dance your heart out at the Liverpool Musical Theatre Rave 2024! This epic event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BY. Prepare to be blown away by an electrifying night of music, lights, and non-stop fun!
Join them as they bring together the magic of musical theatre and the energy of a rave, creating an unforgettable experience like no other. Get ready to sing along to your favourite show tunes while grooving to the beats of the hottest DJs in town.
Whether you’re a musical theatre enthusiast, a party animal, or simply looking for a night filled with laughter and good vibes, this event is for you. Dress up as your favorite musical character or come as you are – there are no rules at the Liverpool Musical Theatre Rave 2024!
Doors open at 9:00 PM and the party will continue into the early hours of the morning. So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to have the time of your life at the Liverpool Musical Theatre Rave 2024!
Head along to this special clothes swap event by Zero Fashion CIC.
Find some amazing clothes at this unique and eco-friendly swap shop. Their goal is to address our throwaway society and get people rethinking their shopping habits.
Zero Fashion CIC is aimed at tackling clothing waste in the city and supporting clothing poverty. It’s non-profit, working together to help support our communities.
Held at The Cubicle, Mill Lane, West Derby, doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start.
For tickets, email: siobhan@zerofashion.uk or text: 07734 174466. Tickets cost £7.
Art and Psychology in Conversation: Exploring N. Shoa’s Art Intervention
Join the team on Thu 25 July 2024 at 16:00 for an evening of discussion about the artworks of N. Shoa and his intervention Into the Light currently displayed in the Walker Art Gallery. They will explore his work from an artistic, curatorial, and psychological perspective, focusing on how contemporary museum visitors interact with art that challenges the colonial past.
They will begin at 16:00 with a walkthrough of the exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery. Afterwards, they will head to Liverpool Central Library, located next door, to discuss the connections between art and psychology.
This is a unique opportunity for people to take part in a Pride life drawing class in The Royal Liver Building; perhaps the most iconic location in Liverpool. The class will be led by artist and experienced arts educator, Tony O’Connell and the model for the class will be Eve Howlett, an artistic performer and director of Liverpool Life Drawing. Numbers are limited, so tickets should be purchased in advance.
Discover more about the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the world-renowned paintings on display on their fascinating tour.
The tour will recount the history of the gallery. Their guides will take you through their exemplary collection of Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite paintings, uncovering the secrets behind some of the artworks on display.
Highlights include Bubbles and The Black Brunswicker by Millais, Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante by Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun, The Scapegoat by William Holman Hunt, alongside paintings by other masters including Turner and Burne-Jones.
Tour details
Tours are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am, subject to availability. For group bookings please contact their Box Office by email tickets@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk or phone on 0151 478 4444 (10am-5pm)
