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Music
Interail Strike Gold With Debut Single ‘Red’
The members of Interail are currently in their second year of studies at LIPA which is also where their paths crossed. They hail from Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool and Trondheim (Norway) and are inspired by the dynamic shifts of grunge and the soundscape of shoegaze. Red is the debut single from the Lancashire band and explores the trials and tribulations and volatility that comes from connections we make with people. The song begins with a lively…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool Restaurant Vetch Awarded Two AA Rosettes For Culinary Excellence
Following the successful launch of Vetch earlier this spring, recognition has already begun to materialise for the central Liverpool eatery, with the restaurant being awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. The brainchild of Liverpool-born chef-over Dan McGeorge, Vetch is a 26-cover fine-dining restaurant located on Hope Street, serving up a range of seasonally inspired menus, showcasing modern British cooking interspersed with Nordic and Asian flavour influences. Each dish the team of chefs create is…
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Liverpool News
Montirex To Open First Ever Pop-Up Store In Liverpool ONE
Montirex, one of the UK’S fastest-growing performance brands, is opening a brand-new store in Liverpool ONE on Saturday 28 September at 10am. To celebrate the official opening, founders Danny Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin, will be joined by brand ambassador, UFC Welterweight #1 Contender, Leon “Rocky” Edwards for the opening ceremony and a give-away for the first 50 customers. The giveaway will include a goody bag full of Montirex gear so be sure to get there early.…
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Music
The Double Nines Turn Heads With Their Debut Anthemic Single, ‘Big Shot’
Liverpool’s The Double Nines are attempting to establish themselves within the city’s indie/rock scene as they set to release their debut single Big Shot on 25 September. With members hailing from the United States, South America, the Middle East, and the UK, their music is a rich tapestry of global influences, and such influences are reflected in Big Shot. The track is a unique blend of 1930s swing and modern indie/alternative pop rock, creating a…
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Tours in Liverpool
In Conversation – Dave Barlow (DB Tours)
Dave Barlow, founder of DB Tours, has spent nearly 15 years guiding visitors through Liverpool’s cultural and sporting history. After working for major attractions like LFC Stadium Tours and City Explorer, Dave launched DB Tours to offer bespoke, personalised tours tailored to his tourist’s interests. In this interview, Dave shares how his passion for Liverpool and its hidden gems has shaped his business, and why the city continues to inspire him as both a guide…
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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
In Conversation – Tom Code (Adventure Code)
Adventure Code, led by founder Tom Code, has become a thriving community dedicated to exploring the great outdoors and embracing the mental, physical, and social benefits of hiking. In this interview, Tom discusses the inspiration behind Adventure Code, how nature positively impacts mental health, and the rewarding moments that have come from building a supportive community. He also shares insights into the exciting hikes the group undertakes, including the upcoming Everest Base Camp trip, and…
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Music
Grunge Maestros The Cubical Hope To Reach New Heights With ‘That Ain’t No Way To Get High’.
After a long hiatus, the maestros of rock n roll garage blues band, The Cubical, are back with a vengeance as they’re set to drop their highly anticipated single That Ain’t No Way To Get High. The single is due to be released on 4 October and will feature on their forthcoming fifth studio album, Cut Me Like a Hog, which will be available on all platforms November at the earliest. The single and album…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Paddington Visits: Trail of Paddington Bear Statues Coming To Liverpool ONE
StudioCanal has officially announced production for Paddington Visits, a trail of Paddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington In Peru, arriving in UK cinemas on 8 November 2024. From Liverpool to Land’s End to Birmingham to Bury St Edmunds, and of course, London Paddington, bear-y special statues are coming to cities, towns, and beauty spots across the UK and Ireland in early October. Each meticulously crafted and…
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Theatre in Liverpool
‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Plays Announced At Liverpool’s Royal Court
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has announced two new shows for 2025 with bookings now open. They are both football themed, but you definitely don’t need to be a football fan to enjoy them. One is the true story about a legendary figure in the history of Liverpool FC; the other is a very much not true story about an iconic Evertonian.The first is a world premiere of a drama that the whole theatre world has been…
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Lifestyle
Why People Are Moving from London to Liverpool
In recent years, a growing number of people have been moving from London to Liverpool in search of a better lifestyle. While London remains the centre of the UK’s business and cultural landscape, many are finding that the high costs, long hours and fast pace of the capital no longer suit their needs. Liverpool has emerged as an attractive alternative, offering affordability, a thriving cultural scene and new career opportunities. Here’s why more and more…
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Travel
Casa Batlló: A Journey Through Artistic Genius and Cutting-Edge Tech
Casa Batlló, which is famously Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece in Barcelona, is the perfect way to express what’s unique about Barcelona. It stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Being a UNESCO World Heritage site completed in 1906, it’s since evolved a lot over time. It was once just a passing-by tourist attraction, but is now a cultural experience that borders on transcendental. And, just like the city itself, it blends this old and newseamlessly. Gaudí’s artistic genius…
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Music
Midnight Curfew’s Latest Single ‘Ballad’ Will Have You Listening On Repeat At All Hours
Liverpool based four-piece Midnight Curfew released their brand new single Ballad in August. Despite the semi-sarcastic song title, the meaning of the song runs much deeper than that, lamenting the rollercoaster of emotions that is falling out of love with someone. The song starts out calm and gentle with an underlying tint of regret, until it soon builds into an ominous roar of guitars, drums, strings and lush vocals as the song builds to it’s…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool ONE Leads The Way With New Accessibility Tools
Liverpool ONE is set to become the UK’s first retail destination to unveil two brand new schemes to improve accessibility for all visitors. With roughly 58,000 households in Liverpool City Region having at least one disabled member, which represents almost 40% of all households across the region, the new tools – Sociability and Waymap – piloted from today (28 August) are aiming to support visitors both ahead of their visit and once they are at…
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Music
Liverpool Slacker Punks alright (okay) Return With Anti-9-To-5 Rager ‘Elevator Etiquette’
Following their packed-out headline show at QUARRY, and recent shows alongside TV Priest and Alien Chicks, Liverpool-based alt rock band alright (okay) have returned with their second single of 2024 with the stomping “anti-9 to 5 rager” Elevator Etiquette, released on 23 August. Recorded at 3rd Planet Studios with Andy Ferinhough, the track is a roaring tune driven by blaring guitar riffs, heavy drums, and a tempo moving at an urgent pace, akin to the ‘8:15 stampede’. Stylistically…
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Things to do in Liverpool
‘Island of Foam’ Immersive Experience To Take Over Liverpool ONE
An explosion of rainbow-coloured foam is set to take over Liverpool ONE this August. ‘Island of Foam’, a dynamic and temporary art installation by German artist Stephanie Lüning, will transform the Sugar House Steps near Liverpool ONE’s John Lewis on Saturday 31 August, from 2pm onwards. Commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global Streets, this immersive spectacle will see vibrantly coloured foam grow, flow, and ultimately engulf the steps, completely altering the familiar space.…
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Things to do in Liverpool
River of Light 2024: First Artworks For Light Trail Announced
When the river lights up, it’s time to play. River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment, with 12 large scale installations presented by some of the best light artists in the world, all inspired by the theme of ‘Play’. Some of the works will help turn Liverpool’s waterfront into a playground, while others offer a deeper question around play and what it can mean for individuals, communities and a city as a whole. …
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Liverpool News
Entrepreneur Kate Stewart Launches Fundraiser To Buy School Uniforms For Children Across Liverpool
Dynamic Liverpool entrepreneur, Kate Stewart, has launched a fundraising campaign to raise £5,000 to buy school uniforms for children across the city. The initative that Kate has been running for several years goes a long way in supporting children and families in the Liverpool city region. Kate is renowned for her incredible journey from humble beginnings to making her first million at 26. Born and raised in the city, she embodies the spirit of resilience…
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Festivals
Milap Announce Autumn Season of Indian Music And Culture, Including Diwali Celebration
Following the successful return of their bi-annual INDIKA Festival last November, Milap have announced an Autumn 2024 season of Indian Arts & Culture, taking place across Merseyside from September. Showcasing some of India’s most acclaimed musicians, alongside both established and emerging talent from the UK, the city region will also enjoy an expanded programme of Diwali celebrations, featuring Visual Art, Food, and more. The opening show sees Milap take a short trip across the Mersey,…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Girls Don’t Play Guitars Coming To Liverpool’s Royal Court This Autumn
Described as “one of the strongest shows the Royal Court has produced”, Girls Don’t Play Guitars, the five star musical that shock 2019, is back this autumn. In Liverpool in 1963 the music world was exploding. Musical talent, attitude and the knowledge that you could be anything you wanted to be saw the city flooded with bands and singers who were headed to the top. Standing tall amongst all of the boys was the World’s…
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Music
Katie Nicholas Teases A New Era With Single ‘The Wheel’
Ormskirk born folk singer Katie Nicholas is set for her first release of the year, The Wheel (out on 8 August). The single is a soft and cathartic ballad featuring enchanting guitar-playing and poetic lyricism, subtly encompassed by the gentle sounds of strings and piano. The single was recorded as part of the Arts Council England x Actual Music’s artist programme which celebrates ascending talent based in the North of England. The Wheel was inspired…
