Drybar Gigs

Mighty Diamonds - Billy Bragg

Musicians unite in memory of Hillsborough 96

Hillsborough CD launch

Record launch in honour of those who died in the Hillsborough disaster


Liver Building Capital of Culture fireworks signs

Information and details of forthcoming events at www.myspace.com/picketliverpool

The Picket's regular programme of events includes 'Fuse' and 'Bassline29', Dry Bar events for young artists and band, and collaborations with local community organisations. The Venue is also available for hire.

The New Picket is fully accessible including access to stage, all areas of the venue and disabled toilets.

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Site created 06 October 2003

Last update 26 March 2009

 

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How to find the New Picket.

Landmark: Look for Cains Brewery, (formerly Higsons- on Parliament Street) close to the River Mersey. Approaching the River, turn right at the traffic lights onto Jamaica Street, and then second left into New Bird Street, the entrance to the venue is located on New Bird Street.

Directions from Lime Street Station: HERE

entrance to New Bird Street audience Entrance ot New Picket Jordan Street

 

 

Musicians unite in memory of the 96

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"Kevin McManus and I were asked by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Steve Rotheram, to put together an appropriate musical tribute to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, Kevin McManus from Merseyside ACME joint projector co-ordinator." Philip Hayes Director of The Picket Liverpool. Hillsborough Memorial Project

Former and current Liverpool FC players joined the families of the 96 who died for a star-studded launch event at The Picket on Thursday 26th March hosted by the city's Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Rotheram.

Artists John Power of the La's and Cast fame, Peter Hooton of The Farm, Mick Head of Shack, Nick Kilroe from Echo and the the Bunnymen, James Walsh of Starsailor and Rob Taylor of the Troubadours have joined forces to record a song for the 20th anniversary of the disaster.

The 'Fields of Anfield Road' taken from Fields of Athenry by Peter St. John (who generously gave his permission for the song to be used on the CD) is sung by The Liverpool Collective featuring the Kop Choir. The CD was produced by Ken Nelson who has produced Coldplay and also features tracks from Elvis Costello and Pete Wylie.

Councillor Rotheram, who is leading a week-long series of Hillsborough remembrance events, said: "Hillsborough affected so many lives, not just on Merseyside but across the whole of the UK. I attended the match 20 years ago and the passing years do not diminish the importance and the poignancy of this occasion.

"This record, the memorial service at Anfield and all the other Hillsborough remembrance events are a symbol of the fact that we will never forget the 96 young and old Liverpool fans who died."

Peter Hooton said: "Before Christmas the Lord Mayor Steve Rotheram got in touch and asked about the feasibility of doing this. I spoke with Phil Hayes from the Picket and Kevin McManus from Merseyside ACME and with friends and colleagues to see if they would support the project and there was an overwhelming response.

Trevor Hicks of the Hillsborough Family Support group said: "We welcome and fully support the "Fields of Anfield Road" CD and are honoured that it is being produced in commemoration of our loved ones. Some of our members actually sing on it and we think it is a great way to bring musical talent, football talent, a specially adapted Kop Anthem and the wider "Liverpool Family" together in an entertaining but respectful way.

 

Lord Mayor Steve RotherhamPhil Thompson

Rafa Benitez

Buy or download - see www.fieldsofanfieldroad.co.uk

Billy Bragg at The Picket

Plus Attila The Stockbroker, David Rovics and Alun Parry

Organised by the Liverpool Working Class Music Festival and Writing on the Wall Festival.

Friday May 22nd, 2009

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Postponed:

The Mighty Diamonds

Oye touring and trading have just received notification from the agent of The Mighty Diamonds that due to a problem obtaining visas in Jamaica the scheduled tour and subsequently the concert with The Mighty Diamonds at The Picket Venue in Liverpool on Sunday 5th April has been postponed.

The tour will be re-arranged for a date in May (TBA). Any tickets already purchased for the April date will be valid for this performance.

Please check the Africa Oye website www.africaoye.com for updates.

 

 

Friday 27th March 2009

BASSLINE 29 DRY BAR

Dry bar Gigs for Young People,

 

 

Base 29 poster 

Directions from Lime Street Station: HERE

More details of the Dry Bar here, as and when activities are confirmed will appear onwww.thedrybar.org, a site constructed and managed by The Dry Bar’s Young Promoters Team.

A photo-archive from Liverpool Now High and Dry can be seen at http://thedrybar.myphotoalbum.com/

 

Philip Hayes,
The Picket Ltd,
20 Oakbank Road,
Liverpool, L18 1HS.
mobile 07913 853 104
home 0151 733 9067
work 0151 708 5318
Email philiphayesmusic@hotmail.co.uk

This site created 06 October 2003
Last update 27 March 2009

webmaster Steve Little

The Picket acknowledges the support of Liverpool City Council,
the Arts Council of England,
Liverpool Culture Company,
the National Foundation for Youth Music.

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