Two landmark Knowsley projects have been nominated in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the upcoming Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards and you can vote now.
The Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that culture and creativity make to our city region and Knowsley’s Borough of Culture 2022 Programme and the Shakespeare North Playhouse have both been shortlisted for the public vote.
Six finalists are battling it out to be crowned People’s Choice – Outstanding Contribution to Culture at this year’s Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards.
The poll, which last year attracted more than 2,000 votes, is held online and is open for four weeks. It is the only category in the awards in which the winner is chosen by the public.
The 2023 finalists are:
- Culture Knowsley – Borough of Culture 2022 – from community activity to large scale events during Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture.
- Shakespeare North Playhouse – Artists, audiences, and communities come together to share in world-class theatre.
- Africa Oyé – the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture.
- Creative Balance – providing therapeutic art services across Merseyside.
- Homotopia – the UK’s longest running LGBTQIA arts and culture festival.
- The World in One City – showcasing the diversity of our region through football celebrating ethnicity and identity.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“I launched these awards four years ago because I wanted to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and businesses who go above and beyond every year to help make our area the UK’s cultural capital.
“The People’s Choice award celebrates the exceptional talents of all those who help to enrich all our lives and make our region one of the most vibrant and exciting places to live, work, visit, or do business in. Each the finalists deserve every bit of praise for their accomplishments and I’m really looking forward to celebrating their achievements in a night filled with celebration.”
The People’s Choice award finalists are among 39 other finalists from across the city region, who were shortlisted by our independent judging panel before Christmas.
Cllr Graham, Morgan, the Leader of Knowsley Council said:
“To have not one, but two nominations in the prestigious People’s Choice category is a real honour and reflects what a monumental year 2022 was for Knowsley, in terms of culture.
“Our Borough of Culture programme was an unforgettable celebration of Knowsley’s rich history and heritage that played out in every corner of our borough. The long-awaited opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse realised the dreams and ambitions of so many and truly is the jewel in the crown.
“If you participated in any of the events in our Borough of Culture programme or have paid a visit to the theatre, we would ask you to get behind us and vote now!”
The Culture and Creativity Awards were established as part of the Mayor’s commitment to culture through his 1% for Culture initiative. Previous award winners include author and performer Ashleigh Nugent, Liverpool Theatre Festival founder Bill Elms, muralist Paul Curtis, choir leader Jennifer John, The Atkinson, Heart of Glass and Spider Project.
Anyone can vote in the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards, including for more than one candidate, but multiple votes for the same person or organisation cannot be sent from one email address. Votes close on the 3 February 2023 and the winner will be announced at the ceremony.
Celebrate our year of culture and vote now!
Two landmark Knowsley projects have been nominated in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the upcoming Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards and you can vote now.
The Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that culture and creativity make to our city region and Knowsley’s Borough of Culture 2022 Programme and the Shakespeare North Playhouse have both been shortlisted for the public vote.
Six finalists are battling it out to be crowned People’s Choice – Outstanding Contribution to Culture at this year’s Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards.
The poll, which last year attracted more than 2,000 votes, is held online and is open for four weeks. It is the only category in the awards in which the winner is chosen by the public.
The 2023 finalists are:
- Culture Knowsley – Borough of Culture 2022 – from community activity to large scale events during Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture.
- Shakespeare North Playhouse – Artists, audiences, and communities come together to share in world-class theatre.
- Africa Oyé – the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture.
- Creative Balance – providing therapeutic art services across Merseyside.
- Homotopia – the UK’s longest running LGBTQIA arts and culture festival.
- The World in One City – showcasing the diversity of our region through football celebrating ethnicity and identity.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“I launched these awards four years ago because I wanted to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and businesses who go above and beyond every year to help make our area the UK’s cultural capital.
“The People’s Choice award celebrates the exceptional talents of all those who help to enrich all our lives and make our region one of the most vibrant and exciting places to live, work, visit, or do business in. Each the finalists deserve every bit of praise for their accomplishments and I’m really looking forward to celebrating their achievements in a night filled with celebration.”
The People’s Choice award finalists are among 39 other finalists from across the city region, who were shortlisted by our independent judging panel before Christmas.
Cllr Graham, Morgan, the Leader of Knowsley Council said:
“To have not one, but two nominations in the prestigious People’s Choice category is a real honour and reflects what a monumental year 2022 was for Knowsley, in terms of culture.
“Our Borough of Culture programme was an unforgettable celebration of Knowsley’s rich history and heritage that played out in every corner of our borough. The long-awaited opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse realised the dreams and ambitions of so many and truly is the jewel in the crown.
“If you participated in any of the events in our Borough of Culture programme or have paid a visit to the theatre, we would ask you to get behind us and vote now!”
The Culture and Creativity Awards were established as part of the Mayor’s commitment to culture through his 1% for Culture initiative. Previous award winners include author and performer Ashleigh Nugent, Liverpool Theatre Festival founder Bill Elms, muralist Paul Curtis, choir leader Jennifer John, The Atkinson, Heart of Glass and Spider Project.
Anyone can vote in the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards, including for more than one candidate, but multiple votes for the same person or organisation cannot be sent from one email address. Votes close on the 3 February 2023 and the winner will be announced at the ceremony.
