Visit Bluecoat over 24 – 25 May, for a weekend of open mic performances, family friendly print activities, and more to celebrate Radio One’s Big Weekend in Liverpool. Find Bluecoat on School Lane!

Saturday 24 May:

Open Mic in the Garden!

⌚ 12pm – 4pm

As part of the Bluecoat’s Big Music Weekend, we’re hosting an exciting open mic session in our iconic secret garden to showcase incredible new musicians and performers in Liverpool. Whether your new to open mic’s, a seasoned performer looking to test out new songs, or simply looking to relax and listen to great new music, all are invited to come along and share their talents in a warm and inclusive environment.

Please note all performance slots have now been filled but it is free to drop in and enjoy!

Archive Drop-in Session!

⌚ 11am-4pm

Discover the history of music events at the Bluecoat! Browse a selection of posters, programmes and more from our archive with the Bluecoat’s Director of Cultural Legacies, Bryan Biggs. We’re interested to hear your own Bluecoat stories and how you’d like to make use of the archive, including online through our Library.

Sunday 25 May:

Family Print Session!

⌚ Session 1: 1pm – 1.45pm – or – Session 2: 2pm – 2.45pm

What’s your dream festival line up? Make your own posters featuring all your favourite musicians in this family friendly printmaking session! With the help of our expert facilitators, you’ll learn all about screen printing, and even be able to pull your own screens to create your own festival posters to take away with you.

Suitable for all ages. Sessions cost £5 per child.