In Thursday’s (9/6) Liverpool Post (U.K.), David Bartlett writes, “The first step to securing more than £10m to refurbish Liverpool’s historic Philharmonic Hall will be taken tomorrow. Councillors will vote to approve a £2m contribution to the £11.5m cost of modernising the 1930s Grade-II listed building. It will be generated from property sales and will enable the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to apply to the Arts Council for £7.7m. The Phil will still face raising another £1.8m in private contributions. Chief executive Michael Eakin said: ‘In challenging economic times we are grateful for the city’s support of our capital development ambitions for an iconic venue.’ … Proposals include improving the auditorium and front-of-house areas for audiences; boosting the experience for artists backstage and on the concert platform; and increasing the hall’s sustainability, including reducing its power consumption. The work could be completed in time for the Phil’s 175th anniversary in 2015.”
Posted September 7, 2012
