The city of Liverpool will mark what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday by launching a worldwide contest to find another great songwriter.
The Liverpool International Song For Kindness Contest aims to find an anthem that will follow the example of the Lennon masterpiece Imagine, as the city plans its recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Launched on Friday by the city council in association with youth charity tuff.earth and the world-famous Cavern Club, the contest will run for 11 months.
The winning song will be announced on September 9 2021, the 50th anniversary of the release of the Imagine album. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, said: “Liverpool needs a positive and uplifting story in these current days, so we are
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