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Things to do in Liverpool
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet Returns To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall This June
This June, love will be in the air as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet returns to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, for a spectacular week-long cinematic residency. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025, this immersive reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic promises to be one of the city’s most atmospheric and talked-about events of the summer. This is not just a film screening. Audiences will step into the grandeur of St George’s Hall – a…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Caroline Gorick – After Hours At Liverpool Bridewell Studios
Caroline Gorick: Capturing the Stillness Between Moments—Where the Ordinary Turns Sublime This latest series from eminent artist Caroline Gorick is a quiet storm—evocative works that pulse with life and where beauty brushes up against decay, the everyday shimmering with potential unease. Her rich, gestural brushwork and glowing, rubbed- back tones pull us into spaces that feel uncannily familiar, yet somehow out of reach. Gorick captures fleeting, fragile moments and elevates them into something timeless, almost…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Beloved Bistro The Watering Can Celebrates 100,000 Full English Breakfasts Served
One of Liverpool’s best-loved café/bistros, The Watering Can, has hit an impressive milestone—serving over 100,000 Full English Breakfasts since opening its doors in Greenbank Park in 2019. The park-side venue has become a breakfast institution in South Liverpool, earning a devoted following for its high-quality food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and picturesque botanical setting. Visitors flock from far and wide—including Cheshire, Lancashire, the Wirral, Chester and North Wales—to sample what’s become known as one of…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Santa’s Secret Forest Set to Wow the North West This Christmas
A brand new festive adventure is arriving in the North West this winter, promising to deliver an unforgettable dose of Christmas magic. Santa’s Secret Forest will open at Orrell Hill Woods, Ince Blundell, from Friday 21 November to Wednesday 24 December, transforming 16 acres of woodland into a fully immersive festive wonderland. This magical, family-friendly event brings together the nostalgia of Christmases past and the sparkle of today’s seasonal traditions. With stunning light trails, high-tech…
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Music
‘Stuck In The Mud’ Is Dylan Robert’s Anthem to Unbreakable Friendship
Liverpool’s indie-pop breakout Dylan Robert continues his run of emotionally-charged singles with Stuck In The Mud – a glowing, guitar-laced ode to loyalty that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. From the opening moments, there’s a quiet sincerity that pulls you in. The track shimmers with cinematic guitar textures, courtesy of Isaac Grover, whose delayed chords ripple like late summer light on water. Underneath it all, Jamie Alsamarraie’s percussion adds a heartbeat – steady,…
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Editorials
QUARRY To Reopen In Iconic Hardman Street Venue This Autumn
Independent music and arts venue QUARRY has announced it will reopen this Autumn at 45 Hardman Street, the legendary former home of The Magnet and The Sink Club. The move signals an exciting new chapter for the grassroots venue following the closure of its Love Lane site in May. Known for its progressive programming, community-led ethos, and support of Liverpool’s underground and LGBTQI+ music scenes, QUARRY’s relocation to the city centre marks a significant step…
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Arts and Culture
Creative Spotlight: In Conversation with Julie Lawrence
A Landscape of Light and Memory… There’s a quiet resonance in Julie Lawrence’s work that lingers long after the image fades from view. It’s not just the landscapes she paints—it’s the light within them, the way it flickers and slips between trees, casting shadows that feel both intimate and infinite. Based on the Wirral and deeply rooted in her daily walks through Caldy Hill and Stapledon Woods, Lawrence invites us to pause, to notice, and…
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Music
Beats Beyond Borders One-Day Festival Set To Amplify Music, Activism and Solidarity
As part of Refugee Week 2025, Future Yard will host a powerful one-day fundraiser for displaced communities in Palestine, Sudan and the UK. On Saturday 22 June, Future Yard in Birkenhead will come alive with Beats Beyond Borders — a vibrant one-day festival of music, activism and solidarity running from 1pm to 10pm. Timed to coincide with Refugee Week 2025, the event, organised by Clementine Arts CIC, offers a heartfelt creative stand with displaced communities…
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Things to do in Liverpool
10 Must-See Highlights of Independents Biennial 2025
The Independents Biennial, celebrating the art and artists living and working in Liverpool city-region, opens to the public on Saturday 7 June, with a special, free to attend launch on Thursday 5 June in Port Sunlight showcasing a range of art venues and artists in the historic village. The artist-led festival, which runs concurrently to Liverpool Biennial, is created to showcase the vibrant art and art scene of the city-region. The Independents Biennial has been…
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Things to do in Liverpool
LACES OUT! Trainer Festival Heads To BOXPARK Liverpool On 7 June
Sneakerheads, mark your calendars—LACES OUT! is back for its 11th year, bringing its unique blend of fashion, lifestyle, and exclusive footwear to BoxPark Liverpool on Saturday 7 June. What started as a niche gathering has become the North West’s biggest sneaker festival, with thousands of rare, vintage, hype, and deadstock trainers on offer. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual fan, or simply in the market for something unique, LACES OUT! promises to deliver. Expect…
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Everton FC
Everton Fans Name New Stadium Pub ‘The Prince Rupert
Evertonians have chosen ‘The Prince Rupert’ as the name of the ‘fan-named pub’ on Village Street at Hill Dickinson Stadium. More than 6,000 supporters took part in an online vote to name the latest addition to the vibrant, fan-focused area on Level 3 of the West Stand. Open to supporters with a membership or matchday access to Village Street, The Prince Rupert will be a social and atmospheric space steeped in the heritage of the Club. The…
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Things to do in Liverpool
UK’s Biggest Free 3×3 Basketball Tournament Returns to Liverpool ONE
LVP 3×3, the UK’s biggest free 3×3 basketball tournament, returns to Chavasse Park at Liverpool ONE this month for its third and most ambitious year yet. Created by Toxteth EL8TE CIC and funded by Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP), the event is part of a wider mission to provide safe, positive and healthy opportunities for communities across the region. Running from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June, this year’s tournament will once again feature…
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Music
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend In Liverpool: Review
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 transformed Liverpool’s Sefton Park into a vibrant celebration of music, drawing over 100,000 fans across three days. The festival showcased a diverse lineup, from indie rock to pop and electronic beats, creating some truly unforgettable moments for attendees. From surprise sets to emotional singalongs, here’s a look back at the highlights from an unforgettable weekend of music, energy, and unity in the heart of Liverpool. Friday Highlights The Wombats.…
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Liverpool News
HELP (House Everyone In Liverpool Properly) Campaigners Spotlight Human Stories In Toxteth Library Exhibition
Local housing campaign group HELP (House Everyone in Liverpool Properly) are building an ongoing campaign to demand genuinely affordable, secure social housing in the city. HELP have recently launched a petition calling on developers Peel Waters Development and Liverpool City Council to include significantly more social housing both Peel Waters and future developments. Current plans for the waterfront site claim 20% ‘affordable’ housing — but campaigners stress that ‘affordable’ and social housing are not the same. “‘Affordable’ homes are…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
From Kitchen Hobby To Cake Empire: How A Liverpool Baker Built a Sweet Success Story With Create A Cake
What began as a student’s side hustle has become one of Liverpool’s biggest cake-making businesses. Create A Cake, based on Page Moss Lane in Huyton, is now a thriving, award-winning bakery – and the only cake shop in the city with a full online ordering system for bespoke and celebration cakes. Founded by 36-year-old Liam Roberts from Childwall, Create A Cake has grown from humble beginnings in his kitchen to a bustling business producing thousands…
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Music
SoundYard New Electronic Music Venue To Open In Liverpool This June
This summer marks the arrival of SoundYard, a bold new 900-capacity venue set to become a flagship destination for electronic music in Liverpool. Launching in June 2025, SoundYard will celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage with a forward-looking approach — offering immersive music experiences, curated day parties, and a vibrant daytime programme that goes far beyond the dancefloor. Located in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, SoundYard is a versatile indoor-outdoor venue, designed to cater…
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Arts and Culture
New Exhibition Celebrates Early Years of Pete Burns In Liverpool
A striking new photography exhibition opens in Liverpool this June, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of the city’s most iconic 1980s performers. Total Stranger: The Unseen Photographs of Pete Burns and Dead or Alive 1978–1983 launches on Saturday 7 June at Café Tabac on Bold Street. The exhibition features black and white images by acclaimed rock photographer Francesco Mellina, capturing the raw energy of Liverpool’s late ’70s and early ’80s…
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Music
OUTER WAVES Festival Set to Ignite Liverpool’s North Docks
With just five days remaining, the stage is nearly set for the arrival of OUTER WAVES—Liverpool’s newest and most daring alternative music and arts festival. Taking place 24–25 May 2025, this debut edition promises an electrifying weekend of sonic exploration at Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool. Saturday sees the hypnotic minimalism of Ex-Easter Island Head take centre stage, while Sunday closes with a mind-expanding headline performance from the legendary GONG. They’re joined by a compelling array of experimental artists including Mandy Indiana, AJA Ireland, Abstract Concrete, Hyperdawn,…
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Lifestyle
Eco-friendly Property Development In Liverpool: Building Value With Sustainability
Sustainability isn’t a trend. It is a smart investment for anyone with property. With rising energy costs and increasing demand for greener homes, developers have a real opportunity to target Liverpool homeowners. By integrating eco-friendly features into new builds or major refurbishments, you can appeal to future-focused buyers and tenants. Better yet, you also boost rental yields and resale prices in the process. Are you wondering how to take proactive steps to be more sustainable?…
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Music
Interview: Rival Sons’ Scott Holiday on Rock Icons, The Band’s Ethos and What’s Next
California rockers Rival Sons have carved out their own lane in the modern rock landscape—equal parts bluesy swagger, explosive riffs, and deeply human songwriting. With two albums released in 2023—DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER—the band showcased their thematic depth and sonic range in back-to-back statements that fans and critics alike hailed as their best yet. Ahead of their much-anticipated headline show in Liverpool this July, we caught up with lead guitarist and founding member Scott Holiday to…
