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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…
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Bands in Liverpool
Dead Buttons Play Two of Liverpool’s Biggest Festivals This May
The hottest act to break the Korean Republic, Dead Buttons, are also set to win hearts and minds with an extensive live jaunt. They will be playing across the UK, Mainland Europe, America and Asia in 2016. Cult Liverpool imprint Baltic Records have taken on the duo’s first full length album ‘Some Kind of Youth’ – slated for release in early July to coincide with the band’s performances at FestEvol (1st May) and Liverpool Sound City (28th May). Dead…
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Activities in Liverpool
Jellyfishmoon Presents Audio Sonic Vision At St George’s Hall
Audiences will be feeling moved by a mesmerising, audio-visual, fully immersive experience coming soon to St George’s Hall Plateau. Jellyfishmoon will present ‘Audio Sonic Vision’, a 360° Full Dome Cinema Experience at the prestigious Liverpool landmark from 27th to 30th May 2016. Taking place inside a dome which will be positioned at The Plateau, Audio Sonic Vision is presented in a planetarium style format, in a 10m dome using spherical mirror projection. The experience will…
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Bars in Liverpool
Graffiti Spirits Launch Unique, Innovative Eating Out Venture At Slims Pork Chop Express
A new late night BBQ Club showcasing a unique menu offering for the city has been launched in Liverpool. The club is the brainchild of the three partners behind Graffiti Spirits whose take on a Crayfish Boil Louisiana-style, cooked in a sweet spicy stock and served with barbecue corn & spicy sausage is being touted in the industry as a favourite for several food & drink awards later this year. Director Matt Farrell explained: “We’ve…
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Bars in Liverpool
Wall of Fame Introduces New All-American Menu
Wall of Fame is serving up an eclectic new menu in a bid to bring a true taste of the US to Liverpool. With entrances on Victoria Street and Mathew Street, the all-American inspired eatery has introduced a new foodie offering featuring a novel assortment of chicken wings, pizzas and burgers to name a few. To accompany the culinary selection, the menu also comprises the eatery’s signature shakes, which are served up in a variety…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
The Brink Set To Host Charity Gig In Aid of Cancer Research UK
The Brink is set to play host to a musical charity evening in aid of Cancer Research UK this weekend. Located on Parr Street, the popular dry bar will welcome the ‘Music Against Cancer’ event on Saturday, April 30. Set up by event organiser Andrew Fagan in a bid to give something back, the evening will feature live musical performances from the singer-songwriter together with special guest Ben Higgs. The coinciding charity single ‘Picking up…
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Bars in Liverpool
Liverpool Disco Festival To Hold Launch Party With François K On 30th April
To celebrate the forthcoming Liverpool Disco Festival in October, Camp and Furnace will play host to an intimate Launch party for 400 of the city’s Disco lovers. For this special intro event, the festival team have pulled out all the stops to bring one of the most influential figures from the Disco era to Liverpool – François K. DJ support on the night will come from: LDF DJs Hustle DJs Jaegerossa (Midnight Riot) 6pm – 3am Saturday 30th April…
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Bands in Liverpool
Hope Fest; The Music Festival In Aid of The Homeless Is Back For 2016 Between 11 th – 13 th November Across The UK & Ireland
Hope Fest – the music festival in aid of the homeless – is back for 2016 (11 th -13th November) and this time it is bigger and better than ever! Now in it’s third year, the annual Hope Fest, which is usually held in Liverpool, has now expanded to cover the UK and Ireland. Taking over 40 music venues in Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Glasgow and Dublin aiming to raise lots of supplies of food, clothing and cash for the homeless.…
