Meet the Team

  • Andrew Dickinson

    I'm a writer and photographer based in Liverpool who enjoys writing content while using my photos to help complement my work.
  • Helen Maw

    Helen Maw is a singer/songwriter and musician from Liverpool who loves everything about her city, the food, the culture and especially the music! She's also a keen photographer in her spare time.
  • Jasmine Butler

    Jasmine Butler is from the Lake District and moved to Liverpool for university in 2024. A passionate music fan, she loves going to gigs and reviewing new releases—especially from underground artists. Inspired by her dad, who took her to festivals growing up, she sees music as a powerful form of connection and storytelling. Jasmine also enjoys travelling, learning about new cultures, and is a big dog lover.
  • Jude Bankier

    Jude is a music fan and writer based in the North West, with a passion for covering new releases from emerging musicians in the Liverpool area. From album and single reviews to interviews and artist features, Jude aims to shine a spotlight on the exciting and prolific talent coming out of Merseyside. Despite the name, Jude wasn’t actually named after The Beatles—but if you're going to have your name sung back to you by strangers, it’s not a bad one to be stuck with.
  • Kirsty Walker

    Kirsty is a writer who has contributed content to everything from local papers to football fanzines, and from The Times to her own blog Lady Sinks The Booze. She loves to write about pubs and culture.
  • Michael Fell

    Michael is a proud scouser, and with a passion for music like most people, you'll likely spot him out on the local music scene either performing or watching. Hobbies include escape games, bouldering and spending too much on eating out. Likes cats, guitars and goat's cheese in no particular order.
  • Naomi Campbell

    Naomi Campbell is a musician from Tyrone, Ireland, releasing music as a solo artist and as a member of Motel Sundown. In her spare time Naomi enjoys reviewing gigs across Liverpool and new releases from local or touring artists. Also cat mum to Yoko, the cranky-sometimes friendly black cat.
  • Rach Hankin

    Pet mum, musician and bedroom rockstar. Aspires to travel. Loves reading and learning. Fan of all things music, theatre and culture. Nothing beats a good night out in Liverpool!
  • Editor

    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.
  • Steve Kinrade

    NHS Participator, Journalist contributing to Liverpool Noise, Penny Black Music and the Nursing Times. Main artistic passions; Music, Theatre, Ballet and Art.