Yoko Ono Lennon Centre Donor News
Welcome to the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre supporter newsletter, Winter 2020
Artistic Director appointed for new auditorium in Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
The University of Liverpool is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Hartwell as Artistic Director to the Tung Auditorium in the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.
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Vanessa Reed: Our newest campaign ambassador
We are delighted to welcome Vanessa Reed, president and CEO of New Music USA, as our newest campaign ambassador for the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.
WATCH: Architects Flythrough of the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
We are pleased to present an artist impression of the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre from project architects Ellis Williams.
Exciting building progress for the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
Photographs taken in December reveal exciting progress on the University’s new teaching and performance facility, the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre.
Name a Seat stories
Read the many stories from those who have chosen to leave their personal mark by naming a seat in the Tung Auditorium.
Event Invite: Reflecting on 2020
Wed, 16 December 18:00 – 19:00 GMT
Join us for this online event which will bring together speakers from across the University who will reflect on 2020 and ask staff, students, alumni and the general public to share their thoughts on a truly unique year.
WATCH: From Liverpool With Love
Our recent event saw a panel of distinguished speakers including Professor Catherine Tackley, Head of Music, Dr Holly Tessler, Lecturer and Beatles expert, and Vanessa Reed, CEO and President of New Music USA, and Campaign Ambassador, discussing a range of subjects including the influence of The Beatles in the US, the importance of diversity in the music industry, to the enduring legacy of Liverpool as a UNESCO City of Music.
WATCH: George Harrison: Transcending The Beatles
Former BBC broadcaster Roger Phillips, Beatles expert Dr Mike Jones and Olivia Harrison, George’s widow, discuss George’s career as a Beatle and solo artist.
WATCH: The Art of John and Yoko
Hear broadcaster and former BBC Radio Merseyside legend, Roger Phillips and Dr Holly Tessler, Beatles expert and Lecturer in the Music Department discuss the art and enduring legacy of John Lennon.