Britpop lives on thanks to LIPA Sixth Form College

LIPA Sixth Form College (LSFC) students have done their bit to ensure Britpop lives on following a celebration of the music in Liverpool ONE shopping centre.

The free gig marked the 25^th anniversary of the musical movement being at its peak in the mid-90s, with LSFC students performing songs by Blur, Oasis and Liverpool band Cast, among many others.

The gig followed LSFC students’ staging a celebration gig last year in Liverpool ONE to mark the 50^th anniversary of The Beatles’ iconic rooftop performance, the band’s last live gig.

Brian Campbell, music lecturer at LSFC, said that show was such a highlight for the students that they wanted to do something similar this year: “We chose Britpop because it put British music back on the world map and launched the careers of a number of bands.

“Learning to perform songs from the period has been an enlightening and informative experience for the students. Preparing to play them live in a public space has developed their practical skills and their understanding of working with professional companies like Liverpool ONE.”

Music student Jenuelle Na-Oy was one of those who performed. She said the music has aged well, but it has been a challenge. “There’s a lot of angst you have to bring out in some of the songs. Replicating that emotion is difficult, but as a band we got there.”

Students collected donations on the day for the Make A Wish Foundation.