Liverpool’s musical story is vast, rich, and beloved worldwide, and Rough Trade Liverpool is celebrating this legacy in a stunning new way with their limited-edition screen print. This collaborative artwork, crafted with input from Rough Trade Liverpool customers and interviews with individuals who’ve been at the core of Liverpool’s music scene since the 1950s, maps out 70 years of venues, bands, and individuals who have made the city a global hub for groundbreaking music.
The print captures Liverpool’s historic venues, from iconic landmarks like The Cavern Club—forever intertwined with The Beatles and the Merseybeat movement—to The Zanzibar, where the “cosmic scouse scene” flourished, thanks to local favorites like The Coral and The Zutons. It also pays tribute to lesser-known but equally impactful spots, like the Sink Club, Cosmos, and The Rialto, which have all contributed to the eclectic landscape of Liverpool’s music scenes over the years.
The artwork also celebrates dance clubs that defined Liverpool’s nightlife in the 1990s and beyond, including Quadrant Park and Cream, along with more recent additions such as the Baltic District’s 24 Kitchen Street. Notable institutions like the Liverpool College of Art, where new wave legends Deaf School emerged, and cherished record stores like Probe, add layers of history and community to this comprehensive musical map.
Produced in magenta and white on 170gsm Olin Black matt paper, this ambitious 240-venue, 250-band screen print is a collector’s piece for fans of Liverpool’s rich music history. Measuring 50x70cm, the print is the first edition of an ongoing mapping project, so if you think a favorite venue or band is missing, Rough Trade Liverpool invites you to contribute to the evolving story. Stop by the store to explore this beautiful homage to Liverpool’s music scene and, perhaps, add your voice to the city’s living legacy.
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