Following a spate of homophobic attacks in the city, Sunday 22nd November saw Liverpool's March Against Homophobia, which united people of all ages, sending out a clear message against homophobic hate crime.
Monday, November 23, 2009
March Against Homophobia
Following a spate of homophobic attacks in the city, Sunday 22nd November saw Liverpool's March Against Homophobia, which united people of all ages, sending out a clear message against homophobic hate crime.
Friday, November 20, 2009
NICE Festival
The Nordic Arts & Culture Festival returns to Liverpool from 19th November to 3rd December, showcasing contemporary Nordic Culture.
Music: Motion Field - Ancient Science.
Monday, November 02, 2009
A Candlelit Vigil for PC James Parks
On 1st November, THOUSANDS of people from every community in Merseyside stood shoulder to shoulder to make a stand against hate crime in the wake of the homophobic attack on PC James Parkes.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
DJ Tommy
Tommy Callagher has moved on from the City Milkman to Radio Presenter. He now volunteers for Radio Broadgreen, the Liverpool Hospital Broadcasting Service. It's financed solely on fundraising efforts and would appreciate any support if you want to help out.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
A Small Cinema
ipod version
A Small Cinema, is a unique short film event borne out of a fascination and desire to recreate the classic cinematic experience. Complete with smartly dressed ushers, velvet curtains, and popcorn. A Small Cinema offers a refreshing alternative to the multiplex. Saturday saw 'A Small Cinema' on Bold Street, part of the AND Festival and the Bold Street Festival.
A Small Cinema, is a unique short film event borne out of a fascination and desire to recreate the classic cinematic experience. Complete with smartly dressed ushers, velvet curtains, and popcorn. A Small Cinema offers a refreshing alternative to the multiplex. Saturday saw 'A Small Cinema' on Bold Street, part of the AND Festival and the Bold Street Festival.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Squash Nutrition
Squash Nutrition is an arts and health initiative that promotes creative
health education through workshops, courses, events and training. They've been cultivating a brown site along the canal since Easter.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Canal Taxi
The Canal Taxi has been doing the rounds in the canal over the summer. It is the brainchild of Dutch artist Lambert Kamps. An upside down hackney cab donated by local company Taxifix has been transformed into the vessel and his progress tracked by young people from the local area. Surely someone will put in a tender for the commercial operation of a water taxi service. It's like a hidden world.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Paul MacHenry
ipod version
In August, the printing of the Liverpool Post and Echo moved out of the city to a super site in Oldham. I caught up with Paul MacHenry who is part of a 3rd generation working in the printing trade. Since the move he has now retired after 45 years in the business.
In August, the printing of the Liverpool Post and Echo moved out of the city to a super site in Oldham. I caught up with Paul MacHenry who is part of a 3rd generation working in the printing trade. Since the move he has now retired after 45 years in the business.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Hartley's Village
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The Hartley's Village Community are putting in an application to obtain heritage status which well enable them to preserve the history of the area as well as supporting the community.
The Hartley's Village Community are putting in an application to obtain heritage status which well enable them to preserve the history of the area as well as supporting the community.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Jimmy Campbell Tribute Night
ipod format
This was part of this years Liverpool Sound City, a tribute to the Liverpool Singer Songwriter who died in February 2007. Film and edit by Sam Meech
This was part of this years Liverpool Sound City, a tribute to the Liverpool Singer Songwriter who died in February 2007. Film and edit by Sam Meech
Thursday, June 25, 2009
George Husband
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I was introduced to George via a friend from the local pub. It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet him. He's had an amazing life - this is just a quick snippet.
I was introduced to George via a friend from the local pub. It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet him. He's had an amazing life - this is just a quick snippet.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Nila - Showcase
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Liverpool Stories showcases an episode of Nila, another Liverpool show with an alternative format.
Liverpool Stories showcases an episode of Nila, another Liverpool show with an alternative format.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Families Fighting for Justice March.
ipod version
A short piece following the march on Saturday to highlight their fight for justice and a change in the law to ensure that other families do not have to suffer under similar circumstances. It was an emotional day all round.
A short piece following the march on Saturday to highlight their fight for justice and a change in the law to ensure that other families do not have to suffer under similar circumstances. It was an emotional day all round.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Families Fighting For Justice
ipod version
I met some of the group members of 'Families Fighting For Justice' campaigning in St John's Shopping Centre. They're not only a group campaigning for change, but a strong support network offering help and guidance to families who find themselves in similar sad circumstances.
I met some of the group members of 'Families Fighting For Justice' campaigning in St John's Shopping Centre. They're not only a group campaigning for change, but a strong support network offering help and guidance to families who find themselves in similar sad circumstances.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Elvis in Kirkby re-post
ipod version
Sorry - as this is a slightly longer video than normal, I had a problem with the compression. This version should work fine. Sorry about that.
Many tributes have managed to recapture the look, the voice or the moves, but few have been able to successfully combine all three. With an electrifying stage presence, magnetic charisma,an amazing voice and even the looks - Elvis Brettini is an act not to be missed, especially in Kirkby.
Sorry - as this is a slightly longer video than normal, I had a problem with the compression. This version should work fine. Sorry about that.
Many tributes have managed to recapture the look, the voice or the moves, but few have been able to successfully combine all three. With an electrifying stage presence, magnetic charisma,an amazing voice and even the looks - Elvis Brettini is an act not to be missed, especially in Kirkby.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Hannah Peel V Sketchybeast
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Hannah Peel, Sketchybeast and Sam Meech took to the streets on the last night of LIverpool's Capital of Culture year.
Hannah Peel, Sketchybeast and Sam Meech took to the streets on the last night of LIverpool's Capital of Culture year.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Mercy@Liverpool Tate
ipod version
"The Making: featuring Wave Machines, Nathan Jones, Luden AV and friends "
An Art Supercollider!
"The Making: featuring Wave Machines, Nathan Jones, Luden AV and friends "
An Art Supercollider!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Little Scandinavia
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Local Historian Les Thomas talks about the now demolished 'Little Scandinavia' and his experiences growing up there.
Local Historian Les Thomas talks about the now demolished 'Little Scandinavia' and his experiences growing up there.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Winter Shadows
ipod version
Filmed in Whitchapel Liverpool on a beautiful day last Saturday afternoon. The light was amazing. It could be anywhere, but the voices give it away
Filmed in Whitchapel Liverpool on a beautiful day last Saturday afternoon. The light was amazing. It could be anywhere, but the voices give it away
Monday, December 08, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Brian Halfhead
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Brian volunteers for ABC Supabed, a scheme for turning waste cardboard into animal bedding. It also helps people with mental health problems back on the road to recovery and employment.
Brian volunteers for ABC Supabed, a scheme for turning waste cardboard into animal bedding. It also helps people with mental health problems back on the road to recovery and employment.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
My Scouse Voice
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Gerry Potter is a performance poet, playwright, actor, director and for many years he was Chloe Poems.
Gerry Potter is a performance poet, playwright, actor, director and for many years he was Chloe Poems.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tommy Callagher
ipod format
Twenty-one years ago, Tommy Callagher started work in Liverpool as the city centre milkman. Through this new status, he became Liverpool’s number one charity fundraiser, his boundless energy and commitment earned him the accolade ‘Milkman of the Year’ and he became a local celebrity. He painted his milk float gold - a shining symbol around the city representing the lives he wanted to transform.
In June 2008 Tommy went into retirement and his milkman memorabilia is now relegated to the loft. He is no longer ‘Milkman Tommy’, just Tommy Callagher.
Twenty-one years ago, Tommy Callagher started work in Liverpool as the city centre milkman. Through this new status, he became Liverpool’s number one charity fundraiser, his boundless energy and commitment earned him the accolade ‘Milkman of the Year’ and he became a local celebrity. He painted his milk float gold - a shining symbol around the city representing the lives he wanted to transform.
In June 2008 Tommy went into retirement and his milkman memorabilia is now relegated to the loft. He is no longer ‘Milkman Tommy’, just Tommy Callagher.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
JSR-U51
ipod version
Artists BEN PARRY & JACQUES CHAUCHAT of Jump Ship Rat unite once again to create a giant mobile water fountain. An endless waterfall 40 meters wide pours from above as if from nowhere, circumventing a narrow boat and hiding it behind a wall of water. Theatrical and playful the gliding water fountain comes to grace the Albert Dock. Erupting from the dock, this is an aesthetic and sensory delight that hypnotises the viewer into quiet contemplation, then passing through tunnels and canals it disappears leaving only the still pool. A Liverpool Commissions project; JSR U-51 celebrates the City's maritime history through the element water. Water is the source of all life on earth, as such it has appeared in culture across the ages as a metaphor for the cycle of life, genesis and power; a spiritual symbol and an evocation of the natural world.
Artists BEN PARRY & JACQUES CHAUCHAT of Jump Ship Rat unite once again to create a giant mobile water fountain. An endless waterfall 40 meters wide pours from above as if from nowhere, circumventing a narrow boat and hiding it behind a wall of water. Theatrical and playful the gliding water fountain comes to grace the Albert Dock. Erupting from the dock, this is an aesthetic and sensory delight that hypnotises the viewer into quiet contemplation, then passing through tunnels and canals it disappears leaving only the still pool. A Liverpool Commissions project; JSR U-51 celebrates the City's maritime history through the element water. Water is the source of all life on earth, as such it has appeared in culture across the ages as a metaphor for the cycle of life, genesis and power; a spiritual symbol and an evocation of the natural world.
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