"report" blog posts

Live music census strikes note of caution over future of venues in LiverpoolLive music census strikes note of caution over future of venues in Liverpool

Live music census strikes note of caution over future of venues in Liverpool

A new report, produced by a collaboration of national researchers, including three local universities, suggests small live music venues are facing a number of threats that could affect their long-term future.

Posted on: 17 February 2018

The Beatles Eight Days a Week – 50 years laterEight Days A Week

The Beatles Eight Days a Week – 50 years later

Last night I had the privilege of attending the premiere, in Liverpool, of Ron Howard’s film on the Beatles, Eight Days a Week: the Touring Years. The ‘privilege’ arose because I helped produce a report , commissioned by Liverpool City Council, on the economic value of the Beatles to the Liverpool economy.

Posted on: 1 October 2016

Beatles Heritage ReportThe Beatles

Beatles Heritage Report

Monday Feb 8th marked the release of the report into the economic and cultural impact of Beatles heritage in Liverpool.

Posted on: 12 February 2016