Craig Charles

Craig Charles

MTV Liverpool Music Week kicks off next week and as the UK’s biggest indoor winter music festival kicks off, we are pleased to announce more to the ever growing agenda of events.

Coronation Street star and Red Dwarf legend Craig Charles is confirmed to DJ at this years closing party at Bumper.

The Liverpool actor and self confessed lover of all things soul and funk will be making his Liverpool DJ’ing debut on Thursday 6th November, performing alongside fellow liverphile muso Sonny J. will be digging out some of his favourite tracks to close out this years MTV Liverpool Music Week festival in style. This will be the first time he’s ever performed musically on home turf!

It has been confirmed that there will be an hour long show called MTV Liverpool Music Week broadcast on MTV Two on Friday 21st November. Hosted by Kim Taylor-Bennett, the show will feature live performances and interviews from the likes of Vampire Weekend, Mystery Jets, Noah & The Whale, Black Kids, Dizzee Rascal and Wiley.

As well as the vast array of events already announced, we are pleased to announce this years ever popular Educational Programme. MTV LMW in association with SAE will be holding panels with key members of the music sector, giving people the opportunity to learn more about the various aspects of the business – from intimate recording sessions to mixing and sound design.

Attendees are also given the opportunity to discuss ideas within the sector and to offer advice and support to a range of related businesses, artists and individuals with a desire to enter the music business.