Liverpool Philharmonic reveals New Year line up PLUS special 12 days of Christmas giveaway!

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• Roll call includes Katherine Jenkins, Rebecca Ferguson, Nigel Kennedy, Omid Djalili, Joan Baez, Christy Moore, Stewart Lee and more…

• X Factor and Any Dream Will Do Stars

• Strong roots, folk and world music line up

• Full Jan-Apr listings on sale TODAY!

Liverpool Philharmonic today reveals another diverse line-up of talent from the world of music, film and comedy launching the 2012 January to April New Year programme of events, in addition to a special 12 days of Christmas giveaway.

2012 sees major artists visit the venue on Hope Street including one of Britain's best singers Katherine Jenkins, world renowned American jazz vocalist Curtis Stigers, I’m A Celebrity funny girl Crissy Rock and a Liverpool Philharmonic debut for The Osmonds (Jimmy Osmond is of course famous for the 1972 number one hit single Long Haired Lover From Liverpool). The magnificent art deco concert hall also welcomes back Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, The Waterboys, The Hollies and, after last year’s two-night Liverpool Irish Festival appearances, legendary Irish artist Christy Moore.

2012 begins with a New Year’s Day Prom and a visit to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (5 January); a team of 165 teenagers from across Britain who will inspire you with their incredible talent, creativity and conviction that music can change lives.

Highlights in the early New Year to look out for include concerts by the biggest names from TV reality shows Lee Mead (24 February), Rebecca Ferguson (9 March) and Matt Cardle (14 March).

There’s an exciting chance to see three of the finest Celtic musicians share a stage when the critically acclaimed Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle (24 February) perform in St George’s Hall Concert Room. Folk and roots music fans will also be delighted to hear that BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends (26 February) will be downing their nets and lobster pots to make the trip up from their West Country fishing village to sing live at Liverpool Philharmonic. Plus, there is also a return for the hugely influential folk legend Joan Baez (2 March).

After another successful Liverpool Irish Festival in October 2011, Irish music continues to be strongly represented at the venue with Tommy Fleming (11 March), known as ‘The Voice of Ireland’, famous for his haunting versions of songs like Danny Boy. There’s a 5oth Anniversary show by The Dubliners (19 March), the return of favourites The Waterboys (24 March) a greatest hits show from Gilbert O’Sullivan (5 April) and perhaps one of the most influential Irish artists of a generation, Christy Moore (7 April).

The Billy Fury Story (17 April) featuring his own band Fury’s Tornados provide a fitting tribute to the local star on what would have his 72nd Birthday Day. Artists from further afield include the American country singer and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Don Williams (24 April) who returns to the UK for the first time in six years. And from Libya and the Sahara Desert come the incredible rebel blues band Tinariwen (11 April) their celebrity fans include Robert Plant, Santana, the Edge and Thom Yorke.

Plus, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Film Series continues, projected on to only working Walturdaw Cinema screen in the world which rises out of the stage accompanied by resident organist, Dave Nicholas. Film highlights and gems include new releases such as The Iron Lady, Wuthering Heights andWar Horse, as well as classics including a Valentine’s Day special screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

12 Days Of Christmas giveaway

To celebrate the launch of the New Year events, each day from Monday 5 December, anyone following Liverpool Philharmonic on Twitter @liverpoolphil or Facebook fb.com/liverpoolphilharmonic could win a host of prizes including a iPod Nano from John Lewis, a Liverpool ONE Gift Card worth £50 and a family pass for the real Ice Rink on Chavasse Park, a Champagne and Blow appointment at Andrew Collinge and Family Pass to Alice in Wonderland Exhibition at Tate Liverpool, plus many more!

To purchase tickets to any Liverpool Philharmonic events order online at www.liverpoolphil.com or call Box Office on 0151 709 3789.