BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Liverpool Acoustic - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Liverpool Acoustic REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20150329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20151025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20251207T185216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T185404Z UID:17171-1770492600-1770503400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event takes place in its new home at the British Music Experience on Saturday 7th February 2026. \n\n\n\nDuring the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region. \n\n\n\nJudges Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton\, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics\, melody\, composition\, and originality. \n\n\n\nAfter the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on a screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced\, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed. \n\n\n\nThe Showcase Final will also feature performances from Operation Lightfoot and guests. \n\n\n\nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order by first name) \n\n\n\n\nChloe Ferguson – Queen of the Hive\n\n\n\nChris Whitfield – Charabanc to Blackpool\n\n\n\nDerek King – Face Off\n\n\n\nEd Jones – Nursery Rhyme For our Time\n\n\n\nHelen Maw – A Million Dreams\n\n\n\nJames Chetter – Fires At Night\n\n\n\nJim Pearson – Flightless Birds\n\n\n\nMal Price – Embrace\n\n\n\nMike Ryan – Forever 20\n\n\n\nNathan Stephens – The Wrestler And The Wren\n\n\n\n\nDoors at the British Music Experience on 7th February open at 7.00pm. The show starts promptly at 7.30pm and finishes at 10.30pm. Tickets are £12 from Skiddle\, but they’re limited so you’ll have to be quick if you don’t want to miss out. \n\n\n\nProceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue in memory of former Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nWhere: British Music Experience\, Cunard Building\n\n\n\nTickets: £12 from Skiddle\n\n\n\nWhat: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 7th February 2026\n\n\n\nTimes: 7.00pm doors\, 7.30pm start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2025-showcase-final-british-music-experience-07-02-26/ LOCATION:British Music Experience\, Cunard Building\, Liverpool\, L3 1DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cunard-Building.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T224500 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20241202T134719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T083838Z UID:16756-1739043000-1739054700@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. Skiddle is operating a waiting list.\n\n\n\nThe Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final takes place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 8th February 2025. \n\n\n\nDuring the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region. \n\n\n\nJudges Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton\, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics\, melody\, composition\, and originality. \n\n\n\nAfter the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on the screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced\, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed. \n\n\n\nThe winning songwriters in each category will have their song prefessionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios. They will also take home a songwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney\, and a cello lesson or cello arrangement for their winning song courtesy of Luke Moore. \n\n\n\nDoors at LEAF on 8th February open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm. \n\n\n\nProceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue\, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2024-showcase-final/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/front-of-leaf-on-bold-st.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20230917T181527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T194523Z UID:16173-1706383800-1706394600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:Ten talented songwriters will win a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 27th January 2024. \n\n\n\nDuring the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region. \n\n\n\nJudges Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton\, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics\, melody\, composition\, and originality. \n\n\n\nAfter the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on the screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced\, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed. \n\n\n\nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order): \n\n\n\nAnthony Harrison and Helen Attisha – Chains Around My Heart \n\n\n\nDerek & Jenny King – Fantine \n\n\n\nEd Jones – This Boy \n\n\n\nHelen Maw – Keepers of the Sea \n\n\n\nIain Paterson – Not a Care in the World \n\n\n\nJames Chetter – Promised \n\n\n\nJim Pearson – The Boy With The Red Hat \n\n\n\nMark Dennis – Castles Or Freedom \n\n\n\nMike Ryan – Lily’s Last Waltz \n\n\n\nPaul Henry – The Ghost Of The Bombed Out Church \n\n\n\nThe winning songwriters in each category will have their song prefessionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios. They will also take home a songwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney\, and a cello lesson or cello arrangement for their winning song courtesy of Luke Moore. \n\n\n\nDoors at LEAF on 27th January open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm. \n\n\n\nTickets are £10 and available now from Skiddle. \n\n\n\nProceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue\, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \n\n\n\n\n\n To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2023-showcase-final/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/danny-bradley-i-see-fire-at-leaf.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20221202T181107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T175849Z UID:15565-1673724600-1673735400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 14th January 2022. \n\n\n\nDuring the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region. \n\n\n\nJudges Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton\, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics\, melody\, composition\, and originality. \n\n\n\nAfter the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on the screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced\, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed. \n\n\n\nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order): \n\n\n\n\nJames & Katie MacGregor – Love Locks\n\n\n\nJessica Dives – Letting You Go\n\n\n\nKevin Eustace – The Last Picture\n\n\n\nKrzysztof Adam Gosudarski (Christopher) – In Sands of Time\n\n\n\nLuke Heathcote – (Here At The) Edge of the World\n\n\n\nMark Dennis – Downtown City Life\n\n\n\nMike Ryan – Palace of the Peacock\n\n\n\nNadeen Kemp – Little Creature\n\n\n\nNicola Hardman – Best\n\n\n\nPaul Henry – The Ballad of Billy Fury\n\n\n\n\nThe winning songwriters in each category will have their song prefessionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios. They will also take home a songwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney\, and a cello lesson or cello arrangement for their winning song courtesy of Luke Moore. \n\n\n\nDoors at LEAF on 14th January open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm. \n\n\n\nTickets are £8 (including booking fee) from Skiddle. \n\n\n\nProceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue\, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \n\n\n\n\n To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle. \n \n Ticket sales powered by Skiddle URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2022-showcase-final/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/danny-bradley-i-see-fire-at-leaf.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220122T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20211214T211853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T100507Z UID:15046-1642878000-1642890600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2021 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:Eleven talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2021 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 22nd January 2022. \n\n\n\nDuring the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region. \n\n\n\nJudges Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton\, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics\, melody\, composition\, and originality. \n\n\n\nAfter the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on the screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced\, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed. \n\n\n\nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order): \n\n\n\nAmy Faith MorleyAnita BowmanChris WhitfieldDanny BradleyJade ThunderJames and Katie MacGregorJohn JenkinsJunior DayvisPaul HenryRachel Burnett\n\n\n\nThe winning songwriters in each category will have their song prefessionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios. They will also take home a songwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney\, and a cello lesson or cello arrangement for their winning song courtesy of Luke Moore. \n\n\n\nDoors at LEAF on 22nd January open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm. \n\n\n\nTickets are £8 (including booking fee) from Skiddle. \n\n\n\nProceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue\, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2021-showcase-final/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20201221T153926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T183201Z UID:14414-1610825400-1610830800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2020 Showcase Final DESCRIPTION:The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2020 Showcase Final is being broadcast live on Liverpool Acoustic’s YouTube channel on Saturday 16th January 2021 starting at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nyoutube.com/liverpoolacoustic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn previous years the Showcase Final has been held at LEAF on Bold Street with the money raised being split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue\, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \n\n\n\nThis year we still want to be able to make a contribution to these two worthy causes so we’re asking people where possible to make a donation using our JustGiving page. \n\n\n\njustgiving.com/crowdfunding/showcasefinal2020 \n\n\n\nWhen the final was held at LEAF on Bold Street the Showcase Final tickets cost £7 so if you want you can donate the same amount this time round. This is just a suggestion and you can donate more than this or less – it’s totally up to you\, the show is still free to watch. \n\n\n\nThe live show will be introduced by Liverpool Acoustic’s Graham Holland. \n\n\n\nJudge and Operation Lightfoot supremo Luke Moore will then interview each of the finalists before playing their song. \n\n\n\nAfter all of the songs have been played there will be a break while the Audience Favourite voting takes place. During this time entertainment will be provided by Operation Lightfoot and last year’s winner Alison Benson. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the Showcase Final the winner of the Audience Favourite Award will be announced followed by the winner of the Judges’ Award. \n\n\n\nEleven songwriters have won a place at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2020 Showcase Final. \n\n\n\n27 songwriters submitted brand new songs inspired by works of art on display across the Liverpool City Region during the September to October entry period. Judges Stephen Langstaff\, Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton and Luke Moore listened to all of the entries and gave each one a score based on lyrics\, melody\, composition and originality. The points from the judges were added together and the songwriters with the ten highest scores were awarded a place at the Showcase Final. \n\n\n\nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order) \n\n\n\nBryony Williams – RiverChris Whitfield – HomelessGary McDonnell – The WinningsHenrio – The AdventureHilde Gundersen and Addae G – WallsJames Gordon – First We BurnJohn Farrington – Favourite DayLizzie Callow – AgainRachel Burnett – TimeSarah J – Suitcase Lullaby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe winning songwriters in each category receive the following prizes. \n\n\n\nSong professionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown StudiosSongwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney at Parr Street Music SchoolCello lesson or cello arrangement for song recording from Luke Moore URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2020-showcase-final/ LOCATION:Liverpool Acoustic’s YouTube channel CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge,Online ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200411T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20200410T170839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T171043Z UID:14010-1586606400-1586692800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge 2020 with Threshold Festival DESCRIPTION:Run for the third year in association with Threshold Festival\, the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge does what it says on the tin! \n\n\n\nIt challenges songwriters to write a brand new song within 24 hours of the theme being announced.It all kicks off at 12pm on Saturday 12th April when the theme is announced and the entry form opens. \n\n\n\nThe challenge will close exactly 24 hours later at 12pm on Sunday 13th April. \n\n\n\nThe challenge is open to all songwriters. Under 16s will need their parents’ permission. \n\n\n\nTo enter you’ll need to have a copy of the lyrics\, plus your song recorded either as a video on your own YouTube channel\, or submitted to us as an audio or video file. \n\n\n\nThe rules can be found at http://challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/24h-rules/ \n\n\n\nGood luck! URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-24-hour-songwriting-challenge-2020-with-threshold-festival/ CATEGORIES:24 Hour Songwriting Challenge,Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/24-hour-songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200118T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200118T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20200102T220604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T220708Z UID:13875-1579377600-1579388400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2019 Showcase Final 18/01/20 DESCRIPTION:Finalists announced for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2019 Showcase Final\n\n\nTen talented local songwriters have won a place at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2019 Showcase Final taking place on Saturday 18th January 2020 at LEAF on Bold St. \nSongwriters submitted brand new songs inspired by works of art on display across the Liverpool City Region during the October entry period. Judges Stephen Langstaff\, Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton and Luke Moore listened to all of the entries and gave each one a score based on lyrics\, melody\, composition and originality. The points from the judges were added together and the songwriters with the ten highest scores were awarded a place at the Showcase Final. \nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order):- \n\nAlison Benson – Song of the Liver Bird\nCaitlin Louise – She Hides\nCharlotte Lynch – No\nDave Criddle – To The Moon\nDerek King – Lighthouse at the Beach\nEd Jones – Strong\nKevin Eustace – Cheat Code\nLizzie Callow – Wait Another Day\nLucy Clark – Anchor\nRachel Burnett – Falling Stone\n\n\n[divider] [/divider]\n \nEach of the ten finalists will perform their song at the Showcase Final with an image of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the big screen for everyone to see. At the end of the night the winner of the Judges’ Award will be announced and a vote will be taken to find the Audience Favourite winner (see Notes below). \nIn addition\, there will be a  special performance on the night from Operation Lightfoot\, coordinated by judge Luke Moore. \nThe winning songwriters in each category receive the following prizes \n\nSong professionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios\nSongwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney at Parr Street Music School\nCello lesson or cello arrangement for song recording from Luke Moore\nBooking at Threshold Festival 2020 (Judges’ Award Winner)\n\nEntry to the Showcase Final is £6 in advance. All profits will be divided between Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Woolton Centre and Garston Animal Rescue in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \nTickets are available from TicketQuarter \n\nIn person – M&S Arena box office\nBy phone – 0344 8000 410\nOnline – ticketquarter.co.uk/online/liverpoolacoustic\n\n\nNotes:- \n\n8.00pm prompt start with the doors open from 7.30pm.\nNo under 18s are allowed in the venue after 10pm\nVoting on the night for the Audience Favourite Award can only be done via a web browser or using the Mentimeter app\n\nFor further information about the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge visit the website challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n \nFor press and guestlist enquiries emailcontact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2017-showcase-final-13-01-18-2-2/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190907T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20190827T090255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T090255Z UID:13781-1567861200-1567872000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon and Songwriting Challenge 2019 launch @ 81 Renshaw 07/09/18 DESCRIPTION:Saturday 7th September sees the return of the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon to 81 Renshaw. This popular event takes place in the performance room at the back of the venue and runs from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. \nWe’ll have plenty of open mic slots available – just turn up any time from 12.45pm to claim one! \nEntry is free\, and it’s child friendly! There’s good food and drink available\, and you can even browse the vinyl in the basement Record Store! \n \nThis event also marks the launch the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2019. We’ll have information available about this year’s Challenge\, and you’ll get the chance to talk with some of the organisers and previous participants. \nFor more information about the Challenge and how to enter visit challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \n  \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-afternoon-and-songwriting-challenge-2019-launch-81-renshaw-07-09-18/ LOCATION:81 Renshaw\, 81 Renshaw Street\, Liverpool\, L1 2SJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/81-renshaw-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190330T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20190324T150806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T140935Z UID:13683-1553950800-1553961600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:24 Hour Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final @ 24 Kitchen Street 30/03/19 DESCRIPTION:Watch the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final at Threshold this Saturday\nThe Showcase Final for the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge takes place on Saturday 30th March 2019 as part of Threshold Festival. \n17 songwriters managed to beat the 24 hour timer to write a brand new song inspired by the theme ‘RETURNING’. They’ll be performing their songs from 1pm to 4pm at 24 Kitchen Street and entry is free.\n \n \n\nThis year the songs will be judged by Rachael Jean Harris\, Jamie Brewster\, and Nicola Hardman who’ll be giving each one a score based on lyrics\, melody\, composition and originality. After everyone has performed the points will be totalled and the winner will be invited to play their song again. \nThe afternoon is hosted by Liverpool Acoustic’s Dr Derek King. \nThis event is free to enter\, so why not come along and lend your support!\n \nLiverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge\nchallenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \nThreshold Festival\nthresholdfestival.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreshold Festival tickets URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/24-hour-songwriting-challenge-showcase-final-24-kitchen-street-30-03-19/ LOCATION:24 Kitchen Street\, 24 Kitchen Street\, Liverpool\, L1 0AN CATEGORIES:24 Hour Songwriting Challenge,Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/24-hour-songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20190319T165130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T165130Z UID:13678-1553626800-1553713200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge 2019 DESCRIPTION:Are you a songwriter?\nCan you write a new song based on a theme?\nCan you write that song within 24 hours?\nIf the answer to all these questions is ‘yes’ then the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge is made for you! \nAfter a successful launch in 2018\, Liverpool Acoustic is once again teaming up with Threshold Festival to introduce a unique challenge to the region’s songwriters. \nA theme will be unveiled at 7.00pm on Tuesday 26th March on the Songwriting Challenge website and across social media channels. Songwriters will then have 24 hours to write a new song that fits the theme. \nThe first 20 songwriters to complete their song and register it will be invited to perform it at the Showcase Event on Saturday 30th March at 24 Kitchen Street as part of Threshold Festival. \nThe Showcase Event runs from 1pm to 4pm and is free entry. \nEntries to the 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge are limited\, and performance places at the Showcase Event will be allocated in the order registered. \nOne theme.\nOne new song.\n24 hours.\n\nReady? Go!\n\nLiverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge\nchallenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \nThreshold Festival\nthresholdfestival.co.uk URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-24-hour-songwriting-challenge-2019/ CATEGORIES:24 Hour Songwriting Challenge,Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/24-hour-songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190112T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190112T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20181218T212919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T212919Z UID:13473-1547323200-1547334000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2018 Showcase Final 12/01/19 DESCRIPTION:Finalists announced for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2018 Showcase Final\n\n\nTen talented local songwriters have won a place at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2018 Showcase Final taking place on Saturday 12th January 2019 at LEAF on Bold St. \nSongwriters submitted brand new songs inspired by works of art on display across the Liverpool City Region during the October entry period. Judges Stephen Langstaff\, Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent\, Jon Lawton and Luke Moore listened to all of the entries and gave each one a score based on lyrics\, melody\, composition and originality. The points from the judges were added together and the songwriters with the ten highest scores were awarded a place at the Showcase Final. \nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order):- \n\nAlison Benson – The Crystal Ball\nChris Callander – In My Arms\nEd Jones – Those Lonely Tears\nGuy Called Greg – Morning Light\nIain Paterson – All At Sea\nJohn Jenkins – What We Did (We Did For Love)\nLydiah – Siren Call\nRachael Jean Harris – Pegasus\nStuart Todd – After Dark\nVisions of Albion – The Advice of Mrs Mounter\n\n\n[divider] [/divider]\n\nEach of the ten finalists will perform their song at the Showcase Final with an image of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the big screen for everyone to see. At the end of the night the winner of the Judges’ Award will be announced and a vote will be taken to find the Audience Favourite winner (see Notes below). \nIn addition\, there will be a  special performance on the night from Operation Lightfoot\, coordinated by judge Luke Moore. \nAll ten songs are available to listen to on the Songwriting Challenge SoundCloud page where you can also see the work of art that inspired them and read the lyrics. \nsoundcloud.com/songwritingchallenge/sets/showcase-final-2018 \nThe winning songwriters in each category receive the following prizes \n\nSong professionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios\nSongwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney at Balance Vocal Studio\nCello lesson or cello arrangement for song recording from Luke Moore\nOpening slot at Liverpool Acoustic Live’s 10th anniversary show (1st February 2019)\nBooking at Threshold Festival 2019 (Judges’ Award Winner)\n\nEntry to the Showcase Final is £6 in advance. All profits will be divided between Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Woolton Centre and Garston Animal Rescue in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \nTickets are available from 9.00am on Friday 7th December from TicketQuarter \n\nIn person – Echo Arena box office\nBy phone – 0344 8000 410\nOnline – ticketquarter.co.uk/online/liverpoolacoustic\n\n\nNotes:- \n\n8.00pm prompt start with the doors open from 7.30pm.\nNo under 18s are allowed in the venue after 10pm\nVoting on the night for the Audience Favourite Award can only be done via a web browser or using the Mentimeter app\n\nFor further information about the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge visit the website challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \n\n\nSATURDAY 12TH JANUARY 2019\n\nLIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC\nSONGWRITING CHALLENGE 2018\nSHOWCASE FINAL \n@ Leaf on Bold St\nfeaturing OPERATION LIGHTFOOT\n7.30pm doors\, 8.00pm to 11.00pm\nLeaf\, Bold Street\, Liverpool\nTickets £6 advance and on the door\nAdvance tickets available online\nticketquarter.co.uk/Online/liverpoolacoustic\nand from TicketQuarter Echo Arena box office\n\n\n \nFor press and guestlist enquiries email\ncontact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2017-showcase-final-13-01-18-2/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180901T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180901T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20180819T161457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T161457Z UID:13287-1535806800-1535817600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon and Songwriting Challenge 2018 launch @ 81 Renshaw 01/09/18 DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon and Songwriting Challenge 2018 launch @ 81 Renshaw 01/09/18\n \nThe Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon takes place on the first Saturday of every month at 81 Renshaw. \nThis month the event on Saturday 1st September also marks the launch of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2018. For more information about the Challenge and how to enter visit challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \nThe afternoon runs from 1.00pm to 4.00pm and features two booked guests with 20 minute sets sandwiched between lovely layers of open mic performers. \nSlots for the open mic are on a first come\, first served basis\, with sign up available from 12.30pm\, half an hour before the event starts. \nPerforming for us this month: \n\nLydia Higham (Songwriting Challenge 2018 winner)\n(guest TBC)\n\nThe event is hosted by Derek King and Stuart Todd \nAs always this event is free. We take a collection which is divided between the booked acts and hosts\, but there’s absolutely no obligation to make a donation. \nThis event takes place in the performance room at the back of the venue\, and is open to all ages. So why not come along\, grab some lunch and a drink from the front bar\, and enjoy the music? \nIt would be great if you could share our facebook event and respond to say if you’re coming or just interested!!\nfacebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-afternoon-and-songwriting-challenge-2018-launch-81-renshaw-01-09-18/ LOCATION:81 Renshaw\, 81 Renshaw Street\, Liverpool\, L1 2SJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/81-renshaw-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20180830T090939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T091244Z UID:13312-1535760000-1538330400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge - 1st to 30th September 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is open to entries from 1st to 30th September 2018. \nClick here for news item about this year’s Songwriting Challenge. \nFull details\, including the Rules\, FAQ and entry form can be found on the Songwriting Challenge website. \nchallenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk\n  \n  \n[divider] [/divider] URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-1st-to-30th-september-2018/ CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180413T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20180403T180621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T181232Z UID:13008-1523624400-1523721600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge @ Across the Threshold 2018 DESCRIPTION:Are you a songwriter?\nCan you write a new song based on a theme?\nCan you write that song within 24 hours?\nIf the answer to all these questions is ‘yes’ then the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge is made for you! \nNew for 2018\, Liverpool Acoustic is teaming up with Across The Threshold to introduce a brand new challenge to the region’s songwriters. A theme will be unveiled at 1.00pm on Friday 13th April 2018 on the Songwriting Challenge website and across social media channels. Songwriters will then have 24 hours to write a new song that fits the theme and register to perform it at the Showcase Event starting at 1.00pm on Saturday 14th April. \nThe Showcase Event takes place at Hobo Kiosk Pub and is free entry. Performance places will be allocated in the order registered. \nOne theme.\nOne new song.\n24 hours.\nReady? Go!\n  \n\nLiverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge\nchallenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \nAcross the Threshold\nthresholdfestival.co.uk \n\n\n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-24-hour-songwriting-challenge-across-the-threshold-2018/ LOCATION:Hobo Kiosk Pub\, 9 Bridgewater Street\, Liverpool\, L1 0AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:24 Hour Songwriting Challenge,Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge,Threshold ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/24-hour-songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180113T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180113T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20171127T173926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171210T215748Z UID:12691-1515873600-1515884400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Showcase Final 13/01/18 DESCRIPTION:Finalists and new venue announced for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Showcase Final\n\nTen talented local songwriters have won a place at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Showcase Final taking place on Saturday 13th January 2018 at the new venue\, LEAF on Bold St. \nSongwriters submitted brand new songs inspired by works of art on display across the Liverpool City Region during the October entry period. Judges Stephen Langstaff\, Kaya Herstad Carney\, Robert Vincent and Jon Lawton listened to all of the entries and gave each one a score based on lyrics\, melody\, composition and originality. The points from the judges were added together and the songwriters with the ten highest scores were awarded a place at the Showcase Final. \nEach of the ten finalists will perform their song at the Showcase Final with an image of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the big screen for everyone to see. At the end of the night the winner of the Judges’ Award will be announced and a vote will be taken to find the Audience Favourite winner. The winning songwriters in each category will have their songs professionally recorded at Crosstown Studios. \nIn addition\, there will be a special performance on the night from Operation Lightfoot\, who were such a big hit at previous Showcase Finals. \nThe finalists are (in alphabetical order):- \n\nEmma Thuy Linney – Disappearing\nFreya Halvorsen – Devine Sarah\nHilde Gundersen – Listen\nIain Paterson – Long Dark Road\nJunior Dayvis – Passage Of The African\nKeir Howard – Speaking\nLydiah – Narcissus\nMichael Aldag – Wings\nSarah Jones – Only You Who Knows\nTom Stichbury – Forlorn and Raised\n\nEach of the ten songs is available to listen to on the Songwriting Challenge SoundCloud page where you can also see the work of art that inspired it and read the lyrics. \nsoundcloud.com/songwritingchallenge/sets/showcase-final-2017 \nEntry to the Showcase Final is £6 in advance and on the door. All profits will be divided between Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Woolton Centre and Garston Animal Rescue in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones. \nPlease note this event starts promptly at 8.00pm with the doors open from 7.30pm. \nFor further information about the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge visit the website challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk \n\nSATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 2018\n\nLIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC\nSONGWRITING CHALLENGE 2017\nSHOWCASE FINAL \n@ Leaf on Bold St\nfeaturing OPERATION LIGHTFOOT\n7.30pm doors\, 8.00pm to 11.00pm\nLeaf\, Bold Street\, Liverpool\n\nTickets £6 advance and on the door\nAdvance tickets available online\nticketquarter.co.uk/Online/liverpoolacoustic\nand from TicketQuarter Echo Arena box office\n\n\n \nCheck out our loyalty card scheme \nFor press and guestlist enquiries email\ncontact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2017-showcase-final-13-01-18/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170930T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20170907T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T204945Z UID:12462-1506776400-1509300000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 DESCRIPTION:The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 launches on the afternoon of Saturday 30th September at 81 Renshaw. \nFull details of this year’s Songwriting Challenge\, including how to enter\, can be found at \nchallenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-2017/ CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160910T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160910T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T042253 CREATED:20160825T183701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T183701Z UID:11481-1473512400-1473523200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge launch event 10/09/16 DESCRIPTION:The launch event for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2016 will take place on Saturday 10th September.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe View Two Gallery on Mathew Street will be open to the public as normal from 12pm to 5pm.\n\n\n \n\n\nLiverpool Acoustic will be hosting the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. During this time songwriters are invited to come along and have a look around the View Two Gallery\, one of Liverpool’s best independent art galleries.\n\n\n \n\n\nTo enter the challenge a songwriter will choose a piece of art in the gallery that inspires them. The songwriter then has a month in which to write a new song inspired by their chosen work of art and submit it as a recording along with a copy of the lyrics and a photo of the work of art. The judges will then choose 10 songs to go through to the Showcase Final on Friday 25th November 2016.\n\n\n \n\n\nIf for any reason a songwriter wishes to enter the challenge but cannot attend on Saturday 10th September then they can visit the View Two Gallery at any time during normal opening hours. Details of the opening days and hours can be found at viewtwogallery.co.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery for the final time this year on the same afternoon\, Saturday 10th September.\n\n\n \n\n\nAs always\, open mic slots will be available to request beforehand on the facebook event page\, or on the day if there are any spaces left.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe afternoon also sees the launch of the single Someday We’ll See Better Days by the Liverpool Acoustic Collective. John Jenkins will be joined on the day by a selection of the artists who played or sang on the single\, and CD copies will be available to buy with all profits going to the Whitechapel Centre.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe View Two Gallery is open from 12.00pm to 5.00pm\, with the music running from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nLiverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge launch event 10/09/16 URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/liverpool-acoustic-songwriting-challenge-launch-event-100916/ LOCATION:View Two Gallery\, 23 Mathew Street\, Liverpool\, L2 6RE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/songwriting-challenge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR