Bongo’s Bingo Knowsley Social outdoor shows have been announced and are on sale now. The Knowsley Social, which will launch on Thursday 20 May in the grounds of the Knowsley estate, is a purposefully built big top tent comprising of 200 socially distanced pods. Bongo’s Bingo are hosting 5 consecutive Thursday shows: May 20, 27, June 3, 10 and 17. Jonny Bongo says: “There is a bit more optimism in the air this week and…
My Outsourced IT is aiming to equip every disadvantaged home with a free laptop, desktop or tablet. Founded in March 2020, during the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the charity have to date outfitted more than 400 homes in Manchester, the North West and beyond, with digital devices that would have otherwise been wastefully sitting in someone’s attic or spare room. In addition, they have also repaired more than 100 devices, free of charge, for families…
Liverpool Indie-Rock favourite, Dr Orange, is back with Chinatown, his fourth collaboration with legendary Merseyside producer Jon Withnall. The track is to be released on Friday 26 February, and it does not disappoint. The man behind Dr Orange, Chas Moody, continues to impress with this solo project. He has consistently provided the sound of a full rock band by himself with previous singles Comes in Threes, These Things (Baby I Know) and Take, and his…
Up to date, Country Club – “one man and a laptop” – have dropped a generous four tracks via digital platforms, each one showcasing a diverse and eclectic approach to songwriting. And we love it. The fifth is Closer and it keeps up the high standard. We caught up with Leon Holmes, aka Country Club, just before the release of Closer… Liverpool Noise: Congratulations on your recent track Closer. To these ears it really has…
Liverpool residents’ Easter Bank Holiday entertainment schedule just shifted up a gear – The Parking Lot Social is back – and this time it’s bigger than ever. With tickets on sale now, The Parking Lot Social Easter Festival drive-in extravaganza will be rolling into Liverpool John Lennon Airport Friday 16 and Sunday 18 April 2021’s tour brings with it a selection of familiar favourites alongside some amazing new additions, including Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban complete with…
Specialising in high-end creative and corporate film production, music management and through their partnership with Klee Music, record production, Culture City celebrate their third birthday this month. We spoke to Director, Joe Campbell to find out more about their journey. Liverpool Noise: February 19, 2021 is a big date for you, as it signifies Culture City’s third birthday! How did it all start? Joe Campbell: Well, the first ideas of Culture City started way back…
March for the Arts is asking for help from freelance arts sector workers to create a Freelance Working Agreement, to support arts sector workers in the Liverpool City Region. Artists, musicians, writers, designers, producers, project managers and other freelance workers in the arts can apply to be part of the Freelance Working Agreement Committee, who will help create a document to promote a fair working environment for freelance workers when hired. Caitlin Clough, March for…
If you’re looking for something a bit different to do to beat the lockdown boredom and expand your mind, the University of Liverpool’s continuing education events are a good place to start. Many of their continuing education and events are now fully booked but there’s still availability on some courses, detailed below. University of Liverpool Continuing Education Courses and Events Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy This course will cover speculative and fantastic fiction of all…
While we wait patiently for our next trip to to their wonderful restaurant, the Six By Nico Mad Hatters Tea Party Masterclass is now available for you to cook up a storm at home. Inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, Six By Nico are here to whisk you away to the most exciting tea party yet. Each item on the menu is linked to a scene or character of the novel allowing…
Having recently signed to Soul Kitchen Records, Luke Royalty has released yet another fervent track of tranquil RnB. Over the last year, Luke Royalty has demonstrated his creative abilities by consistently releasing tracks that reflect his gift for soulful melodies and captivating lyricism. His musical perfectionism paid off recently with him finally being signed to the rather fitting record label Soul Kitchen Records, which he has used to release his latest track I Do. Having…
We chat to the wonderful Thom Morecroft about his new single The Beast. Liverpool Noise: Your latest release is “The Beast” – is a very brave choice of single. It’s a magnificent song, but given the subject matter, why this specific track? Thom Morecroft: Well, I’m a bit of a contrary little bastard. I kept seeing ‘advice’ articles pop up over lockdown that said ‘musicians should release upbeat music right now’. Now – I’m all…
By the Waters of Liverpool has announced the continuation of its UK Tour this September. The Helen Forrester play, based on the best-selling book will run from September 2021, visiting seventeen venues across the UK. The original seventeen date tour was cut short in March 2020, but re-opens again at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham on Thursday 9 September and concludes at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton on Sunday 14 November. The critically acclaimed show…
Good Liverpool is the food, drink and gifts delivery market place featuring loads of our favourite independent Liverpool businesses. It’s the next best thing to being able to eat at your favourite restaurant or enjoy a drink at your favourite bar. On their vast website you’ll find dine at home meal kits, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, coffee, cakes, pastries and more. Plus, there’s loads of gift products and homeware items. It’s become a one stop…
To mark National Margarita Day (Monday 22 February), Jose Cuervo tequila is teaming up with Crazy Pedro’s, in Liverpool, to launch its Margarita Margherita pizza: a unique crossover meal that combines the ingredients of a Margherita pizza with those of a Margarita cocktail. It will be delivery-only and comes along with a complimentry pizza-inspired cocktail, all for just £8. The world’s oldest tequila, Jose Cuervo, teamed up with leading food economists to develop the unprecedented…
The Refill Cycle is the lockdown vision of Liverpool DJ Clare Blair. Delivering wash, cleaning and beauty products, refilling each customer’s bottles when they have run out, saving on packaging and wasted materials. Only launching a week ago, the pioneering idea has already attracted lots of interest in Liverpool for customers drawn toward a more environmentally ethical way of living. With no work and minimal help from the government during the pandemic, the need to…
Inspiring creative hotspot, Liverpool Arts Bar, has announced a week of programming for their new website, going live from 7th February. Situated on Hope Street, The Liverpool Arts Bar is a creative hub and gig venue located in the Grade 2 listed Masonic Hall which launched in 2019. The team and venue have successfully adapted during the pandemic, already having embarked on two seasons of online content from a variety of brilliant artists and guests.…
Following her hauntingly beautiful previous single Walk to West Berlin, Leonie Jakobi shows a different side to her writing with her new track You’re So Special. The track instantly bursts into life, the opening guitar riff remnant of the beginning of a Western. It builds anticipation and instantly draws you in with its fast paced and thumping beat. You know within seconds that you are in for a ride with this track. With a sound…
Those missing the live music experience will want to check out The Moon is a Fake Moon; a short film recorded live at our beloved Invisible Wind Factory. The film is an impressive collaborative effort from local creatives. Directed by Tommy Husband (ex Warp Films), musician Joel C Murray of Barberos and aPAtT performs three previously unreleased tracks. The collaboration was complete with Caroline Smith on camera, Rory Ballantyne on sound, and the IWF’s own…
New Noise: February Edition As 2021 seems to be just 2020’s bigger, nastier brother, it’s good to know that the local music scene is still defying any creative lockdown constraints and releasing great stuff. So let’s start off with a bang with the latest release from Generation and their Suicidal Champagne mini album. Seven tracks of sonic brutality, that captures the spirit of 77 to a tee. Sometimes a kick in the nether-regions can be…
During the 2020 lockdown many would be forgiven for kicking back and putting any creative urges into neutral. But not so Liverpool’s new psyche unit – SUNZOOM – who were busy putting the finishing touches to their debut album. Then came the first two singles – The Million Dollar Game – followed by the remarkable Lay Down that swept to the top spot of South Africa’s Apple Music Rock Chart. The third single to drop…