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Liverpool Events
Liverpool Viva! Vegan Festival Returns To The Bluecoat This Saturday
It’s back! The Liverpool Viva! Vegan Festival has returned for another year, with everything a current or aspiring vegan could ask for. The good news is that this time it’s even bigger. The event is now being held across two venues, the Friends Meeting House and the Bluecoat Chambers, both on School Lane. This means more stalls, more activities and more things to enjoy. In terms of what’s on offer, take your pick. The event…
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Liverpool Events
Bongo’s Bingo Announce Liverpool Panto: Bongo And The Beast Featuring S Club & N Trance
Xmas in Liverpool just got a whole lot more exciting, as the phenomenal Bongo’s Bingo are very proud to announce their second season of panto shows in their home city, celebrating what is already turning out to be an incredible 2017. Taking place at their HQ at the Camp and Furnace, the run of 19 sensational shows will bring the usual magic and mayhem to the city, as well as some very special guests who…
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Music
Liverpool’s Legendary Band The Pies Play Rare Live Show At The Epstein
One year on from the release of their debut album, The Pies are back with another rare live performance, this time at The Epstein Theatre on Friday 20th October! Formed in the late 80’s, The Pies were regulars on the Liverpool music scene until their untimely split in 1993 without even a debut album to their name. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Ashley Martin knew he had to continue with the legacy of The Pies and decided to form a new line-up. The band were also famous for their graffiti placed…
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Music
Sending ‘Love from Liverpool’ – The City’s Artists & Bands Join Forces To Help Manchester Bomb Victims
In response to the Manchester Arena bombing tragedy members of Liverpool’s music community have been working in the background, coming together to pledge their support. The resulting ‘Love From Liverpool’ project aims to help raise funds for the victims and families of this despicable act. Support has come from all areas of the music industry in Liverpool. Artists bands and labels such as The Wombats, Stealing Sheep, The Christians, Edgar Jones, Mellowtone, Skeleton Key, NuNorthern Soul…
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Liverpool Events
CHIC & Nile Rogers Announced As First Headliners For Liverpool Music Week
Liverpool Music Week has announced CHIC & Nile Rogers as headliners for the opening night of this year’s festival with a special show taking place at the Echo Arena. The legendary disco band will kick off the 15th anniversary of the festival in style, after a hugely popular set at this year’s Glastonbury Music Festival. Liverpool Music Week was recently crowned Best Metropolitan Festival at The UK Festival Awards 2016 and and the Opening Night…
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Activities in Liverpool
Otterspool Adventure Centre Is Set To Get Your Adrenaline Pumping This Summer
Whilst Otterspool Adventure Centre has been a favourite choice amongst locals for an action packed day out for some time, its recent refurbishment has given it a new lease of life, and the results are worth checking out. Having newly been acquired by Steven and Cheryl Cosgrove of Velocity Leisure, the company wanted to offer an alternative to their already successful portfolio which focuses on indoor activities. Velocity Leisure centres in the North West currently…
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Music
Black Mountain Lights’ Folksy Songs Guide You Through The Countryside
One of the traits of a strong band is the ability of each of the individual musicians to provide their own unique sound whilst still coming together as a whole. That couldn’t be truer than for Black Mountain Lights. The talented bunch work harmoniously to create an unusual sound that is both uplifting and a little eccentric. Hailing from the Wirral Pennisula, the five piece – Jonny Fowlds, Daniel Trevithick, Kate Geraghty, Neil Frost, and…
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Review
Hope & Glory Festival Announce Even More Acts Ahead Of This Weekend’s Event
With less than a week to go until Hope & Glory Fest takes over the city centre, organisers have announced even more exciting editions and surprises to an already spectacular array of live music and entertainment taking place across the weekend of the 4th, 5th and 6th of August. Kicking off the festival the ‘not so’ secret free gig will see the previously announced Black Grape joined by Liverpool’s very own Cast on Friday 4th August at St. George’s…
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Review
Liverpool Loves 2017 Full Music Line-Up Announced
Liverpool Loves organisers Orb CIC recently announced the first wave of acts confirmed for this year’s festival, and they are now excited to reveal the full music line-up. The countdown is on to the third annual Liverpool Loves festival next weekend, when fantastic music, family fun and activities take over the city centre on Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August. The full weekend music programme now includes a headline performance from Liverpool singer songwriter Robert Vincent, who will appear on the Main Stage in…
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Liverpool Events
RivFest Returns With Impressive Festival Line Up In Memory Of Viola Beach Guitarist
Following their first, modest festival last year The River Reeves Foundation has announced a huge line up for this year’s RivFest17. On 2 September 2017, 5000 music lovers will convene at Warrington’s Priestley College to celebrate sensational bands, enjoy tasty street food, browse some fab craft stalls and enjoy a drink or two with friends and family. The musical line up include Maximo Park, Billy Bragg, Eliza and The Bear, Spring King, The Rain Band,…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Esme Grace Brown Art Showcase At Naked Lunch
A very healthy crowd gathered at Naked Lunch recently to celebrate the showing of local artist Esme Grace Brown’s new collection of paintings, and it was an evening that succeeded on two fronts. Firstly it highlighted that despite the lure of the ubiquitous complimentary drink on arrival, a very healthy interest in painting as an art form exists locally. And secondly, the talent is out there to support such an interest. Esme Grace Brown affirms…
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Review
Big Youth & Horace Andy To Play Liverpool In Two Special Shows At District
Following the huge success of this year’s festival, the folks behind Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae continue on their mission to bring more reggae goodness to Liverpool by hosting two absolute legends – Big Youth and Horace Andy. Big Youth & The Upper Cut Band *Only North West gig* A man with a message, Big Youth arrived on the music scene in the wake of U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone and I-Roy, but quickly established his…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Trattoria 51 Raises A Glass To New In-House Prosecco & Spritzer Bar
Trattoria 51 has unveiled its brand-new 51 Prosecco & Spritzer Bar in a bid to further its stance as an authentic Italian dining and drinking destination. The popular Old Hall Street venue has transformed its downstairs floor space to include a distinctive bar area ideal for after-work drinks or weekend merriments. Complete with a grand leather booth stretching across the front of the property together with intimate window seats, the designated bar area allows guests to sip away in stylish and sophisticated surroundings. Restaurateur Attilio Sergi said: “As part of ongoing company developments, we want to transition from simply…
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Music
Wide Eyed Boy ‘Loving You is So Easy’ Review
Riding on the wave of indie-pop fury, Wide Eyed Boy return with latest single ‘Loving You is So Easy’ from their self-titled debut EP. The multi-national four-piece crossed paths at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and are rapidly making strides as one of the city’s beguiling new acts. In addition to releasing new material, the band supported Feeder on tour, and added a string of German headline shows and festival slots under their belt over…
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Liverpool Events
LIMF Announce Stage Breakdowns & Set Times
LIMF is set for it’s biggest year to date and we’ve got all the stage breakdowns and times right here so get planning your weekend now. Thursday, July 20 At the Palm House 7pm – midnight: LIMF Presents Good Times, with Norman Jay 7pm: Norman Jay MBE Friday, July 21 Central Stage LIMF Presents at Summer Jam Garage Classical Presented by DK Spoony, hosted by Jay Hynd At Sefton Park 8.30pm: DJ Spoony 8.30pm: Royal…
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Liverpool Events
The Bombed-Out Church Cider & Beer Festival Returns For 2017.
It feels like we never go more than a month or two without a beer festival pitching up in the city. But we’re definitely not complaining. Next, it’s the turn of The Bombed-Out Church Cider & Beer Festival taking place at Liverpool’s iconic St Luke’s Church and its surrounding gardens. Following on from the first event back in 2015, organisers Real Ale Events promise this year’s outing will be bigger and better than before.…
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Liverpool Events
Liverpool Food & Drink Festival Announce Exclusive Candlelit Banquet In Sefton Park
This year the Liverpool Food & Drink Festival celebrate their 10th anniversary and they’ve made no exception with their festival line up on 16th and 17th September. However, this year they couldn’t just leave it there, as they will be kick starting the festival with something really really special and something that has never been done before in Liverpool. On Friday 15th September you are invited to their biggest celebration yet; Beauty and the Feast hosted by celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine…
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Liverpool Events
The Music Manual Presents… Summer Shindig
To celebrate five years of the award shortlisted music blog, The Music Manual will host a Summer Shindig, which will bring together all that is good about Liverpool’s ever growing music industry. The Music Manual Presents series over the last few years have featured artists such as Blossoms, Purple Heart Parade and Kashmere. Founder and editor of The Music Manual, Lauren Jones said: “I can’t believe the blog is now five years old. I remember…
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Liverpool Events
Musicians Against Homelessness Line-Up Announced for September
Just when you thought the summer of music festivals were all sold out, save some space in your calendar for the Musicians Against Homelessness event in September. Supporting the local community and teaming up with the charity Crisis, the event is honouring British musicians and raising awareness of a good cause. The festival will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of September at Hangar 34 on Greenland Street in the Baltic Triangle, and…
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Liverpool Events
Future Boss Club Set To Host Inaugural ‘She Does’ Event
Future Boss Club is set to host its inaugural event in its series of ‘She Does’ seminars this week. ‘She Does… Digital!’ will take place on Thursday, July 13 at Launch 22 whereby guests who wish to enhance and develop their digital and technical skills can participate in an interactive seminar. Hosted by a panel of leading industry experts including Liverpool Girl Geeks, Innovators Hub, Uniform and more, the event will also treat guests to pizza, prosecco…
