I am oroginally from Scotland, but I vote for Liverpool as the best musical city in all of England

Liverpool is the greatest city for music.

Liverpool has lead the way since the sixties. No contest

for sure Liverpool should be the winner, it is the best City for music, always has been, always will be.

Liverpool gets my vote.From the PHIL to the JAZ to the Cathedrels music,and lets not forget the Beatles and all the 60,s people.The world knows of Liverpool music,it has always been the best.

Of course Liverpool is the best, but what an absolute travesty that the Merseysippi Jazz Band, now approaching its 7th decade, still containing some of the founder musicians, has not been included in this year's celebrations.

what is there to say from the fab four to the zutons and all those in between, and even those who went before them like Frankie Vaughan Johnny Ray etc Liverpool is the greatest.

Goes without saying....

A lot of the great have come from Liverpool so of course it is the best

It does indeed have to be Liverpool! There are so many brilliant bands coming out of the city right now: Wave Machines, The Kambourines, Elle S'Appelle to name but a few.

Music; it's in the heart of everyone from the Pool.

we love you yeh yeh yeh LIVERPOOL

There is so much good quality variety and choice for individuals or families... be it big time rock bands/old time rock icons, pop, orchestral, musicals, opera, medieval madrigals, choral, jazz...all accessible in great venues in the city centre or even locally.

From contemporary to classic - Liverpool leads the way. Where Liverpool leads others follow. There's simply no contest!

simply the best

Best group to come out of Liverpool? Deaf School, of course

The best music came from Liverpool by far and we should know because scousers started the music revolution in this country.

Liverpools music scene is tremodous!!!!

What about The Lightning Seeds? Also, add The Wombats to that, they're doing well!

No contest!Liverpool has been and always will be No.1 for music.

Liverpool is brilliant for music!

IF YOU LOOK AT THE A-Z OF MUSICAL TALENT,FROM ATOMIC KITTEN TO THE ZOOTONS,AND ALL IN BETWEEN REX HARRISON TO GEORGE HARRISON,LIVERPOOL LEADS TYHE FIELD

Of course Liverpool is top, here in N.Z. everybody would agree. Never heard of Manchester or Sheffield being a musical city!!!!!

Liverpool, clearly.
Very litle came out of Manchester between Freddie and the Dreamers and Oasis; and nothing's come out of sheffield except teaspoons....

There are so many gifted and talented musicians in this great city. It comes from our genes!

How could it possibly be any other City?

Liverpool is best!

LIVERPOOL .. This is it, get down alright!

The statistics speak for themselves. It must be Liverpool. 57 no.1 pop hits and the greatest philharmonic orchestra operating in the country right now.
Not to mention The Zutons!!!

I was a student in Liverpool in the early 60,s and enjoyed folk evenings with The Spinners and singing in Liverpool Welsh Choral Union. I later taught in a city school and was impressed with the musicality of the pupils, singing in the playground,concerts at the Phil etc. Coming from Wales, I can unreservedly vote for Liverpool being the most musical city and still enjoy the musical culture there today

The range and quality of music available in Liverpool is amazing - and affordable! Well done Liverpool - it has to be you.

Its got to be Liverpool ! without The Beatles there would be no Oasis the Gallagher brothers would tell you that and they'll be voting for the 'Pool as well.

Yes I believe Livrpool has masses of musical and artistic talent.

with the many famous groups and singers, including the ones who have not made a name for themselves.

There is also the clubland scene such as cream which is now worldwide, the jazz scene and lots more artistic talent to say the least. Then there's the Phil, the theatres and much more, the list could go on.

People in Liverpool are not afraid to have a go and can laugh at themselves then go back and have a go again.

So much talent and creativity all around the city; music is everywhere , in everyone in Liverpool. There are fabulous venues at affordable prices all year round.

Britain provides the best music ,bands ,singers in the world.I think some cities do have the edge on others such as Sheffield on Leeds but I have to be biased & say that simply having the Beatles means Liverpool wins.No other band will ever be able to transcend so many age groups or have their music re mixed whether in pop, rock, classical, jazz, whatever your preference.Thanks to all the other merseyside muscians and hard luck Manchester,you have to concede this even with your great list of comparables.

i am 56 year's young&used to enjoy visiting the philamonic with the school,

Being a life long beatles fan is enough to vote...LIVERPOOL!!!

Liverpool has always been a world leader in all types of music and always will be.

Liverpool - no contest. Just sat in the bombed out church on a bale of straw and listened to samba bands, cuban band, 4 piece jazz trio - and there were loads of muso's in the audience too! Can't imagine anywhere else where music is so ingrained into the culture of a city or its people. Average age in audience today? 0-100yrs

Growing up watching the Beatles at the Casbah (if you didn't see the Beatles with Pete Best on the drums, you never saw the Beatles),I was into the same musical influences as the boys in the band, ie American Rock n Roll and R&B. Now that I've retired, I've made it my business to promote international R&B music at local venues. This is something that has been lacking in Liverpool for many years. If there is anybody out there who would like more information about our gigs, please call me on 0151 428 2855. We hope to keep our city at the top of the best musical cities in the UK.

Rattle, Macartney, The Kop Choir - of course we are the most musical city.

Liverpool will always be tops with me even though i have been overseas for 42yrs. I love the music,the shows and the chance young people of Liverpool have to follow their dream to perform. Go get it LIVERPOOL.I love you.

I vote for Liverpool City of Culture.The musical scene in Liverpool goes back many years.he chief event was the formation of the Liverpool Philharmonic Society in 1840-the second oldest concert giving society in England and fourth oldest in Europe.The orchestra are now playing to capacity audiences ubder their charismatic conductor Vasilly Petrenko.

There is no doubt that Liverpool is by far the most musical city in Britain. Whatever your musical taste you will find an excellent outlet for it in the city. There is no other city which can provide such a diversity, and quality in musical taste.

Liverpool and music - Synonimous!

The Liverpool Phil was a great Orchestra long before the Cavern opened as a great Jazz Club, pre Beatlemania!
David Crosby has already mentioned the Spinners but I must mention them again, plus Pete McGovern, writer of "In my Liverpool Home", and a driving force in the 60's local Folk revival.

From Atomic Kitten to the Zutons, it has got to be Liverpool

Liverpool has always been a musical City and if I had my way it would win the vote by a long way. I am in my seventies now and even as a youth I used to go and listen to music in Liverpool, mainly in the Philharmonic Hall. It is awonderful experience especially at Christmas time.

Liverpool rocks, it has great clubs, great music venues, great musical theatre and a history both past and present of world famous musicians.
The atmosphere in the city is fantastic and you can always guarantee a really good night out. Music is part of our nature and we do it so well!!!!!!!

The Pholharmonic orchestra under Vassily Petrenko makes Liverpool the top city

Liverpool has a wonderful musical tradition. The pop tradition from the Beatles and the classical with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra over many years and the folk music with the Spinners, Jackie and Bridie and many more

Liverpool its the greatest

It's no contest really is it? Musically Liverpool really does have plenty for everyone. We have been making music for the world stage here for many generations. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the oldest organisations of its kind in the world and with the orchestra playing better than ever it is convincing new and ever younger audiences that this kind of music not only still has its place but is the foundation on which so many other things can be built. With such solid footings in our history and such a vibrant and diverse musical scene, how could Liverpool fail to continue to generate new musicians, new music and new experiences to suit absolutely every taste?
Everyone who loves music of any kind needs to come straight to Liverpool as a matter of urgency to see and hear what we have on offer!

Is there really any other city to compare with Liverpool for music? I don't think so!

NO COMPETITION LIVERPOOL

It was quite a place to someone from Heswall - for those not sharing Scouse blood loyalty. I knew nothing of their strange aggressive behaviour but dared sometimes go shopping getting the train through the Mersey Tunnel to Liverpool. My ears were being opened to a rough sound, I then in the late sixties, associated with what Mum called the ?common people?. I?d be shocked by their behaviour in the streets and Mum would say ?It?s not their fault. They don?t know any better,? and pull me away. But I was attracted to the roughness in the sounds. From ?Gear?, Grange Road, Birkenhead and in every boutique on Church Street, Liverpool, would blare out Motown - the Temptations or Holland Dozier compositions, such as Chris Clark earnestly singing Put Yourself In My Place, or Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon singing Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache. My friends Sue and Suzanne made up a dance for their troupe. This was the Sixties, when Soul was good, before it became as trite and utilitarian as a kitchen towel. What came after in Liverpool music wise was a brilliant amalgam of what was coming in from abroad. Sue and I would have coffee in the Kardomah café on long shopping expeditions, between C. and A. and Lewis?s. Or my friends Nic and Arthur would squash me into their Morgan Noddy car, when we shopped for cheesecloth blouses, marked-down leather boots or identity bracelets at Paddy?s market. Rock and roll was suddently focussed on the North West of England - LIVERPOOL.

Fifty years of success in the charts. Too many great performers to name. The swinging 6o's the highlight. No other city can compete.

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I totally agree with Accoustic Solo's comments. The range of music such as rock,blues,pop,jazz,classical,folk,hiphop etc that can be heard in Liverpool shows how music is embedded in the Liverpool identity. There used to be a music workshop in Upper Parliament Street called Stanley House. To my knowledge, no other city provided such.

Liverpool to win

No contest

Liverpool has been the birthplace of so many inspirational bands over the years,which give the city a unique feel.It also has one of the finest orchestras in the world,the RLPO.What more can I say?!

Liverpool has my vote

Liverpool is gr8 for 2008

WE HAVE ALWAYS PRODUCED FANTASTIC MUSIC BOTH POP AND CLASSICAL ETC. FROM PAST TO PRESENT DAY, LITA ROSA, FRANKY VAUGHN, BEATLES,ETC. AND ALL THE CLASSICAL EXPERTISE THAT COMES THROUGH OUR FAB PHILHARMONIC HALL.

NO DOUBT IN MY MIND LIVERPOOL IS THE VERY BEST YOU CAN GET FOR MUSIC, ALWAYS HAS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE SO. AHH SO MUCH TALENT FROM OUR GREAT CITY, MAKES ME VERY PROUD.

There are future generations of scouse muscicians now babbling away whilst their mums dance around the kitchen with Radio City playing music we still enjoy and share together. We pass this pride and sense of fun to our children. Scousers have a FUN outlook and that translates into everything we do. That is why we are so successful and unforgettable!

It has to be Liverpool - I can't believe any other city can come close to producing the quality of music that has come from Liverpool over the last 50years!

THERE IS NO PLACE, THAT CAN MATCH LIVERPOOL. LIVERPOOL IS SIMPLY UNIQUE.

It would be A HARD DAYS NIGHT if any other city other than LIVERPOOL got the title

Liverpool, a beautiful city full of beautiful,creative people.

It,s got to be LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool - capital of the Musical World!

Liverpool is the best place to go to hear music and new up and coming bands. Everyone knows the Beatles but what about the other bands like The Farm to name but one of many, rock on Liverpool

I've been making and watching music in Liverpool all my life. Where else could be the most musical city? No contest.

Liverpool over the years has presented such wealth of musical events of tremendous variety. Now with the capital of culture and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with their incredibly dynamic conductor - Vasily Petrenko we are experiencing the highest quality of music making that can be heard in the world.This greatly enriches the lives of people.

Liverpool!!!!! Need I say more?

Don't forget Rex Harrison!! (My Fair Lady)

WHAT'S THE POINT OF THIS CONTEST AS IT'S A NON STARTER,AS WITHOUT A CERTAIN LIVERPOOL BAND WHO STARTED THE MUIC EXPLOSION IN THIS COUNTRY 99.9% NON OF THE OTHER CITIES WOULD HAVE ANY MUSICAL PAST OR PRESENT TO DO WITH ROCK OR R'N'R!!

How many number 1 singles have people from this city produced. Enough said !!

Liverpool all day..everyday 4 music..

Liverpool is without doubt the centre of the Musical World ! There is No other City or Nation that has so much Musical talent within One Square mile of its centre ! A Visit to our Great City is a Must to appreciate the Atmosphere and sounds created by Our Wonderful young Musicians

Wealth of pop, great classical, recently enhanced by the Roedewald series, plus the music at the cathedrals, especially Ian Tracey's contribution. It has to be Liverpool!

Listen, do you want to know a secret? Well the secret is, Liverpool is the best city for music ever, just look at the bands and acts who originate from here, and especially the Beatles, the four lads who put it on the map, the revolution of music and every modern day band's role model. I salute you :]

It has to be Liverpool, but for the Beatles, music would still be in the dark ages and bands like Oasis, the Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays would not exist.

Liverpool must be the best. The range and quality of music and musicians produced by the city over the years is second to none, be it rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk or classical.

My wife and I travelling back from Cyprus to the UK to make the most of the Liverpool music scene during June & July

Liverpool has been at the forefront of the music scene for many years. The 60s for me were the most exciting, the Cavern, the Iron Door even the Cubic in Birkenhead and not just the Beatles but the whole 'Merseybeat'. Liverpool though has such a wide variety of muscial talent and genres. The wonderful Philharmonic Hall continues to produce some excellent classical and popular music concerts, the Liverpool Empire with it's wide variety of Musical, Opera and Ballet performances never fails to enthrall. The sound heard on the 'Kop' on a Saturday afternoon is music to my ears! Not forgetting Echo Creamfields, Echo and the Bunnymen and many many more too numerous to mention. We now have the long awaited 'big' venue in the Echo Arena. So the city will continue to be at the forefront of the music scene for a long time to come. And long may it continue!

My introduction to music were the Industrial concerts at the Philharmonic and teen nights at clubs like the Cavern and the Mardi Gras. Liverpool has always had diversity.

No other city has produced so many famous artists or can oast its succeses musically both on the local, national and international scene as Liverpool

Liverpool has to be the winner. Throughout the 60's there were so many places for bands to play(and were paid) it was no surprise that Mersey Beat records flooded the charts. Many of these musicians continue to support Liverpool even today. This not restricted to pop music, look what classical music did for Paul McCartney and vice versa.

The Philharmonic orchestra are the best around and the concerts are well worth the money. Liverpool has many famous singers and groups: don't foreget ther Beatles started the group scene. John

I travel down to Liverpool from Edinburgh regularly just for the atmosphere of the city. A huge part of that atmosphere is the music that abounds in your city's pubs, clubs and theatres as well as the "pops" in the last few years. Back for Macca on Sunday. Love Liverpool, love her music and her soul.

No doubt about it!!! Liverpool is the best by far.

Im not a native to Liverpool, and many of my favourite bands come from manchester - but Liverpool has produced some of the most influential music on the planet. Obviously the Beatles take the crown, but Elvis Costello, Shack, The Real People, Echo and the Bunnymen, Ian McNabb, Cast, The Las, The Coral, The Zutons all shaped the music music scene as we know it. Liverpool to win.

Liverpool the best of everything musically.

Liverpool; for the variety of its musical talent.

My vote is for Liverpool, music is all around the city.I'm from Barcelona but I'm in Love with Liverpool.

I was a teenager when the Beatles, Jerry and the Pacemakers, Billy Fury, etc were making a big influence on the teenagers of the 60's. I vaguely remember Freddy and the Dreamers, and Hermans Hermit's who were both Manchester based groups, but it has to be Liverpool which wins hands down for being the music capital

Liverpool is simply the best.

Liverpool comes up with such unique music, others copy but Liverpool brought it first - The Beatles (it took Manchester nearly 40 years to catch up with Oasis!) Also probably one of my most favourite and controversial bands comes from Liverpool - The KLF also known as The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, furthermore known as The JAMMs (just wish I'd have been there for the "Make Mine A 99" ice cream van stunt they did in Liverpool!) Liverpool is the Trancentral of top music!

Liverpool rocks and always has

Liverpool, its no contest

So much musical talent in this city, just check out Ben Hughes and Duncan Ross from LIPA and don't forget the local bands Skinny Lizard, The Grace Midnight Blues etc etc Vote LIVERPOOL!

Liverpool and music has defined the national and international sound for decades,encompassing the transatlantic influences off the ships from the states and other countries and in true Liverpolitan style sent it back with interest and have continued to do so. Music is in everything in liverpool, picking up an instrument is second nature and the past and present exports have continued the gospel of music according to Liverpool. You rock Liverpool!

LIVERPOOL is the most musical city of the past, the present and the future...NO PROBLEM. And remember Whole New Dream, Cross Section, The Mo-dettes, and remember all the local bands that performed at Earthbeat in Sefton Park.

with it's hugely varied culture, and the effect that this has had on its music and identity, liverpool is undoubtedly the home of great music!!

It has to be Liverpool.. simply the best in music from pop,rock to classical at the liverpool Phil

It is definitely Liverpool.

After 40 years of concerts, gigs & events featuring everything from solo improv to the RLPO, there is no other place like Liverpool for music. The Bluecoat is back too after the fire - get down there and support them.

I cannot put into words what the Beatles and their music have meant to me for most of my life. I recently visited Liverpool twice, the second time specifically to attend Paul's Ecce Cor Meum classical composition in the Anglican Cathedral and I have fallen in love with the city which is now my spiritual home. It is easy for me now to understand how so much greatness in every respect has come out of what is a simply wonderful place!

Liverpool's music scene today is just so colourful, vibrant, diverse and exciting. I'm involved in my music scene; my kids are involved in a completely different, but equally lively one (I've been dragged along and felt like a bit of a dinosaur, but hey, what fun). I'm so proud to be a tiny part of it all.

Liverpool has always and will always be the home of music. The support that's given to young (and old)musicians is unequaled. Liverpool is the place to be.

The music says it all. From the great masters to Ladytron and Mayming, from the vibration to the heartbeats, more and more musicians are taking a bit of Liverpool to the world.

Yes its Liverpool for me, The Philarmonic came to Huddersfield to accompany our world famous choral society, with Vasiy Petrenko. Pure Magic the hall was electrified , the orchestra, conducter brought out the best of the choir.Since I have become a subscriber of the Phil. I was in Liverpool a few months ago, the City is Buzzing!!!!!!

It has to be Liverpool - not only because of the pop, rock, Beatles, Gerry etc etc, but the first rate, brilliant RLPO and it's conductor, Vasily Petrenko giving the city the world recognition it truly deserves

A city of music and musicians we are the best!!!!

Must be Liverpool, it has done more for music than any other city. The beat goes on!

Simply the best!

Liverpool is also well known for the many folk clubs - The Spinners and Jackie and Bridie who sang at Gregsons Well and The Mission in Park Road!!

Liverpool has a fantastic history of music and the current scene is as vibrant as ever. Come and visit there is something for everyone.
Sorry about Cilla though.

Liverpool is THE Music City......Enough said!

For sure Liverpool is the best.

You can add Liverpool's very own 'Liverpool Male Voice Choir' to the list. It raises thousands of pounds for charity, performs all over the north west,is much better than 'The Fron'. It is performing over 20 concerts in and around Liverpool this year and celebrates its centenary in in 2011. Brilliant!

LIVERPOOL How many No 1's have come from this city? How many of our bands/singers/orchestra's have influenced the Music around the whole world? All to numerous to mention. LIVERPOOL IS THE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Our family age range is from 17 to 87 and in Liverpool there is a choice of music for all tastes. We have enjoyed such diversity at the Phil, Empire, Cathedral,Echo Arena and in a few days, Anfield for the Liverpool Sound and that is only scratching the surface. Well done to all the visionaries who arrange the gigs and shows.

Ask any American or Canadian,they will agree with me that it has to be LIVERPOOL

the fab four, enuf said! liverpool has birthed the best and still hasnt stopped. Such diversity and culture on the music sceen, its a fantastic place to live.

It would be truly great if the PR machine's version of the truth were even remotely plausible. Liverpool people are a musical people and have always been so. However the city has always treated indigenous musicians shabbily unless the have the stamp of approval of London or the other true centres of the music business. People and organisations, often from outside the city, have traded upon the indigenous talent that it almost resembles the exploitation of Africa for its natural resources. Liverpool is a musical city in a far more profound sense than is being recognised by institutions in the city which pay lip-service to its grass-roots, promoting pop cover bands like the Atomic Kitten while forgetting whole genres of music from Folk to Funk. My hometown,Liverpool has a great musicality in its soul but until it learns to conserve, promote and appreciate the music of its ordinary citizens it is not fit to shine the Mardi Gras beads of cities like New Orleans. Less of the hubris and more humility would go an long, long way in support of this initiative.

No contest its got to be LIVERPOOL no one will be playing the songs of today in 40 years time they will all be forgotten,but they will probably still be playing THE BEATLES for another 40 years.

How can anybody even contemplate there is serious competition from anywhere else in the country?Get a life you guys

Liverpool,Liverpool,Liverpool

Liverpool is the most musical city in the world, always has been and will be for ever,

yep gotta be Liverpool, one of my favourite bands at the mo are from there too (The wombats). Class music for years and years

liverpool no doubt.for me there is no competition!

Liverpool - As it's the closest port to America it was the heart and soul of the music explosion in this country from across the Atlantic

The Liverpool Phil under Petrenko provides exciting music-making of the highest quality, and the Rodewald Chamber concerts, with the most distinguihed and sensitive artists, has found an ideal home in the elegant grandeur of the St. George's Hall Concert Room. Alongside the vast array of professional concerts, there are many amateur ensembles of quality, such as the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra and the Metropolitan Cathedral orchestra and Cantata Choir.

For generations, seafarers brought music from the four corners of the globe, adding their many different influences into the melting pot of scouse! The Pool of Life is a pool of talent and creativity, and is known, not just throughout the UK, but throughout the world, as a true musical powerhouse. It is therefore the natural choice to represent the country as ?Music City?. Music is part of Liverpool?s very core, from the sea shanties and folk songs which are still sung today at family gatherings and in the city?s pubs and clubs, to the timeless lyrics of the immortal John Lennon. In the 50s, Billy Fury was Britain?s very own Elvis ? the first British rock and roll star. In the 60sThe Beatles were the first band to give British music to the world and it?s thanks to them that others could follow suit. But we must remember that the Beatles were a product of the vibrant Merseybeat music scene, long established before their arrival. And this scene produced countless other acts. Liverpool has always nurtured bands that dared to be different ? the controversial Frankie Goes to Hollywood which took the world by storm (?Frankie Says Relax?) and Dead or Alive (?You Spin Me Round?). The city?s list of bands is incredibly long and includes The Farm, the La?s, Cast, the Zutons, the Wombats and Space, to name but a few. In other musical genres, Sir Simon Rattle, one of the world?s most famous conductors and George Melly, a true great of blues and jazz both hail from the banks of the Mersey. The Cavern is arguably the most famous club in the world. Or perhaps it?s Cream, which began as a club night in Liverpool city centre and went on to conquer the world. Its innovative and unique sound became a true phenomenon and a music genre in itself. And in recognition of Liverpool?s position as one of the world?s musical capitals, where will the MTV Europe Music Awards be held this year? LIVERPOOL!!

There could only be one winner-ask the Americans,Japanese,Europeans,Mancuniansor anyone else, they will tell you the answer-Liverpool.Its not just popular music-there is no contest there, who is the world's greatest symphonic conducter-Simon Rattle, guess where he's from...

I am 82 years old,and worke3d in the city for 50 years. Before even the Beatles there was always music being played around the city, individuals as well as groups.Many Irishmen played and there has always been a "Song in our HeARTs"

From Pop to Proms, from Churches to Clubs, Liverpool has it all and more than anywhere else.

I may not live at home anymore but who else would get my vote

Liverpool has always been a musical city, from Beatles and Cilla right down to the modern day groups of Atomic Kittens, Zutons and the latest the Wombats. Yes Sireeee. Scouse city is the musical city alright.

Not forgetting the city that brought us the best album of this decade, ella guru's 'the first album'. Pure understated beauty. Class album. Class city.

Liverpool has always been the music capital, best bands, best music, it's all part of the culture of the city.

Was there every any doubt? Liverpool of course!

its got to be Liverpool,even the Queen goes the Philharmonic !

Liverpool is synonymous with music - classical, pop and everything in between! Liverpool is the winner.

Liverpool has a wealth of diverse talent. From the Philharmonic Orchestra to the Zutons! Fabulous music and talent, something for everyone. Liverpool deserves to be No 1.

liverpool is the city of sound it touches everyone that comes to the city, and it reaches out to them where ever they live it will be with us for ever and ever all the talent is there past and present liverpool you are the best above the rest.

No doubt about it. Liverpool's been dominant since the Sixties. No point in arguing about it

Liverpool, is all about music from the world changing Beatles to now. People here are very musical, music aware and have so much talent in this city. RLPO, Opera, Musicals, Pop music, folk music a history full of music giants, we should definately win in a vote against Manchester.

100% for Liverpool to win

liverpool no doubt.for me there is no competition!

Love the City, the people, and in particular.......THE PHILHARMONIC !! You get my vote....fg

Music is in our blood !!!

Must be liverpool by a mile

Liverpool caters for all musical tastes and invites people from everywhere to come and join in, particularly during our special year, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely 100% Liverpool tops the nation in musical talent We are The Music City

Don't forgrt the Kop Choir of the early sixties,we started all of football anthems!

Liverpool has proved over the years that it has got a wide variety of musical talent that gives pleasure across all the ages. Ships and the seamen gave us cultures from abroad that have shaped our musical background and our humour.

Without doubt, Liverpool

Big up that Mersey Sound.

Number One for Music and as set the standards for rest of the country. Liverpool we Love You!!!

No question - Liverpool all the way!

I live on the Wirral, but I've loved Liverpool and its music scene since I was sixteen in the nineteen-sixties! In Liverpool, people can enjoy diverse music genres - performing artists (many homegrown!) representing all styles of music - supported by brilliant personalities - at great venues - at all times of the year! So many options, time doesn't allow me to attend everything I would like to. What greater musical experience could a city offer?

liverpool is also home to some of the most underrated bands of all time- la's, shack, echo and the bunnymen. bob marleys dad was from liverpool also which sort of proves we created raggae in a way! ha.

Liverpool No 1 - no question!

Indeed, the Liverpool Music scene didn't start with the Beatles,although I do remember slipping out in my lunch break from work,to the Cavern, when they had lunchtime music and seeing The Beatles, who were then an unknown band to me [this was 1962 and I was 16] My main memory of Liverpool music was the "Folk Scene" as it used to be known. This was when The Spinners were a very popular folk group and played regularly at The Phil.They were good friends of my husband and myself, and later we helped to keep their club going when they were too busy to come there every week. Later we were involved in running another folk club, the Levellers, and booking some of the top names in the folk world at the time, [late 80s, early 90s] I also remember Luciano Pavarotti appearing at The Phil early in his career. I think it was 1968. I moved away from Liiverpool in 1996 but come back regularly to concerts at The Phil and St George's Hall.Although I get extremely frustrated with the constant demolition and rebuilding, which is changing the face of the city, I hope when it's finished Liverpool will be even more vibrant than before. Just keep the familiar riverfront skyline please!

Not only The Beatles, so much more besides... but, let's face it, The Beatles!!!!! Vote Liverpool....

Liverpool Rocks

the excellent thing about Liverpool and music is that it isn't age related. there are sounds that touch us all at any time in our lives and that's what's so great about Liverpool music.Yesterday, today and forever.

MY CITY ROCKS! I HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD FOR 9 YEARS AND FOUND NO BETTER MUSICALLY THRIVING CITY! MICHELLE NEARY, LIVERPOOL

Think of music? Think of Liverpool> No contest.

The nearest I got to living in Liverpool was Morton in the Wirral, but have since enjoyed many concerts at the Philharmonic, one of thousands of continuing musical events for which Liverpool is rightly famous. My vote goes for Liverpool.

I love all the different styles of music this city provides us with. I am a Brazilian and I came here attracted by the Beatles songs now the Zutons and more..plus the lovely accent..I vote for Liverpool to win!

Scousers are the best! Simple as

Liverpool's muscian are top quality with long careers and the best sounds. Liverpool music all the way!!!!!

Is there anywhere else that could come close to Liverpool

There is only one city and Liverpool is it!

I vote for Liverpool

Liverpool, the "numero uno" for music.

Liverpool is definitely England's Most Musical City

Liverpool born an bred the best place in the world theres nothing to beat it i'am dead proud to be part of this great great city. Good Luck Liverpool all us scousers are rooting for you.

Liverpool's musical accomplishments of the past 50 years is second to none!

It can only be Liverpool for all the reasons and groups mentioned but let's not forget the very live jazz scene that has existed in THE city and the surrounding area since well before the Beatles & co. The Merseysippi, the Panama, the Peninsula Jazzmen, The Savoy, the Wirrorleans, the Parade, the Blue Magnolia etc. etc.

"The world in one city" is a slogan that is reflected in Liverpool's musical heritage.The influence of the Welsh and Irish in song and choirs, international orchestral players and conductors at the Phil...it is all there!

Liverpool - for all the reasons already given

Liverpool

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Liverpool!!!! A musical city way beyond compare, Too many high-points to mention, Vote for someone else...if you dare!

A mix of music from a mix of talented and diverse people. Sounds that resound through the decades and are still popular today. Liverpool is the best.

I am an American who came over in 1973 to "do" Europe over the summer. I am still here because I ended up in Liverpool. No surprise that we are Capital of Culture - history, architecture, people and consistently great music! There can only be one winner and it should Deffo be The Pool.

The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Christians, John Lennon, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Paul McCartney, The Zutons, China Crisis, The Farm, Mike McCartney, The Las, George Harrison, Cast, Space, The Bluetones, John Power, Black (Colin Vearncoombe), Ultrabeat, Heidi Range (Sugababes), Ringo Starr, Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark, Echo & The Bunnymen, Teardrop Explodes (Julian Cope), Dead or Alive, Atomic Kitten, Melanie C, Ken Dodd, Holly Johnson, Cilla Black, Merseybeats, The Reynolds Girls (you must remember I'd rather Jack than Fleetwood Mac), Pete Burns, Sonia, Scaffold (remember Lily the Pink and Liverpool Lou), John Gorman, Thomas Lang. I've probably missed a couple but need I say more. Nearly every band/singer mentioned above has had a number one single or album (even our Sonia!!!!)

Liverpool is number one, as a city to live in, work in, and relax in. Musicwise, it goes without saying that there is no other city in the world that can compare to Liverpool. Nowhere even comes close.

Liverpool musical history didn't start with the Beatles. All my long life this city has rung out with some of the greatest talents in the world. The lines around the picture houses, theater's etc, were all blessed with great entertainers busking there way to wild aplause.To all the musicians in Liverpool... Many Thanks

Liverpool - Capitol of Culture! Come and see why Liverpool is the best in music, comedy and culture scene EVER

Liverpool's music scene is diverse with something for everyone, young and old.

I am from Toulouse in South of France and have been living in Liverpool for 11 years now and I can garantee that Liverpool musical scene is absolutely fantastic!

Sheffield comes a very close second... The Human League, ABC, Artic Monkeys to name a few

Liverpool walks alone as the Most Musical City.

Liverpool is the winner without a doubt, Im from there and shred guitar licks all day long !

wherever you travel in the world mention liverpool and people immediately associate the city with its music. this isn't simply nostalgia - look at what's happening in the city now. Nor is it solely about 'headliners'- there is a grassroots music culture that is vibrant and encompasses all musical forms. Obviously Liverpool takes the number one spot.

It could not be anywhere else...... Liverpool is the music mecca!!!!

Its Liverpool for me, music is in our blood and culture.

I have lived away from Liverpool for such a long time and guess what I live near Manchester. Do you need to ask who gets my vote Liverpool of course!!

I had the privilege of being a part of the 'Mersey' sound. Going to the Casbah and Cavern. Our local dance hall acts were The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Rory Storm to name but a few. I had the time of my life and have always said I would never swop thoses wonderful days. Thank you to my dear city of Liverpool for providing such awesome talent. No other city can touch ours for such great music.

Liverpool has done more for music than any other city IT HAS TO BE LIVERPOOL

I was a visitor to Liverpool in 1987. 21 years later I am still in Liverpool and a major reason for that is the excellent music that has carried on from the Beatles and can be heard in clubs, pubs and excellent venues such as the Royal Philharmonic. Liverpool is the winner for me.

From Sir Simon Rattle to the Beatles via the Scaffold and the spinners, Liverpool has a breadth of music unequalled in Europe. Maybe the world.Vienna just has Mozart, Beethhoven, Mahler - who were not from the town anyway!

There is no where in the world that can match Liverpool, never mind the UK!

Liverpool. It just has to be, and we have the history to prove it. It could only be Liverpool.

I give Liverpool my vote anytime!!

Liverpool is tops and pops. We lead the way. Go Liverpool sing

Its got to be Liverpool

It HAS to be Liverpool. Manchester might be good, but they have not had nearly as much success as we have! And Sheffield????? If you ask someone about Sheffield, they would say 'Oh, yeah. Isn't that were they make stainless steel?' Music would not come into the conversation! (Although they may have had a modicum of success somewhere down the line!) Liverpool has ALWAYS had a brilliant music scene - even long before the Beatles came about. I did a History of Popular Degree at L'pool uni BECAUSE of the music that has grown in this city - and it continues to grow even now. NO OTHER CITY CAN TOUCH US FOR MUSIC!

100% Liverpool.

What reason for that question? Liverpool world renown for its musical tallent!!! In my eye's no need for a responce, but being a scouser, i will. Liverpool riegns supreme as far as sounds are concerned!!!!!!!!!

Liverpool is the best for music.

It has to be Liverpool, home of diversity!

go for it liverpool is music heaven

Liverpool-A Mecca for classical music at the Phil and legendary pop icons!!

most definitely Liverpool

Liverpool is the No 1 musical city

No contest come on Liverpool!!!

Liverpool has been and continues to produce musical diversity.

We are by far the most musical city, no question! We are also one of the only major cities without a Hard Rock Cafe. "Is it cause we is Scousers?"

Since I was a teenager in the 60's going to 'Gregson's Well' to listen to forlk music the 'Cavern' to listen to all the bands that played there and the wonderful 'Phil' and it's wonderful variety of music it must be LIVERPOOL.