Launching this October, Milap’s Autumn programme is back bigger and better than ever, with a show-stopping lineup of Indian arts and culture. With some of Liverpool’s most iconic venues playing host to the sensational sounds and sights of Indian music and dance, Milap will welcome both seasoned performers, plus artists who will take to the Milap stage for the first time ever. Milap’s first full programme in over 2 years will transport audiences to the vibrancy of India from the…
Mellowtone are back at the Everyman on Thursday 8 September, with Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals, Granfalloon, Dorcas Seb and the Beaten Tracks DJs. Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals Dan Wilson is a singer/songwriter and musician with The Cubical/Los Separatistas and a solo artist with Dan Wilson & The Counterfactuals. He is known for his unique lyrical and vocal style and is also a writer of poetry and short stories. This is music that creaked of…
Oh My Love is the upcoming single from Liverpool-based band Waiting Till Marriage (consisting of vocalist Adam Johnson, guitarist Brandon Tew, Liam Brady on bass and Ieuan Kearney on drums), to be released on 2 September. This comes following the band’s emergence in June 2021, and four single releases to date (their latest – Three Times – being released under Liverpool-based label Jacaranda Records). Operating within an indie pop / rock realm, the band have…
The UK experienced its hottest ever day this year, with the mercury rising above 40C in some parts of the country. Since then, another heatwave has swept the country, drying up rivers, scorching grass and leaving many of us desperate for some cooler weather. Hot weather can affect us in all kinds of ways, from making us feel dizzy and tired to preventing us from sleeping properly at night. If you’re looking for ways to…
Smithdown Road has fast become a food-hub of South Liverpool, with many new eateries and bars opening up recently. Here is our guide to a selection of Smithdown Road restaurants and bars. Spitroast Spitroast is a chicken restaurant that many have said is better than Nandos. It has venues in Smithdown, Crosby and Ormskirk. The menu is based around rotisserie chicken, and also features a whole host of other chicken dishes – and of course,…
Collating the perfect wardrobe can and should take time. If you are someone who follows fashion trends, then it is likely that you find your wardrobe changes frequently as you try to keep up with the trends. However, even those who keep up with fashion trends will know that a wardrobe has a selection of essential items that remain in the wardrobe no matter what trends are currently in style. When we talk about wardrobe…
Liverpool ONE is gearing up to stage its annual recruitment day to help local people land a job within retail and hospitality. The event, which takes place on Tuesday 6 September, will see stores and restaurants from across the retail and leisure destination offering hundreds of vacancies across all levels, from store managers and supervisors to sales assistants and baristas. Those looking to secure a new role will also have the chance to get…
Grosvenor has announced the signing of the global powerhouse beauty brand, Charlotte Tilbury, at Liverpool ONE for their first UK standalone store outside of London, as well as their first UK opening in six years. Spanning 1,000 sq ft within a prominent corner unit on Paradise Street at Liverpool ONE, the new ‘Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Wonderland’ will open in October, joining the brand’s presence globally in countries including London, Los Angeles, Dubai and Hong…
After a slow start to the F1 season, Mercedes AMG will be buoyed heading into the summer break after back-to-back podiums in their last 2 races and a much-improved performance from both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Trackside engineer Andrew Shovlin warned that they had more to come and believes that the gap to Red Bull and Ferrari has been closed. Back in the Game It has not been the best start of the season…
Self-care is a term that’s become common currency over the past few years. It’s been a stressful time for many, for a whole range of reasons, and one of the ways we’ve coped is through caring for ourselves. But exactly what form has this care taken, and why does self-care make for a worthwhile investment? Why is self-care important? Today, we’re increasingly expected to work longer hours, to lose out on sleep, and to spend…
After a wet week in Liverpool the sun is finally set to shine, and it’s time to kick-off the bank holiday weekend with a gin on the house from Hartwall Original® Long Drink! This Thursday, the OG gin in a tin campervan will be setting up on Castle Street, and giving out free bevs to passers-by, ready to get the XXL weekend started. The team behind the world’s first cocktail in a can have been…
Travelling to London on a budget? The capital is infamous for being one of the most expensive places to live in the world, but you may not realise that good old London town is fairly well-suited to a budget break; from free museums and galleries to discounted travel and attractions, this iconic city has plenty to offer, even if you’re on a shoestring – how can you enjoy the capital without breaking the bank? Visit…
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. Now in its twelfth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Jon Lawton (Owner, Crosstown Studios/producer), Kaya Herstad Carney (Threshold/vocal coach), Luke Moore (composer/Operation Lightfoot), Robert Vincent (award-winning musician and songwriter), and Alison Benson (musician, music teacher, and multiple Challenge winner). To enter the Challenge a songwriter must visit…
Bongs are large pipes used to smoke Cannabis, which have been popularized in films, music, and even video games. Bongs are a great alternative to smoking Cannabis in joints because they produce a much more intense high, due to the fact that it’s possible to consume a lot more of the smoke that’s released when burning Cannabis. When you smoke a joint, a lot of the smoke escapes. It’s also worth noting that when you…
Between busy schedules with the kids, work, and social life it can be difficult to get an appointment with your favourite hairdresser. Mobile hairdressers are able to come to a convenient location, usually your home, and provide a range of services. This means appointments are often more comfortable and relaxing, and it gives you a huge range of flexibility when it comes to finding an appointment slot. Here are the top reasons why mobile hairdressing…
Waterloo’s brand-new leisure hub in the heart of Crosby’s Coastal Park has officially opened its doors to the public. As part of a series of launch events, Steve Rotheram Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Mayor of Sefton Clare Carragher and other invited guests were given the first look around the Lake House’s café and restaurant housed inside Sefton Council’s Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, sampling the menu and taking in the stunning lakeside views. Alongside…
YMCA Together has been named the Best Charity to work for in the UK for the third consecutive time at Best Companies Q3 Live. Providing 109,500 beds annually for those experiencing challenging times right across the region, the charity was commended for its continued ‘world class’ levels of workplace engagement at the quarterly awards, which were hosted at Media City in Salford by Channel 5’s newsreader Dan Walker. The 176-year-old charity also secured 5th place…
There’s a two day free music event coming to Liverpool’s Concert Square over the weekend of 27 and 28 August. Organised by Modo and Soho bars, Festival On The Square sees DJs from both bars playing back to back on a shared outdoor stage that will straddle both of the venues’ boardwalk areas. Kicking off on Saturday 27, the first of the two hour sets starts at 1pm with Jimski from Soho, followed by Lewis…
Liverpool has always been popular city among tourists, and there is no doubt why; there’s stunning architecture, great restaurants and bars, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and some great casinos. The gambling industry in Liverpool has always been one of the leading in the country. Everything started with traditional casinos, but now the gambling world is under the influence online casinos. In this article, we will tell you why online casinos attract so many…
Did you know you don’t have to travel far to have a beach holiday? The UK is brimming with coastline destinations for your next staycation holiday. Whether you’re booking a hotel room or relaxing in a cabin with a hot tub or hiring out a motorhome, there’s a location for everyone to enjoy. If you are planning on hiring a motorhome for your staycation, make sure you take out motorhome insurance to ensure that you…