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Music
In Conversation – Mark Simpson
An Architect of Sound: From Liverpool’s Streets to the Global Stage. Hailing from Liverpool’s vibrant and culturally rich landscape, composer and clarinettist Mark Simpson returns to his roots as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RLPO) new Artist in Residence. This residency marks a significant artistic homecoming for the musician, whose journey from a young Liverpudlian with a free clarinet to an internationally acclaimed composer is a testament to both his prodigious talent and the city’s…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Preview: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell – Liverpool Playhouse 16 – 20 September
A Dance of Lonely Hearts Arrives in Liverpool. Matthew Bourne, the UK’s most acclaimed and popular choreographer, is bringing his latest production, The Midnight Bell, to the Liverpool Playhouse this September 2025. A poignant and deeply human work, the ballet draws inspiration from the novels of renowned British author Patrick Hamilton, known for his powerful and truthful portrayals of London life in the 1930s. Hamilton, whose most famous works, Rope and Gaslight, were adapted into…
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Arts and Culture
Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Gay Caul
Finding Equilibrium: The Geometry of Regenerated Spaces. Stepping into the world of artist Gay Caul is to encounter a captivating dialogue between urban landscapes and geometric abstraction. Her work, deeply rooted in an engagement with regenerated dockland areas, translates the dynamic tension and relationships found within these spaces into a language of hard-edged forms and bold lines. Gay Caul’s reductive approach strips back the complexities of urbanisation, focusing on the fundamental structures and their interplay.…
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Arts and Culture
The 52 for 26 Poetry Project: Celebrating Merseyside’s Poetic Voices
Liverpool Noise, a cornerstone for celebrating Merseyside’s arts and culture, is thrilled to announce its most ambitious literary project yet: 52 for 26! This initiative will shine a spotlight on the region’s incredible poetic talent by publishing a new poem from a local artist every Friday throughout the entire year of 2026. This project is a direct extension of our mission to champion local creativity and provide a valuable platform for artists of all disciplines.…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Preview: Picnic At Hanging Rock Comes To The Hope Street Theatre This August
Beyond the Mystery: DizzyLovesLizzy Connects ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ to Empire’s Shadow… DizzyLovesLizzy, a young Liverpool-based theatre company, is set to bring Tom Wright’s adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock to the city, and it promises to be a thought- provoking experience. Adapted from Joan Lindsay’s 1967 novel, this production isn’t just a re-telling; it’s a re-examination of a story deeply embedded in Australian folklore, exploring themes of fear, dread, and girlhood in the vast…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Review: A Grain of Sand At Unity Theatre
When Storytelling Becomes Survival: Sarah Agha’s Shattering Tour-de-Force The air at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre hung heavy with anticipation on Friday, July 18th. A palpable hush fell over the sold out auditorium as the lights dimmed and Sarah Agha stepped into a single shaft of light. What followed was not simply a performance, but an emotional reckoning—an unrelenting immersion into the shattered world of Renad, an 11- year-old Palestinian girl, in Elias Matar’s harrowing one-woman show,…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Preview: Tenderfoot Theatre’s ‘OutHaus’ At Liverpool Arts Bar
Tenderfoot Theatre Presents OutHaus: A Wild Ride at Liverpool Arts Bar! Get ready for a seriously good time as Tenderfoot Theatre Company brings their fantastic OutHaus to Liverpool Arts Bar this Friday 18 July. This theatrical experience bursts onto the stage with an amazing, high-energy vibe that pulls you right in from the very first moment and keeps you hooked. It’s clear that this company loves what they do, and that passion shines through every…
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Sports
WCU Boxing Promotions – Night of The Champions 3
The Bell Rings for Glory: Night of Champions 3 Ignites Liverpool Fusion Liverpool prepares for a night where ambition meets adrenaline, and personal transformation takes centre stage. On Friday, July 19, 2025, WCU Boxing Promotions brings its highly anticipated Night of Champions 3 to the vibrant Liverpool Fusion, promising an evening that transcends mere sport. This event is a testament to the burgeoning phenomenon of unlicensed boxing, a discipline that has captured the imagination of…
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Arts and Culture
Preview: ‘A Grain of Sand’ At Unity Theatre
Giving Voice to Gaza: Sarah Agha on Her Powerful One-Woman Show Liverpool Noise’s Steve Kinrade had the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented actress and writer, Sarah Agha, to discuss her poignant role in the one-woman play, A Grain of Sand, which is due to grace the stage of Liverpool’s Unity Theatre on Saturday 18 July, presented by Good Chance as part of the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival. Sarah, a London-based artist with a…
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Arts and Culture
Curtis Holder Brings His Unique Insight to the Drawing (Paper) Show 2025 at Independents Biennial
Liverpool’s creative pulse thrives at the Bridewell Studios and Gallery Liverpool’s creative scene is buzzing once again, and we at Liverpool Noise are always thrilled to see initiatives that champion artistic talent, especially when they bring fresh perspectives and opportunities to our vibrant city. That’s why the announcement of renowned artist Curtis Holder as the guest judge for the 2025 ‘Drawing (Paper) Show’ has truly piqued our interest. It’s a move that promises to elevate…
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Arts and Culture
Creative Spotlight: In Conversation – Paul Curtis
The Art of the City: Paul Curtis on Murals, Milestones, and Merseyside Pride If you’ve wandered the streets of Liverpool with your eyes open, chances are you’ve encountered the vivid, soul-stirring work of Paul Curtis. From the now-iconic For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds wings on Jamaica Street to a growing portfolio of murals that speak to the heart of the city. Once a geologist, now a painter of walls and chronicler of culture, Curtis captures…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Theatre Preview: The Croft Brings Chilling Drama to Liverpool Playhouse
Currently embarking on a highly anticipated UK tour, Original Theatre’s production of The Croft has already garnered significant critical attention since its 2020 premiere, being praised for its masterful blend of suspense, history, and the supernatural. It is set to run at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th July. Set against the starkly beautiful yet haunting backdrop of the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft transports audiences to a former crofter’s hut in…
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Arts and Culture
Amartey Golding Talks ‘Silent Knight’: A Powerful Portrait of Prison Life, On Display At FACT
Where Art and Lived Experience Collide… Some artists paint pictures. Others throw punches. Amartey Golding somehow does both – and neither – crafting work that pulls you in and holds you there, somewhere between discomfort and wonder. Now, this shape-shifting storyteller brings his latest exhibition to FACT Liverpool, and trust us, it’s one for the soul. Golding’s life reads like a patchwork of place and perspective: born in London in the late ’80s to an…
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Arts and Culture
Exhibition Review: Amartey Golding, Silent Knight, at FACT Liverpool
A Chain of Voices, Heard in Stillness… Step into FACT Liverpool’s Gallery 2 and you’re met with a silver spectacle — an arresting, sculptural form that draws you in and doesn’t let go. At its heart stands Silent Knight, a collaborative centrepiece by artist Amartey Golding, and the final commission in FACT’s powerful Resolution project. Its presence is undeniable — physically, emotionally, politically. Constructed in collaboration with over 50 incarcerated men from HMP Altcourse, Silent…
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Arts and Culture
Exhibition Review: Liverpool Hope University Degree Show 2025
Art in the Maze: Finding Wonder Around Every Corner Let’s start with a confession. Navigating Crossroads at Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus is no small feat. The layout meanders, buildings slip past you, corridors tighten, doors open into places you didn’t expect. It’s part art show, part dream logic. And on a busy early evening, with private view visitors gently jostling through narrow passageways, the sense of disorientation only deepens. But here’s the thing; like…
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Arts and Culture
Exhibition Review: Caroline Gorick, After Hours, At Bridewell Gallery and Studios
Heat Outside, Hush Within… On a sweltering, airless afternoon in Liverpool, when Prescot Street seemed to shimmer under relentless sunlight, salvation comes in the form of the Bridewell Studios and Gallery—a cool, contemplative refuge tucked away behind thick Victorian walls. Step inside, and the hush is almost monastic. But it’s not silence that fills the space — it’s something charged, something quietly electric. It’s the presence of Caroline Gorick’s latest work. Her painting doesn’t so…
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Arts and Culture
Liverpool Hope University to Host a Triptych of Creativity This June
Liverpool’s vibrant cultural tapestry is set to gain new threads this June as Liverpool Hope University unveils a compelling series of events, promising to be a significant platform for emergent and established artistic voices. Eschewing the conventional, these three distinct happenings offer a nuanced exploration of contemporary creative practice, inviting audiences to engage with film, spoken word, and the very processes of artistic production. The proceedings commence on Monday, 16 June, within the architectural embrace…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Review: Valley Community Theatre’s Workers Playtime At The Hope Street Theatre
Agitprop Returns to the People’s Stage at Hope Street Theatre. Socialist theatre isn’t some dusty artefact locked away in a museum archive — it’s a vital, breathing part of Britain’s working-class heritage. Born of struggle, fired by solidarity, and carried by conviction, this form of theatre blazed onto the scene in the early 20th century with real purpose. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, the stage became a battleground. It wasn’t about velvet curtains and…
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Music
Credits: Liverpool’s New Contenders Tap Into a Classic Sound with a Modern Spark
You’ve probably been here before—there’s a buzz, whispers of the next big thing, a surge of social media hype—and then the inevitable crash of disappointment when it turns out to be all surface and no soul. New Merseyside combo Credits could easily have fallen into that trap. Instead, they’ve emerged with substance, style, and a generous helping of Scouse swagger. Their debut headline show at Liverpool’s ARC, tucked away in the effortlessly cool Baltic Triangle,…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Workers Playtime: A Radical Legacy Reborn On Stage
Exploring how Workers Playtime draws from the pioneering spirit of the 1930s theatre collectives to inspire new generations. Workers Playtime: How the Workers Theatre Movement Shaped British Theatre, running 6-8 June at Liverpool’s Hope Street Theatre, is far more than just another night out. It’s a powerful call back to the roots of working-class creativity, activism, and resilience. Brought to life by Valley Community Theatre—a company deeply embedded in Liverpool’s grassroots arts scene—this production aims…
