Arts and Culture
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Victoria Road: How Street Art Revived A New Brighton Neighbourhood
Victoria Road in New Brighton could easily serve as a blueprint for how a once run-down area can transform into a thriving, attention-grabbing destination — for all the right reasons. Firstly, rather than the predictable high influx of popular large retail business chains dominating our streets, it makes a refreshing change to see independent businesses on Victoria Road flourishing. Nevertheless, another key factor making Victoria Road stand out is the inclusion of street art throughout…
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Liverpool-Based Art-Pop Songwriter, Dorothy Bird, Announces New Album ‘Whispering Paper’
Following acclaim for her debut album Belonging, art-pop songwriter Dorothy Bird returns with her most personal work to date. Whispering Paper will be released on May 3rd 2025 via Liverpool’s Crosstown Records, with a limited edition 12” black vinyl and also available digitally. With ringing endorsements from BBC Introducing, Tom Robinson’s Fresh On The Net, and a host of tastemaking magazines in both England and her native Germany, Dorothy’s sound is startlingly original and unmistakably…
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Echoes of Brazil – A Multisensory Art Exhibition Coming To The Everyman Theatre
Artist Anne Wiziack brings the soul of Brazil to life in her exhibition, Echoes of Brazil—a vibrant, immersive celebration of the country’s rich cultural and natural heritage. More than just a collection of stunning visuals, the exhibition invites audiences to journey through Brazil’s lush landscapes, diverse communities, and powerful traditions. But what sets this exhibition apart is its sensory depth—visitors are encouraged to scan QR codes throughout the gallery space to access the Brazilian music…
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Making Waves With Andy Green: How One Liverpool Artist Is Bringing Hokusai’s Great Wave To Life
For artist and maker Andy Green, a chance experiment with a laser cutter at DoES Liverpool sparked an unexpected journey into the intricate world of Japanese woodblock printing. What began as a curiosity about laser-carving techniques soon became a deep dive into the time-honoured traditions of ukiyo-e, with Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa taking centre stage. Now running hands-on workshops in Liverpool and beyond, Andy is offering people the rare chance to physically…
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Liverpool Rising Against Racism Returns: Powerful Night of Music, Unity and Defiance At St George’s Hall
Liverpool’s long-standing tradition of resistance and solidarity will be centre stage on Saturday 17 May 2024, as Liverpool Rising Against Racism returns to the iconic St George’s Hall for an electrifying night of music, spoken word and community action. The event is part of WoWFEST25: 25 Years of Radical Writing and draws inspiration from the legendary Rock Against Racism movement. Presented in partnership by Love Music Hate Racism, Writing on the Wall, and Liverpool City…
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WoWFEST25: Liverpool’s Radical Writing Festival Marks 25 Years with Star-Studded Line-Up
Liverpool’s acclaimed Writing on the Wall Festival (WoWFEST) is back with a bang this May, celebrating an incredible 25 years of radical storytelling, activism, and creativity. From 1–30 May 2025, venues across the city will host an extraordinary line-up of writers, performers, and cultural commentators for WoWFEST25 — a milestone edition marking a quarter-century of one of the UK’s most powerful literary festivals. The festival boasts an impressive programme featuring legendary punk poet Dr John…
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Packed Summer of Free Outdoor Arts, Music And Family Fun Coming To Calderstones Park
Calderstones Park is set to become the cultural heart of Liverpool this summer, as The Reader unveils its most exciting summer programme yet — filled with garden parties, live music, literary legends, theatre under the stars, and magical family fun. Whether you’re planning a picnic, looking for creative ways to entertain the kids, or fancy joining a poetry walk with an ice cream in hand, there’s something for everyone in this joyful celebration of books,…
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What’s The Story? In Conversation With Oasis Manager Marcus Russell Coming To Tung Auditorium
This May, The Tung Auditorium will present Before Oasis: In conversation with Marcus Russell – a rare opportunity to hear the story of how one of the UK’s most successful artist managers came to work with Oasis, the definitive act of Britpop. Along with Dr Mike Jones from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Music – a lifelong friend of Russell’s – they will reflect on memories of Russell’s formative music industry experiences as a…
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The Reader Launches New Shared Reading Group In Spellow Library
The Reader’s new weekly Reading Group is a free and enjoyable activity where people can connect and share experiences using stories and poems. A new Shared Reading group has launched at Spellow Library Hub in Liverpool. The Walton group will run every week on Mondays from 4pm – 5pm. It is led by a volunteer who has trained as a ‘Reader Leader’ with national charity The Reader based at The Mansion House in Liverpool’s Calderstones…
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Inaugural Liverpool Book Festival Announced For September!
The inaugural Liverpool Book Festival has been announced for 7 September 2025. The debut event is taking place at Invisible Wind Factory from 12pm and will feature over 40 authors, book signings, live music, street food, artisan stalls, guest speakers and special guests such as Billy Butler and Ramsey Campbell, with more to be announced. The exciting new book festival will feature some of the region’s most talented and award winning authors and will showcase…
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Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre Announces First Test Events Ahead of Re-Opening
Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre will hold its first test event this month ahead of officially reopening its doors for a full autumn season of entertainment. Dancing in the Aisles, being staged on Easter Sunday, 20 April, will be the first production since the much-loved Hanover Street venue closed its doors in June 2023. The afternoon cabaret show will be a recurring slot at the Epstein, with the first show being hosted by popular Liverpool actor and comedian Lindzi…
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Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Jason Thompson
Sacred Shed Doors: Jason Thompson’s Paradoxical Vision of Art and Object Liverpool Noise’s Creative Spotlight shines for April on Jason Thompson, a Liverpool native with international acclaim. Thompson’s art, a compelling blend of the sacred and the mundane, manifests as richly layered paintings on found wooden panels. His training under Roger Ackling at Chelsea College of Art informs his intuitive, process- driven approach, where enamel paints and varnish become tools for a continuous cycle of…
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Liverpool Biennial 2025 Unveils ‘BEDROCK’ Theme and Participating Artists
The 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial, titled ‘BEDROCK’, will take place 7 June – 14 September 2025, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay. The theme draws on Liverpool’s distinctive geography and the beliefs which underpin the city. It is inspired by the sandstone which spans the city region and is found in its distinctive architecture. ‘BEDROCK’ also acts as a metaphor for the social foundations of Liverpool and the people, places and values that ground all of…
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Liverpool Film Office Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Incredible New Showreel
Liverpool is rolling out the red carpet for film fans worldwide as Liverpool Film Office marks its 35th anniversary with a breathtaking new showreel, celebrating the region’s starring role on screen. Produced by award-winning Liverpool-based LA Productions and curated by renowned creative director Chris Bernard – whose debut film ‘Letter to Brezhnev’ premiered the same year the Film Office was founded – the showreel captures the magic of Liverpool City Region on film over the past…
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Luke Jerram’s Helios at Liverpool Cathedral: Experience the Sun Like Never Before
Get ready to bask in the brilliance of Helios, the awe-inspiring illuminated sculpture of the Sun, on display at Liverpool Cathedral from 4 April – 9 May 2025. For the first time ever, the UK’s largest cathedral will host this dazzling masterpiece by world-renowned British artist Luke Jerram. Following the success of Museum of the Moon and Gaia, Helios promises to be another unforgettable experience. Special Programme of Events To complement Helios, Liverpool Cathedral has…
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Independents Biennial 2025 Returns To Liverpool City Region
Independents Biennial 2025 will return to Liverpool City Region with 22 new artistic commissions, 64 artists and new work appearing across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral and St Helens. The artist-led festival, which runs concurrently to Liverpool Biennial, is created to showcase the vibrant art and art scene of the city-region. The Independents Biennial has been showcasing the work of grassroots artists since 1999 and has been known by various names including Tracey, Biennial Fringe and Liverpool…
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In Conversation – Actress And Playwright, Katherine Senior
During World War II, a group of women defied expectations, taking to the skies to ferry vital aircraft. Their extraordinary true stories, marked by courage, loss, and unwavering hope, form the heart of Spitfire Girls. This new play, a co-production by Tilted Wig and MAST Mayflower Productions, is currently touring the UK, landing at Shakespeare North Playhouse from April 23rd-26th, 2025. Liverpool Noise‘s Steve Kinrade sat down with actress and playwright Katherine Senior to delve…
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Review: The Intrusion At Unity Theatre
Performance and Precision: A Masterclass in Immersive Theatrical Storytelling The anticipatory atmosphere at Unity Theatre, Liverpool was palpable, heightened by an unusual pre-show ritual. Upon entering, each audience member was handed a slip of paper, a stark invitation to confront mortality by documenting their imagined final moments before a world-ending catastrophe. This seemingly simple act proved to be a masterstroke, a subtle yet profound prelude that would resonate throughout the evening’s theatrical experience, embedding the…
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Thousands Attend Launch Weekend of Borealis at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
This weekend saw the hugely successful launch of the breathtaking Borealis installation at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, drawing in over 45,000 visitors who were left spellbound by artist Dan Acher’s mesmerising recreation of the Northern Lights. The highly-anticipated spectacle transformed the dock’s historic Hartley Quay into a dreamlike scene using cutting-edge beams of light, atmospheric effects, and a calming ambient soundtrack to recreate the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis right in the heart of the city. The…
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Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre To Re-Open This Summer
Liverpool’s much-loved Epstein Theatre is set to reopen after a deal was agreed to breathe new life into the historic city centre venue. The Grade II listed theatre closed its doors in June 2023 following a decision by the city council, which owns the building’s freehold, to withdraw financial support which had helped to keep the 112-year-old venue running. But now the Hanover Street landmark is due to welcome audiences once again, with new leaseholders…
