A picture of Liverpool [Photo: zh.fanpop.com]

Liverpool, the birthplace of one of the world's most famous music bands Beatles, has been declared as England's first UNESCO City of Music.

According to UNESCO, two factors won the title for the city: one is the place of music at the heart of Liverpool's contemporary culture, education and the economy; and the other is the city's commitment to having a clearly defined music, education and skills strategy for young people.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said Liverpool was renowned for its musical influence and that this status was the ultimate, and appropriate, accolade for a city which lives and breathes music.

Liverpool was already the World 'Capital of Pop', and that the latest award came 11 years after UNESCO awarded it World Heritage Site status.