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Things to do in Liverpool
Out of Context and Planet Slop Announce R’n’B Rising Stars Gig
Out of Context has announced a new event for September, in collaboration with online Liverpool-based online publication and event promoters Planet Slop (www.planetslop.co.uk), which will feature Remée, Shak Omar and Jazmine Johnson; Friday the 7th of September at 81 Renshaw. Remée and Shak Omar are very familiar faces on the Liverpool Music Scene. Seasoned performers who have graced stages at the likes of LIMF and Liverpool Sound City, to name but a few. They have…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Unique UK Hip Hop Orchestra Set To Launch in Liverpool
A unique UK collaboration of huge hip hop talent in the form of an eleven–piece orchestra named The Incredible 11 is set to take Liverpool by storm later this month. And if you love 90’s and noughties classic hip hop, you’re in for a very special night throwin’ shapes and swayin’ to the likes of Jay-Z, Dre, Biggie and TLC all being performed live by The Incredible 11 at the funky On Air venue based within The Parliament Street Collective on Friday August 24th. Drummers, guitars, a string quartet, vocalists, a world champion turntable scratch master, keyboards, and an…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Merseyrail Sound Station Announce Artists For New Music Development Programme
An all new music development programme has unveiled the artists who will take part in the first semester of the innovative project. Merseyrail Sound Station will provide a wide range of artists from different genres and backgrounds the opportunity to develop their creative skills, links to the music industry and learn from successful Liverpool musicians. The cohort of Merseyside artists, who responded to a call-out earlier this month, includes the African-Irish rapper Breezy Ideygoke, electro…
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Bars in Liverpool
Cocktails on the Colonnades: An evening at the Titanic Hotel
The Titanic hotel has quickly become one of the most sought-after hotels in Liverpool. Paying tribute to Liverpool’s amazing docks and Maritime history, the venue is perfect for a romantic getaway, a wedding or other celebration as well as simply just a drink on the terrace and meal in their fantastic restaurant. Dark wood paired with bare brick, contemporary furnishings and enough rum you can shake a stick at, this is the favourite hang out…
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Bars in Liverpool
Miami-inspired Cocktail Bar Coming To Liverpool
Cocktail glasses ready … a new Miami-inspired cocktail bar is coming to Liverpool and it’s got an amazing Instagrammable feature to transport everyone to super-glamorous South Beach. Margaritas will have a huge video wall showing sun-soaked scenes from Miami’s world-famous playground for the rich, famous and fabulous. So, even if you don’t make it for a night out on the American Riviera, every photo will look like you did! And, as the name suggests, you…
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Places to Eat in Liverpool
Superfood On The Go: Bite Club
We all know that eating well, on a budget can be a challenge and with day to day life often feeling so hectic it can sometimes be difficult to make something fresh and healthy at home to the eat on the go. Whilst we all aim to be as healthy as possible, it’s no secret that a double cheeseburger with extra fries sounds a little more tempting than a superfood salad, especially during a stressful…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Crazy Pedro’s World Record Attempt – They Need Your Help
An event like no other is taking place in Liverpool next Sunday and what better venue to host something so epic than everyone’s favourite pizza joint; Crazy Pedros. Pedro needs YOUR help to attempt to break an amazing albeit slightly bizarre Guinness world record; the largest amount of Beatles impersonators gathered in one place. With Liverpool being The Beatles home town, there really is no better place for everyone to get together, bring their inner Paul Mccartney…
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Activities in Liverpool
Explore a vision of Liverpool’s future with exhibitions and workshops this Summer
Ed’s Place pops up at old George Henry Lee building this summer – People will imagine how Liverpool city centre could be better for everyone. People will imagine how Liverpool city centre could become a greener and more vibrant place for everyone at the city’s old George Henry Lee building this summer. Ed’s Place will pop-up on the ground floor of the much-loved building during Liverpool’s Independents Biennial festival. Workshops, events and exhibitions will be open…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Spice Girls Exhibition Heads Up North This Summer
Due to unprecedented demand from Spice Girls fans across the UK (and beyond!) #SpiceUpLondon prepares to go nationwide. #SpiceUpManchester An Exhibition About The Spice Girls will run from 24th August through to 4th September 2018 at Manchester Central Convention Centre where music and fashion alike are poised to unleash their inner Spice Girl! #SpiceUpManchester will be showcasing thousands of items of memorabilia, alongside hundreds of the Fab Five’s iconic stage costumes as part of a…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Altogether now: A drag brunch is coming to Liverpool’s Pride weekend
In celebration of the amazing Liverpool Pride which is coming to the city in an explosion of colour next weekend, Signature Living are hosting an all singing, all dancing brunch event, and you’re invited. The ‘drag brunch’ will take place in none other than Liverpool’s amazing Cunard building on Sunday 29th July. The historic venue will be totally transformed pride style with live entertainment and explosive, colourful surroundings, it’s an event for the whole family and…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
The Guide Liverpool gets set to go live at LIMF
Liverpool International Music Festival returns to Sefton Park this weekend where the likes of Example, Hacienda Classical, Wylie and DJ Jazzy Jeff will perform live. Once again The Guide Liverpool will broadcast backstage from the LIMF TV Studio to bring viewers all of the action, as it happens. The Guide Liverpool will be taking viewers behind the scenes and to the forefront of all the festival action with LIMF TV. Now in it’s 6th year,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Pop up Cinema Opens In Liverpool City Centre
The old George Henry Lee building is about to be transformed into a pop up cinema as part of the Liverpool Biennial festival of contemporary visual art. The building will be used by artists as part of the Independent’s Biennial, featuring three floors of exhibitions plus a pop up cinema brought to you by Empty Spaces Cinema – who popped up at Smithdown Road’s Handymans Supermarket last year before it opened as a brewery and…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Cains Brewery To Reopen
Cains Brewery is set to be reborn thanks to a Merseyside entrepreneur who has invested in reviving the site. Andrew Mikhail boasts an impressive portfolio of businesses spanning the North West over two decades which has recently included bars and hotels across Merseyside. He is now set to make his mark on the biggest investment in his company’s history after revealing the deal with Cains Brewery. They plan to transform the building by incorporating a craft brewery alongside a food hall and a state of the art sky bar.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
