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Bands in Liverpool
Ben Burke – In Conversation
Liverpool Noise catches up with local lad Ben Burke following up on his first single Leaving Tomorrow, his Merseyrail Sound Station development programme and his current mission to bring his classic Liverpool sound to the ears of the world. Liverpool Noise: So first of all, Ben, your brand new single ‘Leaving Tomorrow’ was released on 9th August, where did the inspiration come from for this one? Ben Burke: The inspiration is a mix actually, it’s from some of my own life…
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Independent Places in Liverpool
‘The Idea Behind’ New Youtube Channel Shines The Spotlight on Merseyside Creatives
Liverpool videographer and photographer Georgia Flynn has launched a brand new YouTube channel called ‘The Idea Behind’ which focuses on interviewing and showcasing local businesses, independents, artists and creators. So far Georgia has thrown the spotlight on Icelandic coffee shop and bar One Percent Forest in Woolton Village, Custom hand-made leather goods company Rawhide, Eco-friendly reusable cups business Wave Cups and The Liver Girls female musician collective. Georgia said; “I spend every day of my…
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Popular in Liverpool
Discover Liverpool’s Most Instagrammed Street Artists & Murals
Liverpool street art is amongst some of the most talked about in the country, so what’s the most popular in the UK and which one’s feature in Liverpool’s top ten? New research by Transpennine Express has found Liverpool to be amongst the northern cities most documented for street art with over 9,000 Instagram posts relating to date. This Liverpool in fourth place behind Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow for the most talked about street art. We…
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Bands in Liverpool
Hushtones Cement Their Musical Style With Recent Releases and Impressive Live Shows
Hushtones are a retro alt-pop band from Liverpool fronted by Martha Goddard and Mick Campbell, the two lead songwriters, alongside Caitlin McPaul on Bass, the band creates varied songs with soaring, playful melodies and a smooth blend of male and female voices. Inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles and Kate Bush as well as more modern artists such as Sunflower Bean, Arcade Fire and Wolf Alice. Joined by drummer Abraham Tesfachristos in…
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Bands in Liverpool
Buffalo Riot Announce New Album Along With Socially Conscious Pay It Forward Scheme
Liverpool’s very own self-produced 90’s Rock powerhouse Buffalo Riot are back with a new sound, and it’s bigger than ever: ‘Daydream Mouth’, the record is due to be released on 20th September 2019. They celebrated their 10th anniversary as a band in January of this year, and after working on this new record for two years it seems like the perfect time to release it: the album they’ve always been capable of. The advent of…
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Bars in Liverpool
Revolucion de Cuba launches new Cuban-inspired Bottomless Brunch
Revolución De Cuba is encouraging guests to take a journey to the heart of Havana, straight from the Royal Albert Dock. Live music and two floors of rum, cocktails and freshly prepared tapas, all comes together to offer a Cuban take on a culinary classic, the Revolucion de Cuba Bottomless Brunch. For £30 per person, this fabulous fiesta takes place every weekend from 11am, where guests are allocated a two hour slot to enjoy the…
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Bars in Liverpool
NQ64 – An Arcade Bar For Liverpool Opens This September
NQ64 is set to open in Liverpool in late September – located in the former Aloha site, on Colquitt St, just off Seel St. NQ64 will be an underground drinking den where you can expect to find the best retro arcade games and classic consoles. Alongside the games will be a drinks list with specially selected beer and themed cocktails. Inside the arcade will be a game for everyone – retro 80’s lovers can try…
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Bands in Liverpool
They’re Coming To Get You Barbara – Release New Single
For fans of The IT Crowd, this new release from Liverpool locals They’re Coming To Get You Barbara, is bound to have some heads turning with their nod to Matt Berry in their latest single Damn! These Electric Sexpants. With a flurry of singles to follow and an EP coming out in October there’s plenty to be shouting about off the back of their latest EP, Nothing Changes. Their music’s references reach and pull in…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Honest Burgers Liverpool Review
Not just another burger restaurant, Honest Burgers Liverpool is here and you’re going to love it. With over 30 restaurants across the country we were starting to feel a bit left out but now finally Honest Burgers has opened its doors in Liverpool and quite aptly its home is in the heart of the Liverpool foodie scene, on Bold Street. So, another burger restaurant you say? Well Honest Burgers does a decent job of standing…
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Activities in Liverpool
TV chef Andi Oliver, announced as compere at Royal Albert Dock’s Food & Drink Festival, FEAST
The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced that award-winning celebrity chef and broadcaster, Andi Oliver, will be hosting a series of chef demonstrations and masterclasses at the Dock’s new Food & Drink event, FEAST Festival, taking place 7-8th September 2019. The highly anticipated FEAST Festival is part of the Dock’s exciting and re-shaped events programme, Summer on the Dock, which will see a series of inspiring collaborations taking place, each centred around a large floating…
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Activities in Liverpool
New Brighton Pirate Fest – August 17 and 18
It’s time to hoist the flags for the New Brighton Pirate Fest – The Battle for Devil’s Nest – is a swashbuckling extravaganza setting sail on the weekend of August 17 and 18. The free, two-day attraction celebrates the history of pirates and much more, including two stunning stars of the sea taking part – a pair of specially created galleons. One will lead the parade and become our entertainment stage. The larger craft will…
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Bars in Liverpool
Fancy a free cocktail at The Alchemist while helping The Whitechapel Centre canned food donations?
The Alchemist Liverpool has teamed up with The Whitechapel Centre to gift customers with a cocktail in exchange of one non-perishable food item on Thursday 29th August to raise awareness for rising food poverty Inspired by Burning Man’s theme of gifting, The Alchemist has put a charitable spin on the idea of a mutually beneficial exchange to help raise awareness for a nationwide issue close to the businesses heart, food poverty. Teaming up with The…
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Bars in Liverpool
New Vegan Menu and Free From Beer At Mojo Bar
The new vegan menu at Mojo is looking great, plus there’s free from beer for Vegan’s and gluten free customers. Born from a love of cold beer, good food and friendly service, MOJO has launched a brand new delicious vegan menu to cater for the UK’s growing vegan market. To cater for the whopping 3.5 million* vegans across the country, MOJO is offering an alternative variety of mouth-watering dishes in response to the growing demand…
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Music
Neil Tilly (81 Renshaw) – In Conversation
At the helm of probably the best small venue in Liverpool, we met Neil Tilly (owner of 81 Renshaw) and discovered how, after a break from the local music scene, he returned to his promoting roots. We talked iconic bands, the rise of vinyl, and the current good health of the local music scene. Oh, and the time he had a personal audience with Macca and delivered an honest review of his new song….. Liverpool…
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Bars in Liverpool
Mann Island Social Review
The balance between exclusivity/inclusivity and trendy/welcoming has always been a difficult one to find for new venues. Mann Island Social have managed to blur the lines between labels to bring us something that oozes class, yet also serving up to be an ideal place for a casual drink. An extensive cocktail and shake list, wonderful selection of beers and wines and plenty more to boot, this Mann Island location boasts an outdoor drinks area, crowded…
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Activities in Liverpool
Colours Community Festival Guide
Organisers of Colours Community Festival, a new free family-friendly festival coming to Princes Park this Saturday, have today announced the full programme. Live music, community organisations, street food, entertainment and attractions are on the line-up, with a host of local talent and good causes promising to ‘celebrate what it is to be L8’. Debuting for the first time at the ever-regenerating Princes Park, this initiative is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Liverpool City Council’s Mayoral Neighbourhood Fund, Steve Biko Housing Association, Austin…
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Bands in Liverpool
Fiesta Bombarda Announce Constellations Carnival
Following their birthday celebrations this summer, Fiesta Bombarda are set to return to Liverpool in September for a packed night at Constellations in the Baltic Triangle. The Fiesta Bombarda Constellations Carnival will feature legendary ragga deejay, General Levy as the headliner. Few people have contributed as much to the urban music scene in the UK as General Levy. Reggae and black culture has come to define what he does and the sets he plays, as…
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Bars in Liverpool
Albert’s Schenke Restaurant Review
Bavarian biers, classic twists on classic European dishes and a great atmosphere: Albert’s Schenke Restaurant Review. New Bavarian bar and restaurant on Hanover Street, Albert’s Schenke, launched with a lavish party on Thursday 25th July. The venue is fully open to public from Sunday 28th July, after this weekend’s ticketed Bier Festival launch. Mission Mars, the team behind award-winning food and drink venues such as Albert’s Schloss, Rudy‘s Neapolitan Pizza, The Elephant in Woolton and…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Honest Burgers reveals its Liverpool specials
Honest Burgers Liverpool has announced the details of its city specials, which will be available exclusively at its Bold Street restaurant when it opens at 11:30 on Monday 29 July. Collaborating with Baltic Market traders Hafla Hafla, the Liverpool special sees a combination of Honest beef (from its own butchery), British halloumi (from award-winning Kupros Dairy), salt & pepper, spring onion, sriracha mayo and lettuce. Using just British chuck steak and rib cap, Honest chops…
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Liverpool Events
KREWE Liverpool Mardi Gras Experience Coming to Sefton Park Palm House
A surreal masquerade ball with music, dance, costume and carnival, will be hosted in Sefton Park’s iconic Palm House. KREWE Liverpool 2020 – The Mardi Gras Experience will see a brand new, exciting event that will be truly unique to the city of Liverpool. The first acts have been announced ahead of the highly anticipated event and will feature International music collective Frog & Henry to the Palm House. Beginning as street performing collective in…
