{"id":2439800,"date":"2026-06-01T05:07:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2439800"},"modified":"2026-06-01T05:07:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:07:40","slug":"local-music-icon-to-headline-series-of-gigs-and-events-coming-to-the-museum-of-liverpool-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/local-music-icon-to-headline-series-of-gigs-and-events-coming-to-the-museum-of-liverpool-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Local music icon to headline series of gigs and events coming to the Museum of Liverpool this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<h4 id=\"h-local-cult-music-icon-nbsp-michael-head-amp-the-red-elastic-band-nbsp-are-set-to-headline-a-summer-of-live-music-and-events-at-museum-of-liverpool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local cult music icon\u00a0Michael Head &amp; The Red Elastic Band\u00a0are set to headline a summer of live music and events at Museum of Liverpool. <\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer of Sound\u00a0is a season-long series of gigs, special events and talks taking place in the museum, created in partnership with Liverpool\u2019s world-famous Cavern Club to mark National Museums Liverpool\u2019s 40th anniversary celebrations. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Head &amp; The Red Elastic Band\u00a0is the latest acclaimed project from revered Liverpool singer-songwriter Michael Head (formerly of The Pale Fountains, Shack, and The Strands). The band\u2019s flexible, shifting lineup perfectly matches Head\u2019s sweeping, autobiographical, and poetic storytelling. Head became a cult icon in the 1980s and 90s, often described by the NME as \u201ca lost genius and among the most gifted British songwriters of his generation\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wave of musical talent is scheduled to hit the riverside venue this summer, from cutting- edge artists to Liverpool legends across six weeks of music in the iconic waterfront venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 25 July and 29 August, Museum of Liverpool plays host to musicians spanning decades and chosen especially by The Cavern Club to celebrate the history of Liverpool music. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool\u2019s rock \u2018n\u2019 roll pioneers\u00a0The Quarrymen\u00a0kick off Museum of Liverpool\u2019s Summer of Sound on 25 July with a special evening of songs and stories. Listen to the sounds, tales and spirit of 1950s Liverpool, as The Quarrymen perform skiffle and early rock \u2019n\u2019 roll that inspired a generation\u2026 and first-hand anecdotes of where it all began for The Beatles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 1 August, one of Liverpool\u2019s most exciting new bands headlines an evening hosted by\u00a0BBC Introducing\u2019s Dave Monks. Hand-picked by Dave \u2013 the city\u2019s very own new music champion \u2013 this packed evening featuring Liverpool\u2019s bright new talent is headlined by\u00a0STONE\u00a0\u2013 known for their explosive live shows, the four-piece blend punk, garage rock and electronica.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nube-9-e1780056733559.jpg\" alt=\"Summer of Music\" class=\"wp-image-241001\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A celebration of all things Merseybeat visits the museum on 8 August, transporting audiences back to the Swinging Sixties.\u00a0\u2018This Is Merseybeat\u2019\u00a0is a vibrant live show celebrating the music that launched the \u2018British Invasion\u2019 and the global phenomenon of the Mersey Sound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 22 August, The Cavern\u2019s much-loved open mic night takes up residence in the museum for a one-off evening. Former Pele and Amsterdam singer\u00a0Ian Prowse presents The Monday Club: a regular Cavern night that celebrates the grassroots spirit of Liverpool\u2019s music scene with one rule \u2013 only original songs. Artists hand-picked by Ian \u2013 The Monday Club host \u2013 will perform, before a special set from the Amsterdam lead singer tops off a special night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, to close this year\u2019s Summer of Sound,\u00a0International Beatleweek\u00a0takes over Museum of Liverpool on 29 August, as some of the very best Beatles tribute acts from around the world descend on Liverpool. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-jon-keats-director-of-operations-and-music-at-the-cavern-club-said\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jon Keats<\/strong>, Director of Operations and Music at The Cavern Club, said:<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are delighted to be collaborating with Museum of Liverpool on these shows across the summer. The Cavern will be seventy years old this coming January, and whilst we are very much not a museum, this is a perfect opportunity to reflect on our great history as well as what is happening in the club today. We have carefully curated this series of gigs to represent everything from the early jazz and skiffle days, through the Merseybeat era and to what we are today, and always have been, a relevant, thriving live music venue supporting new and up and coming artists!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/STONE-e1780056750991.jpg\" alt=\"Summer of Music\" class=\"wp-image-241002\"\/><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"h-kerry-williams-head-of-creative-partnerships-at-national-museums-liverpool-said\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kerry Williams<\/strong>, Head of Creative Partnerships at National Museums Liverpool, said:<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, we\u2019re celebrating National Museums Liverpool\u2019s 40th anniversary in style, with a host of amazing live music events all taking place in the unique space of Museum of Liverpool at the waterfront. Summer of Sound heralds Liverpool\u2019s musical legacy, while also championing the very best in new music that the city has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as a major season of gigs, Summer of Sound kicks off on 24 July with the first in a series of weekly musical bingo events after hours. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready for bingo with a musical twist as\u00a0Tom Kelly\u2019s Musical Bingo\u00a0arrives at the Museum of Liverpool! With 75 numbers and 75 songs, this isn\u2019t your average bingo night. Each number is revealed through a live performance on piano and vocals \u2013 it\u2019s up to you to recognise the song, find the number on your card and mark it off. Perfect for lovers of music, theatre or unique nights out \u2013 Tom Kelly\u2019s Musical Bingo is a must do summer activity, set in the landmark waterfront venue after hours and with food and drinks available to make an evening of it. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a chance for musicians to take part in this year\u2019s Summer of Sound, as National Museums Liverpool bring their popular\u00a0Museum Sessions Live\u00a0back to Museum of Liverpool. An open call to all musicians in the city, Museum Sessions Live gives artists the chance to perform in the venue\u2019s vibrant Atrium across multiple dates.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=jZPCFj0PVnYEfLqM7x0zO7CwBnVPqiKhYp35Yvh2RJDLA97hBrijcf766PstSY7vZr0nePxrKfFA_WMPizqHNKk13_-6T1rG7fafEpjtNUqnboWMjmtEs6AP_dsFfaGiYw2D5MZqojSiHTcyFmeSZGNhmBS9oy5RrmpLB0LCVrJ-MS7s7qB76cZhqkolCLdu-amlV0PtTlbqqMOk_e-teSjAh3-egvXZcKGSes0jEOK-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submissions are open now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Museums Liverpool Members will have early access to buy the just announced tickets for Michael Head &amp; The Red Elastic Band from Friday 5 June. General sale will take place from 10.30am on Friday 12 June. Tickets for all other Summer of Sound gigs are\u00a0on sale now.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-find-out-more-about-summer-of-sound-on-the-national-museums-liverpool-website-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more about Summer of Sound on the National Museums Liverpool <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk\/summer-of-sound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. \u00a0<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"h-find-more-music-events-across-liverpool-on-our-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find more music events across Liverpool on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theguideliverpool.com\/upcoming_events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our calendar<\/a>. <\/h4>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 id=\"h-find-out-what-s-good-up-north-on-our-new-platform-the-northern-guide-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"h-from-the-best-hotels-beauty-spots-days-out-food-and-more-up-north-visit-nbsp-thenorthernguide-com-nbsp-and-follow-the-northern-guide-on-instagram-nbsp-here\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenorthernguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenorthernguideuk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE.<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source theguideliverpool.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local cult music icon\u00a0Michael Head &amp; The Red Elastic Band\u00a0are set to headline a summer of live music and events at Museum of Liverpool. 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