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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Pioneering Newen Afrobeat Head To Future Yard For Powerful Live Show This August
In collaboration with LUMA Creations, Newen Afrobeat will head to Future Yard on 7 August for what’s set to be an energetic and vibrant performance at the trailblazing Wirral venue. The music of Newen Afrobeat channels the afrobeat style born in Nigeria in the late 60s, crafted by musical legends Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Bringing a unique sound that blends the rich cultural tapestries of Latin America and Africa, delivered through vibrant and energetic performances, Newen Afrobeat’s powerful…
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Naomi Campbell Releases Second Solo Single, ‘This is Gold’
Liverpool-based acoustic folk artist Naomi Campbell has just unveiled her latest single, This is Gold, released today (Friday 19 July), marking the second release of her solo venture. Following the success of her debut solo track, Tuesday’s News, which came out in March, Naomi continues to pave her way in the local music scene with this new offering. Originally from a small town in rural Northern Ireland, Naomi is now an active part of Liverpool’s…
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New Liverpool Festival ‘Favourite Days’ Revealed Featuring Yard Act, Sprints, Casisdead & More
Taking over an array of iconic music haunts in the heart of Liverpool, Favourite Days, is a unique multi-venue festival inviting some of the best and brightest acts from the UK and beyond to the city between 6 – 10 November. Promising five days of unmissable curated gigs, Favourite Days will be hosting a total of 12 individual shows with over 35+ acts due to star across its choice line-ups. And today the festival has announced the first bands who will be…
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In Bloom: Dancer Brings Mesmerising Solo Show To Shakespeare North Playhouse
Connoisseurs of avant-garde dance and music are in for a treat next week. Celebrated Swiss-born Aline Costa, a performer and choreographer, presents her latest work In Bloom at Shakespeare North Playhouse. Following on from her past visceral work, such as Streets Of Apples and Woman Without, In Bloom features evocative imagery, compelling narratives, and dark humour, all of which transports the audience into an imaginatively bizarre world. In Bloom also features original music by Liverpool…
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California Dreamin’ in Liverpool: Motel Sundown’s Enchanting EP ‘El Dorado’
Combining the talents of Naomi Campbell, Karen Turley and Robert Johnson, Motel Sundown are Liverpool’s answer to every Laurel Canyon act you’ve ever loved. Their first album If You Were Listening glittered with influences from Fairport Convention to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young – all delivered with the poise of a band who’ve firmly earned their stripes on Liverpool’s live scene. But it’s the pull of California which takes hold in El Dorado, an EP…
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St George’s Hall To Celebrate 170th Anniversary With Series of Special Events
Celebrating its momentous 170th anniversary, St George’s Hall will host a summer-long series of events to welcome audiences in to the grandeur of this iconic venue. ‘SGH170’ brings together the old and new, blending the rich heritage of St George’s Hall with an exciting programme of music, comedy and more this Summer. From new commissions to familiar faces in new unmissable spaces… right here in the city’s front room. Join St George’s Hall in celebrating…
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The War On Drugs Announce Second Liverpool Date At Mountford Hal
The War on Drugs will return to the UK this July for two Liverpool dates. The band will bring their show, hailed by The Guardian as ‘wistful, immersive rock turned up to 11’ , to the city to headline a sold out Mountford Hall on Tuesday 9 July with a brand new date added on Monday 8 July due to phenomenal demand. Two further sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London mark the…
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Acid Klaus & YOBS Announced For Penny Lane Weekender Festival
The Penny Lane Weekender team have announced the next wave of acts for this summer’s festival, including Sheffield based Acid Klaus, the latest venture from Adrian Flanagan of The Moonlandingz and Eccentric Research Council, with his new electronic music project. It is sure to be an unmissable performance. They’ve also confirmed that Liverpool garage rock band YOBS will be playing. The Liverpool four piece have recently released their self titled debut album on the Fuzz Club label. They’re going to be…
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Live Review: P!nk At Anfield Stadium
On Tuesday night (25 June), P!nk completed her two-night run at Anfield Stadium as part of her Summer Carnival 2024. The Pennsylvanian is no stranger to Liverpool crowds, with her earliest appearance in the city taking place at Aintree Racecourse in 2007. As a member of the crowd back then as well as last night, it is as fascinating as it is admirable to see the growth in vocal, artistry, and showmanship; all of which…
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Sister Sledge Ft. Kathy Sledge Playing BOXPARK Liverpool This Summer
Award-winning food and live music venue BOXPARK will embrace disco and soul fever this summer with a showstopping performance from Sister Sledge ft. Kathy Sledge as part of the venue’s incredible programme of live music sessions. BOXPARK Liverpool will welcome the legendary Sister Sledge ft. Grammy award-winner Kathy Sledge on Saturday 13 July between 5pm – 11pm . Visitors can enjoy iconic disco hits including classics such as We Are Family, He’s The Greatest Dancer and Lost In Music alongside the best drinks and…
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Liverpool’s Joshua Henderson Celebrates Home City On Debut Album
A talented young Liverpool singer-songwriter is set to release a debut album this week which celebrates the city he calls home. Joshua Henderson, who is a learning disabled artist, will officially launch Songs of Liverpool for Friends with a special performance at the Bluecoat on Thursday 20 June to coincide with this year’s Learning Disability Awareness Week. Ahead of that, Mersey Ferry passengers will be some of the first to hear the new tracks – which together form a love letter to Liverpool…
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Live Review: Erland Cooper At Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room
Scottish composer Erland Cooper radiated with charisma at his first show at the Philharmonic Music Room on Tuesday (11 June). References to Macca’s Blackbird, emulations of Sunrise on a Ferry, excerpts of buried Master tapes and audience collaboration were all wrapped into a fascinating and inspiring hour long set. Liverpool’s esteemed Music Room is renowned for its enchanting sound, the soft panelled walls inviting music to permeate through the room with gentle precision. There are…
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Embark On A Dreamy Alt-Pop Journey With Martha Goddard’s Debut EP ‘It Comes In Waves’
Martha Goddard’s endearing voice and dreamy pop production were swiftly introduced to Liverpool’s Alt-Pop scene in 2022 with single Fighter. Now, Martha is ready to share the labours of her craft with the release of her long awaited debut EP, It Comes in Waves featuring new track Teacher and a remix of Voices by Chè Wilson. In just two years Martha has quickly earned rising status as ‘one to watch’ with subsequent airplay on BBC…
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No Play Festival Returns This September
No Play Festival is back and, this time, it’s taking over Liverpool city centre. With three stages including the newly reopened Arts Club along with EBGBS and The Jacaranda, No Play promises to once again bring the best alternative artists to Britain’s iconic music city. After bursting on to the UK festival scene last summer with a line up that included YONAKA, VUKOVI, Higher Power and Conjurer alongside an incredibly special secret set from local…
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Returns This July
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) – the longest running festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK – returns for its 22nd year, from 12 – 21 July. LAAF exists to support and champion creatives from across the Arab region and its diaspora, in the belief that art and creativity have the power to express a shared humanity. The festival will celebrate Liverpool’s unique identity; a city, with a global community and brimming with…
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Milap Arts School Returns To Liverpool This Summer
Based in Liverpool, the Milap Arts School has become a cornerstone for education and career pathways in Indian Arts. This term-time education programme offers weekly classes in a diverse range of Indian performing arts, catering to students eager to immerse themselves in rich cultural traditions. The Arts School’s curriculum is comprehensive, featuring an array of classes in both classical and folk disciplines. Students can delve into the intricate rhythms and expressive movements of Bharatanatyam and…
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Bobby West and The Outsiders Release Stunning Self-Titled Album
A North Liverpool native born and raised in Anfield, Bobby West has become a steadfast fixture on the local music scene. Following his first musical endeavour of forming the band Broken Men, West has gone from strength to strength touring England, Russia and Europe, supporting Echo and The Bunnymen. West’s latest musical project, Bobby West and The Outsiders has culminated in this stunning debut record. Taking their listeners on a sonic journey, this album is…
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Liverpool Post Punk Band Pleasure Island Announce The Penny Lane Weekender 2024
Pleasure Island are pleased to announce the first artists for the Penny Lane Weekender, which is taking place on the 2 – 4 August 2024 across several venues on Penny Lane. this is the second year the festival has taken place and it is set to become an annual event. The first acts to be announced are Alien Izz, Astles, Austerity Dogs, Benno, Bleach Brain, COW, Dreampark, Drew Friel, Dynastain, ELLiS-D, Evil Pink Machine, Kingsley Beat, Lazygirl, Ming…
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Floral Pavillion Announces New Folk On The Coast Festival Coming To New Brighton
Floral Pavilion, a multi-space entertainment venue in New Brighton, is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new folk festival called Folk on the Coast. This weekend-long event is set to take place from 13 – 15 September and promises an eclectic mix of intimate shows with pioneers of the genre as well as tomorrow’s rising stars. The first wave of artists has been announced and includes Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, The Bar-Steward Sons of…
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Taylor Swift Takes Liverpool: Celebrate With These Taylor-Themed Events
With less than a month to go until Taylor Swift brings The Eras Tour to Anfield Stadium for three nights in June, Liverpool is buzzing with excitement. In typical Liverpool fashion, the city has embraced Taylor’s arrival with a whole host of themed events to celebrate the chart-topping artist. From brunches and drag queens to craft activities and album takeovers, Liverpool will be transformed into a Swiftie’s dreamland. As the countdown to the sure-to-be legendary…
