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Music
Cal Ruddy – In Conversation
During 2021, in between Covid lockdowns, Klee Music managed to wrangle a bunch of musicians into performing a five-song set live at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios. Under the watchful eye of rising Liverpool musician / producer Jose Ibanez, each set was filmed by Scott Mealey, the end product for each artiste being released each month during 2022. These were the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions. Cal Ruddy kicks off the 2022 programme, and we caught…
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Review
Take a look around Liverpool’s Tate
Days out in Liverpool don’t have to cost a fortune and there’s plenty to do for free. We decided to take a look around Liverpool’s Tate gallery and show you what’s on display with a free admission ticket. Due to covid-19, the Tate is no longer a walk-in gallery, and you need to book a ticket in advance via their website. However, this can be done on the same day and is no hassle at…
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Review
Top Gift Ideas From Grandchildren to Grandparents
Whether you’re buying for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, or another special occasion, finding gifts for your children to give to their grandparents can be tricky. You want to give your kids the chance to pick out something special for their grandparents, and perhaps you have a budget to work with or aren’t sure what to get that they are going to use and enjoy. The good news is that when it comes to helping your kids…
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Culture in Liverpool
New Campaign Shines Spotlight on Liverpool’s Culture Club
For the first time, Liverpool’s arts organisations have come together in a brand new campaign promoting Liverpool’s impressive cultural credentials. The Everyman and Playhouse Theatres, Katumba, Bluecoat, Liverpool Philharmonic, Metal Culture, Homotopia, FACT, DaDaFest, The Comedy Trust and Liverpool Arab Arts Festival are just some of around 50 names forming part of the Culture Collective campaign which proudly highlights the city’s vast and diverse culture offer. Billboards and advertising hoardings across Liverpool and Manchester will…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Giant Inflatable Sculptures To Give A Colourful Boost To The Bluecoat Courtyard
The famous courtyard at The Bluecoat will soon be getting some fun new residents when it becomes home to OK! Cherub!, a group of new artworks by artist Bruce Asbestos. The newly commissioned work includes three giant inflatable sculptures: a yellow worm, a collection of frogspawn and a giant arm. Each sculpture represents, and takes its name from, a different aspect of positive mental health: a giant yellow worm represents Rest, a group of green frogspawn represents Community and…
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Music
Sophie Li Releases New Single ‘Wish You Knew’
Wish You Knew is the new single from Liverpool indie artist, Sophie Li. At just 19 years old, Sophie is already carving out an impressive solo career, having signed to local independent label, Big Condo Records, last year. Wish You Knew is the follow up to her debut single, Foreign Silhouette, and both tracks feature on Sophie’s upcoming debut album. Foreign Silhouette already boasts over 11,000 Spotify streams and deals with the theme of mental…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
‘On The Brink’, A New Exhibition Exploring Climate Change and Species Loss
On The Brink – New Exhibition at dot-art Gallery. An exhibition by dot-art artist members: CAROL MILLER / CLARE WESTERN / CHRIS ROUTLEDGE / FRANK LINNETT / SUSAN BROWN / OLIVER MCAINSH / MARK REEVES The Earth has always known species loss, from the dinosaurs onwards, but we are now seeing this loss at hugely accelerated rates, due the actions of humans. Generation by generation we see our animal kingdom and natural surroundings changing drastically;…
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Music
Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s in January and February
Ma Boyle’s is a true Liverpool institution. The intimate hideaway is just off Water Street and nestled by the beautiful St Nick’s church gardens, an alehouse and eatery which is part of Liverpool’s maritime soul. Food and drink is served all day long, from breakfast brunchers and liquid lunchers to brilliant bistro dishes, and complimented by a wonderful range of beverages and irresistible cocktails at the stunning site infused with a touch of bohemia and history.…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Equiano Rum Tour Comes To Liverpool
We joined Ian Burrell for an evening of of Equiano rum tasting. As a general rum expert and having spent most of his life championing the wonders of rum of all types firstly as a bartender, mixologist and ambassador, his knowledge and infectious passion for the spirit is incomparable. Equiano rum is the culmination of his work, alongside many other brands he still works with, he’s proud to have a true product that follows his…
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Review
Barnacle Sunday Roast
The city’s Scouse brasserie, Barnacle, launches their brand new Sunday roast option this weekend. Life at Barnacle has been busy. Fresh from its opening month through December, Liverpool’s Scouse brasserie has already set a new tone for dining in the city. Now the team are very proud to announce from Sunday 16th January their 2 and 3-course menus will feature a Sunday roast option available as a main choice. The new Sunday roast menu options are…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Discover What’s Happening During Knowsley Borough of Culture 2022
This year there will be a huge range of arts and cultural events to celebrate Knowsley Borough of Culture. Knowsley’s theme for its year as Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture is Storytelling and central to the theme is the opportunity to capture and bring to life the stories of the borough’s people and places. The storytelling will include everything from local folk tales, traditions and heritage that are unique to Knowsley to exploring people’s…
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Review
How to Get Through the Winter Stress-Free
It’s no secret that most individuals find the winter months to be difficult during this time of year. The stress brought on by climate change is extremely detrimental to the body’s ability to recover itself. It seemed inevitable that everyone would be gloomy as a result of the overcast sky and the lengthy evenings that would follow. Because you have lost interest in the activities that you used to like, getting out of bed in…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
The Best Escape Rooms In Liverpool
Escape Rooms are a great way of gathering your mates or family and working as a team to solve puzzles and challenges against the clock! If you’re looking for something a bit different to do at the weekend or during the school holidays have a look at the best Escape Rooms in Liverpool below. Game Over Escape Rooms With venues across the world Game Over know a thing or two about escape rooms. They’ve managed…
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Review
The Best Casinos in Liverpool
If you are planning an upcoming trip to Liverpool in the coming months and are a keen gamer, it may be worth familiarising yourself with the best casinos one of the country’s most exciting cities has to offer. It may sound like a relatively simple and straightforward process, but it can be difficult to determine which casinos are worth your precious time, and money, and which are perhaps better avoided. If you are curious as…
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Review
Finding the Right Loan Product for You: What to Consider
From time to time, most people find themselves in a position where they need to borrow money for something. Whether you want to make a big purchase like a new car and aren’t in a position to save up your money and pay for it in one go, or you have had an emergency expense that you weren’t expecting to have to cover this month, there are lots of loan products available that you can…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool’s Widest Asking vs. Sold House Price Differences Revealed
Liverpool (L) homeowners were reducing their asking prices by an average of £-5,357 (-2.49%) over the last 12 months. Home sellers in the L7 postcode dropped their prices by an average of £-10,833 (7.98%) secure a sale. Professional we buy any house firm Property Solvers has revealed the areas in Liverpool where home sellers have been reducing their prices the most. Tracking 687 property transactions between December 2020 and December 2021, the monthly updated asking…
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Liverpool News
Learn Sign Language With This Inspirational Liverpool Teacher
Whether you’re looking to kick off a new year resolution or just want to learn a valuable new skill, you can learn sign language with this upcoming course. In today’s world, communication has never been more important. From face masks which hinder visual cues useless, to those that rely on lip-reading to assist in their day-to-day lives there’s so many obstacles at a time where awareness has never been higher. It’s an incredible time to learn…
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Music
The Heavy North Release Single ‘Satisfy You’
Having been on Liverpool’s music scene for around 4 years, five-piece garage/blues rock band The Heavy North have already been busy. Releasing their debut singles Don’t You Wait For Me and The Night Don’t Give No Love in November 2018 it was quickly followed by a host of live shows in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Blackpool. Once this had gained well-deserved traction, the band’s third single Some Good Lovin was released in June 2019 ahead of a festival…
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Cafes in Liverpool
Veganuary Specials in Liverpool
Read our 2023 Veganuary in Liverpool guide here. Veganuary is growing in popularity, with over 500,000 people taking the month-long vegan pledge, this time last year. An exciting month for anyone interested in veganism, January sees supermarkets, food companies and restaurants launch new products and deals. We’ve found the best deals, special menu items and product releases in Liverpool, to help give you the best Veganuary yet. Yard and Coop via Instagram @yardandcoopliv Chicken legends,…
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Bars in Liverpool
5 Bars In Liverpool Perfect For Dry January
Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, in 2013. Many people take on the challenge to save money and improve health following Christmas and New Year festivities and it’s becoming more and more popular every year. Going dry this January, however, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on socialising. From mocktails and no-alcohol beers, to spirit substitutes, we’ve got you covered so you can party without the hangover.…
