Open Culture

Open Culture is a collaborative project between the International Centre for Digital Content (ICDC) at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and an alliance of the local media including the Liverpool Echo and Daily Post, BBC Radio Merseyside and Radio City.

It is lead by Professor Phil Redmond and supported by the Liverpool Culture Company with the three direct aims: To open a cultural conversation with, by and about the people of Liverpool and its region to explore who what and where they come from; to open up new cultural avenues through which new talent can be encouraged and a cultural legacy will be left beyond 2008; and to open access to existing institutions by encouraging them to find innovative ways to reach new audiences.

Open Culture will achieve this through both cultural competition and perception projects that will allow anyone who wishes to contribute or take part to have their voices heard, their work exhibited and their opinions considered.