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Founder and Editor Clare Deane channels her passion for Liverpool’s vibrant culture into every part of Liverpool Noise. A champion of the city’s music scene, a regular on the local food trail, and a dedicated supporter of arts and culture, Clare brings an insider’s perspective to the stories that matter — making sure the city’s creative pulse is always heard.
  • Liverpool Events
    Liverpool Noise Hosts A Whitechapel Centre Fundraiser With Superb Bands At 24 Kitchen Street 2

    Liverpool Noise Hosts A Whitechapel Centre Fundraiser With Superb Bands At 24 Kitchen Street

    Continuing their series of charity fundraising concerts, Liverpool Noise are proud to present their latest gig at 24 Kitchen Street on July 7. With a number of musical styles on offer, the event has something for everyone. There are five acts, all from the Merseyside area, performing on the night. R n’ B duo Deliah, who have a single Waiting For The Rain currently available on most digital platforms, are first on the line up.…

  • Food and Drink in Liverpool
    Titanic Hotel's Stanley Bar & Grill Restaurant Review 1

    Titanic Hotel’s Stanley Bar & Grill Restaurant Review

    When the Executive Chef has a past that spans the QE2, Sydney Olympics, Chester Grosvenor and the DoubleTree in Chester you can pretty much guarantee that the food is going to be good. And we were not disappointed by the new summer menu at Stanley’s Bar & Grill at the Titanic Hotel. With everything from Fish and Chips to duck breast, pork chops and scallops there’s something for all tastes. The hotel itself is luxury…

  • Liverpool Events
    Africa Oyé Announce Main Stage Running Order 1

    Africa Oyé Announce Main Stage Running Order

    Africa Oyé have revealed the running order for their Main Stage acts ahead of the 25th Anniversary Festival on June 17th and 18th in Sefton Park. The host of international stars such as Mokoomba and Max Romeo are complemented by local acts, Nutribe & Butcha B as well as Anwar Ali & Dave Owen and there are also welcome returns from Liverpool community acts such as drumming troupe Beatlife. To keep Sefton Park moving in between the main…

  • Liverpool Events
    Becky Hill, M.O, Jessie Reyez & More Join The LIMF 2017 Line Up

    Becky Hill, M.O, Jessie Reyez & More Join The LIMF 2017 Line Up

    She Drew The Gun, The Vryll Society, ZuZu, the twenty LIMF Academy ‘Class Of 2017’ and more also announced for the fifth anniversary . Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has announced the final acts for its 2017 Summer Jam line-up at Sefton Park with Becky Hill, M.O, Jessie Reyez, She Drew The Gun, The Vryll Society, Zuzu, Paris Youth Foundation, Pixey, Pink Kink, Jo Mary, Charlie Straw and the 20 LIMF Academy ‘Class Of 2017’ joining the likes of the…

  • Vegan Places in Liverpool
    Down The Hatch Food Review 1

    Down The Hatch Food Review

    Liverpool is fast becoming a vegan food hotspot, with new and exciting restaurants opening in rapid succession. That being said, it’s only at this point that we are finally getting our very first establishment specialising in vegetarian and vegan junk food. Yes, vegans like junk food too! Down The Hatch is changing the face of the vegan food scene in Liverpool. Based on Duke Street, Down the Hatch is a bar and restaurant that boasts…

  • Liverpool Events
    World Premiere of 'Garage Classical' Live With A 40 Piece Orchestra At LIMF 2017

    Liverpool International Music Festival Announces LIMF Academy Class of 2017-2018

    Twenty Merseyside-based artists and bands have been chosen to showcase their talent at LIMF Summer Jam 2017 and take part in the LIMF Academy Programme, with three securing a spot on the Academy’s award winning 12 month Elite Talent Development Programme.  The three ‘most ready’ artists, which boasts an all female roster, including Gazelle, Mary Miller and Remée, have been hand picked for a place on the award winning LIMF Academy Elite Talent Development Programme that offers career support and…

  • Music
    A Conversation With Elijah James 1

    A Conversation With Elijah James

    Those who know of Elijah James already are aware of this extremely talented singer-songwriter, and the superbly rich baritone voice he possesses. His debut album, 2014’s “Nobody Important” – self produced and financed, was a genuine calling card for his talent. Stand out tracks of this highly impressive album include Becoming Me, A Perfect Death and the mighty My Empire, all of which signify a song-writing maturity beyond his own young years .However, his profile…

  • Liverpool Events
    The Super Sonic Assembly Is Coming This Friday As Part of Liverpool Light Night

    The Super Sonic Assembly Is Coming This Friday As Part of Liverpool Light Night

    As part of Liverpool Light Night 2017, VOX, run by vocal coach, workshop leader and community choir facilitator Tracey Carmen and DJ Greg Wilson are collaborating on a special event for Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. The Super Sonic Assembly will bridge the past, present and future through song and dancing; exploring the evolution of music since the end of WWII whilst reaching out to the audience to share ideas about a better future and using these…

  • Liverpool Events
    Elijah James & The Nightmares At District; Live Review 1

    Elijah James & The Nightmares At District; Live Review

    With great anticipation, Elijah James and The Nightmares took the stage to a rapturous and warm applause from an extremely healthy Saturday night crowd at The District. And they weren’t disappointed. Showcasing the songs from his new album, Elijah James kicked off a blistering nine song set that had the crowd roaring with approval. Having seen Elijah James as a solo act, it was interesting to me how his notable song-writing would benefit – or…

  • Food and Drink in Liverpool
    Liverpool's New All-Day Dining & Drinking Destination Castle St Townhouse Open Its Doors 1

    Castle Street Townhouse Restaurant Review

    What makes a restaurant really successful depends on a variety of factors, which although seemingly disparate, if they do not mesh together detracts against the aim of the culinary exercise. These are, in no particular order, the quality of the food and drink, the environment, and the staff. All these elements need to work together almost symbiotically to achieve a great experience for the customer. And by this yardstick, the Castle Street Townhouse scores extremely…

  • Liverpool Events
    Liverpool Sound City 2017 - 10th Anniversary Festival Preview 5

    Liverpool Sound City 2017 – 10th Anniversary Festival Preview

    With each passing year since its inception in 2008, Liverpool Sound City has only grown in stature – and this time around looks to celebrate its 10th anniverasry with a move to Clarence Dock and the most star-studded line up yet.  As well as showcasing some of the best emerging talent locally and from across the country, the festival continues to prove itself capable of drawing more ‘heavyweight’ acts to its stage. The likes of The…

  • Liverpool Events
    Check Out The Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave Taking The City By Storm

    Check Out The Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave Taking The City By Storm

    Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents; the award-winning Big Fish Little Fish has been helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013. DJ Derek Kaye will be playing (grown up) dance music on the multi-sensory dance floor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant parachute dance. Craft tables with giant mural, themed crafts and playdoh table. Play area with tents and tunnels and baby chill out space with mats and small ball pool. There’s a…

  • Liverpool Events
    Julian Marley To Play Africa Oyé's 25th Anniversary Festival 1

    Julian Marley To Play Africa Oyé’s 25th Anniversary Festival

    The Grammy-nominated reggae star heads up the latest wave of artists, with Diabel Cissokho and HAJAmadagascar also added to the festival line-up. The UK’s largest FREE celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture will be headlined by reggae royalty this June as Julian Marley is set to close the festival weekend out in style. Marley will play hits like “Boom Draw”, “Systems”, “Lemme Go” and “Violence in the Streets” along with a selection of…

  • Music
    Band Feature; Oya Paya

    Band Feature; Oya Paya

    Pop your headphones in and give Oya Paya a listen and you’ll be transported to a breezy, carefree summer’s day. Hailing from around the globe (but now based in our very own Merseyside capital), the trio comprising Ashwin, Saam and Maxime have nailed their own spin on indie-rock, with a little bit of smooth rapping on the side. Their music is exactly the right mix of chilled out instrumentals and catchy lyrics. Newest single, ‘Trip…

  • Liverpool Events
    Liverpool One's Tickle The Ivories Is Back For Its Seventh Year

    Liverpool One’s Tickle The Ivories Is Back For Its Seventh Year

    Calling musicians of all ages and abilities – Liverpool One’s Tickle the Ivories is back. The music festival, now in its seventh year, will take place between July 7 and September 3. Six pianos will once again transform the streets of Liverpool into open-air music boulevards. The pianos will be located across Liverpool ONE including South John Street, Paradise Street, College Lane, Sugar House Steps, Peter’s Square and The Terrace. Anyone who takes part in Tickle…

  • Liverpool Events
    World Premiere of 'Garage Classical' Live With A 40 Piece Orchestra At LIMF 2017

    World Premiere of ‘Garage Classical’ Live With A 40 Piece Orchestra At LIMF 2017

    In a world premiere, DJ Spoony will present a UK Garage classics live with the backing of the 40 piece RNCM Session Orchestra as part of the LIMF Presents programme in 2017. As the performance curator, he will be joined for an unforgettable experience by UK Garage legends Kele Le Roc, Elizabeth Troy, Lonyo, Master Of Ceremonies, Lifford, Richie Dan, Nay Nay and Sweet Female Attitude, with additional performances on the evening from So Solid Crew, Donaeo,…

  • Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
    Liverpool LightNight 2017 Preview 1

    Liverpool LightNight 2017 Preview

    The annual LightNight festival is coming back to Liverpool for its 8th consecutive year. Mark your calendars for Friday, 19th May – with the festivities kicking off at 5pm until late. Festival-goers can choose from over 100 different events across the city, with something for everyone, including art, music, performances, workshops, walking tours and arts and crafts. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Time’ so you can expect a unique look at the past,…

  • Review
    Epic Trainer Festival Laces Out Returns To Camp & Furnace 1

    Epic Trainer Festival Laces Out Returns To Camp & Furnace

    Laces Out! returns to Camp & Furnace on Saturday 29th April. Laces Out! Festival is one of the UK’s best and biggest celebrations of trainer culture. The one day festival brings together thousands of vintage, rare, box fresh and deadstock trainers for collectors to buy, swap or just covet. It is the only major event of its kind in the North of England, a place renowned for its love, appreciation and historic relationship with sneaker…

  • Review
    Nas Announces Liverpool Show As Part Of UK Tour

    Nas Announces Liverpool Show As Part Of UK Tour

    Legendary rapper Nas has announced a show at Liverpool’s Mountford Hall as part of his UK tour this Summer. The hip hop icon will bring his tour to the city on 10th July, with a new album potentially coming out later this year which is one of the most anticipated albums of 2017. Tickets go on sale now here.

  • Liverpool Events
    Smithdown Road Festival Announces More Acts For Showcase of Music, Art, Food & Dance 1

    Smithdown Road Festival Announces More Acts For Showcase of Music, Art, Food & Dance

    With just a few weeks to go until the annual free Smithdown Road festival, there is no doubting that the program of events has grown considerably this year – and that festival goers are in for a brilliant weekend of music, art, food and dance. Perhaps the biggest news of all is that due to the overwhelming popularity of last year’s festival, there will be a huge outdoor area on the Saturday and Sunday to be held…