International Mersey River Festival

YOUR GUIDE TO THE INTERNATIONAL

5 –7 JUNE 2015

THREE FREE DAYS OF SHIPS, STAGES ...AND THINGS FOR ALL AGES!

FRI 5 - SUN 7 JUNE throughout the day*

THINGS FOR ALL AGES If you’re on the lookout for some festival fun we have something to suit all ages. From model boats and powerboats to racing rafts and arts and crafts, there’s a whole range of nautical-themed entertainment on offer. If you haven’t brought your sea legs there’s plenty to do away from the water’s edge with colourful street performances, eclectic music and a mouth-watering array of food and drink around every corner. The skies the limit when it comes to your entertainment, so don’t forget to look up occasionally too!

So what are you waiting for?

We’ll see you there...

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EXHIBITION

SAT & SUN

Royal Yacht Association Go Sailing Drop In And See Us 11.00am - 5.00pm Hartley Quay Ever dreamed of steering a boat or perhaps the excitement of skimming the surface on a windsurfing board?

If this floats your boat, come along and talk to the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) who will provide you with all the essential information you need to set sail. Whether you are an established sailor or a newcomer to the sport, the RYA can help you.

RYANorthWestRegion @rya_nw rya.org.uk

WORKSHOP

SAT

Dazzle Dazzle Workshop Time: 12 noon - 4.00pm Tate Liverpool, Ground Floor Gallery Be inspired by the Great Dazzle Ball of 1919 that was hosted by the famous Chelsea Arts Club during this free to drop in workshop. Bring all the family to create your very own 21st century dazzle designs, camouflaged props and costumes, and dance your way down the catwalk to the sounds of the times!

Show off what you have created on the catwalk at 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. tateliverpool @tateliverpool tate.org.uk/liverpool SOCIAL

A Dazzling Day Out On The Waterfront Why not make a day of it? Take a trip on the famous Mersey Ferry dazzled by pop artist Sir Peter Blake, visit the Lusitania exhibition at the Maritime Museum to learn about Dazzle Ships, and book a tour on the Edmund Gardner, which has been dazzled by artist Carlos Cruz-Diez.

The ship: In association with the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW, Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool.

The ferry: Co-commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW, WW1 Centenary Art Commissions and Tate Liverpool in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool (Merseyside Maritime Museum).

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FRI 5 - SUN 7 JUNE

NORTHERN BOAT SHOW...

10.00am - 5.00pm Albert Dock & Salthouse Dock

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME THE NORTHERN BOAT SHOW TO THE INTERNATIONAL MERSEY RIVER FESTIVAL

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S U P P O R T I N G T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L M E R S E Y R I V E R F E S T I VA L 2 0 1 5

Welcome to the 100 Club Here at Culture Liverpool we run a number of events throughout the year, each of which we do with the support of partners and businesses in and outside the city. Our Commercial Team operate an extensive range of packages and tailored programmes to maximise opportunities for businesses to get involved in the events, and The Mayoral 100 Club is one of our leading opportunities.

It has always been the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson’s vision to celebrate Liverpool’s trading and seafaring heritage and to further exploit the potential of the city’s magnificent waterfront.

The development of this newly created B2B concept will set the stage and present a platform to build on these ambitions. With support from local businesses, we aim to develop and deliver a world class annual International Mersey River Festival, building world-wide relationships with other ports and maritime cities to boost tourism and business in Liverpool.

“This we hope will lead to growth in business creating further employment locally.”

Andrew Dwerryhouse, Managing Director, Wild Thang Ltd

Businesses involved this year had the opportunity to win three prizes: • Headline Sponsorship of the International Mersey River Festival • Sponsorship of the Music on the Waterfront • Education and Community Engagement Programme These prizes equate to the value of in excess of £125,000. In addition to this we offer members a number of B2B networking opportunities along with our annual prize winning gala dinner.

For further information surrounding The Mayoral 100 Club please contact: Lesley Beattie, Head of Commercial & Visitor Economy lesley.beattie@liverpool.gov.uk or visit 100clubliverpool.co.uk

“Every year the International Mersey River Festival grows bigger and bigger.”

Peter Cronin, Director of Development & Marketing, Albert Dock Liverpool

“...we’re delighted to be supporting one of the highlights of the annual events calendar.”

Elaine Bowker, Principal, The City of Liverpool College

ROLE OF HONOUR...

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• Albert Dock Liverpool • Baltic Creative • Bibby Line Group • Cabfind.com • Denholm Logistics • Fraser Wealth Management • Health@Work • Heritage Great Britain • Hilton Liverpool • Laing O’Rourke • Liverpool ONE • Love2Shop • Medicash • • Merseyrail • Peel • Quantum of Value • Stena Freight • The Contact Company • TJ Morris Ltd • Weber Shandwick • • Wild Thang Ltd • Wilmott Dixon • Yacht Club Catering • Your Housing Company •