As we approach International Women’s Day this Sunday 8 March, Unity Theatre are championing leading female voices in radical theatre throughout the month. Take a look… Where Have All Our Women Gone? Hot on the heels of its sell out run at The Playhouse, on Friday 13 March Liverpool-founded Sort Sol Theatre company present their critically acclaimed play, Where Have All Our Women Gone? Returning for just one night, Elizabeth Huskisson reprises the role of Everywoman in…
Mike FC – Poetry forged where personal space meets public crisis. Liverpool has a habit of producing artists who don’t just create, but bear witness. Mike FC is firmly in that lineage. His work—whether spoken, staged or sung—always feels tethered to the streets he walks and the people he listens to. With MY FRONT DOOR, his contribution to the 52 for 26 Poetry Project, Mike turns that instinctive sense of social radar onto a night that left an…
Dear Somebody, A Liverpool based entrepreneur is transforming underused school halls, pitches and meeting rooms into vibrant community spaces — creating new income for schools and fresh opportunities for local people to connect, thrive and get active. Founded by Shima Ami, the Community Lettings Management Company (CLMC) is breathing life into spaces that once sat empty for hours at a time. From football and netball to performing arts and Sunday services, CLMC is proving that…
Velozia, the emerging performance sportswear brand that has recently secured a selling space on Boohoo and Debenhams, has also just announced that they are going into partnership with the renowned Limitless Lifestyle Community. Limitless is a premier fitness hub and known as the “home of personal training”. They have worked hard to build their fitness and wellness community and have recently become the go to for one to one coaching and all things health and…
Ni Maxine’s four-track EP is the perfect introduction to Neo-Jazz. The Liverpool-based artist has created a sound rooted firmly in jazz tradition, with brushed drums, walking bass, and warm piano voicings. The instrumentation feels rich and unhurried, with rhythms that shift dynamically as each track develops. Maxine’s work effortlessly respects jazz tradition, while also pushing the genre’s boundaries. Guided by her vocals, which understand both the power of restraint and the impact of rhythmic innovation,…
Soraya Verjee is one of Liverpool’s young rising Classical musicians. During her Undergraduate degree at University of Liverpool, Soraya became passionate about championing underrepresented composers following an increased awareness of the male-dominated industry. Studying at the Brit School and graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2025, Soraya has already begun to establish herself as a budding concert pianist, working on many exciting projects that champion female composers as well as appearing on the BBC…
Rage, Reckoning, and BSL: Huskinson Refuses Your Complacency. On 13 March, Unity Theatre hosts a one-night-only performance that refuses to let its audience sit back in passive comfort. Where Have All Our Women Gone? is written and performed by Elizabeth Huskisson, and it arrives with a clear intention: to disrupt, to confront and to demand something of the people in the room. This is not theatre as escapism. Huskisson’s solo show tackles male violence against women and girls,…
The full line-up has been unveiled for So Long, Good Friday, a brand-new multi-venue all-dayer set to take over Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle on Friday 3 April 2026. Leading the second wave announcement are Brummie noise-makers GANS and Brighton jazz-punk six-piece Opus Kink, who join previously announced headliners Fat Dog. Known for their explosive live energy and genre-defying sounds, both acts are set to bring serious heat to the north west next spring. The latest additions…
Students from LMA Liverpool have taken centre stage on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, with a powerful ensemble performance that aired on Saturday 21 February, securing their place in the competition’s semi-finals. The performance featured a cohort of LMA dancers aged 19-24, demonstrating a striking, synchronised routine that placed collaboration, unity and collective storytelling at its core. Choreographed by internationally renowned artist Sadeck Berrabah, also known as Murmuration, the piece was intentionally devised without soloists,…
Propel PR, a female-owned business created by Georgia and Jade Morgan from Liverpool, will host its International Women’s Day event for the third year running this March. Taking place on Saturday 7 March at BOXPARK Liverpool, the much-anticipated event, sponsored by Glamify Fashion, will once again bring together a community of like-minded women to celebrate, connect and be inspired. Following the success of previous years, the 2026 event promises to be bigger and more immersive…
Following a hugely successful debut, BOXPARK Liverpool has announced its return to The Randox Grand National Festival 2026, bringing even more energy, entertainment and street food to Aintree Racecourse. In partnership with Aintree Racecourse and The Jockey Club, BOXPARK will take over the Festival Zone next to Aintree Pavillion, transforming it into a bespoke all day festival venue to welcome thousands of guests across the three-day festival. BOXPARK Liverpool is bringing the energy to race…
Two Merseyside mums have joined forces to redefine what a night out looks like with the launch of SELFEE, a new concept bringing together wellness, empowerment and high-energy social experiences for women. Created by Georgia Hayes from Liverpool and Leah Stephens from Wirral, SELFEE offers an alternative to traditional nights out, combining self-development with celebration in a way that feels both meaningful and fun. At its core, SELFEE is built around a simple but powerful idea.…
Liverpool Restaurant Week returns this Spring, celebrating the city’s characterful hospitality offer. Now in its third year, it will run from 18-26 April. Organised and funded by Liverpool Business Improvement District, Liverpool Restaurant Week launched as an opportunity to cast a spotlight on the restaurants and eateries of Liverpool city centre. Each venue creates a culinary or drink offer to take part in the week, ranging from £5 to £35. With an urge to explore…
New Brighton has officially confirmed its bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, setting out a bold coastal vision for 2028 and inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the programme. The bid forms part of a landmark moment for Wirral, with two towns entering the national competition. Birkenhead will bid in the large town category, while New Brighton will compete in the small town category, reflecting the strength and ambition of…
Zoe’s Place has announced the appointment of leading local construction firm Krol Corlett as the principal contractor for the new Little Lights hospice in Liverpool. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the journey to create a purpose-built, state-of-the-art children’s hospice that will provide specialist care and support to babies and young children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as vital support for their families. Work will get underway on site at Hayman’s Green…
One of the city’s most iconic entertainment venues is entering a bold new era as Liverpool Olympia officially becomes a Community Interest Company (CIC), placing community benefit at the heart of its future plans. The landmark venue on West Derby Road has adopted CIC status to strengthen its commitment to delivering cultural, educational and training opportunities for local people. As a CIC, the organisation will reinvest profits back into the community it serves — a…
Liverpool’s historic hidden gem, Sefton Park Hotel, is entering an exciting new chapter as it unveils a series of strategic leadership appointments and significant venue enhancements, positioning the boutique property for its most successful year to date. Overlooking the picturesque boating lake in Sefton Park, the much-loved Victorian villa has announced the appointment of Megan Hanson as its new Hotel Manager. Bringing more than 15 years of hospitality experience and an extensive hotel background, Megan…
Liverpool’s thriving grassroots scene continues to produce artists unafraid of wearing their hearts on their sleeves — and with his new single Precious To Me, Cael Oak steps confidently into that space. The track is one of his most personal to date. Blending pop accessibility with acoustic warmth, subtle rock dynamics and a thread of country-inspired honesty, Precious To Me captures a moment many will recognise but few articulate so openly: falling in love with…
Finding Belonging Beyond Blood: How Stephanie Trujillo’s “Apples and Oranges” Celebrates the Families We Choose and the Connections That Heal. Stephanie Trujillo’s poem Apples and Oranges is a quietly powerful meditation on family — not the kind you’re born into, but the kind you choose. It’s about belonging, about building a support network when your blood family isn’t safe, supportive, or present. For anyone who has felt estranged, overlooked, or out of step with inherited expectations, the poem offers recognition…
Getting the most out of your travel in any given year often means planning early. This is another way of saying that the best time to set your holidays for the coming year into motion is right now. This year, the data suggests that UK-based travellers are looking for a combination of meaningful ‘slow’ experiences, more traditional sunshine-chasing, and cultural wow-factor. But exactly where might these kinds of trips be enjoyed? Let’s consider a number…