Support Independent Artists This Christmas The copious amount of mulled wine and cheese, very rarely leaving the house, and spending a slightly ridiculous amount of time in pyjamas I can fully get on board with, but it’s the rest of it that I could quite happily avoid all together if I had a choice – the awkward office party, the even more awkward walk of shame back to your desk the day after, the conversations…
If you are looking for something to do in Liverpool this weekend, the Queensway Tunnel Tour probably isn’t high on your list. It wasn’t on mine either (I had no idea it existed!!). Until when we got a couple of birthday vouchers and decided to give it a go last Saturday morning. After approximately two hours, I can honestly say it was time very well spent. Ryan and Phil, made the whole experience come alive…
When I set foot in Liverpool for the first time six years ago I had no idea what this city had to offer. Beatles, football… and that’s it really. I still can’t believe how wrong I was. So wrong that after completing my Erasmus-study year abroad I was convinced that this was the place I wanted to be. Fast forward a year, after completing my studies in Spain, I moved back for good. And here…
The festive season is well and truly underway, so here are some of Liverpool’s Best Christmas Grottos. Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies 18th November – 24th December Entry price: £11.99 Santa is making his usual stop at Dobbie’s this year, so bring your little ones along to experience the magic, they’ll be welcomed by Santa himself and also get to pick a gift of their choice including. Opening times of the Grotto vary so we’d advise…
Levi’s has announced the expansion of the Levi’s Music Project to Liverpool in partnership with singer-songwriter Loyle Carner. The studio has opened its doors to young musicians from 15th November for a six-month project, culminating at Liverpool Sound City festival on May 3-5, showcasing original pieces created by the young artists throughout the project. Setting out to break down barriers to music education, a fully equipped music studio at the Liverpool Lighthouse community centre in the heart…
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner. Before you get on the mulled wine or head into the shopping crowds, just take a moment to relax and enjoy the festive season with a look at some of the best events this year. LABL Christmas Vegan Fair 24th November 2018 – 11am – 6pm Mountford Hall £2 Entry 80 Stalls offering vegan food, drink, beauty products and handmade gifts. With a…
There’s certainly not a shortage of amazing pizza places in Liverpool but with Rudy’s there’s definitely room for one more! With the likes of Crazy Pedros, Santa Maluco, American Pizza Slice and more we are spoilt for choice for pizza but Rudy’s does a good job in fitting in nicely and providing a slightly different option. With it’s focus on traditional Neapolitan pizza and modern decor there’s still space in our life for the quirkiness of…
LACES OUT! is back with its 9th festival since it began back in 2014, in its new home Hinterlands, Liverpool. The sneaker event has just turned 4, and the guys have some big surprises in store for Saturday November 24th in the city. The popular trainer festival will bring sneaker lovers from across the world together in Liverpool to dig through thousands of rare, vintage and dead stock trainers brought along by the huge number…
Since 2012, Fleetmac Wood have been hosting their tunnel-visioned event with an extensive back catalogue of Fleetwood Mac. With curated and created remixes and edits they have shared their passion with like-minded hedonists all over the world. After a hugely popular event at Constellations last Summer they are back with another spectacular night up their sleeves. To celebrate the return of Fleetmac Wood, the club night that turns classic Fleetwood Mac tracks into dance anthems, to…
Liverpool Sound City returns for its 12th year in 2019 (3- 5 May) and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for what is arguably the city’s biggest music festival. We look ahead to next years event and here’s 3 reasons why we’re excited. The line-up so far: The festival has announced some quality acts to kick off the excitement for the 12th year. Loyle Carner and Mabel head up the national talent on display along with…
Love Actually has become one of the Nations favourite Christmas films, so expect tickets to go fast for this amazing live concert and film screening at the Philharmonic Hall. The Novello Orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto a huge screen. Armstrong is one of the UK’s most recognised film composers, with his work being awarded a BAFTA for his Achievement in Film Music. With the film…
Liverpool International Film Festival has announced this years line up of screenings happening at the Toxteth TV studios, with highlights of the Festival include the Bill Murray comic documentary “Bill Murray – Life Stories” on Saturday 10th November. The Liverpool Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the UK and you don’t have to be a film-maker or a cinema aficionado to enjoy the festival; everyone is welcome. Tickets are…
The world’s most iconic dance brand Ministry of Sound have announced ‘The Annual Classical’, an orchestral tour which celebrates and reimagines their legendary dance music compilation The Annual. 23 years on from the debut compilation release, The Annual Classical will see Ministry of Sound taking out a 50 piece classical orchestra to tour the UK. There will be a world premier at London’s Royal Festival Hall on January 26th, with a full six-date UK tour starting in May…
The hardest thing about being a restaurateur is having constant worries about various, constant things. For example worries about staffing, suppliers, produce. I suppose all of these things can be wrapped up into one over-arching theme – consistency. And the scaling and triumph over Mount Consistency on an everyday basis must be paramount factor in your business being successful or not. And to that, I have to admit, Lunya over the years has constantly met…
Told By An Idiot are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with a little bit of LSD, maybe not literally, but creatively, in the form of their stage production, All You Need Is LSD – and what a celebration it is. Written by acclaimed British playwright Leo Butler and performed by Told By An Idiot, the show takes a break from reality and delves into the mind bending history of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide on the…
Running from 17th October to the 3rd November, Liverpool plays host to the Indika festival, curated by, for those who don’t know, the Milapfest organisation, which has, for over thirty years, championed Indian arts. Milapest is based in the Capstone Building within Liverpool Hope University, and both Milapest and Liverpool Hope collaborate in providing world class education, training and performance opportunities in the Indian Arts. Indika is the curated European festival of celebration of this…
Toxteth Reservoir Aurora Installation is not to be missed… Toxteth Reservoir in Liverpool has become the setting for a unique art installation that harnesses the power of Earth’s most valuable element, water. The cavernous reservoir once used to supply the surrounding areas with two million gallons of water, has been home to Aurora for the last three weeks. An immersive installation that not only addresses the building’s history, Aurora, also seeks to remind spectators the…
For those who don’t know, BCUC stands for Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, and this seven piece band originates from Soweto, South Africa. They are very much a live band, who infuse ritual indigenous music with elements of western rock and roll. They have a penchant for playing lengthy compositions which can morph into a kind of “transcendental spiritualism” or “afropsychedilic”, with great musicianship and style. As The Guardian noted in March this year – “Those…
If you aren’t au-fait with Nick Ellis’ musical output, then you need to do yourself a favour and quickly get acquainted. This auteur is systematically assembling a musical canon of worth, note and integrity that includes “Grace and Danger”, “Daylight Ghosts” and the sublime “Adult Fiction”. Now, on the eve of his latest release, “Speakers Corner”, Liverpool Noise caught up with Mr Ellis to discuss matters all encompassing…. Liverpool Noise: How does your new album,…
Following last year’s success, the secret bar above Salt Dog Slims will be transformed into ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ – a grown-up grotto of festive treats opening on Friday 16th November. ‘83’, the secret bar owned by independent bar and restaurant group, Graffiti Spirits, will undergo a dazzling winter makeover and open its doors once again as ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ to offer a cosy yuletide retreat in the city – think Christmas films, leather…