Entertainment in Liverpool
Looking for ways to entertain yourself and mates in Liverpool, there’s plenty to check out here
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Psycho Film With Live Orchestra At The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 30th October
Don’t miss the chance to see director Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho with a live orchestra. Fifty years on from its release, this cinematic masterpiece comes alive in a big-screen presentation accompanied by a live performance of Bernard Herrmann’s most famous spine-tingling score. The score, and in particular the chilling slasher motif, is critical to the film’s power. Hitchcock himself remarked that ‘33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music’. One of the greatest…
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The Voodoo Ball – Revenge of El Coco At The Kazimier 31st October
In the desolate depths of a perilous place, the bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on his face. Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lair, for he’s waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you. HEAR! The raucous sounds of backstreet Latin swing with the maverick Voodoo Love Orchestra. Cosmadelic 12-tone jazz from the peerless United Vibrations. A carnival of up-tempo afrobeat provided by the deliciously danceable7Suns. A musical odyssey…
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Freeze Pres. ‘Scenery’ – Liverpool’s Brand New Party feat. Levon Vincent, Redshape, DJ TLR & More – 2nd Oct
A brand new party is launching in Liverpool on Friday 2nd October. Taking place at The Garage in the renascent Baltic Triangle, Scenery is brought to the city by Freeze, who have been celebrating their huge tenth anniversary year throughout the summer. Rob Casson from Freeze explains: “We have had a fantastic summer in the city and hit new heights with our 10th birthday, with the run of shows at the Bombed Out Church as…
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International Festival of Psychedelia Hits Liverpool This Friday & Saturday
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2015 have unveiled the full running orders and set times for this year’s festival. This follows on from their announcement last week of the final swathe of artists, installations, projects and happenings for their two-day head music happening this weekend (25th + 26th September 2015). Hosted in the warehouses and recesses of Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District, in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, the festival kicks of on Friday afternoon, with…
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Withnail & I Screening + Q&A With Paul McGann At Odeon Cinema Liverpool One
Paul McGann will return to Liverpool on Saturday 26th September for a special screening of Withnail & I, featuring a Q&A session with the star, as part of Liverpool Comedy Week. The cult classic British black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. ‘Withnail & I’ follows two out-of-work actors who spend their days drifting between their flat, the unemployment office and the pub, until they decide to leave London for the countryside. When…
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Disco Glitter Love 3 – A Space Odyssey; At Constellations 18th September
DGL has seen The Revenge, Horse Meat Disco, Luxury and House Of Disco set the Constellations dance floor ablaze, as the disco delighted, the glitter glimmered and the love lit up the room. It was amazing! As summer draws to a close and the students return, we at Constellations are readying ourselves for blast off, as DGL is all set to blaze a trail across the cosmos once more! Head to Constellations from 7pm for an authentic…
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FACT Liverpool Film Night Is Back – Submissions Open Now
After a year away, the city’s biggest celebration of Merseyside’s new film talent returns to FACT on 17 November to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event shines a light on the region’s up and coming film talent and offers Merseyside filmmakers a chance to see their short films on the big screen in front of industry experts. All films go through a rigorous selection process and are curated by a professional industry judge – this year…
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Comedian Nina Conti Live At The Liverpool Playhouse Saturday 26th September
Comedian Nina Conti has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film – all without moving her lips. The London based ventriloquist, creates a new show each night by plucking inspiration from the audience. Strap into the mask as Nina gets in your face. With the help of Monkey and a bag of tricks, anything can happen in…
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Movema Launches Dance Classes At LIPA 16th September
Energetic African and Afro Contemporary dancer/teacher Merlin Nyakam is in town on Wed 16 September to launch Movema’s year-round programme of dance experiences The classes feature world famous dancers and choreographers, never seen before in the North West, to inspire and push your skills to their limit. Future classes include Chinese and Indian workshops. Wednesday 16th September, LIPA, Liverpool; 3-5pm Advanced Level (for dancers with a professional qualification or at least three years experience) 6-8pm Open…
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The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia 2015; Preview
The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia returns on 25th + 26th September 2015 within the warehouses and recesses of Camp and Furnace, Blade Factory and District, in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Headlined by pysch heavyweights Spiritualized the group’s performance at PZYK 2015 comes ahead of the release of the band’s eighth LP later this year. This year the Baltic Triangle festival site will benefit from an additional performance space, with District joining the existing complex of…
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Small Cinema Liverpool; Alternative & Cult Films At This Hidden Gem on Victoria Street
Nestled amongst Victoria Street’s slew of solicitors and accountants sits Liverpool’s best kept secret – Small Cinema. The city’s newest community cinema specialises in non-mainstream, artist led and alternative films. With tickets from just £3, this month sees airings of cult titles Eyes Without A Face/The Skin I Live In (Double Bill), Hairspray (1988) and Repo Man. For More Information Visit The Official Small Cinema Website Here.
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Public Enemy To Play Liverpool O2 Academy In December
Legendary hip-hop band Public Enemy will be playing an iconic show at Liverpool’s O2 Academy on 2nd December. The band who formed in 1982 have recently released their 13th studio album and will be touring the UK stopping at Liverpool for what is set to be a truly unforgettable show. Tickets are on sale now here.
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ATBT Teams With Merseyrail Sound Station, Red Sofa Sessions & Capstan’s Bazaar For Eclectic Festival
Following their live music line-up announcement, Above the Beaten Track have released details on the elements of the festival away from the main music stages. Merseyrail Sound Station will be presenting a fantastic opportunity for young Merseyside talent as they give a limited amount of artists the opportunity to play an unplugged, acoustic, buskers-style set at the festival. They will be bringing their Pop-Up Stage to Bluecoat for the day and are sure to unearth some gems as they have done…
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Liverpool Pirate Festival At The Albert Dock 12th & 13th September
The annual Liverpool Pirate Festival at Albert Dock returns with two days of spectacular, swashbuckling fun for all the family on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Running from 11am-5pm daily, come along dressed like a scurvy sea-dog and get into the spirit of the day. There will be sword fighting, musketry and cannon fire, shanties and storytelling, free face painting and activity workshops, plus a spectacular ship-to-ship pirate battle across Albert Dock. Discover how…
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No Homers Club Presents Isla Nublar – Jurassic Park Inspired Event At Constellations 9-11th October
After the sell out Simpsons exhibition, No Homers Club are teaming up again with the highly creative crew at Constellations for an island experience influenced by the Jurassic Park novel and film franchise. Music From…. Sex Hands Channeling their paleontological hero Ross Gellar for a special Isla Nublar set, cult Manchester band, Sex Hands, are renowned for their wild sets and raucous songs about the sitcom Friends. Organ Freeman High energy and high kicking, Organ…
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Hula Hooping; Liverpool’s Latest Keep-Fit Craze
Over the summer months everyone wants to get out more and get fit and this usually involves going to the gym or going out for a run. It may not cross your mind that there are other ways of getting fit in the city. The latest craze to hit Liverpool is hula hooping. Hula hooping classes for adults started in America and came over to the UK about 8 years ago with a really small…
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Emily Portman Set To Take To The Stage At Sefton Park Palm House
Sefton Park Palm House is set to welcome the renowned Glastonbury born singer-songwriter Emily Portman on Friday, June 19. As a singer, writer and concertina player, Portman is fast becoming a main ambassador of the British folk scene and has already won two BBC Folk Awards – while continuing to receive high acclaim for her ‘harmony-rich narratives and originality.’ Moira Leonard Director of Sefton Park Palm House said: “We are really excited for Emily’s performance…
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Rebel Soul Presents…Positive Vibration Vol.3 At Constellations 13th June; Preview
Rebel Soul presents…Positive Vibration Vol. 3 Positive Vibration returns for its third instalment, and this year, the 12-hour Jamaican Street Party is taking over the Garden and Club at Constellations. A staple in the North West event calendar, Positive Vibration will play host to a plethora of live music, DJs & Selectas, dub sound systems, dance, performance poetry, food & drink, arts & crafts workshops, face painting, a record fair, pop-up stalls and loads more. Dig…
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Liverpool LightNight 2015; Review
For its sixth year running, the cultural event LightNight returned to illuminate the city last Friday night – and what a night it was! People of all ages came together to celebrate the immense cultural diversity Liverpool has to offer, and this year over 130 free events were put on for the public to come and see, or to take part in for themselves. With the theme for 2015 being ‘Looking to the New’, there…
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The Writers Club; Performance Platform For Singer-Songwriters At The Observatory Bar, Constellations
Milk Presents; The Writers Club Every other Thursday, The Writers Club invites local and travelling singer-songwriters to bring their guitar and play us some original ideas, melodies and harmonies at The Observatory Bar in Constellations. The Writers Club hosts three acts that will be supported by singer/songwriters who will have signed up on the night for a 15 minute slot. The third edition of The Writers Club will be on Thursday 28th May, The Writers…
