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Dynamics of Liverpool: From Imperial Trade Hub to Modern Cultural Node

Explore the rich history and current challenges of Liverpool as it navigates cultural transformation, economic shifts, and social identity amidst changing global influences. Analyze the city's evolution from music and trade to creative dissent and multiculturalism. Follow the intersecting paths of development, dissent, and regeneration shaping Liverpool's unique character. Witness the struggle for preservation and innovation in the face of global forces.

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Dynamics of Liverpool: From Imperial Trade Hub to Modern Cultural Node

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  1. A Case Study:tensions in the European Capital of Culture 2008

  2. Liverpool as Symbol:creativity and decline • Atlantic Port and Triangular Trade • Music and Militancy • EU Priority One funding

  3. Liverpool as Cross-roads: Cultural and Physical • Former track of imperial trade and migration • First generation multiculturalism • Chinatown, Welsh streets • Newer tracks across an expanded Europe • New node for low-cost air travel

  4. Voicing dissent:Scouse identity • Conflicting associations of accent • Call centres – good • Business – bad • TV drama - stereotypical villain/scally • 1980s Militant council • Radical city • Unstable base for Labour Party

  5. Picket and Unemployed Centre • Association with “old politics” • “student other” within a trad/e union milieu • Loss of purpose for host organisation

  6. Saving the Picket • www.savethepicket.com set up • www.savethepicket.com/legacy.html

  7. Saving the Picket • Bailey, C. (2006) ‘The Liverpool Dockworkers' Strike 1995-9 and the Internet’ paper presented at Int. Conf. on Global Companies - Global Unions, Global Research - Global Campaigns, Cornell Global Labor Institute, New York, February 2006 • Carter et al (2003) Carter, C., Clegg, S., Hogan, J. and Kornberger, M. (2003), The Polyphonic Spree: The Case of the Liverpool Dockers, Industrial Relations Journal, 34:4 • Castree, N (2000) ‘Geographic Scale and Grassroots Internationalism: The Liverpool Dock Dispute, 1995-98’, Economic Geography, 76 (3), 272-92. • Routledge, P (2003) ‘Convergence space: process geographies of grassroots globalization networks’ Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers 28 (3), 333-349.

  8. Relocation, Relocation • Opportunity through creation of the Independent District • Web-site bridges between old and new • New web-based resources • support for on-line bookings • Links to performers • E-space for supporters and patrons

  9. Building a Brand Portfolio • Liverpool Biennial • A Foundation • Independent District

  10. Co-Branding Creativity • Florida R. (2002) The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure Community and Everyday Life s New York: Basic Books • Florida R. (2005) The Flight of the Creative Class: the new global competition for talent New York: HarperCollins • Markusen A. and King D. (2003) The Artistic Dividend: the arts’ hidden contributions to regional development Minneapolis: Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs • Peck J. (2005)‘Struggling with the Creative Class International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 29 (4) 740-770

  11. Archergate and Beyond • Resignation of first 2008 Artistic Director • Mistrust of “outsider” • Complaints of ”top-down” approach to culture • More emphasis on local componentsand activities • Concerns over impacts of development • Inspection of world heritage waterfront • Re-engagement with established identity • Phil (Brookside) Redmond • Ringo and Paul plus contemporary musicians

  12. What’s in a Name? • Flying Pickets – mobile and responsive • Picket fencing - driven into the ground • Radar Picket – gathering information

  13. What’s in a Name ? • Independents District • Baltic Triangle • Waterfront Business Park, Liverpool 1

  14. www.savethepicket.com • www.picketliverpool.com • www.myspace.com/picketliverpool • www.loveliverpool.com • icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk

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