Music
Discover Liverpool’s thriving music scene, from grassroots local talent to major touring artists performing unforgettable live gigs across the city.
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Preview: Grace Elizabeth Harvey Brings Songs Of Devotion to Rough Trade Liverpool
Grace Elizabeth Harvey brings intimacy, imperfection and Songs Of Devotion to Rough Trade Liverpool. Grace Elizabeth Harvey’s relationship with Liverpool seems to have deepened at much the same time as her songwriting has begun looking more closely at another kind of relationship: the difficult, imperfect business of trying to connect with other people. On 15 October, those two strands come together when the Wirral-born singer-songwriter plays her headline show to date at Rough Trade Liverpool,…
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Meet Bigger Boat: The New ‘Heavy Pop’ Band
Formed by musicians from a variety of different projects, Bigger Boat brings together Tom from Novelty Island, Alan Mueller from Satin Green, George (Georgie Weston) and drummer Nathan Sanderson. Bigger Boat will officially introduce themselves with a launch show on 14 November. Ahead of the show, Liverpool Noise caught up with the band to find out how Bigger Boat came together, what inspired their debut material and what they hope to do next. How did…
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Euan Blackman Falls Headfirst Into Love on New Single ‘Piece of My Heart’
Euan Blackman’s new single Piece of My Heart is closing out summer on a high. The Liverpool-based artist’s latest work is promising and wistful as it captures the rush of falling headfirst into a new relationship. Focused on creating powerful, narrative-driven music while keeping it light-hearted, Blackman’s Indie Pop sound is constantly evolving. As a rising artist across the North West, he’s already racked up an impressive discography, with hit single Forgive propelling him into…
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Youth Music Awards 2026 Hosts Launch Event At The British Music Experience Ahead of Liverpool Ceremony Next Month
Yesterday, Wednesday 23rd September, the Youth Music Awards 2026 took over the British Music Experience for a special launch event ahead of the ceremony taking place in Liverpool next month. The Youth Music Awards 2026 will take place at St. George’s Hall on Wednesday 28th October. To mark the occasion, the launch event celebrated the awards moving to Liverpool for the first time after six years in London and welcomed Youth Music funded partners, nominees…
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Liverpool Welcomes British-pop Trailblazers Cleopatra This September
British pop trailblazers Cleopatra are bringing infectious energy, soulful harmonies and powerhouse vocals to The Tung Auditorium this September in partnership with BlackFest, Liverpool’s grassroots Black Arts festival. Returning to the city on Friday 25 September, 2026 – almost two decades since their last Liverpool-based performance – both organisers and fans are delighted to welcome them back for a nostalgic evening of pop bangers. Cleopatra, comprised of Mancunian sisters Cleopatra, Zainam and Yonah Higgins, burst onto the…
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Amelia Releases New Single ‘Marilyn’ Alongside Second EP ‘Ink Stains’
Liverpool singer-songwriter Amelia is set to release her new single Marilyn alongside her second EP, Ink Stains, on 16 October 2026. The four-track EP brings together songs written at different points in Amelia’s life, exploring relationships, friendship, vulnerability and self-discovery. It features the previously released Mess That You Made, Chance Encounter and See Through, with Marilyn completing the collection. A high-energy pop track, Marilyn takes its name from Marilyn Monroe and looks at how women…
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Liverpool Welcomes Acclaimed The Pete Roth Trio For A Night of Intimate and Unscripted Music
The Pete Roth Trio, featuring legendary drummer Bill Bruford, will bring its adventurous and highly interactive approach to jazz to The Capstone Theatre in Liverpool on Friday 23 October 2026, for what is an absolute must for jazz enthusiasts. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, with Mike Pratt on bass and Bill Bruford on drums, the trio occupies a musical space somewhere between jazz, rock, funk and contemporary classical music. Rather than treating those genres as…
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Milap Unveil Autumn 2026 Season in Liverpool Featuring The World’s Finest Indian Artists
The UK’s leading Indian Arts organisation Milap continue to pave the way for Indian live music and dance in Liverpool this Autumn, announcing a fresh roster of the world’s finest Indian musicians, unique collaborations and rare instruments. Kicking things off in October, Milap’s very own ensemble Tarang present bespoke arrangements of new contemporary Indian music, as part of The Tung Auditorium’s lunchtime concert series on Wednesday 7 October. Tarang at The Tung Auditorium. Credit: Alan Blundell Tarang is an innovative…
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Steve Reich’s Different Trains Returns to Liverpool 10 Years After Landmark Edge Hill Performance
A landmark piece of Liverpool’s recent musical history will be revisited this October as Steve Reich’s Different Trains returns to the city, ten years after an extraordinary performance at Edge Hill Station. On Saturday 10 October 2026, Metal and Liverpool Philharmonic will mark the anniversary with a special performance at the Tung Auditorium, presented in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic’s contemporary music ensemble, the 10:10 Ensemble. The event comes exactly a decade after Metal partnered with…
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Africa Oyé Announces 2027 Dates as Liverpool Festival Prepares to Celebrate 35 Years
Africa Oyé has announced the dates for its 2027 festival in Liverpool, with the much-loved celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture set to mark its 35th anniversary next summer. The festival will return to Sefton Park on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2027, with limited earlybird tickets now on sale. The announcement follows a hugely successful 2026 festival, which saw more than 20,000 people head to Sefton Park across the weekend as…
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east exchange Deliver a Powerful Debut EP with ‘torn between ties’
Liverpool four-piece east exchange have released their debut EP, torn between ties. – a six-track introduction to a band taking the rawness of 90s grunge and giving it a fresh, melodic edge. Released via AWAL, the EP explores emotional struggle, self-reflection, relationships and connection, bringing together previous singles ghost., unspoken., lily. and fall. alongside new tracks bleed. and torn. For a debut EP, there’s a real confidence running through torn between ties. It’s heavy when…
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Youth Music Awards 2026 Nominees Announced Ahead of First-Ever Liverpool Ceremony
The Youth Music Awards are heading to Liverpool for the first time this October, with more than 40 artists, grassroots projects and music industry leaders nominated across 11 categories. The Youth Music Awards 2026 will take place at St George’s Hall, Liverpool, on Wednesday 28 October, marking the first time the event has been held outside London since launching in 2019. Described as the UK’s biggest night celebrating grassroots music, the awards will shine a…
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Damiano Releases Dreamlike New Single ‘Violet Topaz’
Violet Topaz marks the latest chapter from singer-songwriter and producer Damiano. Released on the 28August, it’s the artist’s third single, shaped by atmospheric production and cinematic melodies. Following in the immersive footsteps of Little White Lies and DREAMZ, Violet Topaz has a lot to offer listeners. Damiano’s debut single Little White Lies explores the transformative nature of Los Angeles. As it imagines the surreal, dreamy nature of the city, vibrant riffs on the track truly…
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Youth Music Awards 2026 Announces Liverpool Hosts and Performers
The Youth Music Awards 2026 has revealed the hosts, performers and emerging creatives taking part when the UK celebration of grassroots music comes to Liverpool for the first time this October. Taking over St George’s Hall on Wednesday 28 October, the awards will bring together rising artists, music industry talent and young creatives from across the UK, with Liverpool musicians among those taking to the stage. Presenters Crystal Raybe and Success Ariyibi have been announced…
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Mary Hennessy Returns With Dreamy New Single ‘You’re Gonna Ruin Me’
Following the 2023 album Feels Like, Indie folk artist Mary Hennessy returns with the release of her new, dreamy single You’re Gonna Ruin Me. The talented singer-songwriter knew what she was doing releasing a Gilmore Girls-esque song just in time for cosy autumn evenings. The heartfelt track explores how a fleeting relationship can often leave lasting impacts. The melancholic production relaxes you instantly which contradicts the emotional, sharp lyrics. The acoustic elements of the song…
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The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire Brings Rock and Metal Classics to Liverpool
What happens when you take some of the biggest rock and metal anthems ever written, hand them over to 14 classical musicians and add fire, pyrotechnics and a huge arena production? Liverpool is about to find out. The Rock Orchestra is returning to the city this autumn, bringing its brand-new Arena of Fire show to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Friday 2 October 2026. Following back-to-back tours across the UK and USA, the rotating collective…
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Chris Elliot Maps New Ground on Long-Awaited Album ‘Territories’
It’s been twelve years since Chris Elliot last put a record out, but Territories isn’t the kind of release that should be fast-tracked. Taking in elements of folk, blues, country and gospel, the album has found a fitting home on The Viper Label, the company started up by Paul Hemmings and Mike Badger of The La’s and the Lightning Seeds. With its mix of melancholy and romanticism, Elliot’s music springs from that same soil –…
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Sumud: A Night of Solidarity and Song Comes to Liverpool
There are plenty of gigs coming to Liverpool this September, but few arrive with quite the sense of purpose surrounding Sumud, a special fundraising concert at The Dome at Grand Central on Friday 11 September, organised by Amos Trust in support of its Gaza Appeal. Bringing together an unusually strong line-up of established names, Palestinian voices and emerging talent, the evening promises music, solidarity and, importantly, a direct contribution towards humanitarian relief. Amos Trust describes itself as a creative…
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Liverpool Battle of the Bands 2027 Opens Applications for North West Bands
Liverpool Soundz has announced the return of its city-wide Battle of the Bands competition for 2027, giving emerging bands from across Merseyside and the North West the chance to perform at some of Liverpool’s best-known music venues and compete for a £1,000 top prize. Following its inaugural competition earlier this year, Liverpool promoter The Good Times will bring Battle of the Bands back in January 2027, with applications now open to bands across all musical…
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Hot Pink, J-Pop and No Regrets: The World of MARiMARi
Creatives of the City Series by Grace Stokoe Japanese-British, hyper-pop diva MARiMARi has taken the North West music scene by storm. Gaining recognition through relentless TikTok posts, showcasing her unique sound and style, the 23 year old singer-songwriter played her first festival in August 2026, ticking it off as one of her main goals. “Y Not Festival was the biggest stage I’ve played, which was really cool,” she tells Liverpool Noise. MARiMARi describes her aesthetic as “2000’s nostalgic, bubbly,…
Music is at the very heart of Liverpool’s identity. From its world-famous legacy as the birthplace of The Beatles to its ever-evolving grassroots scene, Liverpool has always been a city that lives and breathes music. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, the city offers countless opportunities to experience live performances, discover new talent, and celebrate the enduring power of sound.
At Liverpool Noise, our Music section is dedicated to shining a spotlight on everything happening across the city’s vibrant scene. We cover everything from homegrown artists releasing exciting new music, to intimate gigs in independent venues, right through to global stars performing on the city’s biggest stages.
Liverpool’s Local Music Scene
One of the most exciting aspects of Liverpool’s music culture is the wealth of grassroots talent continually emerging from the city. Independent venues like The Jacaranda, EBGBs, and The Cavern Club play host to rising acts every week, giving audiences a chance to experience tomorrow’s stars today. Our reviews and features often highlight these musicians, helping fans keep up to date with who’s making waves in the scene.
Major Live Gigs and Touring Artists
Liverpool’s venues also attract some of the biggest touring artists from around the world. The M&S Bank Arena regularly welcomes international acts, while the O2 Academy and Mountford Hall bring in chart-topping artists across genres. Our coverage ensures you’ll always know which must-see gigs are coming up, along with honest reviews of the performances once they hit the stage.
Festivals and Music Events
Liverpool is home to an impressive calendar of music festivals, celebrating everything from indie and rock to electronic and jazz. Liverpool Sound City, Africa Oyé, and International Beatleweek are just a few of the city’s standout events, attracting audiences from across the UK and beyond. We keep readers informed about festival line-ups, previews, and highlights, so you never miss a beat.
Music Reviews and Features
Our team brings you reviews of the latest singles, EPs, and albums released by Liverpool artists, as well as coverage of standout live gigs. We also dive deeper with interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and features that explore the cultural impact of music within the city. Whether it’s an emerging indie band, an experimental electronic act, or a soul singer with powerful vocals, Liverpool Noise celebrates the diversity of sound that defines our city.
Why Music in Liverpool Matters
Liverpool’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music speaks volumes about its global cultural significance. The city’s musical past is legendary, but its present and future are just as exciting. Supporting local talent, enjoying world-class gigs, and engaging with the city’s music culture are all part of what makes Liverpool such a unique and inspiring place to live and visit.
If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Liverpool’s music scene, our Music category is your essential guide. From discovering the best live gigs to reading about the latest album releases, Liverpool Noise connects you with the soundtrack of the city.