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Football
Liverpool In Europa League: Facing Sparta Prague In The Knockout Stage
Liverpool Football Club, with its rich history and tradition in European competitions, finds itself once again at the heart of continental football as they prepare to face Sparta Prague in the Europa League’s last 16. This encounter is not just a match but a reflection of Liverpool’s enduring pursuit of European glory, underpinned by a season that has seen them dominate domestically as well. With the Premier League’s pinnacle within sight, Liverpool’s European campaign adds…
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Festivals
Africa Oyé Announces Julian Marley & Les Amazones d’Afrique As 2024 Festival Headliners
The son of music legend Bob Marley and a female supergroup will headline the acclaimed Africa Oyé Festival this summer. The powerful and creative force of Les Amazones d’Afrique will close proceedings on Saturday 22nd June, whilst Julian Marley, fresh off his Grammy win for Best Reggae Album earlier this month, tops the bill on Sunday with his band, The Uprising. The country’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture is returning to Liverpool’s Sefton Park in 2024 following…
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Music
In Conversation – Paul Iwan
Paul Iwan is one of the local musicians who operates the contemporary radar, but to those who know of him and his work, he is very much appreciated and respected. Lyrically challenging and sonically ambitious, we caught up with the man that Ray Davies of The Kinks called “…a songwriter of considerable skill…” Liverpool Noise: What have you been up to recently? Paul Iwan: Since releasing Present in 2022, I’ve been busy gigging, mainly in…
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Film & TV
5 of The Most Successful Liverpool Actors To Grace Our Screens
Liverpool has proved itself to be a perfect backdrop for several of the most lucrative media productions, as well as a home for some of the best past and present film directors. The dynamic port-city not only works wonders behind and in front of the camera, but it has also produced a plethora of extremely gifted and talented actors. 1. Jodie Comer Firstly, none other than Jodie Comer had to start off this star-studded list.…
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Music
Yard Act Support Release of Second Album With In-store Gig At Jacaranda Baltic
Where’s My Utopia? the follow up to the Yard Act’s critically-acclaimed debut record The Overload will be released on 1 March 2024. The new album is a co-production between Yard Act and Gorillaz member Remi Kabaka Jr. ‘Dream Job’s video was directed by James Slater, the band and director’s 7th collaboration (“with many more to come”). Speaking about ‘Dream Job’, Yard Act’s James Smith said: “‘Dream Job’ feels like an apt introduction to the themes…
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Music
The Libertines To Play Liverpool As Part of Autumn 2024 UK Tour
The last gang in town The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on 29 March, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in September and taking in two Liverpool’s Mountford Hall on Saturday 19 October 2024. The Libertines’ once-seen-never-forgotten live shows are here to save humanity from holograms, virtual reality and AI auto-tuned bullshit, so switch off your pocket-held marketing machine and come and experience raw…
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Travel
How To Choose The Perfect UK Departure Port For Your Cruise
With so many incredible cruise itineraries departing from ports all across the UK, it can be tough to decide which port to set sail from. But, choosing the right departure port can have a big impact on your overall cruise experience. Whether you plan to book a special offer to sail from Southampton or Glasgow, make sure to follow these tips to make an informed decision. Consider the Cruise Itinerary The first thing to think…
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Liverpool News
UK’s First Public Floating Sauna Launching In Liverpool
Waterside regeneration specialist, Peel Waters, is working in partnership with WYLD Sauna to bring the traditional Nordic sauna experience to Liverpool Waters this summer, in what will be the UK’s first public floating sauna. Moored on the banks of Princes Dock, it will provide a space to relax and escape in the heart of the city. WYLD Sauna was established by outdoor swimming and sauna addicts, and having seen first-hand the explosion of floating saunas…
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Travel
From Guinness to Gaelic: 12 Facts About Ireland
Ireland, often called the Emerald Isle due to its lush greenery, is a country brimming with charm and fascinating facts. Here are twelve cool things that Ireland is famous for. 1. Breathtaking Landscapes Ireland’s landscapes are truly a feast for the eyes. From the rugged cliffs of Moher to the wild beauty of Connemara and the mystical Giant’s Causeway, the natural scenery is simply stunning. The rolling green hills dotted with sheep and ancient stone…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #54
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. The Tipping Point is the talk of the town,Hopefully that distracts us from feeling down.The mandate thieves are currently being exposed,And you bet…
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Culture in Liverpool
Artwork Responds To New Research Into The History of The Mansion House in Calderstone’s Park
This February, The Reader will present a painting by artist and illustrator Sumuyya Khader which responds to new research into the history of the Mansion House in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park where the charity is based. Now We Sit With It will be permanently displayed at the Mansion House from 29 February 2024 and was created as part of Making Meaning at Calderstones – The Reader’s two-year project to uncover and celebrate the unique stories…
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Lifestyle
Given Up On Your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s What To Do
If you’ve abandoned the promises you made to yourself at the start of the year, you’re not alone. Research indicates that most people giving up new habits after just seven weeks! There are so many reasons why sticking to resolutions might be so challenging. From work pressures to busy family lives, diversions appear from all angles. Perfectionism also gets in the way, with some of us quick to abandon goals after one slip-up. Don’t panic…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Work of International Artist Who Made Liverpool Her Home Spotlighted In New Exhibition
An exhibition by an artist once deemed “the wrong sex” is on display at Liverpool University’s Victoria Gallery & Museum ahead of International Women’s Day. Abstract Thinking: Fanchon Fröhlich & Her Contemporaries explores the work of Liverpool-based artist and intellectual, Fanchon Fröhlich (1927 – 2016) alongside British abstract artists of the 20th century. The free exhibition features 11 of her paintings and prints from The British Art and Design Association (BADA) archives, showing her strongly gestural and spontaneous…
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Music
Bunny Alex’s ‘Soft Spot’ Is A Melodic Manifestation of Romance
Bursting her way into 2024, Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, Bunny Alex provides a track for all of us hopeless romantics just in time for Valentine’s Day. With angelic vocals and an engagingly hopeful melody there’s something rather ethereal about this whole track. Taking us on a three-minute journey of finding and embracing those forming feelings of love, its beauty shines through so effortlessly. Sharing a similar bedroom pop style to that of Beabadoobee and MUNA it’s hard…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #53
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Things are finally looking up for Chelsea,Will it last? Let’s just wait and see.Sue Gray is currently being exposed,All because her remarks were…
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Liverpool News
Is Liverpool Ready To Go Cashless?
With digital payment technologies becoming increasingly sophisticated since the turn of the century, many people believe that cash will eventually become completely redundant. Numerous industries are already well on their way to becoming cashless, despite some critics claiming the move is not universally welcomed by the general public. The gambling sector has been at the forefront of the push towards a cashless society, particularly in leading jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and Ireland. In…
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Film & TV
Top 5 Films By Liverpool Directors
The distinctive, lively and iconic city of Liverpool is not only home to a myriad of famous filming locations, from some of the highest-grossing box office movies and TV programmes, it is also home to brilliant former and current directors, who have filmed some excellent productions. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – Ken Hughes First on the list, is classic comedy musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which was adapted into a film and directed by…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
In Conversation – Claire Lara
In the culinary world few names shine as brightly as Claire Lara’s. From winning MasterChef: The Professionals to crafting a menu and cooking for the Queen, her journey has been incredible. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Claire about her remarkable career, gaining insights into her experiences, challenges, and the delicious moments that have defined her path. Head of Development (and Pastry) for the LEAF Group, the award-winning independent family-run group of venues, we…
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Culture in Liverpool
Delving Into The Past: Growing Sudley Is Looking For Stories And Memories About The Greenspaces At Sudley Estate
Growing Sudley is gathering stories and memories from the local community in Liverpool to bring the past to life as part of a major heritage project to discover the hidden history of the walled garden. As well as the stories, they are looking for 12 history detectives to help delve into the history of the walled garden, changing rooms and greenspace at Sudley Estate. Growing Sudley CIC is a not-for-profit community business using nature to support…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #52
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura Chonzi will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. The King has been diagnosed with cancer,Let’s pray that his treatment is the answer.Everyone is opting for a safer internet,Is society even ready…
