00:00Welcome to your look ahead at some of the biggest and best events and activities coming up across Liverpool over
00:07the coming months.
00:08Let's start with River of Light, which returns to the city this autumn under the theme Together.
00:13The Free Light Art Festival will once again transform parts of Liverpool into an outdoor gallery,
00:19with artworks created to bring people together through light, sound and interaction.
00:24The trail is expanding beyond the waterfront with new locations, including Williamson and St Paul's Squares.
00:30Among the installations announced so far are Pop, Dreamhead and Loop.
00:35Elsewhere in the city, visitors can discover the story of one of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks through the Save It
00:41exhibition.
00:42The display explores the decline of Sefton Park Palm House from damage and neglect through to the community campaign that
00:50helped secure its restoration and reopening.
00:52Featuring archived material from Liverpool Record Office, including photographs, fundraising material and personal stories.
01:00The exhibition is moving from Liverpool's Central Library to Sefton Park Palm House itself this September.
01:07It also marks important milestones in the building's history, including 130 years since it first opened.
01:13Also coming up, music fans can hear from one of the 90s' most distinctive characters as Sean Ryder brings his
01:20spoken word show to the Liverpool Philharmonic.
01:22The Happy Mondays and a Black Grape frontman will share stories from his career alongside material linked to his new
01:29book, Happy Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays.
01:33The event's part of a wider tour, exploring his experiences in music, television and popular culture.
01:39There's plenty more on offer at the Liverpool Empire, where Mean Girls Live arrives as part of its UK tour.
01:45Based on the popular story, the musical follows Katie Heron as she navigates the challenges of high school life and
01:51encounters the plastics.
01:52The production features a creative team, including writer Tina Fey and composer Geoff Richmond, bringing the award-winning musical comedy
01:59to audiences in the city.
02:02Liverpool will also welcome a new sporting attraction with the launch of a Super League basketball franchise.
02:08The team's due to begin competing in the 2026-27 season, with the M&S Bank Arena on the waterfront
02:14set to become its home venue.
02:15The new club's intended to create a long-term sporting presence in the city, alongside opportunities linked to basketball participation,
02:23community activity and live events.
02:26Across the coming months, these events offer different ways to experience Liverpool, from large-scale outdoor art and live performance
02:34to heritage, sport and local stories.
02:37Organisers, venues and partners across the city continue to develop a varied programme designed for audiences to enjoy throughout the
02:44year.
02:44As always, details such as access information and availability should be checked directly with organisers and venues before attending.
02:53And that is your look ahead to what is coming up across Liverpool this autumn.
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