Site created 06 October 2003
Last update 23 November 2008
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Latest Picket events HERE |
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Details of Picket events also at the picketliverpool myspace site |
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The Drybar at the Picket: announcement of next gigs HERE |
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Some details of recent events HERE |
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The new Picket described HERE |
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Please go HERE or to www.myspace.com/picketliverpool for photos from Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint’s performance at the Picket in July 2007. |
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Why the Picket had to move HERE |
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Milestones in the history of the Picket and the Liverpool music scene HERE |
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Galleries of photos, the Picket past and present HERE |
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Our guest-book and our visitors HERE |
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The Picket at myspace! http:// www.myspace.com/picketliverpool for regular blogs, and gig listings in an easy to access place. Add us to you friends list The savethepicket.com site will remain as an archive of the Picket's continuing history!
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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
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On Saturday 26th May 2007 one of Liverpool’s most famous venues, The Picket, was one year old. A venue that has attracted the likes of The Las, Happy Mondays, Noel Gallagher, Space, Cast, China Crisis, The Coral, Shack, Pete Wylie, Ian McNabb, Baaba Maal, Neil Finn, Billy Bragg and Deaf School. It has presented 1,000’s of Liverpool bands and supported 100's of the city's community organisations through fundraising events and support and advice. In 2004 the venue was closed down at its premises in Hardman Street, Liverpool (see What Happened) In May 2006 it re-opened in new premises with the support of Elvis Costello, Travis, Liverpool City Council and the citizens of Liverpool, attracting 1,500 people to its official opening. New Liverpool promoters FUSION- based at Paul McCartney's "Fame" school LIPA- organised the event to celebrate the venues’ 1st birthday! See the details of the reopening concert HERE |
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When the Picket closed I felt similar to Liverpool F.C. when they were 3-0 down at half time in Istanbul, my world collapsed. This last year has felt like extra time- tense and uncertain. When we open will I expect to feel the equivalent of how Jerzy Dudek felt, and the rest of the team, when he saved Shevchenko's penalty. If you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true- this is for Liverpool, my home. The Picket and its associated activities have made a great contribution to this City's cultural life, enhancing Liverpool's music industry and improving opportunities for local musicians. Closure would have been a great loss to the City and have a devastating impact on its cultural facilities for the people of Liverpool. The Picket and its staff supported Liverpool's bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008 so it was doubly ironic that just as Liverpool has received this accolade and the City appeared to be striding forward, the Picket and Pinball were threatened with closure! Philip Hayes, Scouser from Croxteth, Liverpool, 27th April, 2006. "The Picket has made a great contribution to Liverpool's music history over some 20 years. Its great news for Liverpool that its to reopen. The City Council is right behind the new venue and the work it does in supporting local musicians. We will do all that we can to help the venue to become a success in the Independents District". Cllr. Warren Bradley, Leader of Liverpool City Council. "I've supported the Picket throughout its campaign. This is great news for Liverpool and for music in the the City". Louise Ellman MP for Liverpool Riverside. |
Please leave a message of support by signing our guestbook.
You can also e-mail us with your contact details if you require further information. Please read the guestbook and check back here for further developments. |
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www.liverpool08.comLiverpool European Capital of Culture Yearbook '08Containing more than three hundred and fifty events, The Guide to'08 illustrates the work of thousands of people who have been enthused, energised and inspired to showcase their creativity in countless ways during Liverpool's reign as European Capital of Culture. The Guide reflects the city's edgy spirit and sense of fun with internationally acclaimed work and community projects, many of which are free. Liverpool is unique because of its people. They - and you - are the focus of this year of celebration. The 08 Year book is available now for £5. To obtain a copy visit the 08 place in Whitechapel
or Copies are available at Williamson Tunnels, Liverpool and Metropolitan Cathedral, Croxteth Hall, all museums across the city, FACT, Beatles Story, Tate Shop, Port Sunlight and 6 Marks and Spencer stores throughout Liverpool. more info: www.liverpool08.com
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The Picket is proud to present,My Auntie SamOff TargetNew Age Pirateswww.myspace.com/newagepiratestheband @ The Picket Directions from Lime Street Station: HEREMore 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/
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Elvis Costello/Allen Toussaint gigThursday 5th July 2007The Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint benefit concert for the New Picket was sold out.See BBC North West tonight interviewSee the Liverpool Echo reviewSee what the audience saidThe Picket is extremely grateful to Elvis and Allen for performing at the Picket, it was great of them to do this for us- and for the future of music in Liverpool."This is OUR place and we live by the River".From New Orleans to Liverpool.Details of the tour that follows the Picket benefit gigHERE |
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Philip Hayes, This site created 06 October
2003 webmaster Steve Little |
The Picket acknowledges the
support of Liverpool City Council,
Guestbook by TheGuestBook.com |
