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Arts and Culture
Hot Pink, J-Pop and No Regrets: The World of MARiMARi
Creatives of the City Series by Grace Stokoe Japanese-British, hyper-pop diva MARiMARi has taken the North West music scene by storm. Gaining recognition through relentless TikTok posts, showcasing her unique sound and style, the 23 year old singer-songwriter played her first festival in August 2026, ticking it off as one of her main goals. “Y Not Festival was the biggest stage I’ve played, which was really cool,” she tells Liverpool Noise. MARiMARi describes her aesthetic as “2000’s nostalgic, bubbly,…
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Arts and Culture
How Charlotte Barry Is Creating Accessible Spaces for Merseyside’s Artists
Creatives of the City Series by Grace Stokoe Content note: references to domestic abuse, agoraphobia and depression. Charlotte Barry is a non-binary local artist and event planner, ‘Anfield born and bred’, who aims to build accessible spaces for creatives across Merseyside. Barry launched their events business, Unnamed Project Exhibition, in August 2023, attracting over 60 people to showcase and soak in art around the theme ‘Individuality’. From artwork and original music to interpretive dance, Barry…
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Arts and Culture
Meet Louis Ormond: The 21-Year-Old Local Filmmaker Who’s Worked With Charli XCX and Drake
Creatives of the City Series by Grace Stokoe Freelance filmmaker and producer, Louis Ormond, has taken the industry by storm. Landing jobs with the likes of Molly Mae, Drake and Charli XCX before graduating university, the 21-year-old is undoubtedly destined for success. Having grown up on the Wirral, Ormond’s creative spark was apparent from a very young age. Remembering a family holiday to Portugal and the photograph he captured of a local lizard, he says:…
