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One of our highlight family events, attended by thousands of people of all ages and culture, the Big Sunday brings an Arab extravaganza to Bluecoat - Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts.
Soak up the festival atmosphere and enjoy music, contemporary and folkloric dance, children’s cultural crafts, visual art, literature and debate.
Highlights include performances by Dublin based Palestinian musician Ruba Shamshoum, who brings her own unique blend of jazz and pop wrapped in a Middle Eastern vibe, and Liverpool born Yemeni singer Reham Al-Hakimi, who at just 14 years old has become a firm festival favourite. Al Awadhel Band bring traditional music from Yemen, and Watan Trio will be playing popular Arabic music from the mid-20th century, with special guest accordionist Mazen Abu Saif.
Festival-goers can also witness Egyptian painter, muralist and illustrator Nazir Tanbouli produce a large-scale calligraphic artwork. Nazir’s work is created through a live physical act of the body, which he describes as ‘meditational drawing’.
Hear author Samantha Herron introduces her new set of stories based in contemporary Morocco and inspired by her long immersion in the culture, language, traditions and storytelling of the country. Or take part in a folkloric dance workshop with Moroccan artist Nawarra.
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VenueThe Bluecoat
AddressSchool Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside,
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Premier Inn Liverpool City
Situated in Liverpool city centre, Liverpool One Premier Inn is within half a mile radius from Liverpool ONE shopping centre, Lime Street train station and the Odeon Cinema..
Hanover Hotel
Hanover Hotel is in the nightclub district of Liverpool city centre, close to Liverpool Central Rail Station. There are en suite rooms and a lively music bar. The Hanover Hotel Liverpool is an easy walk from the Cavern Quarter shopping area.
Novotel Liverpool Centre
Next to Liverpool ONE Shopping centre, this Novotel boasts modern, 4-star rooms with 26-inch LCD TVs. Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station is only 10 minutes walk away from the hotel..
Posh Pads - Liverpool
In the heart of Liverpools city centre, the luxury Posh Pads (Liverpool 1) Apart-Hotel is just metres from Liverpool ONE. The historic Casartelli building was built in 1790, and the hallways have marble flooring and granite walls..
Epic Serviced Apartments
Located in the popular L1 district of Liverpool city centre, Epic Serviced Apartments offer luxury, elegant apartments with free WiFi and direct access to shops and restaurants..
Signature Living at Matthew
In the heart of Liverpool, a 10-minute walk from the Albert Dock and just 3 miles from Anfield Football Stadium, these serviced apartments have modern rooms and boast a PlayStation 3, flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free movies..
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