A Liverpool based company that creates sustainable plant based packaging and 100% biodegradable & compostable products is set to appear on Dragons’ Den this week. Set to air this Thursday (February 17), the next episode of BBC One’s popular pitching show for businesses will feature Green Bell Packaging, which runs its operations from its Albert Dock HQ and was established back in 2018. Viewers will see founder M Vahid Nagori and Associate Director Thibault Denis…
With Half Term in full swing, here’s some ideas of how to spend the time with some family-friendly activities at the Royal Albert Dock. Escape Hunt For children aged eight years and older, visit another world with some help from Escape Hunt. With five different immersive games on offer, families can chose from defeating ancient Japan’s evil warlord in The Fourth Samurai, or escape from a sinking ship with riches aplenty in Blackbeard’s Treasure. The…
First founded in 1992 by Steve Kinrade via Polydor Records as a release label for Kill Laura (headed by singer-songwriter and Psyche Queen Jane Weaver), the Klee Music label was resurrected in 2016 to issue Thomas Lang’s The German Alphabet. Since then, the label has grown to release, primarily on physical formats, with another sixteen eclectic musical statements. The label has also moved into publishing, owning the long term publishing rights for all original musical…
Liverpool’s city centre is ready to rock in 2022 as revellers make up for lost time with everything from live music gigs to huge club nights. Getting ready for such momentous parties can be a serious undertaking, and everything from clothing to VIP lists to hair and makeup is a consideration. One other increasingly important aspect of going out in 2022 is what sort of eyewear to rock. Here are just some of the eyewear…
One of the UK’s top cocktail bars is staging a ‘takeover’ in one of Liverpool’s coolest venues, Abditory. The iconic Homeboy in London is coming to Abditory on Queen Avenue in the city centre, bringing the best of what they call modern Irish hospitality paired with the skill and knowledge that has seen them regularly turning heads since they first opened their doors in 2018. Only this month Homeboy was placed at number 14 in…
With St. Valentine’s favourite day fast approaching, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has welcomed a Love Tree located outside the Martin Luther King Jr building. The illuminated sculpture is complete with twinkling ruby red love hearts hanging from the branches and beautiful blooms adorning the gates and bench, offering the most romantic selfie spot in the city. Whether you’re looking for a backdrop to pop the question, or a place to make magical memories, the dock’s…
Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Six, will be unlocking its doors this March and welcoming inmates looking for a unique immersive theatrical experience and world-class cocktails. Alcotraz is the notorious bar behind bars, where guests – or more appropriately ‘inmates’ – are tasked with smuggling liquor past the Warden and getting it into the hands of some of Alcotraz’s longest-serving inmates, who then transform the contraband liquor into delicious cocktails. Combining world-class cocktails with a theatrical…
Björk, Groove Armada, Mogwai, Metronomy and Hannah Peel to headline bluedot 2022. Award-winning festival reveals music, science and culture line-up featuring a UK Festival Exclusive from Björk Orchestral. bluedot has revealed the first wave of artists for this year with Björk, Groove Armada and Mogwai headlining the fifth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event at Cheshire’s iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory taking place 21–24 July 2022. One of the most influential and groundbreaking…
After a year which saw the release of new music, as well as a truly unforgettable performance with The Duchess Of Cambridge, 2022 sees the first of many new exciting announcements from Brit Award winner Tom Walker as he unveils a special run of UK dates next month. The 8 date tour will see Tom give fans a sneak peak of some brand new music, alongside some of his biggest tracks like Leave A Light…
Riva Blu, a new Italian restaurant brand that promises to bring style, glamour and sass to modern Italian dining has opened its doors in Liverpool. Located at No.1 Castle Street, the 130-cover restaurant from Individual Restaurants is part of the company’s new vision for 2022 and takes its name from the Italian word for shore ‘riva’, which depicts the beautiful Amalfi Coast with its wonderful restaurants, scattered vineyards and enchanting views of the dramatic coastline. …
Recently we were invited to try Forest Bathing in Liverpool with Journeys In Nature. Here we’ll tell you more about Forest Bathing and our experience of this traditional Japanese practice that is gaining in popularity in the UK. What is forest bathing? Claire Deeney, is the face behind Journeys In Nature. As a certified forest bathing guide through the Forest Therapy Hub, she expertly leads groups on Forest Bathing journeys in Liverpool. Below is her…
Mike Blue is someone who reminds me of a musical comet, in that he regularly drops into our conscious and then seemingly disappears again, having left traces of universal musical magic for us to feast on. And with Battles We Have Won, he again blazes his creativity across the cultural firmament for all to see. And what a vision! I have always considered the mercurial Mr Blue as being somewhat of a song-writing talent, but…
One of the city’s most loved restaurants and foodhalls, Delifonseca, has got this Valentine’s Day covered with three ways to show you care this February 14. The award-winning team is launching their romantically popular Dine at Home offer once again, as well as a special three course set menu in their newly expanded Brunswick Dock space. They’ll also be stocking their shelves with the perfect selections of locally sourced gifts, including a wide range of…
Crapfest is curated by Birkenhead’s finest topical punk duo Crapsons and celebrates the amazing DIY underground punk and alternative rock scene, its bands, its followers, and everything in between. The event will pick up from last year and take place once again across Liverpool city centre, primarily from EBGBs and the Jacaranda club. As always, Crapfest will take place on the bank holiday weekend on Sunday 28 August. Each year they finish Crapfest, shattered, exhausted,…
Gordon Ramsay is bringing his popular premium casual dining concept, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar to Liverpool. Ramsay’s first Bread Street in England outside of London, he has appointed the talented Gareth Jones as Executive Head Chef at the new restaurant and bar at Liverpool ONE. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Liverpool will open on 11 February 2022. Gordon Ramsay Restaurants’ CEO Andy Wenlock says that Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Liverpool marks a significant…
Whilst February 14 is traditionally the day of annual amour, LEAF are taking this idea, turning it inside out and expanding it not only across the whole month but also to encapsulate love in all its myriad shapes and sizes across Liverpool and the Wirral with All About Love. Events include an anti-dating app social night, yoga, special food and drink menus and a brand-new tea. Local celebrant Wendi Surtees-Smith at LEAF on Bold Street…
Liverpool chef Dave Critchley will return to the heat of the Great British Menu kitchen next week. The executive chef director at Lu Ban, which creates Tianjin inspired dishes, has been invited back to compete in the new series of the popular BBC cookery show. Critchley is one of four chefs competing in the North West regional heat, which tests the chefs’ creative and culinary skills in the search for the perfect menu. The weekly…
Whether you’re an audiophile or just looking to get more out of your listening experience, upgrading your car’s sound system can make a world of difference. For most vehicle manufacturers, audio speakers are not considered a priority when producing a car. There is often a difficult balance between cost and quality and, as a result, factory speakers are often substandard. One simple way to enhance the quality of your audio system without breaking the bank…
Without Walls have announced that award-winning arts organisation DaDa will be joining its network of some of the UK’s most highly regarded outdoor arts and performance specialists – an imperative group of organisations as we move through the Covid19 pandemic. DaDa delivers a biennial international festival, providing a platform for disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent artists to develop and produce high-quality work. Founded in 1984 and based in Liverpool, the organisation was among the first disability-led…
Updated for 2022! Here’s all you need to know about Liverpool Food Halls. Baltic Market In 2017 the team behind Independent Liverpool (discount card supporting Liverpool independent businesses) opened Liverpool’s first food hall featuring a raft of independent traders, some of which were established restaurants with pop ups and some were new businesses looking for their big break. From day one the Baltic Market has been and is consistently bustling with people and has helped…