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Music
Double Bill of Latin American Concerts Kick Off The Year At The Philharmonic Hall
Liverpool’s own LUMA Creations is hitting the ground running in 2023, with the arts and cultural organisation bringing two exciting music shows to the city’s Philharmonic Hall. GRUPO LUMA return to the iconic venue’s music room on Friday 3 February with their six piece musical ensemble to take you on a magical journey of Latin America through a wondrous array of music and song. Focusing on some of the emblemic songs from the Latin American popular song movement, Grupo Luma creates a backdrop…
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Music
Pleasure Island Announce ‘Shallow Grave’ Single Release
Liverpool post punk duo Pleasure Island have announced the release of their first single of 2023, Shallow Grave. Following the release of Priory during the lockdowns, the band have been extensively touring the UK in preparation for the release. The band have cited lack of funds as the chief cause of the 18 month delay between singles, with members of the band subject to periods of time without work and not eligible for furlough. Guitarist…
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Other
5 Steps To Take After Purchasing A Home In Liverpool
Firstly, congratulations on purchasing a home in Liverpool! If you are new to this area, know that you will be joining a vibrant and exciting community of people. Scousers look after their own, and you now join this list. If you lived in Liverpool previously, you would already know this! Now that you own your own home here, you will need to take a few essential steps. Firstly, you need to deal with selling your…
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Liverpool News
‘Nike Membership At JD’ To Host Free Sturdy Off Dance Workshop At JD Gym South Liverpool
JD and Nike continue the celebration of Air Force 1, bringing you the ultimate TikTok trending dance workshop on Saturday 21 January. JD the leading retailer for youth fashion and sports brands, connect with Nike this January to bring the ultimate dance workshop to JD GYM Liverpool South by teaming up with the world’s biggest sturdy dance platform – Sturdy Off. JD consumers who sign up to Nike Membership at JD will be given the…
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Music
Milap To Showcase The Best of UK Indo-Jazz At Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2023
This February, Milap are teaming up with Liverpool International Jazz Festival to present the best of the UK Indo-Jazz scene. Across two nights, they’ll be showcasing the brilliant and newly created Milap Indo-Jazz Club, as well as British Asian bass sensation Shez Raja. Bringing together six of the UK’s top musicians across Jazz and Indian music genres, the Milap Indo-Jazz Club will come together to present a completely new sound and vibe, as they kick-off the…
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Health
5 Ways To Reduce Stress In Your Life
Everyone deals with stress at some point in their life. Unfortunately, stress rates are on the rise. More people are reporting experiencing anxiety than ever before. There are easy ways to treat anxiety and stress. Most of these methods don’t involve medication. Lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Here are five easy ways you can reduce stress. 1. Meditation Take time to focus on yourself and your body. You don’t need any equipment or…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Guide
Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Duke Street is home to some amazing restaurants from fine dining to casual eats and laid back bars. You’ll also find one of the most stylish food markets and a high end bowling alley and gaming venue. Here’s our guide to Duke Street restaurants and bars. Down The Hatch One of the city’s most popular vegan and veggie restaurants, Down The Hatch specialise in vegan junk food. As a meat…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Chinese New Year In Liverpool 2023: Discover What’s On
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. The city will come alive for the occasion, with music, dance, workshops, food and much more on Sunday 22 January. Many of the city’s celebrations will focus around Chinatown and the Chinese Ceremonial Archway. The popular tourist attraction is a beacon of fortune and the focal point for people to gather to celebrate the annual Chinese New Year Festival. The streets…
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Music
Don’t Miss The Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final on 14 January
Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 14 January 2023. The finalists will perform their songs with the works of art that inspired them projected onto the screen for all to see. After each song the audience will have the chance to ask the songwriter questions about the songwriting process, the song, and the inspiration behind it. The night will also…
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Music
The Tung Auditorium Launches Spring/Summer 2023 Programme
The Spring/Summer programme for Liverpool’s state-of-the-art concert hall, The Tung Auditorium has launched. The Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, Eliza Carthy, will take to The Tung for the Liverpool leg of her much-anticipated 30th Anniversary tour on Thursday 9 February. Eliza’s gig will see her perform new interpretations of fan-selected favourites from her latest album Queen Of The Whirl, recorded with her band, The Restitution. But that’s not all. From Merseybeat to Mozart, the eclectic line-up…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Cost of Living-Busting Ideas for Days and Nights Out In Liverpool
In the current cost of living crisis, it looks like Liverpool is set to be one of the hardest-hit parts of the UK. To back up this statement with a few figures, it’s been estimated that a typical household consisting of two adults earning average salaries for the region and paying for their semi-detached house with a variable mortgage are now facing monthly household expenses of £1,185. This represents a 27% increase on last year’s…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Our Top 10 New Year’s Eve Events In Liverpool
On every corner of Liverpool, it seems there is something on for New Year’s Eve. The city is always buzzing with a magical atmosphere and studded with the glitz and glamour of New Year’s festivities. We’ve narrowed it down to our top ten picks for local events and parties so you can step into 2023, however you like! New Year’s Eve At 54 – CHURCH (18+) For those that want to party all night, book…
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Music
Recording Headphones – What Are They And What Makes Them Different?
If you enjoy music, you probably own a pair of headphones that you use regularly. They’re great for shutting out the outside world to focus better on whatever it is you’re listening to. However, have you ever considered that there are headphones specifically designed for mixing and recording music rather than just listening? If you also enjoy creating music but don’t have a studio or recording equipment, then this might not be something you’ve even…
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Liverpool News
Weekly Noise: Week #3
Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura 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. Crying because of finance?Go to Binance for any guidance.The strikes are getting out of hand,But who’s fault is it on the other hand?Hope y’all…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
You’ve Got To Try The Festive Afternoon Tea At Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
Take a break from Christmas shopping and get in the festive spirit with Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa‘s Festive Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a seasonal treat or as a gift for a loved one, the delectable and traditional Afternoon Tea is served in the restaurant, overlooking the resort’s magnificent golf course. Presented in a beautiful bird cage designed three-tiered stand, the Tea includes three tiers of sweet and savoury delicacies. Guests can begin with an assortment…
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Liverpool News
Radisson RED Brings Its Buzz To Liverpool In Iconic Building
The first Radisson RED in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives in this lively city. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern barbecue and robata grill restaurant, Stoke. It offers classic dishes with a grilled twist, paired with…
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Travel
10 Tips For Travelling As A Senior Citizen
It’s very common for people in retirement to go travelling. After several decades in employment, you finally have the time and the freedom to visit all the exotic destinations on your bucket list. But when you’re getting on in years, health concerns can make things difficult. You may be worried about the prospect of something happening to you in a remote part of the world and not being able to seek help. Or the cost…
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Review
DaDaFest Hailed Huge Success For ‘International Reach’
DaDaFest International Festival 2022 – which celebrates the talents of disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent artists and performers – has been hailed a huge success. The six-week inspiring Hybrid themed programme was officially launched in late October at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre, with a diverse mix of live in-person and online events which took place through to early December. DaDaFest International Festival 2022 dates were specifically chosen to coincide with UK Disability History Month 2022 and International Day Of People With…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Veronica Ryan Wins Turner Prize 2022
The Turner Prize 2022 has been awarded to Veronica Ryan. The £25,000 prize was presented by musician Holly Johnson during a live broadcast on the BBC. A further £10,000 is awarded to each of the other shortlisted artists. The jury congratulated all four nominated artists for their strong and varied presentations which have offered visitors a rich sensory experience. All have pushed the boundaries of material exploration through unravelling the complexities of body, nature and…
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Music
alright (okay) Release ‘Idle and Motivated’
Lockdown is still a hot topic that continues to haunt us from time to time and one we can all relate too. Liverpudlian band, alright (okay), have channelled this struggle into a creative work of art. Their fourth single of the year Idle and Motivated, opens up about the difficulties of dealing with wasted adolescence and how the days of our lives have passed us by. The track is introduced by the sound of isolated…
