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Founder and Editor, Clare Deane, shares her passion for all the amazing things happening in Liverpool. With a love of the local Liverpool music scene, dining out a couple of times a week and immersing herself in to all things arts and culture she's in a pretty good place to create some Liverpool Noise.
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    Guest Blog; Is DIY The New Black In The Liverpool Music Scene? 1

    Guest Blog; Is DIY The New Black In The Liverpool Music Scene?

    Sam Meaghan from The Pentatonic returns to Liverpool Noise with a guest feature examining the growth of DIY on the Liverpool music scene.  The term, DIY, when used in the context of a genre in music, or indeed within the inner workings of bands, does seem a bit odd. To think we separate the term of bands doing it themselves anyway, for bands who really do it themselves just never really seemed to make sense.…

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    Last Chance For Musicians To Win With Merseyrail Sound Station

    Last Chance For Musicians To Win With Merseyrail Sound Station

    Musicians looking to get a step up in there career have the chance to shine as part of Merseyrail Sound Station. The annual Sound Station Prize is drawing to a close with a special festival day taking place across three Merseyrail Station on Saturday 22nd October. The Festival Day, taking place at Southport, Liverpool Central and Hoylake, is the last chance for musicians to record their entry to be in with a chance of performing…

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    Darkstar Laser Placed Under ‘Quarantine’ Part of Halloween Zombiefest

    Darkstar Laser Placed Under ‘Quarantine’ Part of Halloween Zombiefest

    Darkstar Laser is daring the North West to venture into its spine-tingling arena as part of its eerie Halloween adventure.   The award-winning venue located in St Helens, is set to host a duo of devilish events as the ultimate laser arena is placed under ‘Quarantine’ between Friday, October 28 – Monday, October 31. Suitable for both families and valiant visitors alike, the ‘Halloween Zombiefest’ will include themed games, unlimited laser tag, a live action horror arena…

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    Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016 1

    Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016

    Whether you want mild jumps, terrifying scares or an altogether alternative Hallows Eve affair , here’s your guide to Halloween 2016. Halloween Events Farmageddon – It’s back for it’s tenth anniversary so expect the biggest scares yet. There’s also a new addition ‘The Foundry’ for an added element of surprise. It always sells out so get your tickets quick, from the link here. The Asylum; Newsham Park Halloween Party Hosted by Cocoon – Massive Dance Party…

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    Band Feature; DUSST

    Band Feature; DUSST

    There is a long history of bands whose arrival is signified with a groundswell of critical praise. However, a closer look sometimes reveals an artistic promise that flatters to deceive. We all know of such artists. We debate over their creative strengths and weaknesses; friendships are forged and lost over such discussions. In their short tenure, DUSST have garnered similar reviews, championed as the latest buzz band of the week, the group identified by the…

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    Liverpool Music Week October 26th - 4th November; Preview 3

    Liverpool Music Week October 26th – 4th November; Preview

    Since it’s inception in 2003 Liverpool Music Week has brought the city a variety of acclaimed acts. These include Mogwai, Richard Hawley, Evian Christ and Dizzie Rascal. This years festival takes place over four venues and the acts are no less eclectic. The bill features talent from our fine city and further afield. The week begins with the welcome return to the city of Warpaint who play the much underused Dome at Grand Central Hall on…

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    The Pentatonic Presents; Live At Maguire's Review

    The Pentatonic Presents; Live At Maguire’s Review

    The evening started with Drew Connor providing some earthy vocals and sweet acoustic guitar to die for. With Simon Fletcher on lead acoustic and Drew himself on vocals, the melodic set included ‘Stay on Your Feet’ and finished on ‘Hypocrisy Democracy’, a sobering and heartfelt song about the society we live in. The next act had travelled all the way from Amsterdam to bring her lo-fi excellence to Maguire’s. Pip Blom and her band are…

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    Liverpool Welcomes New Premium Hospitality Nightclub For Stylish Socialites

    Liverpool Welcomes New Premium Hospitality Nightclub For Stylish Socialites

    Liverpool has welcomed a new premium party destination to its vibrant nightlife in the form of Void.  Following an impressive six-figure sum investment, the prestigious over-21 nightclub located in the city’s commercial district will open its doors to the public on Saturday, October 1. Headed by renowned local hospitality bosses Dan Friend, Joe McMahon and Adam Ramsey, the 10 Stanley Street venue pays homage to Las Vegas and Miami’s esteemed nightlife by combining an unrivalled…

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    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October 7

    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October

    Here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool this October. Stranger Things Themed 80’s Night at the Merchant – An 80’s themed club night based on the hit Netflix show. Hurry tickets are close to selling out here. Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour – A chance to take a tour of the brewery with unlimited cask beer? Yes please! More info and tickets here.  Liverpool Disco Festival – A brand new festival…

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    It's Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner 2

    It’s Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner

    We’d heard wonderful things about the Buyers Club food menu so what better way to put it to the test than by trying a British staple; the roast dinner. Our only previous visits to the Buyers Club have been to the music venue upstairs, so we were eager to find out what all the fuss was about. Set back, but accessible from Hardman Street, the Buyers Club has found itself a cosy spot hunkered behind…

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    The Best Bands At Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2016

    The Best Bands At Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2016

    Liverpool Festival of Psychedelia continues to provide some of the best niche entertainment for music fans in the country. With festivals, one of the main pleasures is seeing bands you might not otherwise catch live. Here are five of the best from this year’s stellar line-up: Deja Vega performed a storming set full of atmosphere. Their psych influenced rock received a fantastic reception during their set at The Blade Factory. Songs like ‘Telephone Voice’, Eyes…

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    Liverpool's New All-Day Dining & Drinking Destination Castle St Townhouse Open Its Doors 1

    Liverpool’s New All-Day Dining & Drinking Destination Castle St Townhouse Open Its Doors

    Castle St Townhouse has opened its doors to the public in the heart of Liverpool’s thriving Commercial District. Complementing its cosmopolitan postcode, the all-day dining and drinking destination is providing a unique effortlessly elegant space for ‘legal eagles’ and socialites alike to while away the morning, noon and night. By combining the ‘Three Bs’ (breakfast, brunch and bar), the new venue aims to blur the lines between social meetings and cocktail nights by rotating its…

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    BBC Radio 1xtra Heads To Liverpool For Series of Outreach Sessions For Local 16-24 Year Olds

    BBC Radio 1xtra Heads To Liverpool For Series of Outreach Sessions For Local 16-24 Year Olds

    BBC Radio 1Xtra – in partnership with LIMF Academy –  have announced a range of distinctive and bespoke outreach sessions ahead of 1Xtra Live – the stations annual flagship live music event. Running from Thursday 22nd September until Friday 7th October, 16-24 year olds in Liverpool will have the opportunity to learn all about the music industry from some of the biggest names in the business.    Sessions will include: From Flyers to Fame: Putting on your own event – hosted by 1Xtra’s Jamz…

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    Lags E.P Review; Lags Capture The Essence of Youth In Their Jangling Indie Tracks

    Lags E.P Review; Lags Capture The Essence of Youth In Their Jangling Indie Tracks

    Drawing inspiration from the likes of indie gods Oasis, The Stone Roses and Artic Monkeys, Lags’ songs make for easy listening on a roadtrip or when you’re stuck in the house on a rainy day. The Kirby lads – Danny, Liam, Anthony and Brad – have recently released three tracks on their debut EP, with more expected on the way. Opening track ‘Feeling Alright’ is a catchy number, showcasing the band’s youth. The lyrics really…

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    Liverpool Music Week 2016 Add Dinosaur JR, Louis Berry & Announce DIY Breaking Out Series

    Liverpool Music Week 2016 Add Dinosaur JR, Louis Berry & Announce DIY Breaking Out Series

    Liverpool Music Week recently announced the second round of acts for their 2016 line up set to take place across various venues in Liverpool from 26th October – 4th November 2016, including new headline shows from Dinosaur JR and Louis Berry. Amherst, Massachusetts alt-rock legends Dinosaur Jr. recently released their first new album in four years, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, via Jagjaguwar. Headlining Arts Club Theatre on 27th October you can expect unrelenting, instrumental-leaning freak-outs and guitar solos galore from front man J Mascis and the rest of…

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    'This Feeling' Re-Launches In Liverpool Friday 30th September

    ‘This Feeling’ Re-Launches In Liverpool Friday 30th September

    Nation wide clubnight ‘This Feeling’ makes its triumphant return to Liverpool with a line up including local legends stars The Coral DJ Set and rising stars The Jackobins. ‘This Feeling’ lands in Liverpool on 30th September at The Zanzibar Club with a stellar line up including The Jackobins, Broken Witt Rebels, Spares, Seprona + The Cotal DJ Set until 3am. From huge turn out’s at all co-curated festival stages, including Leeds Festival, Y Not and Isle Of Wight, to packed rooms up and down the…

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    Duo of Dinners For Buyers’ Birthday Bash 1

    Duo of Dinners For Buyers’ Birthday Bash

    Buyers Club Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Two Unique Culinary Evenings. With Hardman Street restaurant Buyers Club turning a year old at the end of this month, the restaurant is preparing a delicious duo of unique dinners to celebrate its anniversary weekend. Kicking off proceedings on Friday 30 September is ‘Buyers’ Birthday Banquet’. No birthday party would be complete without a huge feast so the chefs at Buyers Club will be putting their own spin on…

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    Trashmouth Records On Tour Comes To The Shipping Forecast

    Trashmouth Records On Tour Comes To The Shipping Forecast

    London record label Trashmouth Records, who famously brought out Champagne Holocaust by The Fat White Family, bring four exciting acts to The Shipping Forecast on November 5. The evening starts with a set by Chupa Cabra, a fitting start to a brilliant evening. The North Wales psych-punks’ first single ‘My Girl’ sold out at Rough Trade when it was released and they have found airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio…

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    Liverpool Noise Presents Live At The Brink; Review 4

    Liverpool Noise Presents Live At The Brink; Review

    A dry bar might seem to be an unlikely place for a gig, but Brink has a lot going for it. The sound quality is amazing and when you have such quality acts as Elijah James, SPQR and Darma the event is always going to be special. Elijah James has a beautiful voice and his lyrics are heartfelt and poignant. The acoustic set he performed included the excellent ‘Nightime’ as well as some of his…

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    Smithdown Road Festival Returns With Huge Student Party Event

    Smithdown Road Festival Returns With Huge Student Party Event

    The Smithdown Road Festival returns for a special student party on 24th September with a fantastic line-up of local talent.  In the heart of student-land, Smithdown Road, the party starts early afternoon until the early hours of the morning with bands including Disastronauts, Elevant, Killaflaw, Voo, The Floormen and a certain one to watch – Lumen. The usual suspects are involved in hosting all the music; The Brookhouse, Kellys, Evil Eye, Franks, Naked Lunch, Fat…