August 2008 saw the beginning of a new annual Festival for Liverpool. Providing the city with a platform for its amazingly diverse range of talent and creativity.
Ppubs, clubs and Community Centres as well as more established and less orthodox venues, opened their doors to our performers, dancers, musicians and comedians allowing the city to show off its true creative character.
Not only in the city centre, but also in the suburbs and outer reaches. Liverpool, with its own brand of unique character and culture can benefit in the same way that both Edinburgh and Dublin have over the last 20 years.
   
Charlotte, Mark, Smoothie The Lord Mayor TUC, Fringe trustees
cellist, jams Express & (our hero!) Jurys Inn
with Gan Ainm Leader of City
Council, Warren
Bradley
Use was made of public spaces such as streets, boulevards and parks. With our partners we will continue to encourage, mentor and support the involvement of not only businesses but also their employees. We will provide assistance if they want to try something new, even if they have never organised an event before. We will train local volunteers to do this, people who know their own neighbourhoods and their own communities.
Most importantly, to enable the development of the creative sector in Liverpool. Providing a significant economic driver for other commercial and retail sectors.
Training, education and qualification pathways will be constructed through schools, higher education institutions and universities enabling people to grow using abilities they had not been previously aware of.
The potential for innovation and achievement is in your hands.
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