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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…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool Restaurants Perfect For A Romantic Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is all about showing your significant other that you appreciate them and spending quality time together. An amazing meal is the date start to any date night and with restaurants bound to be fully booked fast, it’s time to start deciding where you’ll be eating this year. We’ve created a guide of our favourite restaurants in Liverpool, perfect for an evening of romance this Valentine’s Day. Roski At Röski Restaurant, you can enjoy…
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Culture in Liverpool
Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ Legends
Liverpool has a diverse history and many iconic activists, artists and celebrities in the LGBTQ+ community are from Liverpool. February is LGBTQ+ History Month, so here are some of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ legends, who deserve celebration. Frankie Goes to Hollywood Back in the 80s, Frankie Goes to Hollywood were a huge deal, with two openly gay band members and music that has become huge in the gay community. Formed in Liverpool, the band went against…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Top 5 things to do for Galentine’s Day in Liverpool
Being single on Valentine’s Day can be truly unbearable, watching your friends coupled up and receiving flowers and gifts. But, you can feel loved, appreciated and whole without a romantic relationship, and celebrate Galentine’s Day instead. Galentine’s Day is February 13th, and is dedicated to spending time with your friends and sharing your appreciation for those you’re romantically tied to. Usually, it’s celebrated by women but all genders are encouraged to take part. We’ve created…
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Music
Cal Ruddy Set To Release The EdenHurst Session EP
Hot off the press and starting 2022 off with a bang, is the new EP on Klee Music from rising star Cal Ruddy. Cal has enjoyed some success to date after winning the Best Live Entertainer at The Liverpool Lifestyle Awards in 2019 and releasing his debut album Elliston Place which was well received in music circles. His rich vein of form has continued into 2022 with the release of new songs from The Edenhurst…
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Lifestyle
Liverpool’s top study and WFH spots
As a student in Liverpool, or a professional whose office job has become a work-from-my-bed job, you might be finding it difficult to be as productive at home, and need a new space to work from. Luckily, Liverpool is full of cosy, friendly and wonderful places, that will make your working day that little bit better or studying for that exam feel a bit lighter. We’ve created a guide to Liverpool’s top study and WFH…
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Activities in Liverpool
6 Liverpool art classes, perfect for embracing your creative side
Are you hoping to embrace your creative side or looking for a new excuse to meet up with your friends every week? Art classes might be just what you’re after. Liverpool is bursting with creative activities, unique experiences and one-of-a-kind art classes. We’ve chosen our favourite 6 Liverpool art classes, and there’s definitely something for everyone. Life Drawing at 92 Degrees Ran by Liverpool Independent Art School, 92 Degrees on Hardman Street offers Life Drawing…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
The Best Escape Rooms In Liverpool
Escape Rooms are a great way of gathering your mates or family and working as a team to solve puzzles and challenges against the clock! If you’re looking for something a bit different to do at the weekend or during the school holidays have a look at the best Escape Rooms in Liverpool below. Game Over Escape Rooms With venues across the world Game Over know a thing or two about escape rooms. They’ve managed…
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Cafes in Liverpool
Veganuary Specials in Liverpool
Read our 2023 Veganuary in Liverpool guide here. Veganuary is growing in popularity, with over 500,000 people taking the month-long vegan pledge, this time last year. An exciting month for anyone interested in veganism, January sees supermarkets, food companies and restaurants launch new products and deals. We’ve found the best deals, special menu items and product releases in Liverpool, to help give you the best Veganuary yet. Yard and Coop via Instagram @yardandcoopliv Chicken legends,…
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Bars in Liverpool
5 Bars In Liverpool Perfect For Dry January
Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, in 2013. Many people take on the challenge to save money and improve health following Christmas and New Year festivities and it’s becoming more and more popular every year. Going dry this January, however, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on socialising. From mocktails and no-alcohol beers, to spirit substitutes, we’ve got you covered so you can party without the hangover.…
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Football
3 Of The Best Liverpool Players Of All Time
When it comes to English football clubs, you will struggle to find one more iconic than Liverpool. Over the years, this is a club that has shown itself to be one of the very best. Not just in England but in Europe too. With an amazing 18 league titles, along with five European Cups, and seven FA Cups, there are few clubs that even come close to matching Liverpool’s achievements. While Liverpool has a strong…
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Liverpool News
Training Programme For Creatives Looking To Set Up Their Own Business Starts In January
Luma Creations is an Arts and Cultural organisation engaging with diverse communities across the Liverpool City Region, helping creatives learn the intricate details of the competitive industry and thrive in the long run. After seeing the huge success of their previous plan of action, Sustainable Futures – Developing Professional Practice Training Programme will start from Tuesday 18 January 2022 with sessions taking place Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-12:30pm for 4 weeks at John Archer Hall in…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Tate Liverpool Re-Evaluates The Art of Landscape With Major Exhibition ‘Radical Landscapes’ Coming Summer 2022
In summer 2022 Tate Liverpool will present Radical Landscapes, a major exhibition showing a century of landscape art revealing a never-before told social and cultural history of Britain through the themes of trespass, land use and the climate emergency. The exhibition will include over 150 works and a special highlight will be Ruth Ewan’s Back to the Fields 2015-22, an immersive installation that will bring the gallery to life though a living installation of plants, farming tools and…
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Music
Jacaranda Records Launches Prize Draw To Win Rare John Lennon Vinyl
Jacaranda Records has launched an amazing prize draw where you can win their rare and collectible John Lennon Happy Xmas vinyl, hand pressed at Abbey Rd and gifted to us by Sean Ono Lennon and Yoko, 1 of only 50 in the world. They have limited the number of entrants to 5000, to make this an opportunity for anyone entering to have a real chance of winning this coveted item. Click on the link or…
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Things to do in Liverpool
10 Best Things to Do in Liverpool This Christmas
Christmas is back in Liverpool now more than ever in full effect, with so much to do in such little time it can be quite overwhelming after all the city is well known for its entertainment! To get you in the festive spirit we have created a list of some amazing events that are and will be taking place over the next few weeks. Ranging from: magical walks, skate rolling, going to the market, meeting…
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Football
The top Liverpool’s tallest players of all time
As the current squad goes, Joel Matip is the biggest player standing at a just a shade under 6’5. It means he misses out on the list of Liverpool’s tallest players of all time but not by much. Here we take a look at those who eclipse him into the top five. Who are the tallest Liverpool players of all time? Number 5. Chris KirklandPosition: GoalkeeperHeight: 6’5 The first name on our list of Liverpool’s…
