For those of you who don’t know him, its really about time you did. Neil Campbell is one serious guitarist and composer, whose many, many collaborations have included Vini Reilly, Jan Ackerman and the legendary Jon Anderson. He found time to chat to us, ahead of his forthcoming gig at 81 Renshaw Street on the 4th April 2019… Liverpool Noise: Hi Neil! Tell us about the creative projects that you have on at the moment… Neil…
From humble beginnings Junkyard Golf Club has become one of the UK’s most popular crazy golf destinations with locations in Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, London and now Liverpool. We were invited down for a first look of the venue last week and we can honestly say it’s one of the coolest new places in the city and an absolute must for crazy golf fans. Liverpool has a reputation as a fun city and so it’s a…
Nick Ellis is dedicated to the concept of “Song” and “Melody”. Some people call it folk, some just call it good old fashioned song craft. Currently based in Liverpool, Ellis blends streetscape narrative-noir with a classic British acoustic approach. Following his latest album ‘Speakers’ Corner’, Nick returns to Liverpool’s St Brides Church to grace the weathered brick walls with his rhythmic attack and quick-finger lucidity. The team at Mellowtone provide evenings of live acoustic music…
Does the CRIPPLING guilt of leaving your furry best mate home alone stop you from enjoying your weekends out and about? We hear you! As massive pup lovers here at Liverpool Noise, we’ve been scouring the city for the top dog friendly spots that will welcome both you and your pooch with open arms. Our findings are re-pawted below. (Sorry, we had to). 1. Brewdog (Manolis Yard, 8 Colquitt St) The clue’s in the name.…
There’s a hundred different ways you could spend a spontaneous day in Liverpool…here’s just one way. As you might have guessed already there’s nothing we love more than exploring our city and discovering everything that’s happening, from the opening of new venues to events and exhibitions we’re lucky that Liverpool is a city that is constantly evolving and there’s new bars, restaurants and experiences popping up all the time. So we challenged ourselves to step out…
A world-class audio-visual experience within the Clock Tower of Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building has been revealed, ahead of the new RLB360 visitor attraction’s official opening early next month. The immersive experience, backed by an original music score, is digitally-projected directly onto the walls of the historic clock tower within the 322ft Grade I-listed structure and explores the building’s significance to Liverpool and how the city has changed in the 108-years since the Liver Building was…
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has announced hip hop legends De La Soul, chart-topping Ella Eyre and DJ Duo Sigma amongst the line up for 2019’s festival which returns to Sefton Park on 20 & 21 July. Also on the bill is the hugely talented singer-songwriter and rapper Maverick Sabre and electro rnb star NAO. LIMF has also lined up Disco Classical – Camerata Orchestra reworking iconic disco tracks – with special guests Sister Sledge, for…
Have you got your summer holiday plans sorted yet? With spring just around the corner, families throughout the country are finalising their sunny getaways from the cold and wet UK. But if you are a pet owner, you may have a hard time leaving your furry loved ones behind at a boarding kennel. Faye’s Doggy Boutique have provided some of the top reasons for taking your dog to doggy day care so they can have…
Last week we announced that we will be teaming up with Ya Gals On Film to bring you Crazy For Swayze – Patrick Swayze Night. We’ve got so much planned for the night and can’t wait to share it with you all. But for now here’s just 5 reasons to be excited for it. 1. The Venue If you haven’t been down to VideOdyssey yet then you’re in for a treat. Dubbed as the last…
Ever wanted to try your hand at Roman boxing, Goat Milking or Giant Sandal Racing? Ok, maybe you’ve never really thought about it, but we think you might want to thanks to The Roman’s Activity Park! The Romans is a bespoke 1,500 sq metre park which includes eight games stations, a purpose-built coliseum, six Instagram stations and an outdoor gin garden. All participants will receive costumes, face painting and will meet and be hosted by…
The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2019 will take place in Liverpool in venues across the city from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March. The line-up features The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Anna Calvi, Jon Hopkins, Hot Chip, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Ex:Re. Plus Little Simz, Bodega, Gang Of Four, Villagers, IDLES, Slowthai, Fontaines D.C., The Cinematic Orchestra, Chali 2na & Krafty Kuts, Jungle and Marika Hackman. Liverpool is a city with music at…
Cream, the award-winning promoters behind some of the world’s biggest electronic music events, have announced plans for an all-new 20,000 capacity festival in their spiritual home Liverpool – ‘Cream Classical In The Park’ on Friday 19 July 2019. Following the success of the Cream Classical shows at Liverpool Cathedral, there’s going to be a huge summer spectacular with the amazing 50 piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra performing some of Cream’s biggest tracks in the surroundings of Sefton…
If you are talking about Liverpool bands in the last 30 years who have gained international recognition, that lengthy list is going to include the likes of Cast, Shack, Michael Head and Echo & The Bunnymen. Well, Pete Wilkinson has played with them all. Now based in London, where he is concentrating on his own Aviator project, he has however recently completed a musical project with Michael Blyth – to critical acclaim. Liverpool Noise caught…
Around a year ago Ocean Waves Band (a showcase of music composed and produced by Ocean Waves Productions) announced that they would be releasing Reggae, Funk, R’n’B and hip-hop infused tracks in a move which personally had us here at Liverpool Noise very excited. Liverpool is a city known for its rich musical history with a particularly strong focus on guitar driven rock and pop melodies and the current array of talented indie rock-pop bands…
Weather you’re visiting the city or you’re a die hard, born and bred scouser the Liverpool FC Stadium Tour is an experience you shouldn’t overlook. Liverpool is one of the best cities in the world for celebrating football and the great debate around whether or not you’re a red or a blue keeps the city alive, a bit of friendly competition is always fun, right? If you’re a red then you’ll spend most of your…
This February the Boating Lake in Sefton Park, Liverpool will become home to a spectacular floating city of lanterns thanks to The Lantern Company. Created with massive community engagement, the city lights will flicker on as it comes to life with an epic soundscape of original music, real-life stories and poetry. Not only will the boating lake be brought to life, but a second event, ‘Habitats’, will also light up Sefton Park over the February…
Leonardo da Vinci: A Life In Drawing is coming to Liverpool this Spring. The Walker Art Gallery will host an exhibition of 12 Leonardo da Vinci drawings to mark the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance master’s death, exploring the diversity of subjects that inspired his creativity, including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, anatomy, engineering, cartography, geology and botany. The free exhibition will also present new information about Leonardo’s working practices and creative process, gathered through scientific research…
If you are one of those who think that Valentines Day is not for you… maybe it’s because you haven’t heard about these perfect plans! Get ready to plan the best Valentines day ever! Here’ your Alternative Guide To Valentine’s Day in Liverpool. Breakfast At Tiffany’s at The Bombed Out Church Spend Valentines evening watching the classic movie, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Wrap up (you can take some blankets with you!) and get ready to snuggle…
Ukebox bring us new feel-good music from the heart of Liverpool with the release of their latest single Stay In Your Lane. The track is now available on all major digital platforms. Stay In Your Lane is the definition of a catchy tune. By combining upbeat pop melodies with a driving bassline, they deliver a truly stand out record. The band of 5 from Liverpool perform all of their songs using a range of different…
The Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse has announced that Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be visiting the historic racecourse on the 22 June, joining previously announced Jess Glynne (7 June) and Rick Astley (20 July) as part of their summer season of live concerts. Expect to hear some of the best-known pop anthems from the last four decades. With more than 200 production credits to his name, the scope of Nile Rodgers’ peerless influence is undeniable. As the co-founder…