The History.
Philip Hayes founded the Picket and Pinball recording studio in the 1980's at the Merseyside Unemployed Centre.
The venue established itself as one of the best places for emerging talent to perform in the city, featuring early performances by:
The La's, The Farm, Happy Mondays, Cast, Space and The Coral.
The venue has also hosted performances by internationally renowned artistes including:
Baaba Maal, Thomas Mapfumo, Neil Finn from Crowded House and Billy Bragg.
Many famous musicians donated equipment to support the Picket including:
Yoko Ono, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Oasis, Paul Weller, Suggs from Madness, Peter Gabriel, New Order, Travis, Joe Strummer of the Clash and Pete Townshend of The Who.
The Venue closed at its premises in Liverpool’s Hardman Street in 2004.
After a public a campaign, the support of Liverpool City Council, Jayne Casey, the people of Liverpool and beyond plus a series of 'Save the Picket' gigs, it re-opened in the Independent District/Baltic Triangle of Liverpool.
Ian McNabb from the Icicle Works, Pete Wylie from the Mighty Wah, The Bandits, Ian Prowse from Amsterdam, China Crisis, and many other Liverpool musicians supported the campaign.
The opening event at the new premises saw the legendary Liverpool Art School band Deaf School reform and appear to a sell out audience on 27th May 2006.
Since opening the Venue has presented The Wombats, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, RZA from Wu Tang Clan, Ladytron, The Rascals, Damien Dempsey, Ian McNabb, John Peel Memorial Concerts, 'Fuse' and 'Bassline29' Dry Bar gigs for Liverpool's young musicians and bands, and events by Circus, Chibuku Carnival and Quadrant Park DJ's, .
Supporting the Community.
The Picket regularly promotes benefit concerts for local and national community organisations to assist with fundraising and awareness.
Private Hire.
The venue with its excellent in-house backline, PA and lighting systems is also available for hire.
Contact details:
Philip Hayes,
Venue Director,
Office: + 44 (0) 151 708 6789
M: + 44 (0) 7913 853 104.
The Picket.
61 Jordan Street,
Liverpool,
L1 OBW.
England.
Neil Robinson,
Production Manager.
Office: 0151 708 6789
Security: Paramount Stewarding- SIA registered.
Directions.
Go to Cains Brewery on Parliament Street close to the River Mersey.
Approaching the River, turn right at the traffic lights onto Jamaica Street, and then second left into New Bird Street, the entrance to the venue is located on New Bird Street.
“THIS IS OUR PLACE AND WE LIVE BY THE RIVERâ€.
Further information and the background to our story.
Please go to www.savethepicket.com
