Liverpool’s No Play Festival has completed the line-up of its 2026 edition, with the addition of Dream State, Love Rarely, Crowquill, So Far So Good, Without Love, Vienna, Breakfast with Bears, Bye Bye, Omoia, Horsebastard, Syntara, Face It Tegan. They join the headliner, the legendary Stick To Your Guns, alongside some of the best in today’s underground hardcore and shoegaze scenes. Five stages. No Barriers. No Play 2026 will be a day to remember. Held in Liverpool City Centre on 5 September, No Play Festival tickets are currently £62.85, inclusive of fees. Ticket options include a monthly…
Montao’s Bright Skies Over the Baltic Triangle drifts with an effortless calm, occupying the space between lo-fi hip-hop, neo-jazz, and ambient electronica. The track is built around deliberately repetitive melodic motifs however, the track avoids monotony through thoughtful pacing, gradually introducing subtle variations that keep its understated atmosphere engaging throughout. An ever-present vinyl crackle lends the production a nostalgic, sample-based warmth, reinforcing the vintage aesthetic central to the downtempo lo-fi genre. The heavily reverbed saxophone…
Hawksmoor is celebrating its 20th birthday with its legendary Steak & Chips offer. Available Monday to Saturday from lunch through to early evening at Hawksmoor Liverpool, the fan-favourite dish forms part of a revamped summer set menu, with guests able to enjoy steak and aside for £18, two courses for £23 or three courses for £28. Whether it’s a sunny lunch with friends, a summer birthday celebration or simply an excuse to make the most…
RL Commercial are delighted to announce that Super League’s Magic WKND will return to Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2027. A record-breaking attendance of 82,925 – the biggest crowd in the event’s long history – watched the huge festival of Rugby League over the last two days. And now it can berevealed that Magic will be back at the UK’s newest venue for a second time, on the Bank Holiday weekend of May 1…
One of Liverpool’s most celebrated independent culinary institutions is officially heading into the heart of the city centre. The team behind the multi-award-winning The Tavern Co on Smithdown Road has announced it will open a vibrant new concept, Tavern Social, this September. The new venue will take over the prominent ground-floor site inside the historic New Zealand House on Water Street, filling the space left vacant by the former Hooters sports bar. For over three…
Liverpool’s newest Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant is officially celebrating its arrival this month, with a grand opening event and a generous month-long discount for diners. Located on Myrtle Street, KISHKINDA has recently opened its doors, bringing together the vibrant flavours of India and Sri Lanka in a contemporary setting inspired by Kerala’s rich culinary traditions, temple art and storytelling. The restaurant’s official grand opening takes place on Saturday 18 July, welcoming invited media, content…
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan Croll is back on the radar with his latest singles, Hail Mary and All To Be Loved By You, from his upcoming album Winning Streak, which is set to be released in October 2026. With the unveiling of these songs, the countdown to Winning Streak is on, promising eloquent songwriting and rich harmonies to create an emotionally powerful album. Having earned praise from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit…
Louise Evans – Where Language, Feeling, and Music Meet in a Moment of Joy Louise Evans arrives to the 52 for 26 project with an academic’s precision and a performer’s instinct for rhythm. Fresh from completing her doctorate, an exploration of Spanish, digital poetry, and the ways female identities are shaped and reshaped in the contemporary creative economy, Evans brings a thoughtful, multilingual sensibility to her work. She teaches Spanish at the University of Liverpool…
Everton and Castore have released the Club’s new 2026/27 home kit – available online and in store from today. The traditional royal blue shirt features the branding of new main partner CMC Markets, who take over from Stake on the front of the shirts. As confirmed on Tuesday, Stake remain on the kit, becoming Everton’s new sleeve sponsor. Men’s, women’s and youth kits, as well as infant and baby versions, are now on sale online at store.evertonfc.com, and in-store…
Dear Somebody, A leading ADHD support network that operates across Merseyside has bypassed the need for a formal diagnosis to help more than 4000 families, prioritising lived experiences over clinical diagnosis to help families access neurodivergent support. ADDvanced Solutions Community Network operates across Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and the Wirral. It offers support, advice and vital guidance for individuals and families navigating the struggles that come with Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. With NHS…
A web address serves a much bigger purpose than simply meeting a technical need. It shapes first impressions, builds trust, and affects how audiences find and remember an online project. Choosing the right one can feel overwhelming since thousands of options span dozens of different extensions. Minor mistakes when choosing a domain often cause confusion, lost traffic, or costly rebranding later. This guide offers practical strategies for choosing the right web address. Rather than offering…
As a part of the Paradise Heights series Starwberry Jack came to the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton on 28 June. Written and directed by Joe O’Byrne, Strawberry Jack is one of those shows that grabs you by the collar from the first moment and refuses to let go. Joe O’Byrne’s Paradise Heights universe has always thrived on grit, heart, and a touch of the supernatural, but this one digs even deeper. It’s a bruised, beautifully…
Everyday life, mental health, and the rhythms of the city captured in verse Pete Scott is part of the quieter but no less vital strain of voices on Liverpool’s poetryscene. An autistic poet, he draws much of his inspiration from the observations ofeveryday life, from the rhythms of a city and its people, and from the challenges andcomplexity of mental health. He’s taken to open‐mics around Liverpool to share hiswork, and is currently working on…
Liverpool based creative studio Dorothy has launched an Alternative World Cups tournament to coincide with FIFA’s own World Cup 2026 competition. From seeding and cup draws to commentary, league tables and knockout rounds, Dorothy playfully combines a love of football with cup kitsch to create a tournament with a twist. 48 cups (and countries) from around the world are participating in the competition. Cups from as far afield as Australia to Uruguay are going to…
Award-winning Liverpool singer-songwriter Helen Maw is set to launch a brand new community songwriting project this July, following funding through Knowsley Summer of Music 2026. Writing the City is a one-day songwriting workshop designed to encourage participants to explore Liverpool through its people, places, landmarks, memories and stories. Taking place on Sunday 26 July at Tarbock Village Hall, the workshop will invite songwriters of all experience levels to discover how one city can inspire countless…
Africa Oyé returned in spectacular fashion last weekend (20 & 21 June). Photographer Rosemarie Derbyshire – @roze.pixel captured some of the magic which you can check out below.
The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field, the Liverpool landmark immortalised in song by John Lennon and The Beatles, has revealed a packed programme of events for summer 2026, including the return of its iconic Summer Fete and a celebration of the 90th anniversary of The Salvation Army children’s home that opened on the site in 1936. Strawberry Field Summer Fete returns – 4 July The much-loved Summer Fete returns on Saturday 4 July 2026, celebrating the…
Metquarter will be transformed into a vibrant destination for shopping and creativity at the end of this month as its popular market returns for a summer edition. Run by local artists Freida McKitrick and Clare Ellis, the free event will showcase an array of handmade goods, artisan treats and independent brands, highlighting the best of Liverpool’s thriving creative community. Taking place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June on the ground floor of the centre between 11am…
Twelve months after launching their dream venture, Liverpool based mother-and-daughter entrepreneursAngela and Harriet Maguire are proudly celebrating the first anniversary of The Events Agency. What began as a passion project born from years of styling and coordinating events for family and friendshas quickly evolved into one of the region’s most sought-after event planning, styling and coordination businesses. Over the past year, The Events Agency has delivered more than 100 events across the North West, transforming venues and…
The Reader’s Open-Air Cinema will return to Calderstones Park for the summer, bringing a season of films under the stars to one of Liverpool’s most picturesque settings. Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights, plus cult classicsClueless andBreakfast at Tiffany’s, are among 10 top films at Liverpool’s largest outdoor cinema this summer. The Reader’s Mansion House garden is the stunning setting for a second summer of feel-good movies within the grounds of a Grade II listed Georgian…