A nineteenth century stained glass window, a rediscovered secret doorway and a grand staircase made of sandstone are among the pieces of history being restored as part of the launch of Radisson RED Liverpool. Set to officially open this summer, the brand’s arrival in the city will take the Grade-II listed building full circle, after it was originally created as the North Western Hotel back in 1871. Part of the Radisson Hotel Group, the opening…
Frank Turner is one of the good guys. His foray into folk, now over a decade ago, brought with it a tribe of fans gained from hazy summer sets as he became one of the UK’s premier festival artists. It’s a role he’s enjoyed, with he and his band The Sleeping Souls showing no signs of slowing down. Here in 2022, he still sports the same warm smile as he makes his way around the…
For four days this summer over the extended Bank Holiday weekend, Liverpool comes alive with a brand-new festival – Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux – which coincides with the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations across Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 June. Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux is set to be the most delicious weekend of the year. Featuring an array of free activities including immersive takeovers by leading restauranteurs and chefs, cookery demonstrations and food inspired cultural events, many restaurants…
Allow yourself to disconnect from reality for a while with this beautiful rendition of Swan Lake. It’s sure to be a night filled with the delicate beauty of Ballet and wonderfully composed music. Fever has brought to you this summer, an enchanting night of music accompanied by hypnotising Ballet performances, topped off with the ambient glow of candlelight. Have you ever heard anything quite like it? Fever is an events and experience technology company, whose…
From handing out drinks to the homeless to serving them in their very own coffee shop. The Paper Cup Project has blossomed from a non-profit organisation into an independent business, Paper Cup Coffee, located in the heart of Liverpool. What is the Paper Cup project? The Paper Cup Project is a registered local charity founded by CEO Michelle Langan in 2016. Their aim is to tackle the ever-growing issue of homelessness in Liverpool, providing acts…
Fans of the hit BBC drama Killing Eve can now enjoy Villanelle’s most striking styles from the show in Jodie Comer’s home-city of Liverpool. The stunning display features original costumes from the award-winning show, which came to an explosive end this week. Produced by BBC Creative, the broadcaster’s in-house creative agency, the display is a bold tribute to the central role that costumes and fashion played in the show, the evolution of the style across the…
Tate Liverpool today announced the shortlist for Turner Prize 2022: Heather Phillipson, Ingrid Pollard, Veronica Ryan and Sin Wai Kin. An exhibition of their work will be held at Tate Liverpool from 20 October 2022 to 19 March 2023. The winner will be announced in December at an award ceremony in Liverpool. Heather Phillipson Nominated for her solo exhibition RUPTURE NO 1: blowtorching the bitten peach at Tate Britain, London and her Fourth Plinth commission,…
Bill Ryder-Jones played a special set at the brand new Tung Auditorium on Saturday night (9 April) as part of the first run of concerts to open the University of Liverpool’s Yoko Ono Centre. Bill was joined by the Liverpool String Quartet to perform a reimagined version of his 2019 album Yawny Yawn, itself a reworking of his album Yawn from the previous year. Those familiar with Bill will be aware of the way in…
The question ‘is rum the new gin?’, has been repeatedly asked in recent years and according to one of Liverpool’s coolest bars the answer is an unequivocal ‘yes’ as they launch their new Rum Club. BoBo, on Castle Street, is Liverpool’s only authentic Iberian wine café, and given its style it means Rum is one of the key drinks on its menu which they will celebrate every month, starting in April. BoBo offers as many…
Youngsters from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Liverpool have performed an adaptation of the story of Mickey the chimpanzee, who famously escaped from Liverpool’s Zoological Park in the 1930s. Around 40 children aged four to six took part in the show at St Edward’s College in West Derby. The production was inspired by ‘Zebedee Zeeker World’s Best Zookeeper’, a book penned by Merseyside children’s author Andy Kenwright, who lives in Mossley Hill. The dad of two,…
Visitors to Royal Albert Dock this Easter can celebrate the arrival of spring by learning new skills, experiencing new exhibitions and tasting new flavours with Feed Your Mind spring edition. Indulge in the dock’s array of chocolate sweet treats, become a master of bubbles with free workshops during half term, and take part in a dockside egg hunt to be in with the chance of winning a gigantic Albert Dock Easter egg, all here…
A visit to Tate Liverpool is the perfect way for children and families to explore the Royal Albert Dock this Easter. New free collections display Journeys through the Tate Collection features artworks inspired by the gallery’s surroundings on the Royal Albert Dock, the history of Liverpool, and its connection to the rest of the world. Hew Locke’s Armada 2019 hangs in the gallery; a flotilla of forty-five boats, ships and other maritime vessels suspended from…
Twelve new shows will entertain festival audiences over six days at Liverpool Theatre Festival’s Little LTF at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Liverpool Theatre Festival has today revealed the exciting line-up of shows set to be premiered at Little LTF, its festival of new works when it returns to Liverpool City Centre next month. The second annual Little LTF will be staged at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church from Tuesday 3 May to Sunday 8…
Liverpool is a city that is constantly changing and evolving. With new places popping up all the time, it can be hard to keep track of what’s worth visiting. That’s why we’ve put together this list of modern places in Liverpool that students should check out! Whether you’re into art, food, or nightlife, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for our top picks! Why Should Students Visit Liverpool? Liverpool is a city with a rich…
Dance For Plants is the amazing initative of two Liverpool DJs who are all about good music and throwing sustainable dance parties to help environmental charities. Dance for Plants are back with another day party – venturing across to the glorious Left Bank (i.e. Birkenhead) for the first time. They are partnering up with Bloom Building to bring 7 hours of uninterrupted jams from all around the world on what is set to be an…
Paul Iwan’s latest album, PRESENT, will be released tomorrow (Friday 8 April) and the excitement and noise around the latest release is certainly justified. His previous music has followed a futuristic style of driving guitar loops and booming vocals which really capture his unique style. Since winning the 2019 Liverpool Acoustic 24 hour Song-writing challenge at Threshold, Paul has come out with a few singles, but this April is set to be his biggest and…
Lady and the Dies are a young female DIY synth duo from Liverpool. Having released two singles already since February, these girls are determined to pave their way onto the Liverpool music scene and beyond. Whatever That Means and Villain show a clear direction in which the duo’s music is heading, and despite being produced solely in a bedroom, the tracks are high quality and show a high level of skill that both band members…
This spring, Lark Lane is gaining a fabulous vibrant independent vintage clothing store, The Retro Room. Once open, they will offer a variety of beautiful sustainable jewellery and clothing from chunky knits to eclectic dresses and flamenco skirts. These vintage pieces will definitely be adding a pop of colour to shoppers wardrobes. The proud owner of The Retro Room, Kate, previously ran a different business but was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which meant she had…
Most people have experienced an unusual mark or area on their skin that doesn’t quite look right. It may be red and bumpy or hot and itchy. It could be completely harmless and a simple heat rash or reaction, but sometimes, you might have picked up a contagious skin condition. Some of these skin conditions are only found in children, others only in adults, and some of them can be caught by anyone. This is…
Liverpool Based Singer-Songwriter, Natalie McCool, has released her latest single Memory Girl. The song was written as a follow up to her latest album, of the same name which was released in 2021. The album explores themes such as childhood and love which led to Natalie reaching out to fans for their stories for the single so it ‘felt exciting and inclusive’. With songs like Devils and Take Me To Your Leader, both on the Memory…