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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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Food and Drink in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool Declares DILF Day This Father’s Day – And It’s Not What You Think!
This Father’s Day, BOXPARK Liverpool is putting the fun in functional family time with a cheeky campaign that’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Announcing their very own DILF Day – Dads I’d Like to Feed – the venue is serving up a feast of freebies and fun for father figures across the city. If you’ve got a Dad (or someone like one) that deserves a treat, BOXPARK is offering an irresistible deal: Dads…
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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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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Military Veteran Turned Wellness Coach Opens New Liverpool Gym In Baltic Triangle
A Liverpool-based personal trainer swapped the military for mindfulness after experiencing his own challenges with mental health. Tom Simpson, is the owner of Apex Liverpool, a hugely popular health and wellness centre on Prescot Road that is now expanding and moving to a bigger facility in The Baltic Triangle. Tom, 33 from West Derby, began boxing at just 11 years old, competing at a national elite level from age 13 to 27. He later joined…
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Lifestyle
Hidden Hair & Beauty Suites Open in Liverpool’s Corn Exchange
Tucked away inside one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings, a quiet revolution is reshaping the city’s beauty industry. Behind the grand doors of the Corn Exchange on Fenwick Street, Phenix Salon Suites has opened a series of private, fully equipped workspaces for independent hair and beauty professionals—offering a unique alternative to traditional salon setups. Originally launched in the US and now boasting over 400 locations across America, Phenix has chosen Liverpool as its latest UK…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool SEO Agency, Quirky Digital, Launches Student Internships to Tackle Digital Skills Gap
Award-winning Liverpool SEO agency Quirky Digital has launched a new internship programme for university students, offering real-world experience to help bridge the gap between education and employment in the growing fields of digital marketing and AI. Led by Managing Director Liam Quirk, the agency has been working closely with the University of Liverpool to deliver SEO workshops that provide students with practical skills and industry insight. In March 2025, students were set a live challenge…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool To Host City’s Biggest Pop Up of Local Brands
BOXPARK Liverpool is set to host the city’s biggest ever pop up with almost 50 brands next month. On Saturday 14 June, from 11-3pm, the award-winning, multifaceted entertainment space, will welcome a variety of Liverpool brands from well-known businesses that were incorporated in Liverpool over a decade ago including Francesca Couture and Say It With, as well as new brands hoping to connect with their audience. Guests will be able to secure a free ticket…
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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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Food and Drink in Liverpool
New Food Hall, Victoria Street Collective, Opens At Metquarter
Liverpool’s Metquarter has announced the launch of Victoria Street Collective, an expansive new food hall, which officially opened on Friday 23 May. Spanning over 10,000 square feet, the vibrant space brings together nine independent food and drink traders under one roof, offering a global selection of dishes with everything from Indian and Greek street food to Mexican, Korean, and Italian-American flavours. More than just a dining destination, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) has been designed as…
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Business
Sutton Kersh May Auction Sees Nearly £7 Million In Sales
Sutton Kersh has reported an impressive result from its May property auction, with just under £7 million worth of property sold as demand for vacant residential homes in Liverpool and surrounding areas continues to surge. The Liverpool-based auction house saw intense bidding activity across multiple Lots, with properties consistently achieving well over their guide prices. The auction generated over £400,000 above reserve prices, a testament to the growing appetite from investors and homebuyers looking to…
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Liverpool News
Poke Marketing Expands Creative Team with Two Key Design Appointments
Liverpool-based creative advertising agency Poke Marketing, situated in the heart of the city’s business district, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced designers, further strengthening its creative capabilities as the agency continues to grow its impressive portfolio of clients. With a client base that includes Liverpool Cathedral, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Professional Liverpool, the English Football League (EFL), Gateway Angels, and the National Football Museum, Poke Marketing is dedicated to delivering creativity…
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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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Bars in Liverpool
Rooftop Bar Sensation To Show Liverpool FC’s Last Game of The Season
Liverpool’s best rooftop bar will show Liverpool FC’s last game of the season on Sunday 25 May, ahead of the celebratory parade on Monday. Sensation, based on Seel Street, is celebrating LFC’s last game and last home game of the season from 2pm with a giant indoor screen and 11 screens dotted around the rooftop to ensure guests get the best view of the game. The bar and nightclub has been inundated with table bookings…
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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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Liverpool News
Stars Shine Bright at Inaugural National Influencer Awards in Liverpool
The inaugural National Influencer Awards lit up Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza last Friday night, as the red carpet was rolled out for some of the UK’s most creative, passionate, and powerful digital voices. The glamour-filled evening, hosted by Liverpool’s sweetheart Leanne Campbell, was a celebration of an industry finally being recognised for its vital role in modern media and business. Leanne, who also received a Special Award for Liverpool City Region Advocacy, was visibly moved by…
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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,…
