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Music
Tarek Musa – In Conversation
Former Spring King frontman Tarek Musa talks to Liverpool Noise about his latest music project, Dead Nature, as well as discussing what it’s like working from his Liverpool-based studio as a producer for some promising up-and-coming bands. Liverpool Noise: So Tarek, firstly thanks for your time we understand it’s a pretty busy and exciting time ahead for you at the moment, are you managing the find the balance between promoting, producing and getting some time…
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Activities in Liverpool
Learn, Make, Create – Make Liverpool Is The Ultimate Creative Hub That You Need To Know About
Make Liverpool is one of the city’s leading co-working communities, born out of a desire to bring creatives together and tackle the many issues of remote working that entrepreneurs and small businesses often face, as well as providing so much more. A creative-led organisation with spaces across Liverpool, Make is a place to share skills, make, fix and create; to learn and to teach; to try and tweak. It’s a place to collaborate and create;…
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Festivals
Future Yard Festival Review
It’s all over to Birkenhead this weekend as we celebrate for the first time the beauty of Future Yard Festival. Tucked away next to the mouth of the Queensway Tunnel is a corner of land that looks out over to Liverpool on one side and North Wales on the other, home to some serious musical talent and of course not forgetting the late John Peel. Jumping off at Hamilton Square it’s a short walk over…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
dot-art Opens Liverpool’s Only Public Darkroom
dot-art has announced the launch of their new, public darkroom in Liverpool city centre’s Cotton Exchange. Building on the continued success of their creative courses and art workshops, the darkroom will offer classes for beginners and the option to hire the space for more experienced photographers. This Autumn will also see the launch of a range of new courses to add to their popular regular sessions, including Introduction to Cartooning, Portrait Painting and Sketching in…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Ben Burke – In Conversation
Liverpool Noise catches up with local lad Ben Burke following up on his first single Leaving Tomorrow, his Merseyrail Sound Station development programme and his current mission to bring his classic Liverpool sound to the ears of the world. Liverpool Noise: So first of all, Ben, your brand new single ‘Leaving Tomorrow’ was released on 9th August, where did the inspiration come from for this one? Ben Burke: The inspiration is a mix actually, it’s from some of my own life…
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Popular in Liverpool
Discover Liverpool’s Most Instagrammed Street Artists & Murals
Liverpool street art is amongst some of the most talked about in the country, so what’s the most popular in the UK and which one’s feature in Liverpool’s top ten? New research by Transpennine Express has found Liverpool to be amongst the northern cities most documented for street art with over 9,000 Instagram posts relating to date. This Liverpool in fourth place behind Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow for the most talked about street art. We…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Honest Burgers Liverpool Review
Not just another burger restaurant, Honest Burgers Liverpool is here and you’re going to love it. With over 30 restaurants across the country we were starting to feel a bit left out but now finally Honest Burgers has opened its doors in Liverpool and quite aptly its home is in the heart of the Liverpool foodie scene, on Bold Street. So, another burger restaurant you say? Well Honest Burgers does a decent job of standing…
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Activities in Liverpool
New Brighton Pirate Fest – August 17 and 18
It’s time to hoist the flags for the New Brighton Pirate Fest – The Battle for Devil’s Nest – is a swashbuckling extravaganza setting sail on the weekend of August 17 and 18. The free, two-day attraction celebrates the history of pirates and much more, including two stunning stars of the sea taking part – a pair of specially created galleons. One will lead the parade and become our entertainment stage. The larger craft will…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Honest Burgers reveals its Liverpool specials
Honest Burgers Liverpool has announced the details of its city specials, which will be available exclusively at its Bold Street restaurant when it opens at 11:30 on Monday 29 July. Collaborating with Baltic Market traders Hafla Hafla, the Liverpool special sees a combination of Honest beef (from its own butchery), British halloumi (from award-winning Kupros Dairy), salt & pepper, spring onion, sriracha mayo and lettuce. Using just British chuck steak and rib cap, Honest chops…
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Things to do in Liverpool
10 Outdoor Activities To Do In Liverpool This Summer
The sun’s out (at time of writing anyway!) and we know you’ll be looking to make the most of the unpredictable British Summer Time so here’s our guide to outdoor activities to do in Liverpool. Outdoor Rooftop Yoga with White Wolf Yoga Do you fancy doing yoga in a beautiful setting on the Oh Me Oh My rooftop terrace? Keep an eye out on the White Wolf Yoga Facebook page for future dates to be…
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Music
Chris Currie – In Conversation
Chris Currie has been the backbone to the Merseyside music scene for ages…infact, he is our very own John Peel. His regular radio show is essential listening for those people interested in the local music scene. We caught up with Chris for a chat, and talked about 16 Tambourines, The Real People, getting your gig ticket early and some sage advice for new musicians dipping their toes into creative waters…. Liverpool Noise: Promoting Merseyside bands…
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Music
LIMF 2019 Full Line Up And Set Times
LIMF 2019 Full line up and set times for Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July. Get ready for Liverpool International Music Festival 2019 as it returns to the stunning Sefton Park for another weekend of unforgettable live music. On 20-21 July, the stage will be set once again to bring global household names alongside the most exciting emerging new talent that LIMF is renowned for. Headlining the Saturday is none other than the multi Grammy-winning…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Retro and Futuristic Gaming Arcade ‘ArCains’ Set To Open In Cain’s Brewery Villlage
It has been revealed that a huge retro and futuristic gaming arcade will open in Cain’s Brewery Village. ArCains arcade will house old original games as well as virtual reality gaming with a dedicated floor of Cain’s as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the famous site in the Baltic Triangle. The team behind the development, Mikhail Hotel & Leisure Group (MHALG) has been praised for the work it has already done to the Cain’s…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Music Fans Will Love This Liverpool Music History Print
When we came across The Liverpool Music History Print we knew we had to share it on Liverpool Noise. Not only are we a huge advocate of the Liverpool music scene but we are also hugely proud of the city’s rich musical history. The Liverpool Music History Print exhaustively compiles more than 350 artists / groups across more than 20 genres, 7 decades, several record labels, key venues and more. It is the ideal artwork…
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Liverpool Events
Seafoam Green – In Conversation
If you aren’t familiar with the band Seafoam Green and their album “Topanga Mansion”, then take this massive hint from Liverpool Noise – get onto them! Their debut album “Topanga Mansion” has garnered some excellent views – which are utterly justified. We caught up with the band before their Liverpool show at 81 Renshaw Street, and talked about life on the road, recording preferences, and the Liverpool music scene…. Liverpool Noise: It seems that you…
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Cafes in Liverpool
200 Degrees Coffee Opening in Liverpool
Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees will open in the heart of Liverpool this July, bringing its handcrafted coffee and signature fresh food menu to the city. Located within Liverpool’s premium shopping centre – Metquarter – the new 72-seater coffee shop will be bringing 20 new jobs to Liverpool and serving freshly roasted coffee from the 200 Degrees roast house in Nottingham. As well as its hand roasted coffee, cold nitro brew coffee, iced tea, smoothies…
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Liverpool Events
Royal Liver Building Attraction Announces Late Night Openings
Liverpool’s newest tourist attraction, Royal Liver Building (RLB360), has announced it will be opening later into the evenings to meet visitor demand. The Royal Liver Building tour unlocked the iconic waterfront building to the public for the first time and has proved hugely popular, receiving over 14,000 visitors since opening in April. Chris Devaney, Operations Manager for RLB360, said: “Feedback from visitors has been extremely positive, with interest from across the globe and tickets sold…
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Liverpool Events
Duke Street Food and Drink Market Opens As Liverpool’s New Culinary Hotspot
Duke Street Food and Drink Market opens its doors today (13 June) as a new 5000 square feet venue which will be Liverpool’s hottest food & drink destination and a platform for the city’s finest independent food brands. The million pound development project will be home to six food businesses, a flagship restaurant, three bars and florist, creating over 100 jobs for the region. The restoration of this 100-year old warehouse has been led by…
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Liverpool Events
Sense and Sensibility Outdoor Theatre At Speke Hall Gardens This July
Pantaloons Theatre Company are bringing the classic Jane Austen novel Sense and Sensibility to life at Speke Hall Gardens this summer with a funny, fast-paced and faithful new adaptation, providing some fantastic outdoor theatre to Liverpool. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company features live music, audience interaction, romance and heartbreak. If you’ve never seen The Pantaloons before then you’re in for a treat! The Pantaloons are a vibrant and anarchic theatre company whose style draws from…
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Bars in Liverpool
Liverpool Craft Beer Expo Returns For 2019
Liverpool Craft Beer Expo is back for its 7th year at the end of June and we couldn’t be more excited. Returning on Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 June, to The Invisible Wind Factory Liverpool Craft Beer Expo is a modern craft beer festival, featuring a new breed of ground-breaking and innovative breweries from the UK, Europe and beyond. With over 300 beers, on both keg and cask and spread across 20+ bars and 100+ beer…
