When people think of Liverpool, England, images of enthusiastic football fans, gorgeous architecture, and of course, The Beatles normally come to mind. Although this famous port city is commonly linked to all of these things, nowadays it’s becoming an attractive destination for another reason as well: gaming. As the industry continues to be one of the 21st century’s most explosive and fast-growing businesses, especially in the U.K., Liverpool is responding with various activities, establishments, and…
The Liverpool Craft Beer Expo 2021 will be outdoors, based on the site of Black Lodge Brewery in the Baltic Triangle. A weekend filled with sun (fingers crossed), music and most importantly – great beer. Beer / Cider / Food / Music / Gin / Cocktails As well as the huge outdoor garden space, there will also be ample covered space in the event of bad weather. Every step will be taken to ensure a…
Liverpool Noise: Visions of Albion is a duo comprising of Samantha Shields and Daniel Ryan. How did you meet, and decide to start writing and performing together? Visions of Albion: We originally met in College. We’d been playing with a few different people over the years until we decided to try out on our own. It wasn’t really until a friend invited us to an open-mic that we got into the swing of things –…
Distributor cancels mental illness themed track from Liverpool duo Pleasure Island. Just 24-hours after announcing new single ‘IRA’ Liverpool indie-duo Pleasure Island has been informed that it won’t be distributed to streaming platforms by their digital distributor. Cancel culture? Censorship? Well not according to the distributor. “We cannot say with 100% certainty that DSPs would accept the release,” explained the distributor passing the decision (that has not been made) on to providers who have not…
Six By Nico Liverpool will reopen in style this May, with a circus themed menu. Inspired by memories of the ‘The Circus’ experience, Chef Nico Simeone and his team have created a show stopping menu seasoned with a little bit of mystery, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of joy. From the sweet smells to the festive music, the ambiance of the Circus is especially uplifting – bringing people and families together with…
dot-art Gallery’s new exhibition Out of the Darkness will be open to the public from 17 April – 5 June and will showcase the works of Merseyside based artists Madeleine Pires and Haylea Archer. As we approach a brighter and more positive future reconnecting with our wonderful city, dot-art Gallery opens its doors for the first time in 2021 with Out of the Darkness, an exhibition exploring the expression of life through art. Out of…
The “Offensive” new single from Pleasure Island is released this Friday. Offence is subjective, polarising even! In the middle of a period of mourning for a Royal known for “speaking his mind” and being “playful” in a way that was definitely not racist or sexist (ever!) Liverpool rock n roll duo Pleasure Island release ‘IRA’ in homage to the Queen’s consort’s forthright “comedy”. What better tribute than a song about the blokes that blew up…
Liverpool International Music Festival may not have happened since 2019 but their award-winning music talent development initiative, the LIMF Academy, hasn’t skipped a beat. The LIMF Academy have been as active as ever, alongside running more activity for their artists, they launched the LOCKDOWN COLLABO SERIES which centred around a set of collaborations between two Academy artists who have never worked together being challenged to make, mix and release a brand new song using the…
Balancing work with domestic chores can get overwhelming if you are juggling everything on your own. Furthermore, preparing regular meals every day becomes almost near to impossible. Most of us can not afford a live-in chef, so our choices are pretty limited when deciding what to eat. You either have the option to eat out or order something, but this again is an added burden on your wallet. The other option is to make do…
Lockdown restrictions will be changed in England from 12 April 2021 allowing hospitality venues to open their outdoor seating areas. Under the rule of 6, people will be able to eat and drink with table service only. Here’s our guide to Liverpool outdoor dining. Now all we need is some good weather. We recommend you check with each venue before your visit to make sure they are open and if you need to book in advance…
Mellowtone Records have re-issued Ragz Nordset’s Little Stings EP. Originally released in early 2008, the EP is now available for streaming. Nordset’s chilling, emotive and dark sound is steeped in the mystery and folklore of her native Norway. Weaving intricate piano and guitar, poetic lyricism, and her unique, emotive vocal – the result was this beautiful collection of songs: ‘Little Stings’. The EP was recorded in 2006 at Liverpool’s iconic Parr Street Studios, and was released to…
Liverpool Noise: You guys are from Canada. How did you get to be here in Liverpool making this great music of yours? April Moon: Jason’s mother is originally from Stockport and went to teachers college in Liverpool before emigrating to Canada. He visited as a child, again as a fresh-faced 18 year old and brought me to visit while we were in the UK gigging with another band. We just fell in love with the…
Lee Ford is released his anticipated new single My Best Friend today. Born and raised in Liverpool, Ford’s new single tells the story of a childhood friendship which is still going strong. The track has a distinct nostalgic feel to it as soon as you hear it, it transports you to the times as a child when you would be playing with your best friend and didn’t have a care in the world. It brings…
From May 2021, Liverpool’s Invisible Wind Factory are debuting their brand-new concept – the Rollerdrome. The iconic venue is being transformed into an immersive production and a unique roller-skating experience which debuts on Saturday May 22, with skaters of all abilities welcome, from beginners to advanced across a range of classes. Tickets and info are available from www.iwf-rollerdrome.com. The first season’s theme is an interplanetary disco with mirrored geometry, laser grids and a giant floating…
Liverpool’s Writing on the Wall Festival Secures Line-Up of High Profile Guests To Mark 21st Anniversary. WoWFEST: 21 Years of Radical Writing, which will run online throughout May, will see headliners including, film-maker Ken Loach, Children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen and television presenter, Jon Snow, all making appearances. They will be joined by Maxine Hong-Kingston, the Chinese American author and Professor at the University of California; Singer, song-writer, Tracey Thorn and crime fiction American…
Open Culture launches Crowdfunder to support arts festival return. Liverpool’s LightNight, a one-night arts festival will return on Friday 21 May 2021 with the theme of ‘Play’. The popular annual culture crawl is being planned as a hybrid festival with a free trail of physical and online events, as the city continues on its timeline of relaxing restrictions. Organisers, Open Culture, have launched a #LoveLightNight Crowdfunder to help support the cultural programme, allowing the team…
Open Culture’s Summer Arts Market will once again take over Liverpool Cathedral this June. Following the success of their first socially-distanced Winter Arts Markets last year, on Sat 5 & 19 June more than 50 independent artists, designers, crafters, makers and more will transform the iconic interiors of Liverpool Cathedral into a thriving hive of shopping activity with hundreds of unique creations on offer. Shoppers can enjoy Liverpool Cathedral, a Grade I architectural wonder and the largest cathedral…
Liverpool is set to welcome an all-star line-up of international blues stars this summer for an all-day celebration of the iconic genre. The Big Blues Bash will take place on Saturday 17 July at Grand Central Hall Liverpool – a unique venue inside one of the city’s most historic buildings. Event organiser, Riverside Promotions, has confirmed that the stunning Victorian theatre will play host to an all-star line-up from both the UK and the US, along with a number…
New Noise: April Edition As we prepare to stagger – or swagger – into the post lockdown light, we are fabulously greeted with a true smorgasbord of digital drops that are just hammering on the front door of your latest playlist, demanding with menace to be added. So let’s get on with it then. Straight out of the blocks is Ostrich’s (feature image) 48 Hours, with William McTaggart’s deep rich voice, dripping with a sense…
The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has been a firm favourite with Liverpool residents enjoying waterfront walks throughout the pandemic, and with restrictions on non-essential shops and outdoor dining set to be lifted from 12 April, many of the dock businesses are preparing to safely welcome visitors back with extended outdoor seating areas and enhanced cleaning measures. The dock’s sheltered colonnades and waterfront setting make it a prime spot for outdoor dining, with six of the…