RLPO and Vasily Petrenko have been announced as finalists in the Classic FM Gramophone Awards 09

A festival of radical song which takes place every September at the Picket Music Venue Liverpool.

The aim of the Festival organisers is to promote songs of struggle, protest and social justice, as well as songs that tell the story of working people. It will run in tandem with the TUC Conference, also taking place in Liverpool at the same time at the BT Convention Centre.

Tickets available in person from the Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office. Also available by phone on 0151 709 3789. For more info visit www.workingclassmusic.org.uk
13-16 September: (Various Times)

New from the Citadel for their 21st birthday season!

"We’ve something for everyone, with the legendary songwriter Midge Ure on Friday 28th August, Brit award winning Finley Quaye in September, Edgar Jones’ Freepeace plus Mark Morriss of The Bluetones in October, and Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook in November.

Blues highlights include, Eddie & the Hotrods, Nine Below Zero, Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band and The Animals & Friends.

Folk fans have An Evening with PJ and Peggy, the Phil Beer Band, Eliza Carthy, plus the up and coming Wirral band Elbow Jane to get excited about.

Everyone at music-net wants to congratulate the Citadel on their fantastic success in securing a Big Lottery award for their Music Mecca project. We're looking forward to hearing all about it at our music-net meeting in October.

It’s a three year project for young people aged 10-18, including those who are disadvantaged or disengaged, to participate in weekly music workshops and access monthly dry bar music events at the Citadel. The project, which will be led by a steering group of young people, will also see a new Citadel interactive website.

Our next meeting is on 8th September and not the 1st september as would be expected - too close to the bank holiday for everyone.

So that's 2 - 3.30 at the Citadel on Tuesday 8th September - all welcome.

St.Helens Council has announced a change to the line-up for Saturdays (August 8th) St.Helens Live Music Festival. Mutya Buena has had to cancel due to filming commitments for her forthcoming new single. However, this does give local artists an increased opportunity to showcase their talent.

One of the country's hottest r&b and hip-hop acts, N-DUBZ, will headline the Festival in Victoria Square, St.Helens.

NDubz will be supported by Chipmunk – the MOBO & UMA Best UK Newcomer award- winning 18 year-old rising star of hip hop and KOF - Liverpool's very own hip hop star. The event will also showcase a selection of local talent from across the North West including Adam Eburne, Lanca, MC Rasp, Anamal and Double Dutch.