A new event celebrating Hope Street is happening this weekend

A brand new event in Liverpool BID’s programme celebrating the culture and businesses of the city’s streets arrives this month.

Hope Street Blend coincides with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s Open Day on 28th September. In a special weekend, Hope Street Blend will bring together cultural partners along the famous Hope Street in a symphony of music and culture. 

The mini festival will see venues open their doors for pop up events, bringing music into unexpected spaces and celebrate a street that is synonymous with Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage and identity.

Katie Bentley is Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Liverpool BID:

“This has been such an incredible summer programme that has seen a jump in footfall and a boost for businesses, which means that people have been excited to come outside and celebrate our city. The Last Day of Summer on the waterfront was particularly special for me. At 8am on Saturday morning you could see people rollerblading, enjoying an early morning stroll or getting into the dock for a swim.

“It reminded me of the importance of giving people a fresh perspective on the public spaces we might use everyday but not fully enjoy. This city is for all of us, and its public space is for all of us to use, be it families, teenagers or tourists. It’s our ambition at BID to make everyone feel welcome everywhere and to feel like every corner is for them”. 

Mark Da Vanzo is Chief Executive of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and is the Chair of Hope Street CIC and is on Liverpool BID’s Retail & Leisure Board:

“We are delighted to be introducing Hope Street Blend, an opportunity to enjoy one of Liverpool’s finest streets. With a Cathedral at either end, the vibrant hum of daily life, with music and art filling every doorway and space, it is one of my favourite places to be in the city. Celebrating our best assets is something I’m very proud to do, and I can’t wait to be able to welcome as many people as possible into our Hope Street venues”.

Tom from Arts Bar Hope St says:

“We’re so excited to be part of the Hope Street Blend, celebrating the creativity and community that makes Liverpool so unique. At Arts Bar, collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and this project is the perfect way to showcase that spirit.”

The Hope Street Blend Live Music programme includes:

Friday 26th September 

• Lydia Reece Trio at Papillon
• Traditional folk session in the Taproom and tavern – Dog & Collar
• FARA at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room
• Live music at the Hope Street Hotel 
• Ukebox, ukulele boyband legends, at The Pen factory
• Ollie Kidd-Martin at the Arts Bar

Saturday 27th September

• George Bastow Trio at Papillon
• Duo, me + deboe at Unity Theatre
• Ellie Keegan at Arts Bar
• Finite Project at Frederiks

Sunday 28 September

• Parr Jazz & Mutant Jazz Presents – Flat Moon at Arts Bar
• Ten Years of Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room with local legends to global sounds
• Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day 
• Jess Harvey and Jesse Eigen at Papillon
• The Loose Moose String Band at Dog & Collar
• Prowsey Boots & Nash at The Pen Factory
• Meg & Ben at Free State Kitchen

Hope Street Blend comes after a summer of events including Celebrating Castle Street and Bold Street, along with The Last Day of Summer on the Waterfront. Hope Street Blend is delivered by Hope Street CIC and Liverpool BID.

Hope Street Blend is happening from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September – find out more info here.

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