Liverpool Events
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Neon Waltz Hit The Buyers Club This Bank Holiday Monday
Scottish indie rockers Neon Waltz have a new album set for release at the end of the summer and have recently released a single Heavy Heartless. With another recent single, Dreamers, Neon Waltz are stamping their mark on the current indie scene. Band members Jordan Shearer, Jamie Swanson, Kevin Swanson, Calvin Wilson, Liam Whittles and Darren Coghill got together in 2013. Hailing from John O’ Groats, these Scottish lads have a pure and beautiful sound.…
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The Countdown Is On For The First Ever New Brighton Seaside Festival
With the end of May coming swiftly over the horizon, the countdown is now on for a big, exciting attraction to sail into the shores of New Brighton. There’s just over a week to go until the first ever New Brighton Seaside Festival will make a huge splash – transforming the town into one huge seaside extravaganza like no other. Coming to the Wirral resort this Spring Bank Holiday, the festival brings three days of seaside fun for everyone! The festival…
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Sort Rehearsal Rooms Axe Their Marketing Budget To Promote Unsigned Bands
Sort Rehearsal Rooms have announced that they will axe their marketing budget to “promote unsigned bands instead of promoting themselves”. The idea has already caught the eye of Ed Sheeran, Two Door Cinema Club and Dan Croll who posted about the campaign on social media since it was announced last week. The idea comes as a response to the huge amount of money being spent in the music industry at the minute – notably from other rehearsal rooms promoting…
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Liverpool Loves Is Back And On Tour To The City-Centre
The award-winning festival Liverpool Loves will return to the city this Summer. Liverpool’s best loved, feel-good festival will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August – with the main stage zone being held in Derby Square at the heart of the Commercial District, under the gaze of the Queen Victoria monument. Festival director, Josh Boyd said: “After the continued success of last year’s event – and picking up a nomination for Best Small Tourism Event once again – we’re excited to be…
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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…
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Special Sgt Pepper At 50 Event Details Revealed
She’s Leaving Home with 20 Stories High with Phelim McDermott (Improbable) 31st May – 18th June This is one of the most moving songs ever written and recorded by the Beatles and its voice will be brought to life in a series of breath-taking but intimate performances inside real Liverpool homes. Expect a very special experience. The play, written by Keith Saha and performed by young Liverpool actress Brodie Arthur, explores themes around housing, what…
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Bongo’s Bingo Launches In Ibiza
Show debuts at Ibiza Rocks Bar on Weds 7th June. More good news for the UK phenomenon, Bongo’s Bingo; it’s coming to Ibiza. In what is quite possibly its most exciting and audacious news to date – and that already includes residencies in Sydney and Dubai, recently celebrating its 2nd birthday with Boyzlife and S Club and continuing to expand across the country – the show is taking place at Ibiza’s legendary Ibiza Rocks Bar in…
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The Albert Dock Launches Digital Heritage Trail
The Albert Dock is launching digital heritage trail that will take visitors on a tour of the Grade I Listed attraction and unearth its fascinating history. Launching later this month Albert Dock Hidden Histories invites visitors of all ages to discover this iconic landmark in a way like never before – either at the Dock through their mobile device or at home on their PC. Hidden Histories will allow users to explore various ‘dock stop’…
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Bongo’s Bingo Announces Free Show For Nurses This Sunday 21st May; Register For Tickets Today
Bongo’s Bingo have just announced the full details for a special one-off free show this Sunday at Camp and Furnace. Initially launched on Nurses Day on Friday May 12th, the event will give something back to the overworked and underpaid backbone of the medical system in the country. Bongo’s Bingo co-founder Joshua Burke says: “Both my parents are nurses, so I see first-hand how much stress they are under, which is reflective not only of…
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There’s An Adult Ball Pool Coming To Liverpool
An adult only ball pool is coming to Liverpool’s Open Eye Gallery over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. If you feel like reliving your childhood and acting like a big kid then Ball Mania MCR will be right up your street. The ball pool will be open at the Open Eye Gallery from Friday 26th to Monday 29th May with over 200,000 balls, giant adult-sized inflatables, music, childhood games and more. There will also…
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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…
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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…
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FestEvol Gardens 2017 Review
Since opening last year The Invisible Wind Factory has gained a reputation as an impressive venue. So far it has proved itself by hosting memorable shows from the likes of Peaches and African psych-rockers Tinariwen whilst also demonstrating it’s flexibility when Strange Collective chose it to host their EP launch. An event that required a two stage setup in it’s main performance area. Today is the first time that IWF has put on an all-dayer…
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Africa Oyé: Call For Volunteers Ahead of Festival In June
Africa Oye are looking for volunteers to assist them in their efforts to keep the event free- by interacting with the public and collecting donations. They are asking for just two hours (or more) of your time. Besides raising funds Volunteers are tasked with selling raffle tickets, handing out general information and conversing with the fantastic array of festival-goers that turnout each year. For your time you will receive a t-shirt, refreshments and be helping…
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Constellations Are Giving Away A Free Beer For People Who Register To Vote
The Baltic Triangle venue Constellations is supporting the Vote This Year Get Free Beer campaign. Politics is thirsty work so if you haven’t voted before you can earn yourself a free pint* for registering and making your voice heard. So why is it so important to vote this year? Voting in this election is going to massively affect our lives for the next 5 years and beyond. Every vote will directly affect what happens to our…
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Applications Open To Liverpool Film Night 2017 at FACT, Celebrating Film Talent In The Region
Liverpool Film Night, FACT’s yearly celebration of up and coming film talent in the region, will be back for its 2017 iteration on 22 November. The event, which has been running for more than a decade, offers filmmakers a chance to see their short films on the big screen in front of a live audience and a panel of industry experts. Submissions of films in any genre are welcome before 29 September. The shortlist will…
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COMPETITION: Win A Show Experience Like No Other At Circo Never Ever Land This Friday
Do you fancy being whisked away to a whole new realm of wonder and imagination? You’re in luck as we’ve got ten CIRCO show tickets up for grabs for you and your friends this Friday… To mark the recent arrival of CIRCO’s enchanting Never Ever Land concept, we’ve teamed up with the new Seel Street venue to further the glamorous celebrations following its highly-anticipated relaunch. You will have your senses stimulated through a kaleidoscope of…
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The City’s Most Unusual Dining Experience Is Back – The FINCA Paladar
The city’s most unusual dining experience is back – and this time it’s going al fresco. The FINCA Paladar will be returning and taking place on Wednesday 24 May in the garden of Greenland Street venue, Constellations, where diners will be treated to an unique three-course menu of Cuban dishes. FINCA will be using the outdoor, intimate dinner to give diners a real experience of Cuban food. The Paladar is a nod to the restaurant’s Cuban roots as…
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New York’s DJ Stretch Armstrong To Bring ‘No Sleep’ To LIMF 2017
The legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong will be bringing his ‘No Sleep’ show to the Liverpool International Music Festival for LIMF Presents. Joined by New York City’s hip-hop stalwarts and tastemakers, Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Clark Kent, Jungle Brothers and Slick Rick at Liverpool’s Palm House on Sunday 23rd Julyfor a celebration of New York’s prolific hip hop scene, exploring sounds from the 80’s and 90’s. Tickets cost £19.80 (including fees), for more information visit www.limfestival.com. Few people can claim to have had a…
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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…
