Culture team seeks crown; Let it be... Liverpool CAPITAL OF CULTURE BID.THE ``Magnificent Seven'' reasons why Liverpool should be crowned European Capital of Culture will be handed over to the judges tomorrow. Sir Bob Scott
And tomorrow they will face a 90-minute grilling by the key decision makers. The team will highlight the bid's seven key factors: pounds 750m Grosvenor Henderson scheme. pounds 70m city clean-up campaign. pounds 225m tram system. pounds 70m programme to redesign public squares and open spaces. City's nomination for World Heritage status. Opening of the Fact centre. Hosting of the second Biennial biennial, plant requiring two years to complete its life cycle, as distinguished from an annual or a perennial. In the first year a biennial usually produces a rosette of leaves (e.g., the cabbage) and a fleshy root, which acts as a food reserve over the winter. of visual and contemporary art. The team will also promise the 12 judges that if Liverpool receives the European Capital of Culture 2008 title, it will deliver a series of first class events to attract visitors from across the world. The team includes Sir Bob, council leader Mike Storey, creative director Sue Woodward, council chief executive David Henshaw, education coordinator Carol Rogers, and chief executive of North West Arts Board, Michael Eakin. Sir Bob said: ``Without doubt this is the most important 90 minutes in Liverpool's recent history. This will shape the future of the city for many generations to come. ``Winning would catapult catapult (kăt`əpŭlt'), mechanism used to throw missiles in ancient and medieval warfare. At first, catapults were specifically designed to shoot spears or other missiles at a low trajectory (see bow and arrow). Liverpool into the premier league of European cities.'' If successful, the number of visitors to the city is predicted to rise by 1.2 million,generating an extra pounds 2bn worth of investment. Council leader Mike Storey added: ``The city is already experiencing the beginning of a cultural renaissance. ``Capital of Culture would be the rocket fuel to put that rebirth re·birth n. 1. A second or new birth; reincarnation. 2. A renaissance; a revival: a rebirth of classicism in architecture. into top gear.'' The panel of judges,led by Sir Jeremy Isaacs Sir Jeremy Isaacs (born 28 September 1932) is a British television producer and executive, winner of many BAFTA awards and international Emmy Awards. He was also General Director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (1987-96). , is interviewing the six shortlist ed cities during today and tomorrow. Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff were being interviewed today. Liverpool will be the first to be interviewed tomorrow, followed by Newcastle and Oxford. The winner will be announced on June 4 by Culture Secretary Tess a Jowell. n Log on to www.icliverpool.co.uk to vote on what YOU think are the best reasons why the city should become Capital of Culture. |
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