00:00Africa Oye have announced big changes for their 2026 festival as organisers prepare for a new era for the much-loved event.
00:09The UK's biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture returned next summer following a follow year in 2025 due to rising infrastructure costs, changing legislation and the increasing difficult challenge of keeping the event free.
00:23The jewel in Liverpool's festival crown will return as a ticketed event in 2026, with organisers saying they're committed to making it as affordable as possible for its audience.
00:34The festival began back in 1992 as a series of gigs in Liverpool's city centre put together by Africa Oye's founder Kenny Murray.
00:43Its growth over the last 33 years has seen it taken in multiple venues, including Beckenhead Park, Prentice Park and Concert Square.
00:50It's taken place in the picturesque surroundings of Sefton Park since 2002.
00:56The festival's artistic director, Paul Dehaney, says the festival simply couldn't be allowed to disappear from the UK's cultural calendar.
01:04He says that while introducing a ticket price this year wasn't an easy option, it was the best way to make sure the event continues and that fans can still enjoy the same high-quality experience in a safe and welcoming space.
01:16Paul says the festival remains a registered charity and ticket prices have been kept as affordable as possible.
01:23Next year's celebration, taking place on the 20th and 21st of June, will be the first ticketed Oye in Sefton Park and indeed the festival's history.
01:33Organisers are set to deliver an eclectic mix of international live acts, emerging talent, community performances, family-friendly workshops, DJs, world cuisine, arts and crafts and much more.
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