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Music
Mellowtone Records Re-issue Ragz Nordset’s ‘Little Stings’ EP
Mellowtone Records have re-issued Ragz Nordset’s Little Stings EP. Originally released in early 2008, the EP is now available for streaming. Nordset’s chilling, emotive and dark sound is steeped in the mystery and folklore of her native Norway. Weaving intricate piano and guitar, poetic lyricism, and her unique, emotive vocal – the result was this beautiful collection of songs: ‘Little Stings’. The EP was recorded in 2006 at Liverpool’s iconic Parr Street Studios, and was released to…
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Music
In Conversation – April Moon
Liverpool Noise: You guys are from Canada. How did you get to be here in Liverpool making this great music of yours? April Moon: Jason’s mother is originally from Stockport and went to teachers college in Liverpool before emigrating to Canada. He visited as a child, again as a fresh-faced 18 year old and brought me to visit while we were in the UK gigging with another band. We just fell in love with the…
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Music
Lee Ford releases catchy new track ‘My Best Friend’
Lee Ford is released his anticipated new single My Best Friend today. Born and raised in Liverpool, Ford’s new single tells the story of a childhood friendship which is still going strong. The track has a distinct nostalgic feel to it as soon as you hear it, it transports you to the times as a child when you would be playing with your best friend and didn’t have a care in the world. It brings…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Invisible Wind Factory reveals the Rollerdrome
From May 2021, Liverpool’s Invisible Wind Factory are debuting their brand-new concept – the Rollerdrome. The iconic venue is being transformed into an immersive production and a unique roller-skating experience which debuts on Saturday May 22, with skaters of all abilities welcome, from beginners to advanced across a range of classes. Tickets and info are available from www.iwf-rollerdrome.com. The first season’s theme is an interplanetary disco with mirrored geometry, laser grids and a giant floating…
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Festivals
Writing on the Wall Festival returns with high-profile guests
Liverpool’s Writing on the Wall Festival Secures Line-Up of High Profile Guests To Mark 21st Anniversary. WoWFEST: 21 Years of Radical Writing, which will run online throughout May, will see headliners including, film-maker Ken Loach, Children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen and television presenter, Jon Snow, all making appearances. They will be joined by Maxine Hong-Kingston, the Chinese American author and Professor at the University of California; Singer, song-writer, Tracey Thorn and crime fiction American…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool’s LightNight presses ‘Play’ for 2021
Open Culture launches Crowdfunder to support arts festival return. Liverpool’s LightNight, a one-night arts festival will return on Friday 21 May 2021 with the theme of ‘Play’. The popular annual culture crawl is being planned as a hybrid festival with a free trail of physical and online events, as the city continues on its timeline of relaxing restrictions. Organisers, Open Culture, have launched a #LoveLightNight Crowdfunder to help support the cultural programme, allowing the team…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Summer Arts Markets return to Liverpool Cathedral 5 & 19 June
Open Culture’s Summer Arts Market will once again take over Liverpool Cathedral this June. Following the success of their first socially-distanced Winter Arts Markets last year, on Sat 5 & 19 June more than 50 independent artists, designers, crafters, makers and more will transform the iconic interiors of Liverpool Cathedral into a thriving hive of shopping activity with hundreds of unique creations on offer. Shoppers can enjoy Liverpool Cathedral, a Grade I architectural wonder and the largest cathedral…
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Music
The Big Blues Bash event heads to Liverpool this summer
Liverpool is set to welcome an all-star line-up of international blues stars this summer for an all-day celebration of the iconic genre. The Big Blues Bash will take place on Saturday 17 July at Grand Central Hall Liverpool – a unique venue inside one of the city’s most historic buildings. Event organiser, Riverside Promotions, has confirmed that the stunning Victorian theatre will play host to an all-star line-up from both the UK and the US, along with a number…
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Music
New Noise: April Liverpool Music Roundup
New Noise: April Edition As we prepare to stagger – or swagger – into the post lockdown light, we are fabulously greeted with a true smorgasbord of digital drops that are just hammering on the front door of your latest playlist, demanding with menace to be added. So let’s get on with it then. Straight out of the blocks is Ostrich’s (feature image) 48 Hours, with William McTaggart’s deep rich voice, dripping with a sense…
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Liverpool News
Royal Albert Dock extends outdoor seating ahead of re-opening
The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has been a firm favourite with Liverpool residents enjoying waterfront walks throughout the pandemic, and with restrictions on non-essential shops and outdoor dining set to be lifted from 12 April, many of the dock businesses are preparing to safely welcome visitors back with extended outdoor seating areas and enhanced cleaning measures. The dock’s sheltered colonnades and waterfront setting make it a prime spot for outdoor dining, with six of the…
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Music
Jimmy’s Launch New All-Encompassing Website For Their Fully- Booked Gigs Schedule
Jimmy’s have launched a new website following their free venue hire initative. The new site will give musicians, promoters and gig goers an all-in-one platform. Earlier this month we announced that Jimmy’s were offering a lifeline to so many in the industry by offering free venue hire for promoters and musicians. And they’re now scaling up their operations to accomodate for the phenomenal demand they have received. They are now fully-booked, 7 days a week…
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Music
Cream Classical Ibiza on The Waterfront Announced Due To Phenomenal Demand
Cream Classical Ibiza on The Waterfront follows the immediate sell out of Cream Classical on The Waterfront. Cream Classical are excited to announce they’ve added an extra date on Sunday 19 September 2021. Sunday’s instalment will feature an all new set list featuring some of the biggest tracks from Cream’s longstanding residency on the white isle plus DJ sets from the likes of Armand van Helden, Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul and…
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Music
Cream Classical on the Waterfront Is Happening This September
Cream Classical on the Waterfront will be one of the biggest events in Liverpool this year. Cream Classical will return to Liverpool this summer with a brand new festival at the Waterfront. The legendary dance institution will be taking over Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head on Saturday 18 September. Cream Classical on the Waterfront will be bringing the amazing 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra, performers and vocalists together to perform a brand-new live show featuring a spine-tingling set list curated…
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Music
Threshold Festival 2021 Full Line-Up Revealed
The final Threshold Festival – Threshold X will take place online on the 9 and 10 April with over 100 participating artists across music, performance and visual arts as well as interviews and panel discussions all from the safety of your own home. There will also be visual arts on display in the Baltic Triangle, outdoor and COVID safe, with details to follow. For ticket holders (2020 purchases also valid) the full District Sessions will…
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Culture in Liverpool
Africa Oyé Nyumbani Episode 4 Features concerts, interviews, cooking & more
Africa Oyé have announced the line-up for the March edition of their online magazine show, Nyumbani. This edition of their monthly digital showcase – which takes its name from the Swahili word for ‘at home’ – will premiere on the Liverpool institution’s Facebook and Youtube pages at 7pm on Friday 26th March. The series, which debuted last December, features original concerts, interviews, DJ sets, and even cooking segments, from artists across Africa and the Diaspora. The show will lead with a concert and…
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Music
Fiona Lennon releases stunning debut single ‘A Little Longer’
Hailing from Liverpool, Fiona Lennon’s debut single A Little Longer was released on March 12 and what a debut single it is! As the summer months are approaching, this song is the perfect accompaniment. Lennon describes herself as having an eclectic style with her songs containing elements of folk, pop rock and soul. The track bursts into life with a dreamy guitar riff and Lennon’s beautiful vocals soaring over the top. There is a distinct…
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Review
How to Make the Most of Your Storage Unit
With space getting limited and properties becoming more expensive, many people choose to downsize and rent self-storage units for their excess belongings. However, storage units can also be costly, especially in busy cities where the demand for self-storage facilities is high. Like any other products or services, we know that you want to make the most out of your money. If you want to maximise your storage unit’s use, read on and utilise these tips…
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Music
CRAWLERS pack a political punch with latest single, Statues
This month, CRAWLERS hit us with the double whammy of a new single and explosive video accompaniment. The four-piece band are the latest powerhouse signing of Modern Sky UK, alongside other local successes such as Jamie Webster, Red Rum Club and Abbie Ozard. Entering the new year with under 12k followers, CRAWLERS have blown up on social media in a matter of weeks, now boasting a massive 60.5k followers on Instagram alone. 2021 is sure…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Mamasan Restaurant and Bar to open in Liverpool One in May
Contemporary South East Asian inspired restaurant and bar, Mamasan, will take up residency at Liverpool ONE, on Monday 17 May, in line with the Government’s roadmap announcement, and creating more than 50 jobs in the city. Mamasan’s premium experiential dining concept captures the true essence of modern South East Asia; elevated with the best of Great Britain’s produce from farm, field and sea. Spanning a 6,875 sq ft space, across three-floors, Mamasan restaurant and bar will feature striking…
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Music
Crazy P’s James Baron announces new solo outing as JIM
Founding member of electronic outfit, Crazy P, James Baron releases the Falling That You Know EP, his first solo outing as JIM on NuNorthern Soul. Since first emerging as part of Crazy P in the late 1990s, Baron has worked on a number of lauded projects, including Ron Basejam (his nu-disco focused solo alias), Secret Stealth (a sample-heavy collaboration with Nottingham stalwart Bob Sadler) and White Elephant (a Balearic-minded outfit featuring Crazy P partner Chris Todd and old friend Benjamin…
