Who Put the Beat in Merseybeat? In Conversation with Rita Martelli

Join community historian Rita Martelli for a gallery talk on Liverpool's thriving Black music scene during the 1950s and 60s, and the rise in Beatlemania, from her first-hand perspective.

The talk will be followed by a screening of the Granada TV documentary Who Put the Beat in Merseybeat? with a Q&A session with Rita afterwards.

Please note - tickets are limited for the gallery talk due to space but there may be availability on the day.
Tickets are not required for the film and Q&A session in the Leggate Theatre.

Info: In Galleries 6 & 7, first floor

Info: In the Leggate Theatre, 2nd floor

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