L8 at the Tate: Back to the Timepiece

An evening of music, film, debate and reminiscence as you’re invited to join internationally renowned local DJ Greg Wilson, and Les Spaine, who inspired him during in the 70s, to explore the little told story of the development of the thriving black music scene in Liverpool back then. As part of the evening, Pidgin Productions, who curated the Afro BIA exhibition at the CUC in Liverpool in October 2009, will showcase fascinating film footage and archival material from the Black Liverpool music scene in this hugely influential era.

There is also a rare chance to hear Les Spaine as he takes to the decks for one night only to relive the days spent at The Timepiece and The Pun. In a specially curated mix of unique footage, Pidgin Productions will sync key moments, memories and photos to Les Spaine’s DJ set for an unforgettable celebration of Liverpool’s black music scene.

Venue

Tate Liverpool, Liverpool

Dates

Date 22 Apr 2010

Tickets Information

Admission to this event is free.

Road Directions

Follow brown signs to the Albert Dock. There is a multi-storey car park at Kings Dock (5 minutes walk).

Q-Park Strand Street with 2000 underground spaces can be accessed from the centre of Strand Street which runs past the Albert Dock (5 minutes walk). Liverpool Shopmobility is located on Level 3 (ground floor) of Liverpool ONE, adjacent to the disabled car parking bays within Strand Street Q-Park. Visit the Liverpool One website and call 0151 707 0877.

There are designated accessible parking spaces around the Albert Dock complex (3.3m wide with rear access to parked vehicles). A site map can be found at the Albert Dock website. There are charges for parking. There are speed bumps along the main access roads. It is approximately 120m from the nearest accessible parking space to the gallery.

A convenient drop off point is available by arrangement at Hartley Bridge. Another area is at the side of the gallery via the back service road. However, these are not parking areas.

Public Transport Directions

By Train
The nearest mainline train station is Liverpool Lime Street. Main line rail tickets are valid for travel from Lime Street Station to James Street Station which is the nearest local station to Tate Liverpool (720m).

By Bus
Liverpool ONE Bus Station is directly opposite the Albert Dock, 365m away from Tate Liverpool. The C4 bus stops at the Albert Dock. Also, many buses stop here or at other stops nearby the gallery such as The Strand, James Street and Castle Street.

For more information and help to plan your journey by public transport, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the Merseytravel website.

By Ferry
Mersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral call at the Pier Head which is within walking distance from the gallery. Due to building work, access from the Pier Head to the gallery is currently via the Strand.

 Facilities

• Bus Route - Liverpool ONE Bus Station is directly opposite the Albert Dock, 365m away from Tate Liverpool. The C4 bus stops at the Albert Dock. Also, many buses stop here or at other stops nearby the gallery such as The Strand, James Street and Castle Street. For more information and help to plan your journey by public transport, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the Merseytravel website.
• Braille

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• Facility for service dogs

Parking & Transport

• On site parking - Limited Pay and display parking is available inside the Albert Dock Gates near The Pumphouse public house (100m distance) or outside the Britannia Pavilion (100m distance). There is a substantial number of charged for blue badge parking bays on the groundfloor of the adjacent Echo Arena multi-storey car park ( 300 m distance). Please call 0151 702 7400 for access advice.