-
Review
Historic Bascule Bridge Will Light Up Liverpool’s Stanley Dock
Liverpool’s historic Grade II-listed Bascule Bridge in the docklands region has been lit up as part of the city council’s £52m road improvement project. The Bascule Bridge on Regent Road, crosses the historic Stanley Dock system, which now features a new lighting system fitted to show off its unique engineering and architectural features with an array of colours. Built in 1932, the bridge lies within the city’s World Heritage Site, is one of just a…
-
Places to Eat in Liverpool
Fit Food and Beer Festival Announced For August
Mad Hatter are at it again with another cool pop up event featuring boss craft beers paired with Soul Fillers scrumptious grub! They work together so well that they have teamed up to throw a festival to celebrate. So here’s how it will work; Grab your glass, fill it up at the bar with the Mad Hatter bevy of your choice, then hop on over to the Food bus where Soul Fillers will be on…
-
Liverpool Festivals
Jacaranda Announce LIMF After Party And More
An exciting weekend is approaching and the Jacaranda Records: Phase One team are proud to be able to elaborate on their involvement. Saturday 21st July will see the first day of the highly anticipated Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) take place at Sefton Park. The Jacaranda team will be present at the festival all weekend with their record stall and VIP area DJ entertainment; and are then hosting the Saturday night after party at their…
-
Liverpool Music Scene
Wolves In The Throne Room Live At Invisible Wind Factory
When one thinks of Liverpool one would not necessarily think of heavy metal. Whilst the city is the home to some respected and credible metal acts, such as Carcass and the Anathema most people would think of the “four lads who shook the world” when it comes to our contribution to music. With this in mind it is heartening to see a decent crowd here at The Invisible Wind Factory tonight. Over the course of…
-
Music
LIMF Set Times Revealed
With just one week to go until LIMF returns to Sefton Park, you can find all the set times for all artists across the two day event. With a huge array of National and International talent you do not want to miss out on the massive party happening on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July. With tickets costing just £5 per day you can catch performances from Jax Jones, Wiley, Example, Stefflon Don, Trevor Nelson,…
-
Liverpool Music Scene
Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction Radio Station Launch Kickstarter Campaign
Melodic Distraction Radio has launched a Kickstarter campaign, aiming to make their radio station run 24-hours a day, 7 days-a-week and 365 days a year. Melodic Distraction is an independent internet radio station, online magazine and events programmer situated in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle..and their aim is to be a community-led hub for new music and creative culture. Chances are you may have noticed their neat little set up through the window of…
-
Places to Eat in Liverpool
The Bastion Restaurant Review
For a staunch Evertonian, this assignment to check out The Bastion Bar and Restaurant, situated in the hub of Liverpool’s Shankly Hotel, posed a moral and sporting dilemma. How on earth would I feel comfortable sitting down to a three course meal, with memorabilia and portraits of the great Scotsman and bonafide legend bearing down on me? Luckily, I had no real need to be anxious in the slightest… The Bastion, as a space, has…
-
Things to do in Liverpool
Virtual Reality Gaming In Liverpool With VR-Here
Virtual Reality gaming specialists VR-Here are bringing awesome VR experiences to Liverpool city centre, featuring some of the most talked about games at the forefront of this growing industry. Here in Liverpool we’re lucky enough to live in such a vibrant city that’s full of amazing rooftop views, fantastic bars and restaurants and a whole host of activities for families as well as being a hot spot for stags and hens. It seems like there’s…
-
Food and Drink in Liverpool
Bold Street Festival 2018 Highlights
Bold Street Festival 2018 was a huge success for Liverpool’s bohemian street. Every city has that one street that manages to embody the spirit on culture of said city, for Liverpool, that’s Bold Street. This Sunday, 8th july we celebrated Bold Street as part of Independents week, and we did it well. With new independents shops and restaurants opening constantly it’s no surprise that it was absolutely BOOMING all day. The street was lined with…
-
Liverpool Events
Grand Central Food Bazaar Review
Grand Central Food Bazaar joins Liverpool’s food hall trend. For years, the stunning Grand Central building has been somewhat neglected. Standing tall on Renshaw Street, the quirky, character filled building has many a story to tell and has finally been restored to what it was supposed to do – wow the public. The unusual, slightly peculiar but at the same time beautiful interior is now playing host to a fantastic food bazaar – an indoor…
-
Liverpool Events
National Museums Liverpool Set To Launch Its New Events Concept
National Museums Liverpool is set to launch its rebranded events business, offering corporate and private venue hire opportunities across the City Region. Operating as ‘Hosted by National Museums Liverpool’, the newly-established brand manages a number of venues with capacities of up to 1,000 guests, with iconic settings ideal for events from dinners, conferences and drinks receptions to Christmas parties, weddings and location filming. As the largest cultural organisation in the North West, National Museums Liverpool…
-
Bars in Liverpool
Hop to it: Brand New Craft Beer Residency at The Shipping Forecast
The Slater Street bar will be celebrating Californian brews from Sierra Nevada, Anchor and Stone with special Meet the Brewer event. From 10th June to 21st July over 100 pubs up and down the country are celebrating some true American ales with an impressively diverse selection of keg, cask and bottled craft beers from three exclusive Californian breweries; Sierra Nevada, Anchor Brewing and Stone. UK breweries involved in this year’s Craft Beer Residency will be paying homage…
-
Liverpool Events
Liverpool’s Craft Beer Expo Set To Be The Biggest Yet
More than 30 breweries will be heading to city in July. Showcasing the very best of modern beer, Liverpool’s Craft Beer Expo 2018 takes place over the weekend of 26th-29th July at its new home, the Invisible Wind Factory, in the city’s North Docks. The Expo, which is now in its sixth year, has become a destination festival for both craft beer lovers and the industry alike, and this year’s event sees more than thirty…
-
Music
In Conversation with Siobhan Wilson
Siobhan Wilson played @81 Renshaw Street, in support of the release of her debut album “There Ain’t No Saints” in 2017, and for those who attended, it was a very special gig. And the album is something special too! It seems that 2018 is going to be another busy year, as she is not only recording a new album, but playing an abundance of dates, with the likes of Aidan Moffat, RM Hubbert, Fleet Foxes,…
-
Liverpool Events
Jacaranda Records Phase One Announces First Food Trader To Join The Multi-Use Venue Space
Beginning on Friday 22nd June, Jacaranda Records Phase One’s multifunctional space launches a brand new feature with the introduction of some of the best local food during weekend evenings. With the venue’s record store already housing over 2000 vinyl; and the bar and live music features of the venue having seen considerable success over the past month, the introduction of food is an exciting progression. Different caterers will join them over the summer; all carefully…
-
Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool Museums and Art Galleries Guide
Welcome to the vibrant city of Liverpool, a cultural hub brimming with art, history, and creative expression. From its famous musical heritage to its rich maritime history, this city has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. But Liverpool’s allure extends beyond its legendary music scene and architectural splendors; it is also home to a captivating array of art galleries and museums that showcase the city’s artistic prowess. Check out our guide to Liverpool’s unmissable museums…
-
Entertainment in Liverpool
Gin and Disco Festival Coming To Liverpool This Month
This Summer, glitter-wearing gin-lovers across the UK can rejoice with the news of the Gin and Disco Festival, taking place across various venues throughout June and July, for a new festival like no other. Having already hosted a sell-out party in Chester, Liverpool is the next stop on the map, with the festivities taking place at the stunning Cunard Building on Saturday 30th June. Guests will be able to sip on their favourite tipple, enjoy…
-
Gigs in Liverpool
Liverpool Calling 2018 Guide – 11 Acts You Can’t Miss and Set Times
Liverpool Calling music festival returns this weekend (Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June) after a two year hiatus and it turns out that it was more definitely worth the wait. First of all we should probably say, compiling a list of just 11 bands you must see this weekend was a near impossible task. The long and short of it is that you should come along to this incredibly good value for money music festival…
-
Liverpool Music Scene
Sophie Bernice ‘Learn to Love Again’ Single Review
After sharing a series of demos and recordings through her YouTube channel, singer/songwriter Sophie Bernice is at last stepping into the limelight of the Liverpool music scene. Her harrowing vocals and acoustics blend ballads with a powerful, emotional rawness that is compelling for someone so young. Her new single, ‘Learn to Love Again’ combines the softness of her previous songs, but with an added fierceness that is driven by the track’s lyrical inspiration. Having penned…
-
Places to Eat in Liverpool
Silk Rd Set To Offer Two Lucky Participants The Chance To Win A Trip To Italy
Silk Rd is set to offer one lucky duo the chance to win a trip to Venice this summer. In a bid to say thank you to the restaurant’s supporters, the site will be hosting an exciting Treasure Hunt later this month with two winners set to jet off to the Italian city. The treasure hunt will begin with a quiz on Silk Rd’s social media on Monday, June 25, taking explorers through the historic sites of…
