City looks set to 'walk' world record attempt
FROM canines to carers, brownies to
belly dancers and hockey players to hospice workers; Liverpool is well on its
way to breaking a world record in July. The Very Big Catwalk, in
association with Very.co.uk, will take over the Pier Head on Saturday, 4 July
2015, as
Liverpool hosts Transatlantic 175, a celebration of the city's culture and its
links with America.
The event is attempting to smash the Guinness World Record for 'most models
on a catwalk' with Mexico City currently holding the title since November
2013 with 3,083 participants. With less than 2 months to go, Liverpool is
on course to break the record with more than 2,500 signed up to take part.
Just some of the confirmed participants are:-
► 2 roller derby teams from the Liverpool Roller Birds and the Wirral Whipiteres
Roller Derby.
► Guides (aged 10 to 14), Brownies (aged 7 to 10), Rainbows (aged 5 to 7) and Seniors (aged 14 to 26).
► Pawabella a local business offering luxury clothing and accessories for dogs of all sizes.
► The Chinese Pagoda Centre.
► A hockey club from Formby.
► Japanese Subculture Fashion a nod to Japanese street fashion.
► The City of Liverpool College which will see 300 students taking part.
► Singing Our Socks Off Choir.
► Empire Street Dance Company.
But the team want even more groups to get involved such as rugby and American
football teams, cheerleaders, body builders, gospel choirs, brass bands, bowling
clubs, Morris dancers, dance troupes and jockey or pony clubs all are welcome!
And it's not just groups - hundreds of individuals have also signed up to take
part in the categories:-
►
Here Comes the Bride - Brides and bridesmaids will get a second chance to walk
down the aisle.
► Black is the New Black This is all about showcasing that Little Black Dress and tuxedo.
► Fitness Fanatics Lycra, shorts, trainers all are welcome in this category.
► Mirror Image The audience will see double as twins take to the catwalk.
► Schools out for Summer Prom comes to the Pier Head to add even more glamour to the occasion.
► Tats and Beards Quite simply, tattoos and facial hair are required.
► Festival Folk Dedicated to that laid-back festival vibe but not a bit of mud in sight.
► Aintree Ladies Day Expect fascinators, killer heels and dresses to impress.
► Vintage Best in Show Representing the best
of vintage glamour.
The Transatlantic 175 weekend is curated by Creative Director Wayne Hemingway
MBE, with the world record attempt organised by Culture Liverpool and hosted in
partnership with Liverpool-based online retail giant Very.co.uk.
Renowned TV and live event fashion producer Jane Galpin from BBC's Clothes Show
and Channel 4 shows such as How to Look Good Naked will help coordinate the
mammoth catwalk show and Lindsey Hunt will direct and choreograph the event.
Wayne Hemingway MBE, said:- "When we announced the catwalk back in
February we knew that the people of Liverpool, and indeed Merseyside, would rise
to the challenge. When Jane and I started discussing the concept for the
catwalk, I wanted it to be a celebration of Liverpool and its diverse
communities. Regardless of age, sex or background; I want people to be proud to
strut their stuff and let the world see what an amazing melting pot of cultures
Liverpool is. Looking at all the different groups and individuals taking
part is massively exciting and without a doubt the 4 July is going to be a
spectacle not to be missed. But we're not quite there yet and need more people
to sign up; so get your application in today and let's make sure that Liverpool
grabs that world record from Mexico City."
Anyone interested in signing up to be part of this unique event should visit the
Very Big Catwalk section at:-
OneMagnificentCity.Co.UK.
Angel Thomas is the 12 year old brains behind Pawabella and will be holding an
online doggie pageant to find 25 'pawsome' pets to take the lead on the catwalk.
"As soon as I heard about the catwalk I wanted to get involved and am
really pleased that for a few minutes it will become a dogwalk! Using my
Facebook page, I'll be looking for 25 dogs; large and small; to become models
for the day. It'll be a great experience and I can't wait to be part of it."
Local success story Cutthroatpete, which is now one of the leading barber's in
Liverpool, have taken on the beards and tats challenge and are going to recruit
as many models as possible. Owner Pete Cranfield said:- "I am really
pleased to be invited to help with such a massive production for our fantastic
City and to work on an event being produced by Wayne Hemingway and Jane Galpin
is really exciting. Cutthroatpete's Barber Store has a strong connection with
beards, tattoos and fashion so when the opportunity arose to be involved, I
jumped at it. I am heading up the 'Beards and Tats' section of the Catwalk for
which I will use my contacts, customers and social media to recruit a strong
looking gang. I will be supplying some beard grooming prior to the event and
giving special, limited edition, Cutthroatpete t-shirts to some participants of
the 'Beards and Tats' group. I'm excited to help smash that World Record for
most models on a catwalk!"
There will be more than 50 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Seniors taking to the
catwalk. Sarah Evans is the guider in charge of 445th Liverpool St brownies and
guides. She said:- "We're doing it as it's a chance to be part of an
iconic event which is fun and at the same showcases Girlguiding. Girlguiding has
strong links with community so it's great to do this by all joining forces City
wide. Most importantly Girlguiding is all about giving girls fun and amazing
experiences; I couldn't think of a better way than them joining in with the very
big catwalk and they're determined to help break the record!"
Transatlantic 175 forms part of the 7 week 1 Magnificent City programme of
events; celebrating Liverpool's internationally renowned maritime history and
transatlantic
links. It begins on Friday, 15 May 2015, with the cultural celebration
that is LightNight and runs until the 5 July 2015. Throughout the 7 weeks
various activities will be held which mark the 175th anniversary of Cunard.
For more information visit:-
OneMagnificentCity.Co.UK or follow @OMCLpool
on Twitter and One Magnificent City Liverpool on Facebook.
