Liverpool-loving Harry joins the 'culture club'

Graduation was a taste of things to come for young Harry Brizell as he begins his professional career, “celebrating Liverpool”.

Harry, 20, has landed a role with Culture Liverpool, the people behind the huge celebratory events Eurovision, The Giants, The Tall Ships, propelling the city onto the international stage.

The Liverpool-loving graduate of Runshaw College, and now Liverpool Business School, celebrated his degree in Events Management at the magnificent Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday.

“This is one of the great venues in the city and a perfect example of how we can put on a show like few other cities,” said Harry.

“I adore working in this city, it’s full of great people and has so much culture. I couldn’t be more excited to get started.”

Harry takes up his post in July as an Events Business Support Apprentice where he will work alongside the experienced team, that brought us the European City of Culture in 2008, under Claire McColgan CBE.

Events delivered by Culture Liverpool, an arm of Liverpool City Council, are becoming a major driving force for Liverpool’s economy, with visitor numbers and investment impacting a variety of sectors

Their success also creates a glue which brings the community together to celebrate Liverpool, says Harry, who admits the tourism and events sector is tough at present for graduates.

“I’ve done a huge amount of work experience by being persistent," – for Liverpool FC, among others.

On matchdays, he says: “I was able to shadow event organisers, head stewards and safety officers. This was an amazing insight into the complexities of running a major sporting event and realising how much goes into every matchday.”

His volunteering also saw Harry take part in events like Eurovision, LIMF (Liverpool International Music Festival) and Pokémon Go Safari Zone: Sefton Park.

“I have seen how much energy and revenue these events bring into the city, supporting the local communities and businesses along the way.

“For a long time, Liverpool’s rich music history, working-class spirit and unique scouse culture flew under the radar for many tourists. Now, the world is finally catching on to what we’ve always known, Liverpool has a world-class offering, and people are noticing.”

Best of luck to Harry in his exciting career in Events Management!