Press release -
Go for a song with Virgin Trains to the Liverpool International Music Festival
If you love your tunes then Liverpool is the place to be right now. The city, which has a rich history when it comes to music, plays host to the Liverpool International Music Festival.
The event, which runs until 22 September 2013 features over 650 acts, bringing together established performers like Neil Young, Texas, JLS, Groove Armada, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Eliza Doolittle.
Virgin Trains is the Official Travel Partner of this exciting new entrant to the UK’s music scene.
With 18 northbound trains and 17 southbound trains a day and a journey time of 2 hours 8 minutes from London Euston to Liverpool, it has never been so easy to travel to the Liverpool International Music Festival.
Standard class single tickets are also going for a song, starting from as little as £12.50. If you want to arrive in style why not treat yourself to First Class where you will enjoy our complimentary at seat service, free wi-fi and complimentary newspaper - a single ticket from London start from just £38.
The Virgin Trains Liverpool International Music Festival Academy is also hoping to uncover the stars of the future. Over 2000 youngsters between the ages of 14 and 25 are expected to attend the Academy and benefit from a series of music master classes and networking opportunities and get a chance to showcase their talent in front of industry professionals.
So if you think you are the next One Direction or just simply want to learn, Sunday 22 September 2013 is a date for the diary and one not to be missed.
Topics
- Art, Culture, Entertainment
Regions
- London
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