The Beat Goes On
From The Beatles to The Zutons
12 July 2008 - 1 November 2009
FREE admission
Liverpool is world famous for popular music. Local artists have had so many Number One hits that in 2001 the Guinness Book of Records named Liverpool the world ‘City of Pop’. A 2008 Arts Council survey also named Liverpool 'the UK's Most Musical City' so there's definitely a lot to be proud of.
The Beat Goes On exhibition highlights the remarkable achievements of Merseyside artists from across the years; people who have influenced generations of musicians. Hear about the different cultural and musical traditions within the region and its vibrant music and club scenes.
Listen to jukeboxes, mix your own tracks, strut your stuff on our dance floor and tune into the vibe that is Liverpool music.
Explore how local musicians have started out. See how their images have been represented in photographs, record sleeves and videos. Discover the creative use of new technologies and the processes of music production. Learn how the city has inspired local musicians and how local music has travelled the world.
There's more to The Beat Goes On than an exhibition though. There's also our extensive online resource charting the history of Liverpool music, and an online MySpace jukebox where you can vote for your favourite emerging talent to be included on the gallery jukebox.
From 1945 to the present day this exhibition presents a sample of the sounds, talent, vibe and creativity of local music makers.
The Beat Goes On is presented in partnership with the University of Liverpool through the Institute of Popular Music.
Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company as part of the European Capital of Culture programme
