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Music
Scene Here Liverpool – A Visual Representation of the City’s Music and Venues
Scene Here Liverpool is an ambitious new mapping project that Baltic Triangle based design studio Dorothy have been compiling with the help of customers from the new Rough Trade store on Liverpool’s Hanover Street. The project, which has culminated in a special edition print designed by Dorothy maps the connections between the venues, bands and individuals at the heart of music scenes in the city of Liverpool and its surrounds from the 1950s to the present day. The…
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Music
Bette Schindler Releases Soulful New Single ‘I Love You’ on New Retro Records
Amsterdam-based soul singer and rising star Bette Schindler is back with her latest single, I Love You, on Merseyside label New Retro Records. From being discovered in an Amsterdam hair salon to regular airtime on Jazz FM, Bette has rapidly gained attention for her distinctive voice and rich, heartfelt songwriting with Radio host Nigel Williams of Jazz FM already giving her high praise, stating, “I love your songs”. With Christmas quickly approaching, I Love You is…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Daffodil Set To Open at Liverpool’s Iconic Waterfront In December 2024
Daffodil, a brand-new restaurant, bar and events space will officially open to the public Monday 9 December with bookings now open to experience Liverpool’s most anticipated new venue. Following a £3.5m transformation of the former Mersey Ferry, MV Royal Daffodil, the newly named ‘Daffodil’ will be permanently moored in Canning Dock on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront. The new destination will offer locals and visitors a unique combination of dining, entertainment and maritime heritage. This latest venture by…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Tate Liverpool Traces The Battle Between Nature And Industrialisation In ‘The Plant that Stowed Away’ Exhibition
In February 2025, Tate Liverpool will present a new display, The Plant that Stowed Away. The display will move outwards from Liverpool and its surroundings, tracing connections between the city and its trading history, reflecting on the journeys that have caused the movement of plants and people, and their impact on the city’s rich multicultural fabric. This display is inspired by the Weeds of Wallasey series by Wirral-born photographer Chris Shaw which highlights the battle between nature and…
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Music
The Memos Return With Anthemic Single ‘Do You Believe?’
After the release of their debut single Save Tonight back in March, Indie-Rock newcomers The Memos have returned with their latest single Do You Believe?. The Liverpool-based band was formed by former solo musician Aaron Spencer alongside bassist and backing vocalist, Gary Robertson, drummer Jake Freeman, and lead guitarist Zak Langford-Do. Do You Believe? uses the universal and ever-relevant love song as a vessel to explore themes of faith and fate, with a driving chorus…
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Theatre in Liverpool
New Stage Production of George Orwell’s 1984 Comes To Liverpool
To commemorate 75 years since the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel, this thrilling new stage adaptation, features Keith Allen and is directed by Lindsay Posner (3 Sisters on Hope Street, Everyman, 2008). 1984 is an iconic story of surveillance, oppression and forbidden love and is adapted for the stage by Ryan Craig (Charlotte and Theodore, Ustinov Studio; The Holy Rosenbergs and Our Class, National Theatre), who was nominated as Most Promising Playwright at the…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Bongo’s Bingo Marks 10 Years With The Ultimate Party Weekend in Liverpool
Bongo’s Bingo will reach its 10th anniversary in 2025. The biggest, wildest and most outrageous shows ever with Jonny Bongo holding court take place at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2025. The full details are being kept tightly under wraps. But what’s currently known is the double-whammy weekend will be jam-packed with spectacular Bongo’s Bingo surprises, nostalgia and mayhem, with everything amped up to the absolute max including the…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Wyld Sauna: UK’s First Public Floating Sauna Lands In Liverpool Ahead Of Opening This Month
Wyld Sauna, the UK’s first-ever public floating sauna, will open in the heart of Liverpool at Princes Dock on Saturday 23 November and bookings are live from this Friday 8 November. Home to a luxurious facility, Wyld Sauna has landed in the city ahead of opening, with a 30-person sauna, four ice baths, two cold waterfall showers, four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs, beautiful changing rooms complete with opulent finishes, as well as…
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Lifestyle
Matched Betting 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Risk-Free Betting
Matched betting has become a popular term in the world of betting, often associated with “risk-free” profits. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of matched betting, explain how it can potentially be a low-risk method for making money, and provide practical steps for getting started. Matched betting has become a popular term in the world of betting, often associated with “risk-free” profits.…
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Liverpool News
Dip Into Pride Rainbow Bath Set for Charity Auction to Support LGBTQIA+ Community
The Dip Into Pride Bath, known to many as simply the “Rainbow Bath”, will be auctioned for charity at Adam Partridge Auction House on 6 November. The brightly coloured bath was originally created in 2023 when photographer and arts producer, Laura McCann was curating an exhibition for Pride. Laura wanted to include something interactive at the event and thought a roll top bath would be a fun way of encouraging people to immersing themselves in…
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Music
Live Review: The Libertines At Mountford Hall
After their explosive entrance into the music scene in the early 2000’s, The Libertines continue to enthrall audiences around the globe, selling out shows with their distinctive garage rock sound. Their fourth studio album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, released in April 5 this year, soared to number one on the UK album charts, a remarkable achievement that mirrors their peak in 2004. The band’s comeback has been characterised by a heartfelt rekindling of…
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Music
St George’s Hall To Host Special Silent Discos
Liverpool’s historic St George’s Hall is gearing up for a December filled with music, lights, and plenty of festive fun, with two spectacular silent discos—one for families and one exclusively for adults! Disco Kids Family Silent Disco On Saturday 14 December, St George’s Hall invites families to a magical afternoon of music, lights, and laughter with Disco Kids Family Silent Disco. Designed to appeal to all ages, the event transforms the Great Hall into a…
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Music
Ex-Easter Island Head To Play Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium
Ex-Easter Island Head will make their stage debut at The Tung Auditorium this November. The experimental band will be joined on stage by extra special guests Charles Hayward and Lola De La Mata, presenting their own wildly original music as solo artists and joining the group for open-ended explorations of material from the 2024’s Norther album.Ex-Easter Island Head are a UK-based musical collective composing and performing music for solid body electric guitar, percussion and other instruments. The group…
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Liverpool News
Japanese Fashion Giant UNIQLO Opening Store In Liverpool ONE
UNIQLO, the internationally acclaimed fashion brand, is to make its city debut at Liverpool ONE. The Japanese retailer is set to open early next year alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship stores. Uniqlo’s Paradise Street location will be the ideal home for the acclaimed retailer, with the substantial double-height unit allowing it to create a truly showcase space. The brand will join the unique street’s series of anchor stores, including BOSS, JD and Goldsmiths. UNIQLO,…
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Film & TV
In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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Music
Red Rum Club To Headline Aintree Racecourse In 2025
Liverpool’s rising stars, Red Rum Club, are set to make an unforgettable appearance in their hometown next year, headlining an outdoor concert at Aintree Racecourse on Friday, May 16, 2025. Presented by The Jockey Club Live, the band’s performance in the iconic Red Rum Garden will follow an evening of exhilarating races, bringing together live music and the spirit of Merseyside in one dynamic event. The Crosby-born sextet has been riding a wave of success…
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Music
In Conversation – Jon Withnall of New Retro Records
New Retro Records was born from a shared vision to support artists in an evolving music industry. Founders Jon Withnall, Mario Anastasiades, and Martin Tibbetts initially managed emerging artists Lois Levin and Bette Schindler. Recognising the benefits of creative control and cost-saving measures, the trio transformed their management company into a label. Their diverse skills meshed instantly, creating what Jon describes as a “dream team.” With a commitment to artist autonomy and a fresh approach…
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Things to do in Liverpool
River of Light 2024: Map Route, Times & All You Need To Know
Get ready to be dazzled by Liverpool’s waterfront as River of Light returns for another year of stunning illuminated installations! This year’s theme is “Play,” and the twelve large-scale artworks promise an experience that’s both fun and thought-provoking. River Of Light 2024: Everything you need to know River of Light 2024 Dates & Times Friday 25 October – Tuesday 5 November 2024 5pm – 9pm nightly Free! Route Map Use the below map to guide…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie Celebrates Reservations Going Live With Giant Prize Vault In City Centre
Yesterday afternoon, The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie celebrated reservations lines going live (22 October) with a giant prize vault, dropped into the middle of Liverpool City Centre. The vault, planted in the middle of Church Street, was unveiled for Liverpool residents to ‘crack the code’ and get their hands on a range of spectacular prizes. The giant vault was manned by The Ivy ‘security guards’ who helped guests select their very own mystery prize from among hundreds, each hidden…
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Theatre in Liverpool
English National Ballet – Mary Skeaping’s Giselle Coming To Liverpool’s Empire Theatre
This Wednesday 23 October sees the start of a four performance run at the Liverpool Empire of English National Ballet’s acclaimed 1971 production of Giselle. The celebrated choregrapher and director Mary Skeatings interpretation of the 1841 standout of the classical ballet canon has garnered much praise for its artistic synthesis of peasant countryside life and the eternal forces of the supernatural. Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about…
