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Bands in Liverpool
Liverpool International Music Festival Presents 76 – 16 From Eric’s To EVOL: The Stories of Punk And Counter Culture In The UK
Four specially curated events featuring live performances from Lightning Seeds, Buzzcocks, Pete Wylie, Clinic and more including a panel event in partnership with The Guardian whereby experts from the genre will speak about this pioneering movement and 40 years of punk. Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has announced the full line up for its very special 76 – 16: From Eric’s To Evol event as part of its LIMF Presents programme. Buzzcocks, Clinic, Poltergeist, Pete Bentham…
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Bars in Liverpool
Slim’s Pork Chop Express Late Night BBQ; Review
So, Saturday night we were out watching the Champions League final and we had not eaten. Dangerous that. Slim’s Pork Chop Express have started a late night menu called the BBQ CLUB – perfect. After seeing Ronaldo score that winning pen I was driven to food, my go to comfort. We arrived just before 10pm; the menu is available 10pm till late Thursday – Saturday and 9 till late through the week. We ordered some drinks – a Beavertown…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
House of Suarez Celebrates Birthday With Iconic Ball
House of Suarez has announced the return of the Vogue Ball for 2016 and as the company celebrates its 10th birthday, it is pulling out all the stops to ensure this year’s Ball is the fiercest and most fabulous yet. Tickets are now on sale for the Vogue Ball which will take place on Saturday, 15th October and House of Suarez is excited to reveal a brand new location for 2016. The multi award-winning event will take place in Liverpool’s hottest new arts and performance space – the Invisible Wind…
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Bars in Liverpool
Wall of Fame Unveils All-American Alternative To Traditional Sunday Roast
Wall of Fame has launched an exciting new addition to its ever-popular menu. The all-American inspired eatery, with entrances on Victoria Street and Mathew Street, has unveiled its interpretation of an alternative Sunday roast in the form of an indulgent burger. Devised by Head Chef Joe Hannah, the moreish dish comprises a choice of chicken or beef sandwiched between two Yorkshire puddings alongside the classic flavours of roast potatoes, stuffing and gravy. General Manager of Wall…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
The Invisible Wind Factory; Omphalos – ‘Energy Eternal’ Review
The Invisible Wind Factory is the Kazimier’s ‘vision of a cultural theme park from the future’. Situated on Regent Road in the North Docks, the warehouses will be a space for bespoke large scale performances. A ‘cultural themepark’ feels like an appropriate way to summarise the night we experienced on Wednesday. Not quite knowing what was in store for the night we waited patiently outside the large warehouse before the door swung open and we…
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Bars in Liverpool
Another Brick In The Burger Wall: Wall of Fame Restaurant Review
If you walked around Liverpool with your eyes closed, relying solely on your sense of taste and smell to guide you, you could be forgiven for thinking you had fall down a rabbit hole and landed in downtown Texas or the middle of Manhattan. American diners and burger bars are a common motif on the city’s dining scene and Wall of Fame is a (relatively) new kid on the block. With entrances on the bustling hive of activity that…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Liverpool Biennial Open Call Out For Participants of The 1985 School Students Strike
School students strike of 1985 to be recreated for a new film as part of Liverpool Biennial 2016 Call out for those involved in the 1985 strike, their children, and students to take part in the recreation on Sunday 5 June at St. George’s Hall from 1pm In April 1985, children in Liverpool and cities across the country took to the streets in an impromptu strike against the Conservative Government’s Youth Training Scheme. The Liverpool…
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Bars in Liverpool
Innovators Behind Liverpool’s Bar Scene Reveal More About New Venture Santa Maluco
Graffiti Spirits, widely regarded in Liverpool as prime innovators behind Liverpool’s progressive new cocktail and independent eating out scene has revealed that Santa Maluco will open at the end of this month. Director Matthew Farrell, one of the partners behind the fiercely independent group who already operate city centre bars Santa Chupitos, El Bandito, Salt Dog Slims, 81 Ltd and their ‘smokehouse and cocktails’ venue Slim’s Pork Chop Express said guests can expect the team…
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Bands in Liverpool
Atlantic Records’ Toxteth Teen Taya Wins GIT Award 2016 One To Watch
Merseyside music prize, The GIT Award, has revealed the winner of this year’s coveted One To Watch Prize is teenage prodigy Tayá. Signed to Atlantic Records, Tayá, has been quietly kicking up a storm on the Merseyside music scene having played Liverpool Sound City, FestEvol and a range of high profile support slots before developing her sound and switching her time between Liverpool, London and the United States. Yaw Owusu, of Liverpool International Music Festival…
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Activities in Liverpool
The Brink Set To Host Nostalgic Spring Dance
The Brink is set to transform into a retro rockabilly dance hall for a special Spring Dance. Located on Parr Street, Liverpool’s only and the UK’s first dry-bar is set to host the 50s and 60s themed event on Friday, May 13. Featuring performances from renowned local musicians, best dressed competitions and even a delicious buffet, the nostalgically inspired evening is set to welcome both members of the recovery community and the general public alike.…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
The Kazimier Opens New Sprawling Arts Complex, The Invisible Wind Factory, In The North Docks of Liverpool With An Immersive Theatre & Music Performance.
From 19 – 22 May 2016, the creative team behind Liverpool’s recently closed Kazimier Club will present Omphalos – ’Energy Eternal’ a spectacle which takes the form of a guided tour, featuring an eight person choir who use gesture to control audio, lighting and mechanical effects. A period of research and development has enabled the team to take an ambitious approach with this show, which combines theatre, performance and music with science and technological innovation.…
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Activities in Liverpool
Popular North West Burger & Shakes Restaurant Introduces Charity Initiative In The Form of The Archie’s Foundation
A North West restaurant has launched a new charitable scheme in the form of The Archie’s Foundation. Archie’s, which is an American inspired burger and shakes restaurant located on Manchester’s Oxford Road and Liverpool’s Ranelagh Street, has set up the initiative in a bid to give back to the local community. In addition to appointing Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas as its charity ambassador, The Archie’s Foundation has begun its fundraising efforts by teaming up…
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Bands in Liverpool
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: (Miss)Representation In The Music Media
Bido Lito & Writing on the Wall festival join forces to explore sexism in the music media. Laura Snapes, a culture writer and contributing editor at Pitchfork, and former editor at NME, is joined by a panel of the best feminist brains from the region’s music and independent media, featuring Sarah Lay, editor at Louder Than War, Amy Roberts, editor at Clarissa Explains Fuck All, Bethany Garrett, editorial assistant at Bido Lito! and Lorna Gray, music journalist and founder of Fierce Babe Network. There…
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Activities in Liverpool
Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism At WoWfest On 21st May
As part of this year’s WoWfest (Writing’s on the Wall Fest) comes Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism. Inspired by the work of Afrofuturist artists, writers and musicians like Octavia Butler, George Clinton and Janelle Monae, Future|Journeys looks at how we can find new ways to express the voices of the marginalised, exploring race, gender and alternative technologies for creating new ways of co-existing. Join us for a day of conversation, art and creativity, as we weave the stories of…
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Bars in Liverpool
Veeno Liverpool – The Italian Wine Cafe Launches New Menu; Here’s What To Expect
Since launching in Manchester back in 2013, co-founders Nino & Andrea have been passionate about bringing a taste of the Aperitivo culture to the UK, the ritual of drinking, nibbling and relaxing after work. This passion has led to the successful launches of four further cafes and another two in the coming weeks in Bristol and Harrogate. To celebrate their latest openings, the duo are launching a selection of new menu items on Tuesday 10th…
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Bands in Liverpool
Free Concert In The Square Returns To Liverpool; Sunday 29th May
Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural free music event Concert in The Square, organisers have promised an ever bigger and better festival coming to Liverpool city centre this May bank holiday on Sunday 29th May. The festival will run from midday to 9pm with a special house classics after party from 9.30pm to 6am. This year’s line-up boasts an eclectic mix of popular local artists and DJs, including an acoustic set from…
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Bars in Liverpool
The Merchant Draws Huge Crowds To Its Launch
Brand new bar, canteen and garden, The Merchant, opened its doors to the public for the first time at last night’s launch party in heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks district. Local entrepreneurs Richard McGinnis and Lewis Boardman invited guests to enjoy a variety of drinks from the bar’s dedicated gin parlour, which stocks over 50 brands, and a selection of craft beers, including brands from the city’s own Liverpool Craft Beer Co. and Mad Hatter breweries,…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool Girl Geeks Collaborate With SKY To Bring Tech Bootcamp
Liverpool Girl Geeks have begun to develop a known heritage in tackling the known technological and digital skills shortage in women already in work or soon to graduate university, but they’ve taken their challenge back to school quite literally! Passionate about the growth of the industry within this fantastic city they cannot wait to return this mission to the younger ages. They are extremely pleased to announce a bootcamp for 12-14 year old girls focussing…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool Biennial 2016 Announces Full Programme
The programme for Liverpool Biennial 2016, the largest contemporary art festival in the UK, running from 9 July to 16 October 2016, was announced today by Sally Tallant, Director of Liverpool Biennial. For the ninth edition of the Biennial, 42 artists are invited to create new work for locations across the city, alongside a showcase of ten associate artists working in the North of England. Artists from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Russia…
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Bands in Liverpool
She Drew The Gun Play The Buyers Club As Part of UK Tour; Friday 29th April
She Drew The Gun, fronted by songwriter Louisa Roach offer dreamy lyrical psych-pop from the banks of the Mersey. The debut album, Memories of the Future, is out now and this Friday’s show at The Buyers Club should be a night of celebration for the local star. On April 10th, She Drew The Gun were crowned winners of Glastonbury’s ‘Emerging Talent Competition’ 2016, a prize supported by PRS for Music and the PRS for Music Foundation. The…
