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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia; Review
Psychedelic music, not usually a genre of my choice, however having read many good reviews from last year’s festival, I was excited to attend. Becoming slightly more nervous as I approached the Baltic Triangle, concerned I would stand out like a sore thumb with my dress sense, proving this isn’t my usual listen. When I arrived it quickly became apparent that this festival was for a whole array of people from Mods to Rockers, Goths to Hippies and your…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Hope Fest 19th-21st September Full Line Up
Wristbands for the whole weekend & all venues can be obtained by donating a ‘Hope Pack’ which must include: socks, jumper, toothbrush, toothpaste and soap. Wristbands can be obtained at any venue on the door over the festival weekend. Alternatively donate an item on the door to access that venue. We can take non perishable food, clothing (small sizes preferred, underwear and socks must be new), household goods such as kettle, toaster, microwave, radio,…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
One Night In Istanbul; Set To Evoke Memories of LFC'S European Triumph
Liverpool FC and Stray Dogs Films today launched the official trailer for new independent British film One Night in Istanbul, a fictional football-focused crime-comedy that centres on one of the Reds’ greatest nights in history. Supported by fans and players alike and taking as its backdrop the gripping 2005 Champions League final, the film is due to be released exclusively in ODEON cinemas from 11th September 2014. This will be an unmissable chance to relive…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Band Feature; The Sundowners
Liverpool based Rock ‘n’ Roll band ‘The Sundowners’ appear to be taking not only Liverpool, but the UK by storm this summer. With the release of their EP ‘Medicine’ earlier this year on May 12th , they began a small UK tour stopping in the likes of London, Leeds, Bristol and even Glasgow; demonstrating their already widely spread fan base. The ‘Medicine’ EP was recorded during sessions for the upcoming album and featured track ‘Medicine’…
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Independent Places in Liverpool
Meet Joe Black Coffee; Liverpool's Only Coffee Roaster
I don’t often spend much time pondering over the provenance of my morning caffeine fix, but Bootle-based coffee producer Joe Black has got me thinking. Liverpool’s only coffee roaster have been producing some of the finest beans and blends in the city for over fifty years. They supply coffee directly to coffee-lovers in the know, as well as some of the most popular cafes, bars and restaurants across Liverpool, such as London Carriage Works, 60…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
The Liverpool Irish Festival Returns With Film, Arts, Music, Food & Football
The 12th Liverpool Irish Festival returns to the city this October celebrating Liverpool’s unique relationship with Ireland and showcasing the finest in contemporary and traditional Irish culture. From the English première of Seamus Heaney’s final works to a celebration of Gaelic football with the first Liverpool Irish Festival Cup and a talk by John Larkin QC, Attorney General for Northern Ireland, this year’s Festival is bigger than ever spreading across ten days in a cavalcade…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
A Little Bit Of Filth & Glitter…Liverpool Based Artist Ben Youdan
Have you ever met someone who is a walking, talking contradiction? Someone, say, who is quiet and softly spoken but clearly has a fabulously dirty mind? Someone who looks like butter wouldn’t melt but wants to share his dark thoughts with you in the form of paint and glitter and sequins and feathers? Step forward Ben Youdan, artist and proprietor of Evil shop. Based downstairs in the old Central Hall on Renshaw Street in a…
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Bars in Liverpool
The Elephant Bakehouse Woolton; Review
Woolton Village is a funny place: leafy and quiet during the day, with its Farmer’s Market and little old cinema; hotbed of teenage drinkers and a bit like the Wild West at night. Always has been. But things are looking up. Simon Rimmer, Scouse celeb chef, massive LFC fan and inventor of pulled pork has just opened the old Elephant pub as The Elephant Bakehouse. Big refurb and it’s looking pretty again with a much…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
10 Bands 10 Minutes Holiday Banger: Madonna; Review
For just over two and a half years The Kazimier has been the home of a gig, a night and, most importantly, a party quite unlike any other that you’ll find in Liverpool (or anywhere else for that matter) its name is 10 Bands 10 Minutes. The premise is simple: ten bands each play ten minute sets back to back so tightly the people in the smoking area are rushing to finish the ends of…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
The Fat White Family At Kazimier; Review
Sometimes the hype and shenanigans follow a band wherever they go obscuring the main event, the music. That could well be said of The Fat White Family, a band who never shy away from controversy. But to concentrate purely on the seedy showmanship the band are notorious for would be to do them a disservice, for although the subject matter can cut close to the bone, both the content and delivery of their music can be…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
We Buy White Albums Exhibition At FACT
Preceding International Beatle Week beginning August 20th, Rutherford Chang has brought his exhibition We Buy White Albums to FACT. His collection consists of 1,000 original copies of The Beatles highly sought after White Album; each LP has its own serial number making each one unique. This ‘uniqueness’ was the main draw for Chang when he first put out his advert to any White Album owners or sellers 8 years ago. Chang saw the famous cover as a blank canvas…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Band Feature; By The Sea
With the upcoming release of By the Sea’s debut EP ‘Endless Days, Crystal Sky’ the preview of ‘I See A Crystal Sky’ was released earlier this year. In the build up to the album’s release, the mystifying five piece band are set to play numerous festivals; from their recent performance at Wakestock festival and their forthcoming show at Festevol on August 9th. After previous single releases such as ‘Eveline’ and ‘Dream Waters’, By the Sea…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Bolshy Debut EP Radical. Anarchic. Bolshy. Scouse; Review
For a band with such an unpredictable sound, the choice of title sums it up well. ‘Radical. Anarchic. Bolshy. Scouse’ indeed – pretty concise for a debut outing. Across five songs and seven members Bolshy latch dub, salsa and hip hop to a third-wave ska-punk sound that provides their sonic backbone, and for the vast majority of the release they tie their influences together with refreshing stability. The success of the overall textural edge is perhaps…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Liverpool Calling Part Two; More Action From The Bombed Out Church
Whilst hundreds of thousands of people from Liverpool, and visitors from outside the city, gathered to watch three colossal creatures roam through town, the question is what were the rest of us doing? One such alternative was only the second Liverpool Calling Festival, which took place throughout the Saturday of the Giants’ visit, and was spread across multiple venues including The Kazimier, The Zanzibar, Magnet, Sound Food and Drink and Maguire’s Pizza Bar. Giants were…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Liverpool Calling Part One; Featuring Sound Food & Drink Acoustic Stage To Bombed Out Church Headliners Space
Though most were concerned about the return of those monolithic marionettes, the ‘Giants’ meandering around town and in some cases ‘farting’ and losing their head to the delight of thousands, 26th July also marked the return of a more subtle spectacle, namely Liverpool Calling. Like the ‘Giants’ Liverpool Calling is an event still in it’s infancy, with this being only its second year, but any music fans who failed to answer it’s call, in favour of…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool FC Offer Open Top Tour Bus to Anfield
We at Liverpool-Noise recently gave you an insight into Liverpool Football Club’s opening tours of their fantastic Melwood training ground, where we were given an excellent tour, and left very impressed with the state-of-the-art facilities on offer for LFC players. However, Liverpool were not done there. In another prime example of their pride in the city of Liverpool, and their close relationship with the fans, Liverpool FC have recently introduced the launch of their Open…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Band Feature; Clean Cut Kid
Liverpool has its fair share of musical talent floating about, it seems all venues in Liverpool these days have handfuls of fresh acts on all the time. Of all the aspiring bands emerging from the city, Clean Cut Kid are definitely one to watch out for. The band consist of Mike Halls, Evelyn Burke and Saul Godman. The bands image speaks clearly of the type of music it produces, their songs contain undertones of…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Band Feature; Wet Pelican At Astral Coast
I arrived at Astral Coast on Saturday, a cloudy but very muggy day, don’t think I’ve been that sweaty before a gig. The bands were already blasting out the tune; I could hear the slamming of bass and twanging of guitars as I walked by to find the entrance to The Floral Pavilion. Located right on the coast of New Brighton in the Wirral, there’s an inviting atmosphere surrounding the area, it seems surprising to…
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Bars in Liverpool
Las Iguanas; Review
Liverpool’s finest Brazilian inspired restaurant has more than it’s delicious food to offer. During the World Cup, Las Iguanas has made the place top priority for football lovers as well as those who favour a taste of Brazilian cuisine. The restaurant was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, but we were seen to instantly and we got the best reserved seats in the house. Our waiter introduced himself and was very pleasant and helpful…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
Artist Feature; Natalie McCool
Natalie McCool’s latest single ‘Wind Blows Harder’ is another hauntingly beautiful release from the singer/songwriter. Winner of Female Artist of the Year award at last year’s Liverpool Music Awards, Natalie McCool is gaining further success since the release of her debut self-titled album and recent follow-up single. Having also received a one-to-one songwriting session with Paul McCartney back in 2009, there is undeniably something special about the LIPA-educated singer/songwriter, which has continued to blossom since.…
