Liverpool is a city that looks unrecognisable compared to two decades ago. With several regeneration projects, many of which were fuelled by the city’s European Capital of Culture status, this is a place that has become a powerhouse. Developments like Liverpool ONE have transformed the city into what it is today. Our wonderful hometown is on the up and continues to be a fantastic place to live, work, study and have fun. More work is…
It has been confirmed that there will be a Liverpool FC Paris Fan Zone for the Champions League Final. Fans will be able to gather and soak up the matchday atmosphere together ahead of the big game. Liverpool have been working with French authorities and it is now official that there will be a fan zone on Saturday, 28 May at Cours de Vincennes, Paris. The fan zone will be open between 1pm – 5.30pm.…
Join One Fine Day for the ultimate Liverpool FC pre-parade party. Before the parade reaches The Strand, you can celebrate in style at the venue on Sunday 29 May. It’s been an incredible journey for the Reds and now whatever happens in Paris there will be a spectacular celebration through the streets of Liverpool. One Fine Day are hosting an Liverpool FC pre-parade party, soundtracked by a DJ playing all the best Liverpool anthems. There…
We recently caught up with Mike Ryan, the New Brighton singer-songwriter, and chatted about the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions, his choice of cover, and his new album. His five song set – including a fantastic cover of Esme Bridie’s Only Lonely People – can be purchased in limited CD and download formats from Klee Music. Liverpool Noise: How did you get involved in the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions? Mike Ryan: I have the legend that…
One of the UK’s most iconic buildings, Martins Bank Building, will open its hallowed doors during Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux over the jubilee weekend. Chef Patron of The Art School Paul Askew and Bordeaux Wines are partnering to curate a unique experience for the extended bank holiday – Bordeaux Bar A Vin. Martins Bank Building is a Grade II listed building situated on 4 Water Street which opened in 1932, a marvel of interwar classical…
Renowned for showcasing the best international and national household names alongside emerging talent at an accessible, low ticket price, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July in a brand new home. In a change to previous years, this year’s LIMF will see a city-centre takeover of around 25 venues and outdoor locations. The move has been prompted in a bid to re-energise and support the city’s music sector…
If you’re going to be staying in the city of Liverpool for any length of time, then you owe it to yourself to make time to fully explore and appreciate the city. This applies especially to students, who’ll be using their time in the city not only to explore their surroundings, but to explore themselves, too. There’s more to this part of the country than pop music and football, and if you’re going to get…
We caught up with Katlyn Conroy, aka Cheery, as she prepares to leave her home in the USA and move to Liverpool. We find out about her music and what’s she’s got planned for the rest of the year. Liverpool Noise: You’re from Kansas, in the US, how did you end up in Liverpool? Katlyn: Love! I met a fantastic scouser a few years back, and over a good amount of trips over to the…
As the weather gets warmer and both sides of the city are in the mood to celebrate, as well as welcoming a steady increase of tourists, the team behind Pub Invest Group are preparing to launch Blush Rooftop Garden, above the hugely popular Zanzibar in Seel Street in the city centre. With a relaxed and mellow vibe, Blush is going to be the perfect place to escape the crowds, meet with friends, and enjoy a…
SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO is opening its brand-new beerhouse in the heart of Liverpool City Centre this month. The much-awaited beerhouse will finally open its Wolstenholme Square doors for a soft opening on the 27 May following more than six months of delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nestled on Parr Street, the bar will host on tap the brewery’s popular family of beers and beer specials, as well as offering a menu of hearty, delicious…
This summer, the National Trust’s Speke Hall invites visitors for an evening filled with action, music and rip-roaring laughter with three special outdoor theatre performances in the gardens. Audiences will be able to make themselves comfortable with their picnics, blankets, and deckchairs in the colourful surroundings of the North Lawn, and prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity on 23 June with an inventive and fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic Twelfth Night. The Three…
The Jubilee in June is going to be an epic 4 days of bank holiday magic across the UK. It’s a very special occasion and a mini break for the nation which loves a long weekend. And to help the celebrations get into the fullest and wildest of swings, the award-winning Bongo’s Bingo has got a double dose of Jubilee dates in Liverpool at CONTENT. The Bongo’s Bingo Jubilee shows with tickets left are Wednesday…
Sound City celebrated its 15th anniversary in style earlier this month, with some truly exciting up-and-coming artists taking to the multiple stages across city centre venues. First up on Friday, Sound City+, the festival’s industry conference took place, with some fascinating panel discussions, talks and interviews happening in various venues. We’ve always found Sound City+ to be a great learning and networking experience for those involved in the music industry. Then, on Saturday the music…
The countdown is now truly on for Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux and the most delicious weekend of the year from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June. Taking place over the 4-day bank holiday jubilee weekend, the festival is a vibrant celebration of the city’s famous hospitality culture. It features over 50 restaurants, bars, food-halls, cafes and coffee shops taking part with special festival menus, Bordeaux wine tasting experiences at The Town Hall, a Producers’ Market…
Liverpool destination venue, PINS, has announced the launch of Summercamp, a four month long experiential event drawing inspiration from the classic American summer vacation – but strictly for adults. Taking place from Spring Bank Holiday Thursday 2 June until September, Summercamp will ignite the ‘ol school nostalgia of summer camping daze, filled with whimsical days of discovery and wondrous nights of parties. In partnership with premium Tequila brand Patrón, Summercamp will see the three-storey Duke Street venue…
There are many locations perfect for dates. Around England’s northwest, one of the most obvious suggestions would be touching down in Liverpool. This city has been renowned for its exciting art culture for decades. After all, this was where the so-called ‘Merseybeat’ originated back in the ‘Swinging Sixties, exemplified by The Beatles – still, where many fans are concerned, the greatest pop band ever. So, don’t waste any more time. Check out the press, make…
Stranger Things season four is set to be released on the 27 May and inspired by the show’s alternate dimension, ‘The Upside Down’, burger restaurant, Fat Hippo, has revealed their number one hack which can ‘transform’ the taste of a burger. The hack is simply eating the burger upside down to ensure the burger’s juices are absorbed into the thicker lid of the bun. Fat Hippo have also researched other, lesser known and simple yet transformative hacks…
A Liverpool FC parade will take place in the city on Sunday 29 May, from 4pm. The Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson had already invited the club to take part in a victory parade in preparation for the potential outcome of the season, but following last Saturday’s Wembley win, this has been extended to include the FA Cup. The club has officially accepted the offer so it’s all systems go for the parade at 4pm…
Liverpool will host Britain’s biggest Brazilian-style carnival this summer as the much-loved Brazilica Festival returns with a spectacular street parade on Saturday 6 August. Brazilica is the UK’s largest celebration of Brazilian culture. The event is a dazzling array of music, colour and dance which first began in 2008 when Liverpool was awarded European Capital of Culture. A Rio-style carnival parade was organised to honour the title and it was such a success that it…
The UK meat-free brand Quorn is working with KFC to develop new additions to their vegan food range. The plans include KFC vegan chicken buckets, after the huge success of the KFC Vegan Burger. In 2020, KFCs Vegan Burger was added to the fast food chain’s permanent menu, after proving to be so popular during its pilot scheme. It was initially launched for Veganuary, consisting of a Quorn vegan fillet coated in KFC’s original recipe,…