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Liverpool Music Scene
Signature Live Sessions – The Farm and Sub Blue
Signature Live Sessions returned to the Shankly Hotel on Wednesday 15th August for its second outing showcasing some of Liverpool’s finest musical talent. Usually set on the Eden roof terrace overlooking the incredible Liverpool skyline, this evening’s gig had to be moved indoors due to the rain – classic British summer time weather at its finest. The rain didn’t dampen the mood however, as Liverpool favourite, The Farm and rising local star Sub Blue took…
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Liverpool Music Scene
The Farm And Sub Blue To Headline Signature Living’s Free Rooftop Concert
Signature Live Sessions – the monthly free concert hosted by Signature Living – will welcome the bands to perform on the rooftop of the Shankly Hotel this Wednesday. Signature Living launched Signature Live Sessions last month – Liverpool’s free rooftop concert. The first session, on 18th July, was met by rave reviews as crowds turned out to see the fantastic Red Rum Club and The Sums take centre stage on the Eden rooftop of The…
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Music
The Ultimate Guide To Liverpool Music Venues
Your A-Z of Liverpool music venues. 24 Kitchen Street: The highlight of this venue is the simplicity of it, the undressed aesthetics and exposed wooden rafters and bare brickwork just makes the whole place so idyllic. The outside garden area has been perfect in the summer nights. The intimate 400 capacity venue is usually home to house/garage/grunge parties and is also a lovely little venue for plays, workshops and art galleries. Arts Club: You’ll never…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Merseyrail Sound Station Announce Artists For New Music Development Programme
An all new music development programme has unveiled the artists who will take part in the first semester of the innovative project. Merseyrail Sound Station will provide a wide range of artists from different genres and backgrounds the opportunity to develop their creative skills, links to the music industry and learn from successful Liverpool musicians. The cohort of Merseyside artists, who responded to a call-out earlier this month, includes the African-Irish rapper Breezy Ideygoke, electro…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Spice Girls Exhibition Heads Up North This Summer
Due to unprecedented demand from Spice Girls fans across the UK (and beyond!) #SpiceUpLondon prepares to go nationwide. #SpiceUpManchester An Exhibition About The Spice Girls will run from 24th August through to 4th September 2018 at Manchester Central Convention Centre where music and fashion alike are poised to unleash their inner Spice Girl! #SpiceUpManchester will be showcasing thousands of items of memorabilia, alongside hundreds of the Fab Five’s iconic stage costumes as part of a…
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Editorials
Historic Bascule Bridge Will Light Up Liverpool’s Stanley Dock
Liverpool’s historic Grade II-listed Bascule Bridge in the docklands region has been lit up as part of the city council’s £52m road improvement project. The Bascule Bridge on Regent Road, crosses the historic Stanley Dock system, which now features a new lighting system fitted to show off its unique engineering and architectural features with an array of colours. Built in 1932, the bridge lies within the city’s World Heritage Site, is one of just a…
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Liverpool Events
Jacaranda Announce LIMF After Party And More
An exciting weekend is approaching and the Jacaranda Records: Phase One team are proud to be able to elaborate on their involvement. Saturday 21st July will see the first day of the highly anticipated Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) take place at Sefton Park. The Jacaranda team will be present at the festival all weekend with their record stall and VIP area DJ entertainment; and are then hosting the Saturday night after party at their…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Virtual Reality Gaming In Liverpool With VR-Here
Virtual Reality gaming specialists VR-Here are bringing awesome VR experiences to Liverpool city centre, featuring some of the most talked about games at the forefront of this growing industry. Here in Liverpool we’re lucky enough to live in such a vibrant city that’s full of amazing rooftop views, fantastic bars and restaurants and a whole host of activities for families as well as being a hot spot for stags and hens. It seems like there’s…
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Music
In Conversation with Siobhan Wilson
Siobhan Wilson played @81 Renshaw Street, in support of the release of her debut album “There Ain’t No Saints” in 2017, and for those who attended, it was a very special gig. And the album is something special too! It seems that 2018 is going to be another busy year, as she is not only recording a new album, but playing an abundance of dates, with the likes of Aidan Moffat, RM Hubbert, Fleet Foxes,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool Museums and Art Galleries Guide
Welcome to the vibrant city of Liverpool, a cultural hub brimming with art, history, and creative expression. From its famous musical heritage to its rich maritime history, this city has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. But Liverpool’s allure extends beyond its legendary music scene and architectural splendors; it is also home to a captivating array of art galleries and museums that showcase the city’s artistic prowess. Check out our guide to Liverpool’s unmissable museums…
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Gigs in Liverpool
Liverpool Calling 2018 Guide – 11 Acts You Can’t Miss and Set Times
Liverpool Calling music festival returns this weekend (Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June) after a two year hiatus and it turns out that it was more definitely worth the wait. First of all we should probably say, compiling a list of just 11 bands you must see this weekend was a near impossible task. The long and short of it is that you should come along to this incredibly good value for money music festival…
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Music
Mike Blue – In Conversation
In Conversation with Mike Blue….. Well, is this the summer we were all hoping for come early, or just a teasing glimpse of what is to come? Talking of glimpses of talent, you would be best to check out the four exquisite tracks on Mike Blue’s YouTube channel. Here is a quick overview of each song, but our recommendation is just to dive in and enjoy! “Back the Way We Came” – the perfect song…
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Popular in Liverpool
The Best Places To Get Brunch In Liverpool: 9 Places You Can’t Miss
The ultimate guide for where to get brunch in Liverpool… Whether it’s an early morning breakfast before work or a leisurely brunch just before midday, more and more people are choosing to eat out for their first meal, from bacon and eggs to American style pancakes and waffles, fluffy French toast and of course, Avocado, you’d be in the minority if you said you didn’t love a delicious breakfast style meal to set you up…
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Liverpool Events
Klee Music Acoustic Night 12.05.18: Review
The second Klee Music Acoustic Night took place at what is generally becoming thought of as the best small venue in Liverpool – 81 Renshaw Street. The healthy turn out were treated to three fantastic sets by the maestro’s that are Turley, Layhe and McCaldon, before the artists gathered for the final quarter of the evening – the performances as a trio. As is the nature of the evening, apparently lot’s are drawn for order…
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Liverpool Events
Scottish Singer-Songwriter Siobhan Wilson Returns To Liverpool’s 81 Renshaw Street This Summer
Siobhan Wilson will return to Liverpool’s 81 Renshaw, where she played last year in the intimate venue which has gained quite the reputation as one of the city’s best music venues. Since the release of her debut album last year, Siobhan Wilson has been featured in Rolling Stone, DIY magazine and The Line of Best Fit. She’s played a session on BBC Radio 6 Music. BBC Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart made the album his Record…
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Activities in Liverpool
Sweat, Smoothies and Spin Classes at Rise Cycle Studio
Last Saturday, Smithdown Road’s spin and fitness studio Rise Cycle Studio celebrated their first birthday in style with juices, workouts, raw Vegan cake and sweaty selfies galore – and we were lucky enough to tag along. Situated at the bottom of Smithdown road, yards away from the iconic Penny Lane is Rise Cycle Studio, a state of the art spinning studio providing spin classes and other workouts run by professional personal trainers, The studio is…
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Liverpool Events
Spitroast Smithdown Road Restaurant Review
Opening a few years back on Smithdown road and more recently venturing over into Crosby, it is safe to say that chicken restaurant Spitroast has rapidly become a firm favourite on Liverpool’s ever-expanding casual dining scene, and enjoying a spot of lunch in their South Liverpool branch, it was easy to see why more and more Scousers are getting in the queue, just for a takeout. Nowadays, when people think of chicken, their minds often…
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Music
Liverpool Calling Announces Second Wave of Acts for Summer Festival
Liverpool Calling has announced the second wave of acts joining the already impressive Liverpool Calling line-up on 22nd/23rd June, taking over Liverpool City Centre and Baltic Triangle. Topping the next set of additions are Geordie psych-rockers Demob Happy. East London noisemakers False Heads, Welsh indie rockers Himalayas, as well as Yorkshire garage band Avalanche Party. Plus, there will be a whole host of extraordinary Liverpool noise-makers such as Pale Rider, Psycho Comedy, and The Racket.…
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Liverpool Events
Fairport Convention – Spring Tour 2018: Win Tickets!
Arguably, the band that invented the genre “folk rock”, and possibly one of the most hard working bands in musical history, are back on the road. This is the band that created the seminal folk rock album “Leif and Liege” as well as the classic tracks “Who Knows Where The Time Goes”, “Time Will Show The Wiser” “Matt Groves” and “Meet on the Ledge”. Hot on the heels of their “Winter Tour 2017” we have the…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Smithdown Road Resurgence
Over the last decade Smithdown Road has been the home to Liverpool’s University students, enjoying their first taste of adult life and congregating the areas local pubs. Over time the South Liverpool road has seen many bars and restaurants popping up to feed and inebriate the locals and has led to a massive boom in the area, attracting more than just the student population. There’s now even a music and culture festival, The Smithdown Road…
