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Date: 10 Jan 08 - Getting ready down at St Georges Hall

This was the scene this morning at St Georges hall as it prepares to receive the Ringo Starr amongst others for the fantastical launch of the Capital of Culture. We are promised a high wire act 2nd to none and a pod decending to the ground from which the artists and arts organisations taking part in the artistic programme of  the capital of culture appearing to emerge from from the pod.  (invasion of the body snatchers springs to mind)  It promises to be a great show and I only hope tha weather stays clear so that it all goes well.  Good luck. Starts at 2008 on Friday 11 January.  St Georges Hall, Liverpool

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 Kafka - Comes to the Playhouse

Not the promotional picture for Metamorphosis.  But if you have never seen or read Metamorphosis then the Playhouse has a real treat in store early next month especially if you like your stories to have a people turning into beetles. (Not those beatles.) This is a truly fantastic story and has had rave reviews after showing in London's Westend. Blurb:  - This hugely acclaimed and imaginative production combines jaw-dropping aerial action, a gravity-defying split level set and a mesmerising score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. There is no way that this version is ever going to be better that the musical version I have been working on for a number of years but I still can't wait and for £8 it's a bargain.   

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Website Update and Podcasting

As many of you will know who subscribe to our e-newsletters I haven't been using this website software long but I am planning to reconfigure the website as soon as I find some time with each section of the site being given a different design, which we are looking at at the moment.  Defcon will have it's own section, which will please all the defcon fans out there which will have regular interviews with bands and satire - and news about the gigs.   On the Podcasting front we are going to continue recording as much content as we possibly can and get it out to you.  If you would like to subscribe to any of our newsletters then please visit here or bookmark us.

Controversial artist Tracy Emin has been commissioned to produce an illuminated art piece for Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. This will be the second piece that Tracy will have completed for the Cathedral, the first piece was the Roman Standard completed in 2005.  The controversial artist, a title which it seems the media insist on using when they refer to Ms Emin will be using neon tubes - a media which Tracy - a name which I insist on calling her - has been using recently.And whilist we are talking about Tracy - I'd like to remind you that the competition is still open to win a Tracy Emin - Bus pass holder simply subscribe to our newsltter.

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I had an email the other day, asking us to help promote Liverpool's Open Culture website, which has been put together by Phil Redmond as in with his cash, no he didn't write the code.  I went to a presentation by Phil Redmond about the open culture website a couple of months ago and it looked great - so visit it and take part. http://www.culture.org.uk/

Phil Redmond's 'baby' takes its first steps - please let me know if you think it will grow into a well-balanced adult or become a brat!You can now visit the Open Culture website at http://www.culture.org.uk/  and, from January 2008, at http://open.culture.org.uk/  (This is the official address by which the site will be advertised.) It provides an unmoderated space for users to engage with culture, create culture and spark cultural debate! Besides being home to Cultural Clearing, all of the Open Culture Projects will be featured on the site and users can create their own cultural content including videos, words, pictures and sounds and give others the chance to comment. The site will also feature a handy DIY culture section giving advice on things like recording your own music, taking better photographs and making your own films. If you would like to help promote the Open Culture project, and create even greater interest in aspects such as Cultural Clearing, then please add the attached image and the text below to your email signature, or simply pass this email onto others.

Support Liverpool's Open Culture

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Starting tonight, see four three-minute films on the Turner Prize 2007 nominees and their work:

The winner of the Turner Prize 2007 will be announced live on Channel 4 news at 19.00 on Monday 3 December. Starting tonight, see four three-minute films on the Turner Prize 2007 nominees and their work: Turner Prize 2007: Mark Wallinger Monday 26 November, 19.55, Channel 4 Turner Prize 2007: Zarina Bhimji Tuesday 27 November, 19.55, Channel 4 Turner Prize 2007: A Film by Mike Nelson Wednesday 28 November, 19.55, Channel 4 Turner Prize 2007: Nathan Coley Thursday 29 November, 19.55, Channel 4

Taken For a Ride Saturday 1 December, 20.30, More4 See Julie Moggan's documentary exploring how life and art connect, as seen through the eyes of a Liverpudlian cab driver and his passengers.

Turner Prize 2007 Winner Announcement The winner of the Turner Prize 2007 will be announced live on Channel 4 news at 19.00 on Monday 3 December. Visit Turner Prize 2007

Years ago Paul recorded some material for Central Radio a Pirate radion station based on Merseyside - I'm really pleased that we Can bring these recordings to you.

Summer 2005 - Paul Tarpey talks to Howie from Glasgow - Extremely alternative music indie music - audio time approx 1 hour http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/11/3/344419/defcon_aug2005.mp3

2004 - Paul Tarpey- 1 Hour - Listen to indie, punk,hardcore.Very loud and totally alternative. http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/11/3/344419/defcon_radio.mp3 

March 2005 - Paul Tarpey - indie/rock - audio edit time approx 40 mins http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/11/3/344419/defconmarch2005.mp3

Catch an exclusive glimpse of Paul here. http://www.centralradio.ukcool.com/central_pics.html  Supposedly the images are from Ugly.com but that really does look like Paul.

Thanks very much to Central Radio for keeping this stuff available.   

CITYSCAPE-S A collection of Artists’ reactions to the changing urban landscape.

The participating artists, architects and environmentalists are:
Andy Brown (Digital City) / Philip Courtenay (e-space) live video links with Shanghai, Damascus & Gadansk / Gladys Masey (Public Art Installation on Wood Street Pavement) / Mike Hatjoullis (Paradise Paintings) / Moira Kenny (The Great Wall of China) / Philip Lo (Public Art Installation on Wood Street Pavement) / Rob Macdonald (Concept & Curator) / Rachel Newton (Chromacity) Photography & Painting / Peter Philips (Urban Drawings) / 'pool (Shrinking Cities) / www.bobbyandsophie.co.uk (Graphic Design) / Peter Betts (drawings from Hanover Street)

 Here are some photos form the opening night.