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Music
Live Review: The Hanging Stars At St Michael’s Church
The Hanging Stars returned to a packed St Michael’s Church for the second time with their breezy, Cosmic Folk to promote new album On A Golden Shore. Hosted by Copper Blue Music Promotions, the night opened with a debut performance from Country/Americana solo artist Townsend Brown (Iain Morley), who set the tone for the folk-soaked night with alternate guitar tunings, and vocals seamlessly moving between his high tenor range to a soaring belt that filled…
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Sports
Essential Injury Prevention Tips for Rugby Players
Rugby, often hailed as a game of brute strength and strategic prowess, demands a unique blend of athleticism and mental acuity. However, within the exhilarating chaos of the game, injuries can lurk, threatening to sideline players and dampen team spirits. This blog will explore essential prevention tips to keep rugby players in the game and off the injury list. Warm-Up Rituals: Lay the Foundation A robust warm-up routine forms the cornerstone of injury prevention in…
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Lifestyle
5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Garden for Summer 2024
Are you looking for a way to improve the appearance of your garden for summer 2024? Most people aim to complete their garden makeovers by late spring, solely so they can start throwing barbecues without worrying about what their visitors think of their outdoor space. It can, of course, be hard to know where to begin when it comes to sprucing up your garden. So, here, you will be given some insight into the best ways…
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Lifestyle
The Different Flooring Options for Your Bathroom
Liverpool is the capital of Northern glitz and down-to-earth glamour, and as a proud resident, the city’s identity needs to be reflected in your home’s decor. Beginning with the bathroom, here are the different flooring options to choose from and the respective advantages associated with each material. Self-Adhesive Vinyl Tiles Self-adhesive vinyl tiles may well conjure an image of an old-fashioned bathroom you remember from your childhood but believe it or not, this type of…
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Business
Is Liverpool A Good Business Hub?
Liverpool is often overshadowed by other UK cities in discussions about business hubs, but recent developments and investments suggest that this thriving city should be a huge consideration for budding entrepreneurs. With a combination of historical prestige and modern innovation, Liverpool is fast becoming a vibrant centre for business, technology, and culture. In this article, we’ll be discussing why the Merseyside hotspot is quickly becoming the place for up-and-coming businesses and whether or not it…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Dip In To Pride Bath Now On Display At The Most Iconic Building In Liverpool
When photographer and arts producer, Laura McCann wanted to include an interactive installation in an exhibition she was curating, she could never have imagined just how many people would end up seeing it. After meeting mosaic artist Natasha Ellis, Laura came up with the idea of tiling a bath in rainbow colours, to encourage people to immerse themselves in the spirit of Pride. As Laura explained, “I wanted a fun installation that would engage people…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Shuffle Presents Cutting-Edge Art Exhibition at Historic Tobacco Warehouse in Liverpool
Shuffle, an artist-led initiative that highlights the work of contemporary artists through DIY, short-run exhibitions and events, announces its upcoming showcase at Tobacco Warehouse at Stanley Dock, Liverpool. The exhibition will run from Saturday 27 April to Sunday 12 May, opening during weekends and bank holiday Monday. Launching with a dynamic opening event on Saturday 27 April, the exhibition offers a carefully curated selection of works by both emerging and established artists. The exhibition venue, Tobacco Warehouse, is a spectacular Grade II-listed structure, which was the largest…
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Film & TV
Gripping Liverpool-Based Thriller ‘The Gathering’ Unveils Intense Trailer
From the producers of Line of Duty, Save Me and Vigil, The Gathering is coming to Channel 4 in May, to stream and watch live. Filmed and set in Liverpool and around Merseyside, The Gathering is ultimately a whodunnit – or, in this case – a-why-done it. Written by acclaimed novelist Helen Walsh (The Lemon Grove, Once Upon A Time In England) in her first original screenplay for television, the high-octane trailer showcases newcomer Eva…
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Lifestyle
Enhance Your Car Tyres’ Longevity: 6 Effective Methods
When it comes to a new set of tyres, no one wants to spend more than they have – but equally, nor does anyone want to have those tyres wear out too quickly once they have made the purchase for the best possible price. Here are six effective methods to enhance your car tyres’ longevity, to save you both money and time in the long run! Start As You Mean to Go On Always buy…
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Music
Live Review: Sweet Beans Deliver An Electric Set At Their Headline District Gig
On a sunny bank holiday weekend, a seemingly endless stretch of days off ahead of you, there is nothing better than heading to a gig, especially one that promises an evening of high energy, dance inducing music. Locals Sweet Beans, everyone’s favourite genre-bending, riot-jazz infused band headlined the ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’ event at District in Liverpool. Supported by local bands Tavananna and Small Man Big Car, the whole evening was a true celebration of…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool Loves Eurovision – Series of Free Events To Take Place In The City
Liverpool Loves Eurovision – a series of free events – will take place on Saturday 11 May, transporting visitors to that incredible fortnight in May last year by paying homage to elements of 2023’s incredibly popular programme which helped attract around 500,000 people to the city centre. The FREE events taking place on 11 May include: Between 1-7pm Beats on the Streets will take over Castle Street, Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool when 30…
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Lifestyle
Red or Blue: Does Football Fandom Affect Property Values in Liverpool?
Liverpool is renowned for its passionate football culture, specifically related to two of England’s most celebrated clubs: Liverpool FC and Everton FC. The deep-seated loyalties to these teams are more than just an emotional matter, and this can be seen in a number of ways. Not only does it change the culture and atmosphere of different neighbourhoods, it can even alter the prices of property. Football Fandom and Liverpool’s Property Market The age-old rivalry between…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Brickworks: Iconic Works From The Tate Collection Turn The Humble Brick Into The Hero
From July 2024, Tate Liverpool will present Brickworks a new display featuring works from the Tate collection at the new gallery space at RIBA North. Consisting of sculpture, photography and works on paper it will show the diverse ways that this material has been used to make art. Brickworks will run at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North from 31 July to 12 January 2025. More than just a “pile of bricks” this display calls attention to how everyday materials…
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Bars in Liverpool
Craft Brew Festival With Unlimited Beer Is Coming To Liverpool
A first of its kind craft beer festival that offers unlimited beer is coming to Invisible Wind Factory on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June 2024. Craft Brew Festival is now in its second year, after sell out events in Manchester and Birmingham in 2023, and comes to Liverpool for the first time this summer. The beer extravaganza features 15 different brewers, street food, live music and unlimited drinks for each 5 hour event. From…
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Music
Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumar Set To Mesmerise At Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium This May
On Friday 10 May, audiences have the opportunity to experience world-renowned sitar player, and maverick musician, Niladri Kumar, as he kicks-off his UK tour at The Tung Auditorium. What is the heart of Indian music? What is the power of melody? Experience the ‘the Royal Instrument of India’, the sitar, as the celebrated maestro brings an unparalleled immersive experience to Liverpool, performing in the city for the first time ever. Bringing the timeless expanse of…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool Reveals Exciting Programme of Events Including Festival-Style Weekender
BOXPARK Liverpool, the 1,500 capacity award-winning food and entertainment venue, has revealed its stacked events programme as we approach summer 2024. With an epic launch party and a serious line-up of festival-style events across the opening weekend (19 – 21 April) followed by a series of specially curated events from Comedy Supper Clubs with British personality Joel Dommett and Bottomless Brunch with Atomic Kitten to a screening of the Merseyside Derby, the opening few weeks…
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Music
Live Review: Boston Manor At Future Yard
Across the Mersey and away from the busy city, lies one of Birkenhead’s best venues, Future Yard. Tonight (10 April) the 350 capacity venue is host to one of Blackpool’s most exciting up-and-coming alternative bands Boston Manor. Starting back in 2013, the band have continuously gained momentum; always striving for bigger and better things. They have 4 albums under their belt and a collection of EP’s, they’ve toured around the world with some of the…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Delifonseca Dockside Presents: Argentinian Wine & Food Tasting Evening
Delifonseca Dockside is set to host an Argentinian Wine & Food Tasting Evening on Friday, 26 April. Kickstarting at 7pm, the event at the award-winning Brunswick Way eatery promises a fusion of the very best Argentine cuisine and wines, set against the backdrop of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. Known for its commitment to quality ingredients and culinary innovation, Delifonseca Dockside has become a beloved destination for foodies, families and friends alike. Since its expansion during the…
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Lifestyle
The Unseen Force Behind Modern Sustainability
Green technology, like solar electricity, has emerged to provide a sustainable future. As a symbol of renewable energy, solar panels represent modern sustainability. They generate clean energy and promote a sustainable lifestyle. Solar technology is transforming the world, revealing a future with abundant, eco-friendly energy. Technological advancements in solar panels Due to significant technological advances, solar panels went from niche to mainstream. Early models were innovative yet inefficient and expensive. Solar panels are now efficient,…
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Music
Catfish And The Bottlemen To Headline Sefton Park This July
Multi Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen‘s epic return continues to hit new heights with the announcement of a massive outdoor show on Thursday 11 July in Liverpool’s stunning Sefton Park. One of the largest outdoor concerts the city of Liverpool has ever seen, the 32,000 capacity site promises to be the biggest headline show of the band’s career to date. Tickets will be on general sale at 10:00 BST this Friday 19 April. Sign up…
