Culture funding set to support community markets, festivals and art
Five cultural and community-led events are set to benefit from nearly £15,000 of Wirral Council funding to support creativity, connection, and neighbourhood celebrations across the borough.
The funding contributions totalling £14,966 will provide support towards each project’s overall costs enabling some new events to launch, as well as allowing existing ones to become bigger and better this year.
The projects receiving contributions are:
• Independents Biennial at the Williamson Art Gallery (£4,000)
• Latin American Culture Day at Future Yard (£2,000)
• Moreton in Bloom Big Summer Social (£2,000)
• New Brighton Farmers Markets (£2,666)
• Wirral Pride 2025 (£4,300)
The Chair of Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee, Councillor Mark Skillicorn, said:
These are exactly the kind of initiatives our culture budget is designed to support, being local, inclusive, and community driven - whether it’s showcasing contemporary art in Oxton, celebrating Latin music in Birkenhead, animating the wonderful Victoria Quarter in New Brighton, recognising the efforts of volunteers in Moreton, or bringing the whole community together to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture – these events reflect the vibrancy and strength of Wirral’s communities.
Each event has been chosen for its potential to build on local pride, strengthen community cohesion, promote inclusive participation and support local regeneration and economic activity. They are:
Independents Biennial
The artist-led Independents Biennial runs across the Liverpool City Region until 14 September 2025, with Wirral hosting a varied programme of exhibitions aimed at boosting footfall, supporting local artists, and promoting inclusive access to the arts.
Highlights include Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead? by Broken Grey Wires and The Long Haul by Artist A & Artist B at Williamson Art Gallery, alongside myth-inspired flags at Fort Perch Rock and Patric Rogers’ introspective show in Port Sunlight.
Visit: www.independentsbiennial.com
LUMA Latin American Culture Day
Taking place on 17 August 2025 from 12 Noon at Future Yard in Birkenhead, this vibrant, family-friendly event celebrates Latin American heritage through music, food, and culture. Delivered by LUMA Creations in partnership with Future Yard and National Museums Liverpool, the day builds on the Borough of Culture legacy and supports diversity and togetherness.
Visit: www.lumacreations.org
Moreton in Bloom Big Summer Social
Taking place in Lingham Park from 12 Noon on 9 August, this community-led event aims to bring people together for a day of celebration. There will be live performances, free inflatables, tractor rides, activities and games, artisan and international food stalls, and a novelty dog show. All funds raised at the event will go directly back to the community, supporting towards local floral displays and other projects.
Visit: (20+) Facebook and www.moretoninbloom.com
New Brighton Farmers Markets
Seed funding for this local food and craft market will help stimulate the area’s visitor economy and support lots of small independent traders. Aligned with the New Brighton Masterplan, the markets are designed to drive year-round footfall and build on the Victoria Quarter’s vibrant character, adding to the area’s appeal. Taking place on the first Saturday of every month, the next markets will be on 6 September, 4 October, 1 November and 6 December.
Wirral Pride 2025
Now in its fourth year, Wirral Pride continues to grow as a borough-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ communities. Taking place on 9th August across the Victoria Quarter in New Brighton, Wirral Provide aims to provide a safe, welcoming and visible platform for inclusion and solidarity, and supports the Council’s commitment to equality and safe, resilient neighbourhoods.
A day-long programme of activities and performances starts with the muster at 12 Noon followed by live music, DJ Sets, and dance groups.
Visit: https://wirralpride.co.uk/
