Music
Liverpool’s music scene featuring local bands and musicians as well as news on upcoming gigs from international and national touring acts
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Liverpool Philharmonic And Help Musicians Launch Physio Toolkit Supporting Musicians’ Health & Wellbeing
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has partnered with UK charity Help Musicians to launch ‘A Symphony of Good Sense’, a pioneering new toolkit designed to support the physical health and wellbeing of orchestral musicians. Authored by leading UK musicians’ physiotherapist, Dr Sarah Upjohn, ‘A Symphony of Good Sense’ provides physiotherapists and healthcare professionals with comprehensive information to help tailor health and wellbeing provision to musicians’ needs. Musicians face high injury rates, which can lead to significant negative…
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Craig Charles Funk & Soul To Headline The Dome At Grand Central On Easter Sunday
Craig Charles brings his funk & soul party to Liverpool this Easter. From Red Dwarf to Robot Wars to BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2, Craig Charles has carved out an impressive career spanning acting, broadcasting, and music. With two decades of radio under his belt, Charles has become one of the UK’s leading funk and soul tastemakers, DJs, and promoters of new music. His pioneering BBC 6 Music Funk and Soul Show has…
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Astles Releases Beautifully Poignant New Single ‘We Could’ve Been Anything’
Astles’ new single, We Could’ve Been Anything, emerges as a deeply personal and poignant piece, carrying the weight of profound themes such as loss, mental health struggles, and the fleeting nature of life itself. Liverpool’s beloved singer-songwriter channels his emotions into a tender song born from an unlikely source: the discovery of his late uncle’s mixtape, found years after his passing. This mixtape, alongside remnants of his uncle’s life – tickets, posters, and records –…
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Bette Schindler Premiers Music Video for ‘I Love You’
Born and raised on a barge in Amsterdam to a bohemian family of jazz musicians, Bette Schindler is a true tour de force – songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, performer, producer, and young mother. Her music weaves effortlessly between the timeless elegance of classic jazz and the fresh, contemporary sounds of modern soul. With songs that radiate optimism, positivity, and love, she channels echoes of modern jazz greats while crafting a sound that is unmistakably her own. Following the release…
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Afro Soul Star Blick Bassy Returns To Liverpool This Spring
A Cameroonian singer-songwriter deeply rooted in the African continent is set to perform in Liverpool this April. The critically acclaimed Blick Bassy has been described as ‘a force of nature’ and is known for his vibrant live performances. On his latest album Mádibá, released in 2023, Blick has chosen to address the environment, particularly the burning issue of water. Navigating between influences from both Africa and the West, Blick’s music – for which he mainly uses mother tongue Bassa – is distinguished…
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In Conversation – Luce Mawdsley
Liverpool-based composer and guitarist Luce Mawdsley (they/them) crafts sonic tapestries woven from progressive experimentation and poetic inspiration. An autistic, nonbinary artist, Mawdsley’s work fearlessly explores the intersections of neurodivergence, mental health, and queerness, transmuting personal experience into subversive narratives of gender, sexuality, place, and identity. Their creative process is a journey of discovery, allowing the music to organically emerge as a landscape shaped by curiosity and intuitive intention. Mawdsley’s latest offering, Northwest & Nebulous, released…
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The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra Celebrates World Jazz Day with Spring Tour
This spring, The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra embarks on its first ever tour, marking World Jazz Day with a special performance at Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre on Wednesday 30 April, before headlining the freestage at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on Saturday 3 May. Directed by acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Phil Shotton, the 15-piece big band brings together Ellington obsessed musicians from across the North West, including Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool City Region, and Manchester. The orchestra…
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Live Review: THE HARA, Tropic Gold and Skin Flowers at EBGBS
Promoting the launch of their most recent singles Trophy and The System, Manchester alt-rock outfit THE HARA embark on a UK Tour visiting ‘intimate AF’ venues, bringing them to Liverpool’s EBGBS on Tuesday 4 February. Despite the date falling on a Tuesday night, you would have thought it was the weekend based on the queue of fans snaking down Seel Street around the venue. Minutes after doors open, the standing area in front of the…
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Michael Aldag’s ‘Fantasia’: A Synth-Pop Dreamscape For A New Era
Michael Aldag effortlessly spearheaded his way to top of the sonic circuit with his breezy, synth pop since launching his solo career in 2021. With a rising social media presence and fan base, Aldag utilises his platform with innovative charisma, a position most upcoming artists begrudgingly wince at. But where his online presence is thriving, the Merseyside born artist’s music is equally as burgeoning, gaining millions of streams on Spotify. Described as the “beginning of…
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Liverpool Olympia Celebrates 120 years Of Iconic History in 2025
The historic Liverpool Olympia, one of the city’s live music cultural cornerstones of the community proudly celebrates its 120th anniversary on Saturday 26 April. This monumental milestone marks over a century of world-class performances, cherished memories and culturally significant events. In its time, The Beatles, Paul Weller, New Order, Little Richard, and illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini wowed audiences. In recent years, Teddy Swims, The Gossip, Jamie Webster, Elvis Costello and Manic Street Preachers…
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Outer Waves Festival: New, Immersive Music & Arts Festival Is Celebrating Liverpool’s Rich Underground
Outer Waves is a new alternative arts festival designed to fill a cultural gap in Liverpool’s existing festival landscape. Inspired by the city’s rich underground music and art history, the festival’s aim is to celebrate and strengthen Liverpool’s grassroots creative communities while inviting international artists and audiences to participate. By blending live music, visual arts, interactive performances, and educational initiatives, Outer Waves will not only provide an unforgettable festival experience but will also foster long-term…
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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton Bring Iconic Dance Music Book to Liverpool
Liverpool’s dance music lovers are in for a treat as legendary authors Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton bring their acclaimed book Last Night A DJ Saved My Life to Rough Trade Liverpool for a special night of conversation and music. The event, presented by Liverpool-based design studio Dorothy in collaboration with Rough Trade, takes place on 20 June, combining a book signing, an in-depth Q&A, and a live DJ set from the duo. Since its…
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BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 Coming To Liverpool
This morning on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Greg James made an exciting announcement: superstar Sam Fender will headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, set to take place at Sefton Park, Liverpool, from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May. Joining the lineup are Blossoms, Wet Leg, Myles Smith, and Lola Young. These acts mark the first wave of performers for the festival, with over 100 artists expected to grace the event’s four stages: Radio…
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US Vocal Quartet Windborne Heading To The Tung Auditorium
US vocal quartet US folk quartet Windborne are set to debut their new album To Warm The Winter Hearth at The Tung Auditorium in Liverpool. Windborne are an internationally acclaimed group of vocal chameleons who specialise in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music. Their music spans many continents and cultures, but they remain deeply rooted in American folk singing traditions. They share a vibrant energy onstage – profoundly connected to each…
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‘Changing of Skies’ EP is Laura & The Ark’s Journey Through Growth and Healing
With Changing of Skies, Laura Bentley turns her attention to personal growth, pain and hard-won wisdom. Recording under the name Laura & The Ark, the Frodsham-based musician brings together this collection of five songs as a statement of intent, entrusting listeners with her deepest vulnerabilities and asking them to share in the healing process. The EP opens on a quietly optimistic note with Significant Ramblings, a song about trying to untangle reason out of chaos.…
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Helen Maw’s ‘The Moment’ Is An Anthem of Heartache and Hope
Get ready, Liverpool! Today is launch day as Helen Maw is about to hopefully send her latest single The Moment into orbit. With the space metaphors behind us, it’s time to get serious and tell you that it’s going to be the song that feels like the silver lining in this never-ending January. This new country pop track taps into that bittersweet struggle of letting go, something we can all relate to at some point.…
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Camelphat Presents ‘Experience’ At Blackstone Warehouse, Easter 2025
An immersive trip for the senses, a fusion of colour, cutting-edge sound & visual creation. Launching Easter Weekend 2025 in their beloved hometown, Liverpool – Camelphat will deliver a fully cinematic encounter of the mind, the body & your soul. Experience the ‘Experience’ on Sunday 20 April at Blackstone Warehouse. As dance music lifers, Camelphat have never swayed from the dancefloor and this firmly rooted passion has propelled them to global success. Their ability to…
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Papa Roach Coming To M&S Bank Arena This February
Thanks to incredible demand Papa Roach have added an extra date to their UK tour, at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on 9 February. It will see the band bring their biggest ever production and journey deep through their vast catalogue of music including a celebration of the 25th anniversary of their iconic breakthrough album Infest. Special guests for the dates are Wage War. The band will again be partnering with the suicide prevention charity Campaign…
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Mike Ryan Releases Brilliant New Single ‘Breathe Again’
Mike Ryan’s latest single, Breathe Again, is an emotive gem that showcases his signature blend of indie-pop sensibilities and introspective lyricism. Following the momentum of his burgeoning career, which has seen him garner critical praise and multiple accolades, Ryan once again delivers a track that resonates on both a personal and universal level. The song’s sound is anchored by the delicate interplay of Ryan’s voice and the warm opening piano and acoustic guitar, crafting an…
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Jazz Saturdays At Ma Boyle’s Alehouse And Eatery Are Back For 2025
Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery is back for 2025 with some of the hottest jazz talent lined up in the city, launching on Saturday 18 January. A scintillating spectrum of jazz sounds reverberate in Ma Boyle’s at Liverpool’s longest running jazz weekly, inspired by the magic of New Orleans and Brazilian beats to the simmering back streets of Paris. Jazz Saturdays is always free and shows are always packed out for each…
