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In this weeks podcast, we discuss Light Night, the Writing on the Wall festival and the Mankey Monkey auction…
The “Art in Liverpool” podcast discusses various cultural events in Liverpool. Liverpool Light Night, a national event where museums stay open late, has a local twist with unique activities like a Belgian artist’s installation and a Toulouse Lautrec exhibition. The Writing on the Wall Literature Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary, features a diverse lineup of events and performances. Liverpool Sound City, a music festival and conference, is expected to raise £10,000 for Alder Hey Imagine Appeal. The Monkey Monkey auction raised £7,000. Upcoming events include the Liverpool Art Prize 2010 and various art exhibitions and performances.
- [ ] Attend the Writing on the Wall festival launch party on Saturday at Studio two.
- [ ] Follow up with Mike Morris to get more details on the Writing on the Wall festival.
- [ ] Check the Monkey Monkey website for information on remaining available monkeys.
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Podcast :: Art in Liverpool 5 May 2010
Transcription
Welcome to the Art in Liverpool Podcast, bringing you news, views, and reviews, brought to you by Defnet Media and artinliverpool.com. Presented by Neil Morrin and Ian Jackson.
Neil:
Hello, everyone, and welcome to this week’s Art in Liverpool podcast. On this week’s show, we bring you news about Liverpool Light Night, Writing on the Wall, and Monkey Monkey – all coming up in this week’s podcast.
News Segment:
Neil:
So, in the news today, we’ve got a few things to discuss, starting with Liverpool Light Night. It’s an event taking place across the UK, though Liverpool adds its own twist.
Ian:
Yes, across the UK, it’s called Museums at Night, where lots of museums and galleries stay open until midnight – unusual for museums, right? But Liverpool has its own version called Liverpool Light Night, which is part of the city’s unique cultural offerings, especially during those long, dark nights of the year. It’s usually tied to the Biennial, and this time, it features late-night events around the city.
Neil:
Exactly. The brochure has already been released and is available online at culture.org.uk. You can download it or pick up a physical copy from various places. There’s so much going on, it’ll be hard to catch it all in one night! For example, we’ve got the Liverpool Art Prize exhibition at the new venue on College Lane, along with some canapés from the Nu Restaurant.
Ian:
That sounds great! I love tapas, but I don’t know exactly what’s coming out, but we’ll find out. Additionally, the Biennial has arranged something interesting at their office on Jordan Street, with Belgian artist Philip Glissen’s work called Early to Bed, Early to Rise. There’s also some kind of cannon involved, possibly with gold. I’m not exactly sure what that will look like, but it’s worth checking out!
Neil:
It sounds intriguing! Other events include the Walker Gallery opening their Toulouse Lautrec exhibition and the Blue Coat hosting the Bucharest Art and Craft Fair. There’s a lot of talk, debates, and even films happening. Plus, there’s a disco dance marathon at FACT, which goes on from 5 to 10 PM, tied to the Phil Collins exhibition.
Ian:
Yes, and of course, the Tate Liverpool has some unique disco art installations as part of their ongoing exhibitions. There’s a whole lot happening, so check out the full list online at culture.org.uk.
Writing on the Wall:
Neil:
Now, let’s talk about Writing on the Wall, which is coming up soon. It’s a literature festival with some great visual arts connections. This year marks their 10th anniversary, so there’s going to be a big celebration. The festival kicks off on Saturday at Studio 2, with live entertainment, poetry, and performances from writers like Pauline Meldin and Paul Farley. There’s also a talk by artist David Jakes, who’s shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize. He’ll be speaking about Art and Rebellion on Wednesday, the 19th of May.
Ian:
Yes, David is fantastic, and there’s a photographic exhibition as part of the festival at the World Museum. You can check it out on the ground floor, near the back. And stay tuned for updates on all these events!
Liverpool Sound City:
Neil:
Another big event coming up is Liverpool Sound City, a music festival that’s been running for several years. It’s organized by Dave Piccillini, and this year it features over a hundred bands playing at various venues. If you buy a wristband, you can attend the concerts and the conference, which I think is one of the most interesting parts of the event. They offer career advice for young musicians, and it’s a great chance to network.
Ian:
Right, there were some interesting talks last year from filmmakers in America, saying that if you send your music to them, they might use it in one of their movie soundtracks. It’s a great way for musicians to get their work heard by millions.
Neil:
There’s also a lot happening around hip-hop culture at the FACT center with a photography exhibition featuring Ernie Paniccioli, who first started documenting the streets of hip-hop back in the day. It’s a great chance to see how hip-hop has evolved over time.
Monkey Monkey Auction:
Ian:
Now, moving on to Monkey Monkey. The charity auction last Thursday raised £7,000 for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, with more coming in through online bids and raffles. They’re close to reaching their £10,000 goal.
Neil:
That’s fantastic! It’s all about supporting the Alder Hey hospital. They auctioned off some amazing monkey sculptures placed all over the city, and it’s been a huge success. You can still check out available pieces on the Monkey Monkey website.
Art in Liverpool – The Week Ahead:
Neil:
Looking ahead, there’s plenty to see in the world of visual arts. I went to Tony Bishop’s Escapism exhibition at 33-45 Parr Street, which had a lot of abstract pieces. It’s a very monochromatic show, with lots of texture and depth to the pieces. It’s on until May 14th, so definitely worth checking out.
Ian:
That sounds great! There’s also the Unity Theatre, where we saw Mick Gill’s abstract works. He’s using thick acrylic paint mixed with water for a very fluid, expressive effect. It’s worth going to if you’re into vibrant abstract pieces.
Neil:
That’s it for this week’s roundup. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the end of May! Lots going on in the city, and I’ll definitely be checking out Liverpool Sound City and all the other art events happening soon.