Neil Young signs up for new festival
Legendary artist Neil Young has been announced as the first big-name act for the new Liverpool International Music Festival.
Mathew Street Festival axed
The Mathew Street Festival has been scrapped and will be replaced by a smaller Liverpool International Music Festival in August.
Liverpool’s cultural budget faces cuts
Liverpool council has announced that cuts to the city’s cultural programme may take effect this year.
Weather forces festivals off stage
Thousands of music fans were left frustrated as the Mathew Street Festival and Creamfields had to cancel events due to poor weather.