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Review: Stillness and Light at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
American conductor Joshua Weilerstein has become a fast favourite at Hope Street – and this Thursday night pre-Christmas concert reminded...


Review: Symphonie Fantastique at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
The numbers of Covid-related no shows on concert programmes have, thankfully, reduced to barely a trickle in recent months. Still, this...


Unity Theatre stages Christmas Festival of events
Liverpool’s Unity Theatre is hosting a festive chocolate box of events in December. The Hope Place venue’s new Christmas Festival,...


£2.5m Culture funding boost for Liverpool City Region organisations
More than 20 arts organisations and venues across Liverpool City Region are set to share an additional £2.56m from the government’s...


Review: Sound the Trumpet at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
Cast your mind back, if you can, to a time before Covid. It was January 2020, and the Phil was trying out another new face with an eye to...


Brian Epstein statue Liverpool City Centre location revealed
A statue of Brian Epstein is planned for the Liverpool city centre street where he had his business. It is hoped the bronze of the late...


Hindoyan to swap baton for bow in Liverpool Phil Youth Orchestra concert
The RLPO’s new chief conductor will appear alongside the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra later this month – playing the violin....


Liverpool to receive £2m towards new centre for music talent
Liverpool could get a new waterfront attraction and education centre in plans to celebrate the city’s music heritage and invest in future...


Review: Wild Swans at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
You wait for one world premiere to come along and then, like buses, two turn up one after the other. And if Roberto Sierra’s Sixth...


RLPO to hold special £1 ticket sale this weekend
The RLPO is having a special £1 ticket sale this weekend. Ten events being staged between October and February are included in the...
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