✨ FREE SHOW - THIS SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE PHIL ✨ The @liverpoolphil.bsky.social throws open its doors for a day filled with music. Everyone’s welcome, so drop in, enjoy a packed programme. The Africa Oyé Takeover takes place from 6:35pm and features the brilliant Cill and Satin Beige.

🌍 This Weekend in Liverpool 🌍 African Routes 2025: Equal Measures Sat 27th & Sun 28th September The Black-E, Liverpool Experience the rich history of the continent through engaging exhibitions, interactive workshops, and captivating performances. FREE TICKETS via The Black-E www.theblack-e.org

Coming soon…

📣 Big news for Liverpool’s cultural sector! Liverpool City Council is extending its Culture & Arts Investment Programme for another 12 months - through to March 2027. 🙌 As one of 29 funded organisations, this continued support helps us carry on our work and keep culture thriving across the city.

🎻 🎼 Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day – Free 🎼 🎻 Sunm 28 Sep 11am-9pm Don't miss our Takeover as part of the Phil's Open Day, featuring the fantastic Cill and Satin Beige! Also featuring our friends at Milap, Liverpool Acoustic, and LUMA Creations! MORE INFO: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all...

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Tickets on sale now …

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 🇯🇲 Gospel Power Meets Reggae Spirit in a Unique, Soul-Stirring Live Experience 🇯🇲 Bob Marley Reimagined by The London African Gospel Choir Saturday 18 April 2026, 7:30pm @liverpoolphil.bsky.social TICKETS: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

JUST ANNOUNCED Tickets on sale tomorrow …

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🇯🇲 Bob Marley Reimagined by The London African Gospel Choir 🇯🇲 Saturday 18 April 2026, 7:30pm @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Gospel power meets reggae spirit in a unique, soul-stirring live experience! Tickets on sale this Friday… don’t miss out, last time the LAGC were in town, the show sold out!

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Not many tickets left for Mama Afrika … @mandela8liverpool.bsky.social @liverpoolphil.bsky.social

🇿🇦 LIMITED TICKETS LEFT 🇿🇦 Mama Afrika at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social in November will be a sell out so grab your tickets now! Singer, musician and storyteller @annamudeka.bsky.social tells the remarkable life story of the iconic Miriam Makeba. BOOK NOW: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/var...

🇿🇦 LIMITED TICKETS LEFT 🇿🇦 Mama Afrika at the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social in November will be a sell out so grab your tickets now! Singer, musician and storyteller @annamudeka.bsky.social tells the remarkable life story of the iconic Miriam Makeba. BOOK NOW: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/var...

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Read the Oyé Vibe now ! All the latest from Africa Oyé …

The latest Oyé e-newsletter is out now! Click the link below to read Issue 30 of 'The Oyé Vibe' for news on upcoming shows and exciting projects from our partners and friends. READ: mailchi.mp/6784cee88299... (Photo: Nick Clague) #ListenToAfrica #Liverpool #Festival

📼 Enjoying sorting through some gems in the Oyé cassette archive today 📼 What has pride of place in your own music collection? PS...OYE MUGS ARE ON SALE: africaoye.bigcartel.com #ListenToAfrica #Festival #Liverpool #TimeForABrew #Cassette #CassetteTapes

NEW SHOW! Twenty years since he played Africa Oyé, the brilliant Afel Bocoum returns to Liverpool! A musical companion to Mali's late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, this will be the perfect way to kick off the new year in January. Tickets: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

JUST ANNOUNCED

🥁 A Guy Called Gerald x The Jungle Drummer 🥁 Don’t miss this rare chance to see one of the UK’s most visionary producers alongside one of its most electrifying live performers! LIVE at @futureyard.org on Friday 5th September. Presented by Events 471. TICKETS: futureyard.org/listings/a-g...

We are thrilled to be supporting this show with @africaoye.bsky.social @liverpoolphil.bsky.social bringing Malian guitar legend AFEL BOCOUM to Liverpool!

COMING UP this November…

JUST ANNOUNCED

🇲🇱 NEW SHOW 🇲🇱 Afel Bocoum 20/01/2026 @liverpoolphil.bsky.social For over three decades, legendary musician Afel Bocoum and A musical companion to Mali's late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, has been a guardian of Mali's Niger River musical soul. 🎟️ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...

Coming this November …

We're delighted to partner w/ Mandela8 and the @liverpoolphil.bsky.social to bring 'Mama Afrika' to our city - the story of iconic South African artist and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba! Join us on Sat 29th Nov for what's set to be a special evening. 🎟️ www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/var...

Grab an Africa Oyé cap before they disappear and rep Oyé all year round! SHOP: africaoye.bigcartel.com #ListenToAfrica #Charity #Festival #Liverpool #Caps #Truckers

See you today 12pm to 5pm at the Palm House Sefton Park for our huge FREE Family Day celebration! Here's the timings of the day...see you there to close our festival in style 💃🏽 #LAAF #LAAF2025 #FreeEvents #Family #FamilyFriendly #ArabArts

🇸🇳 We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Mamadou Diaw. Mamadou appeared on our stage several times during his fantastic career and ran a host of drumming workshops for us too. His niece is raising funds so that he may be repatriated at home in Senegal: gofund.me/0db53923 🇸🇳

Ahead of Mandela Day on Friday 18th July, why not treat yourself or a loved one to the brilliant 'Long Walk To Freedom' - the amazing story of a true hero of our times. Available in adult and children's versions from our friends at @mandela8liverpool.bsky.social mandela8.bigcartel.com #MandelaDay

One week ago we were blessed to see Black Uhuruat Future Yard 😍 Which reggae acts would you like to see when the Africa Oyé Festival returns next year? (Photo: @alanblundell.bsky.social) #Festival #Reggae #Liverpool #Birkenhead #BlackUhuru

New merch from @africaoye.bsky.social

💥 Our friends at Latino Life host the UK's Biggest Latin Festival this month in London 💥 Get ready for a spectacular celebration of Latin music, culture, and community as Latino Life in the Park returns this summer, bringing Latin love and magic to West London's Walpole Park on Sun 20th July!

💥 Our friends at Latino Life host the UK's Biggest Latin Festival this month in London 💥 Get ready for a spectacular celebration of Latin music, culture, and community as Latino Life in the Park returns this summer, bringing Latin love and magic to West London's Walpole Park on Sun 20th July!

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🎉 FESTIVAL BROCHURE REVEAL 🎉 Everything you need to know about the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2025 all in one place in English and Arabic! Download the LAAF brochure with the full festival lineup: www.arabartsfestival.com/wp-content/u... #LAAF #LAAF2025 #Liverpool #Festival

🧢 BACK IN STOCK 🧢 Our Truckers and Snapbacks are back in stock for a limited time only! Grab one before they disappear and rep Oyé all year round 🙌 SHOP: africaoye.bigcartel.com/products

THANK YOU A wonderful evening @futureyard.org with Black Uhuru! Thank you to the band, Andre Jah Noi for opening, DJs K Marley & The Oliphant Man, all at Future Yard, Intrinsic, & everyone for coming! Photograph: @alanblundell.bsky.social More shots here: www.instagram.com/p/DLcTTO0tOS...

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This Friday @futureyard.org @africaoye.bsky.social

One of the world’s most recognised and prolific reggae groups, Black Uhuru play Birkenhead's Future Yard this Friday night! Be sure to scratch that reggae itch for this special outdoor show - lots of Oyé merch will be on sale at the gig too! TICKETS: futureyard.org/listings/bla...

FRIDAY Guess who’s coming to dinner ? @futureyard.org