TEA Concerts & LV21 Present Damo Suzuki
We were excited to welcome Damo Suzuki (ex Can) on board LV21 on Saturday 24th September to perform a sell out gig promoted by TEA Concerts. The gig also featured Up C Down C (who were Damo’s ‘sound carriers‘ (backing band) for the night) and French Fire Engine. Tickets sold out fast and were first [...]
Read moreILLW Open Days Including The Lighthouse Relay Exhibition | 20-21 Aug
The crew at LV21 are once again pleased to be supporting the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend taking place on 20-21 August. We are also excited to announce the installation of Siren Signal, a sound sculpture exhibition by artist Steve McPherson commissioned for the International Lighthouse Relay and the Folkestone Fringe.
Read moreApplications Open For Artists Mini-Residency
After a chilly winter we are finally shaking off the frost and launching a programme of exciting events in the coming months. First off we are pleased to support Figure Ground with their project ‘Track Changes’. Twenty artists will have the opportunity to explore LV21 to create exciting and innovative work in response to the [...]
Read moreLV21 supports International Lighthouse Weekend
The ninth International Lighthouse Weekend takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. LV21 is pleased to support the event and help raise the profile of lighthouses, lightvessels and other navigational aids, promoting our maritime heritage.
Read more1st Artist Commission – Andrew Baldwin
We’re pleased to announce that Andrew Baldwin is creating our first site specific commission for the ship. Here you can see him inside one of three midships air receivers removing redundant pipework that he will be incorporating into his sculptural piece.
Read moreLV21 feature on Kent TV
Kent TV’s feature on the LV21 project is now live on their website. You can view the film here. Thanks to Laurie for filming and producing.
Read moreBBC coverage of LV21 & progress
Last week we were visited by BBC Radio Kent and web team. We will be participating in a live broadcast on the BBC Radio Kent breakfast show 8.30am Monday 25th Jan when you can hear ex crew member Brian Packham recount his experiences on board and his memories of the collision at Varne in 1981. [...]
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