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Theatre in Liverpool
Liverpool Theatre Festival Announces Fantastic Programme Of New Works At Little LTF
Twelve new shows will entertain festival audiences over six days at Liverpool Theatre Festival’s Little LTF at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Liverpool Theatre Festival has today revealed the exciting line-up of shows set to be premiered at Little LTF, its festival of new works when it returns to Liverpool City Centre next month. The second annual Little LTF will be staged at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church from Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Must-Visit Places in Liverpool for Students
Liverpool is a city that is constantly changing and evolving. With new places popping up all the time, it can be hard to keep track of what’s worth visiting. That’s why we’ve put together this list of modern places in Liverpool that students should check out! Whether you’re into art, food, or nightlife, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for our top picks! Why Should Students Visit Liverpool? Liverpool is a city with a rich…
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Music
Paul Iwan ‘PRESENT’ Album Review
Paul Iwan’s latest album, PRESENT, will be released tomorrow (Friday 8 April) and the excitement and noise around the latest release is certainly justified. His previous music has followed a futuristic style of driving guitar loops and booming vocals which really capture his unique style. Since winning the 2019 Liverpool Acoustic 24 hour Song-writing challenge at Threshold, Paul has come out with a few singles, but this April is set to be his biggest and…
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Music
Natalie McCool Releases New Single ‘Memory Girl’
Liverpool Based Singer-Songwriter, Natalie McCool, has released her latest single Memory Girl. The song was written as a follow up to her latest album, of the same name which was released in 2021. The album explores themes such as childhood and love which led to Natalie reaching out to fans for their stories for the single so it ‘felt exciting and inclusive’. With songs like Devils and Take Me To Your Leader, both on the Memory…
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Music
iamkyami teases new EP with track ‘When I Call’
Manchester-based iamkyami has released her new single When I Call, featuring fellow bedroom-popper Lazygirl. The track, released ahead of her upcoming EP The Kenny Klubhouse, describes the trials of modern dating. iamkyami explained: “Beth (Lazygirl) and I didn’t really have an understanding of the lyrical meaning behind the song until we wrote the bridge over FaceTime. We had all these lyrics which basically sounded like a lesbian love song (which I wasn’t mad about) but…
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Liverpool News
Gotham Comes To Liverpool: Filming In The City
At the start of March 2022, the latest Batman film was released in cinemas around the world. While the return of Gotham City was greatly anticipated, it seems it wasn’t the only place proving popular. In fact, many of the scenes in Batman were filmed in none other than Liverpool. Here, we look at some locations to hit the big screen. Iconic set-ups The seventh Batman film was released at the beginning of March and features…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Take A Step Back In Time At Liverpool ONE With The Launch Of A New Heritage Trail
A Heritage Trail has today launched at retail and leisure destination Liverpool ONE, as part of its latest offering to visitors. The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE takes visitors on a step back in time, revealing untold stories and fascinating pieces of history about the area’s past – together with a selection of anecdotes which may surprise! The free self-guided audio Heritage Trail is part of Liverpool ONE’s commitment to its position as custodian of…
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Festivals
Africa Oyé Is Back June 2022, Celebrating 30th Anniversary
A Grammy Award-winning Malian musician, an Afrobeats pioneer, and a reggae legend will headline The Africa Oyé Festival this summer. The festival team are delighted to announce that Oumou Sangaré, Fuse ODG and Eek-A-Mouse will top the bill at this year’s free celebration of African and Caribbean culture in Liverpool, along with a host of other acclaimed acts appearing on the line-up. Following a two-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic, the festival returns to…
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Music
Sound City 2022 Preview: Bandit Q&A
Lively northern, indie rock 4-piece Bandit will be playing at Sound City this year, so we caught up with them to talk about their music, performing live and what 2022 has in store for them. Liverpool Noise: For anyone reading this who might not know who you are, how would you best describe yourselves as a band? Bandit: Y’alreet mon cheri’s, we are Bandit. We’re the indie poster boys, but we’re on the darker end…
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Music
CRAWLERS Release New Single ‘I Can’t Drive’ Ahead of Sold Out Arts Club Shows
Liverpool-based four-piece CRAWLERS have released their stunning new single I Can’t Drive. The track is the band’s debut release on Polydor Records since signing to the label in January. It comes hot on the heels of their hit single Come Over (Again), which crashed into the Official UK Singles Chart thanks to fan power alone. To date it has racked up over 24 million streams on Spotify, 1.4 million views on YouTube and was a…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Reasons to Choose Liverpool for Your Party Getaway
Liverpool is a diverse and iconic city known for its famous landmarks and successful musical acts. Above all else, this is undoubtedly one of the best places in the United Kingdom for partying. With a vibrant nightlife, you’re guaranteed to experience a night out that you won’t forget – unless you have one too many drinks! It’s no surprise that Liverpool is an attractive city for students, young people and anyone looking to enjoy a…
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Music
How Do I Get Noticed as a Musician?
Way back a hundred years ago, during ancient times, it was extremely difficult to get people’s attention. We do not have the means of communication to a large number of audiences. We do not have the medium to communicate to a wide area or location. Fast forward to our modern world where we live in an advanced culture. People had so many inventions that made life easier. It is easier to get people’s attention nowadays…
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Editorials
Walker Art Gallery Transforms For Gotham City
National Museums Liverpool and specifically The Walker Art Gallery plays a new role in The Batman history. National Museums Liverpool (NML) has played a role in the newly launched The Batman film – providing a backdrop for the filming and also hosting a backstage film crew hub in Liverpool. Warner Bros’ The Batman, released in cinemas last Friday (4 March 2022), was shot in Liverpool during October 2020 and was the world’s first largescale production in an urban…
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Lifestyle
How To Make The Most Out Your University Experience
There’s plenty to be said about attending university. It includes a great deal and is tough to explain because each student’s experience is unique. While you’re in a university in Leicester to study, you’ll want to make sure you’re combining your academic work with other interests to fill out your university experience. Continue reading for a short review of all the extracurricular activities, clubs, and hobbies you may join in addition to your academics to…
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Activities in Liverpool
Discover Smithdown Social: A Hub of Compassion and Creativity In Supporting The Arts
Smithdown Social Club, now Smithdown Social Arts Hub, has an impressive creative arts project developing on Smithdown Road in support of local artists – and it is growing quickly. Smithdown Social Club closed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, and they took the opportunity to introduce a new initiative for the Club. Having previously been a largely music industry ‘collective’ of bands, solo artists and all the supporting roles that make a performer survive and prosper, they pivoted to a…
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Music
Rare notebook featuring handwritten ‘Hey Jude’ lyrics to be displayed at The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story, Liverpool, has announced an exciting new addition to its ever-growing exhibition with the inclusion of a previously unseen notebook belonging to The Beatles’ Tour Manager Mal Evans. The rare notebook, compiled between 1967-68, features Paul McCartney’s handwritten draft lyrics for ‘Hey Jude’, a part-lyric for ‘Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’, recording notes by George Harrison for ‘All You Need Is Love’ as well as lyrics for a number of other songs…
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Music
In Conversation – Steve Kinrade (Klee Music)
First founded in 1992 by Steve Kinrade via Polydor Records as a release label for Kill Laura (headed by singer-songwriter and Psyche Queen Jane Weaver), the Klee Music label was resurrected in 2016 to issue Thomas Lang’s The German Alphabet. Since then, the label has grown to release, primarily on physical formats, with another sixteen eclectic musical statements. The label has also moved into publishing, owning the long term publishing rights for all original musical…
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Festivals
bluedot Festival Headliners Announced
Björk, Groove Armada, Mogwai, Metronomy and Hannah Peel to headline bluedot 2022. Award-winning festival reveals music, science and culture line-up featuring a UK Festival Exclusive from Björk Orchestral. bluedot has revealed the first wave of artists for this year with Björk, Groove Armada and Mogwai headlining the fifth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event at Cheshire’s iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory taking place 21–24 July 2022. One of the most influential and groundbreaking…
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Activities in Liverpool
Forest Bathing In Liverpool with Journeys In Nature
Recently we were invited to try Forest Bathing in Liverpool with Journeys In Nature. Here we’ll tell you more about Forest Bathing and our experience of this traditional Japanese practice that is gaining in popularity in the UK. What is forest bathing? Claire Deeney, is the face behind Journeys In Nature. As a certified forest bathing guide through the Forest Therapy Hub, she expertly leads groups on Forest Bathing journeys in Liverpool. Below is her…
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Music
KOF Releases New Track ‘Grace’
Standing as one of Liverpool’s most exciting Hip-Hop and R&B artists, KOF is gearing up to release his new single Grace. Though the artist has been making waves in the Liverpool music scene for well over a decade now, he continues to find new ways to show off his talents on the track, released on Friday 28 January 2022. The track sees KOF reflecting on the hard work that got him to where he is…
