Liverpool Philharmonic announces groundbreaking new partnership with Barrow-in-Furness

LIVERPOOL Philharmonic is delighted to announce a new 3 year partnership with Barrow-in-Furness, an Arts Council England Priority Place.

Providing unrivaled access to orchestral live music, this innovative partnership offers a holistic model of working across performance, learning and community partnerships.

The partnership is developed in collaboration with the outstanding arts and community partners in Barrow and inspired by the individuals and communities who make up this fantastic Town.

The partnership launches on:- 20 January 2024, at the Forum Theatre with a performance of Beethoven Symphony No 5 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan.

A series of pop-up chamber music concerts, dementia friendly performances, and music-making events for under 5s are featured throughout the spring and summer.

Working with Cumbria Music Education Hub to increase access to high quality group singing for young people and bring inspirational live music making to Schools across Barrow.

Supported by Arts Council England, the partnership represents a significant cultural investment in Barrow.

Liverpool Philharmonic in Barrow will place Liverpool Philharmonic and its musicians at the heart of Barrow's musical life. The programme will involve close collaboration with Westmorland and Furness Council , Cumbria Music Education Hub and the outstanding cultural, learning and community partners across Barrow to complement their work. The partnership will produce a series of concerts, community events, music-making projects and educational activities that will give more people the opportunity to enjoy live orchestral music in their local community.

Liverpool Philharmonic's extensive learning programme is recognised as a national leader in its field in quality, reach and impact on local communities. Over the next 3 years, Liverpool Philharmonic will work with Cumbria Music Education Hub to offer visits and inspirational performances to every Primary School in Barrow. The partnership will also includes:- co-designed creative residencies with Secondary Schools, supporting young people as music creators and performers, and enhancing general music education. In addition, Cumbria Music Education Hub and Liverpool Philharmonic will work collaboratively to embed a singing culture in all Primary Schools and to boost group singing for children and young people across the Town.

Upcoming events include:-

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's Opening Concert at the Forum Theatre featuring Beethoven's Symphony No 5, on:- Saturday, 20 January 2024, conducted by:- Chief Conductor, Domingo Hindoyan

By The Sea; a dementia friendly concert performed by members of the Orchestra on:- Tuesday, 26 March 2024, at:- Barrow Library. Works include popular classics:- Mendelssohn, Debussy and Saint Sa�ns alongside traditional British favourites created especially for people living with dementia, along with their friends, family and carers

Party Time; a concert for under 5s performed by members of the Orchestra on:- Wednesday, 27 March 2024, at:- Barrow Library

4 Seasons of Buenos Aires; violinist and Liverpool Philharmonic Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma leads a concert featuring works by:- P�rt, Bach, Grieg, Piazzolla and Sarasate, with the Strings of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, on:- Friday, 7 June 2024, in the Town Hall.

A Little Night Music; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform works including:- Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 on:- Friday, 21 June 2024, within:- Saint Mary's Church.

Souvenir de Florence; Domingo Hindoyan conducts the Orchestra performing works by Rossini, Tchaikovsky, and Bizet on:- Sunday, 30 June 2024, at The Forum.

Barrow was identified as 1 of 15 priority places in the North by Arts Council England for significant creative cultural investment that will play a key role in levelling up across the North. Liverpool Philharmonic, which reaches more people than any music organisation outside London, will present the critically acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in concert, and an extensive programme of community engagement and music education to support cultural development in Barrow.

Michael Eakin, Chief Executive, Liverpool Philharmonic said:- "We're delighted to have the opportunity to bring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to Barrow over the next 3 years, in a diverse programme of concerts, learning activity and community work. Barrow has a distinctive cultural heritage with many fantastic creative organisations whom we'll work with to create more opportunities for people to enjoy music in their local area."

Domingo Hindoyan, Chief Conductor, Liverpool Philharmonic said:- "The Orchestra and I are very happy to be bringing our love of music to Barrow. Music is for everyone and through our concerts, Youth Company, In Harmony and Music and Health programmes we have seen 1st hand how music can transform lives. Our passion for music is at the heart of every 1 of our concerts, and we can't wait to share this with everyone in Barrow."

Jen Cleary, Director North, Arts Council England said:- "We know that arts and culture can change people's lives and Our Let's Create strategy wants everyone to have access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences wherever they live. Barrow in Furness is 1 of our Priority Places for investment, and I'm very pleased that the Liverpool Philharmonic, 1 of our national portfolio organisations, will be working with cultural partners and the local community on these exciting plans for the next 3 years. I'm sure that the concerts, educational activities and community events will be enjoyed by everyone and it's a fantastic opportunity for more people to experience live orchestral music."

Council lor Virginia Taylor, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Communities and Localities at Westmorland and Furness Council , said:- "We at Westmorland and Furness Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic. My own background is in the arts so I know just how the orchestra in residence will bring excitement, enjoyment, and new ideas to people of all ages in the community. Centuries of fascinating history throughout the Barrow Locality have built up a rich and unique cultural heritage, not least the industrial story still developing today, which has been and remains a foundation and inspiration for so much creativity. It will be wonderful to see this partnership enhance what is already happening and provide more chances for local people to enjoy high-quality cultural experiences in their communities."

PCC invites residents to share concerns at monthly advice surgery

MERSEYSIDE'S Police Commissioner is inviting residents to share their views and feedback with her at her next monthly surgery in North Sefton.

Emily Spurrell launched the monthly advice surgeries last year as part of her commitment to giving local people a greater voice on policing, crime and community safety issues in Merseyside.

The sessions enable Emily to meet residents from across the Region face to face and in confidence to listen to their views on how we can build a stronger, safer Merseyside and respond to any questions or concerns they have about the performance or oversight of Merseyside Police.

The Commissioner and her team will work with residents to identify the best route for their enquiry and discuss any action that can be taken or supported by her office.

The next PCC surgery will take place between:- 3pm and 5pm, on Monday, 6 November 2023, in Ainsdale, and appointments must be booked in advance.

Over the year, the Commissioner will hold 2 sessions in accessible venues in each Local Authority area, as well as 2 virtual sessions, to ensure people living across Merseyside have access to appointments.

Merseyside's Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell said:- "I'm committed to being a strong voice on behalf of people across our fantastic Region, ensuring their views are at the heart of my work, as well as local policing and community safety. These regular advice surgeries are a great way to hear directly from local communities about any views or concerns they have and are a key way I can ensure I am as accessible as possible to residents of Merseyside. I would encourage anyone with views or concerns about policing, crime and community safety across our Region to get in touch and book a slot at 1 of these monthly surgeries. I want to hear your views and ensure your voice is heard on local issues. These surgeries are just part of the wider work that I'm undertaking to raise awareness of the role of PCC and make sure I'm alive to the views and opinions of local people."

Representing the views of residents is a key responsibility of the Commissioner and an important part of monitoring Merseyside Police's performance and holding the Chief Constable to account.

The surgeries will help the Commissioner to identify themes or trends in public opinion, which will help to influence her scrutiny of the Chief Constable and inform future decisions, including:- the commissioning of services, projects and campaigns.

While the Commissioner is unable to intervene in operational matters, she welcomes your feedback on how the Region is policed and how we can work together to build a stronger, safer Merseyside.
How it works

Surgeries are by appointment only, to ensure that the issues being raised relate to policing, crime or community safety, and to ensure the PCC is fully briefed on the issue prior to the meeting.

Please note, the PCC will not be able to consider complaints about police officers, member of police staff, police community support officers or special constables, as this is a matter for Merseyside Police.

Residents are invited to request a 15 minute appointment by contacting the PCC's office with their name, contact information and what they would like to discuss during the meeting, by:-

Calling:- 01517775155
Emailing:- Info@MerseysidePCC.Info
Writing to:-

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner,
Mather Avenue Training Centre,
Mather Avenue,
Liverpool,
L18 9TG

Surgery slots are limited and work on a 1st come, 1st served basis. We cannot guarantee a slot for everyone. If a session is full, you will be given the details of alternative sessions, including:- the PCC's virtual sessions. We also ask that if you cannot make your pre-booked appointment slot, please give 48 hours notice so we may offer your booking to another resident.

Future surgeries:-