BOXPARK Liverpool is set to host the city’s biggest ever pop up with almost 50 brands next month. On Saturday 14 June, from 11-3pm, the award-winning, multifaceted entertainment space, will welcome a variety of Liverpool brands from well-known businesses that were incorporated in Liverpool over a decade ago including Francesca Couture and Say It With, as well as new brands hoping to connect with their audience. Guests will be able to secure a free ticket…
LVP 3×3, the UK’s biggest free 3×3 basketball tournament, returns to Chavasse Park at Liverpool ONE this month for its third and most ambitious year yet. Created by Toxteth EL8TE CIC and funded by Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP), the event is part of a wider mission to provide safe, positive and healthy opportunities for communities across the region. Running from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June, this year’s tournament will once again feature…
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 transformed Liverpool’s Sefton Park into a vibrant celebration of music, drawing over 100,000 fans across three days. The festival showcased a diverse lineup, from indie rock to pop and electronic beats, creating some truly unforgettable moments for attendees. From surprise sets to emotional singalongs, here’s a look back at the highlights from an unforgettable weekend of music, energy, and unity in the heart of Liverpool. Friday Highlights The Wombats.…
Callum Codd states The Jacaranda provides everything he wants from a music venue as he prepares for his first headline show at the iconic Liverpool establishment. The Widnes singer-songwriter, who formerly fronted four-piece The Racket, went his own way just over 12 months ago – with two singles released so far, and a third on the way. This Friday, Codd will take his catalogue of songs to the Jacaranda stage as he tops the bill…
There’s something deeply special about coming home — and for Bethany Kate, a gifted musical theatre performer born in Liverpool and raised in Runcorn, stepping into Hamilton at the iconic Liverpool Empire is nothing short of magical. Now part of the blockbuster production as an off-stage swing, Bethany brings versatility, tenacity, and passion to one of the most demanding roles in musical theatre. Steve Kinrade caught up with her to talk about what it means…
Liverpool’s Metquarter has announced the launch of Victoria Street Collective, an expansive new food hall, which officially opened on Friday 23 May. Spanning over 10,000 square feet, the vibrant space brings together nine independent food and drink traders under one roof, offering a global selection of dishes with everything from Indian and Greek street food to Mexican, Korean, and Italian-American flavours. More than just a dining destination, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) has been designed as…
Sutton Kersh has reported an impressive result from its May property auction, with just under £7 million worth of property sold as demand for vacant residential homes in Liverpool and surrounding areas continues to surge. The Liverpool-based auction house saw intense bidding activity across multiple Lots, with properties consistently achieving well over their guide prices. The auction generated over £400,000 above reserve prices, a testament to the growing appetite from investors and homebuyers looking to…
When Theatre Becomes Testimony: Afloat Challenges, Moves, and Uplifts Tonight’s performance of Afloat at the Liverpool Unity Theatre was a powerful testament to the potential of theatre as both social commentary and communal catharsis. Devised by director Phoebe McSweeney through a series of workshops with asylum seekers and those working alongside them, Afloat is a moving, dystopian vision that holds a mirror up to contemporary Britain—one that dares to ask: what if we were the…
Liverpool-based creative advertising agency Poke Marketing, situated in the heart of the city’s business district, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced designers, further strengthening its creative capabilities as the agency continues to grow its impressive portfolio of clients. With a client base that includes Liverpool Cathedral, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Professional Liverpool, the English Football League (EFL), Gateway Angels, and the National Football Museum, Poke Marketing is dedicated to delivering creativity…
Local housing campaign group HELP (House Everyone in Liverpool Properly) are building an ongoing campaign to demand genuinely affordable, secure social housing in the city. HELP have recently launched a petition calling on developers Peel Waters Development and Liverpool City Council to include significantly more social housing both Peel Waters and future developments. Current plans for the waterfront site claim 20% ‘affordable’ housing — but campaigners stress that ‘affordable’ and social housing are not the same. “‘Affordable’ homes are…
What began as a student’s side hustle has become one of Liverpool’s biggest cake-making businesses. Create A Cake, based on Page Moss Lane in Huyton, is now a thriving, award-winning bakery – and the only cake shop in the city with a full online ordering system for bespoke and celebration cakes. Founded by 36-year-old Liam Roberts from Childwall, Create A Cake has grown from humble beginnings in his kitchen to a bustling business producing thousands…
Liverpool’s best rooftop bar will show Liverpool FC’s last game of the season on Sunday 25 May, ahead of the celebratory parade on Monday. Sensation, based on Seel Street, is celebrating LFC’s last game and last home game of the season from 2pm with a giant indoor screen and 11 screens dotted around the rooftop to ensure guests get the best view of the game. The bar and nightclub has been inundated with table bookings…
This summer marks the arrival of SoundYard, a bold new 900-capacity venue set to become a flagship destination for electronic music in Liverpool. Launching in June 2025, SoundYard will celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage with a forward-looking approach — offering immersive music experiences, curated day parties, and a vibrant daytime programme that goes far beyond the dancefloor. Located in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, SoundYard is a versatile indoor-outdoor venue, designed to cater…
A striking new photography exhibition opens in Liverpool this June, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of the city’s most iconic 1980s performers. Total Stranger: The Unseen Photographs of Pete Burns and Dead or Alive 1978–1983 launches on Saturday 7 June at Café Tabac on Bold Street. The exhibition features black and white images by acclaimed rock photographer Francesco Mellina, capturing the raw energy of Liverpool’s late ’70s and early ’80s…
The inaugural National Influencer Awards lit up Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza last Friday night, as the red carpet was rolled out for some of the UK’s most creative, passionate, and powerful digital voices. The glamour-filled evening, hosted by Liverpool’s sweetheart Leanne Campbell, was a celebration of an industry finally being recognised for its vital role in modern media and business. Leanne, who also received a Special Award for Liverpool City Region Advocacy, was visibly moved by…
With just five days remaining, the stage is nearly set for the arrival of OUTER WAVES—Liverpool’s newest and most daring alternative music and arts festival. Taking place 24–25 May 2025, this debut edition promises an electrifying weekend of sonic exploration at Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool. Saturday sees the hypnotic minimalism of Ex-Easter Island Head take centre stage, while Sunday closes with a mind-expanding headline performance from the legendary GONG. They’re joined by a compelling array of experimental artists including Mandy Indiana, AJA Ireland, Abstract Concrete, Hyperdawn,…
Sustainability isn’t a trend. It is a smart investment for anyone with property. With rising energy costs and increasing demand for greener homes, developers have a real opportunity to target Liverpool homeowners. By integrating eco-friendly features into new builds or major refurbishments, you can appeal to future-focused buyers and tenants. Better yet, you also boost rental yields and resale prices in the process. Are you wondering how to take proactive steps to be more sustainable?…
California rockers Rival Sons have carved out their own lane in the modern rock landscape—equal parts bluesy swagger, explosive riffs, and deeply human songwriting. With two albums released in 2023—DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER—the band showcased their thematic depth and sonic range in back-to-back statements that fans and critics alike hailed as their best yet. Ahead of their much-anticipated headline show in Liverpool this July, we caught up with lead guitarist and founding member Scott Holiday to…
Looking for a study break snack that won’t break the bank? This Wednesday 21 May, Boojum is back with a tasty treat for students across Ireland and GB, giving away over 17,000 free meals as part of its latest Buy 1 Bank 1 promotion. The much-loved burrito bar is rewarding students who purchase any main meal in-store by offering them a free meal voucher to redeem on their next visit — all you need to…
A racquet sport cross between tennis and squash, padel has well over 30 million players worldwide and has seen its popularity explode over the past few years. Now Ignite Padel has created six brand new courts in Liverpool and an exclusive What’s App community to bring players together for practice and matches. Launched this Spring 2025, Ignite Padel is based at the site of one of the city’s oldest tennis clubs, Vagabonds, on Queens Drive…