ORGANISERS of the LIverpool Festival of music, Speech and Drama hope it will boost the city's bid for capital of culture.
Over the next few weeks, over 6,000 of the region's most talented performers will be appearing at numerous venues around the city in the next few weeks.
The music events begin on March 3 at St George's Hall, with classes including piano, brass, strings and bands.
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