In its second year, No Play Festival presented a diverse musical landscape, featuring a heavier lineup of local talent and international bands spanning from punk to deathcore. This year’s festival was a whirlwind of raw emotion and aggression, with every band pushing the limits of live performance. The crowd was electrified by brutal breakdowns and relentless circle pits, making the festival feel like an unstoppable force of nature. At the heart of this musical earthquake…
Hybrid hotel brand, Kabannas, has relaunched its Liverpool site with a brand new look and feel, providing unique accommodation with a difference, in the heart of the bustling Cavern Quarter. In addition to its affordable accommodation offering, guests can now enjoy a full social experience with interactive drinks, an enhanced food menu with Little Bao Boy, plus a fully equipped retro games room complete with karaoke. With private rooms starting from £69, Kabannas is ideal…
Bongo’s Bingo is ready to rule the world this Christmas as they announce their Take That-inspired specials over the festive period – welcome to Relight My Bingo in Liverpool. After selling out 2023’s run of Elton John-inspired shows last Christmas, it’s time to pack away the feather boas and funky shades and relight the fires in honour of the beloved boyband. Bongo’s Bingo this Christmas in Liverpool is going to be extra special. Jonny Bongo…
As Favourite Days prepares for its grand debut this Autumn – the Liverpool festival has revealed a slew of new names who will be performing at its stages across the city. On 7 November, The Howlers, will headline the Kaz Stockroom. Receiving a raft of rave reviews for their recent Top 30 charting debut ‘What You’ve Got to Lose to Win It All’, the London desert-rockers have solidified their place as one of the UK’s most…
Popular venue Masons on Seel Street are set to hold off the winter chills and bring a taste of the Balearics to Liverpool city centre on the 29 September with launch of the new look Sunday’s with the first ‘Ibiza-style Sundown Sessions’. Whether you want to enjoy a Masons signature traditional Sunday Roast or a selection of sumptuous dishes from the new Tapas small plates menu, Sunday’s at Masons are set to become memorable. With a chilled Ibiza…
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has announced two new shows for 2025 with bookings now open. They are both football themed, but you definitely don’t need to be a football fan to enjoy them. One is the true story about a legendary figure in the history of Liverpool FC; the other is a very much not true story about an iconic Evertonian.The first is a world premiere of a drama that the whole theatre world has been…
Delhi House Cafe, a favourite in Manchester, is expanding to open in Liverpool this month. Set in The Royal Albert Dock, Delhi House, which is owned and run by a family from Delhi, hopes to introduce a true taste of Modern Indian dining and authentic Delhi flavours to the city. Having relocated from Delhi to Manchester in 2020, Varendra Lamba and his wife Rajinder, their son Sherry and daughter in law Preen, joined forces to create Delhi House Cafe that opened in August 2020 in the…
A giant bauble, ice sculptures and a weekend of ‘snow’ are just some of the plans that have been revealed as part of the packed Christmas schedule of magical moments at Liverpool ONE. This Christmas will see the return of the iconic neon Christmas tree, illuminated decorations and, of course, Bar Hütte, offering visitors the opportunity to sing their hearts out in karaoke booths with a festive glass of fizz, underneath the giant Christmas tree…
In recent years, a growing number of people have been moving from London to Liverpool in search of a better lifestyle. While London remains the centre of the UK’s business and cultural landscape, many are finding that the high costs, long hours and fast pace of the capital no longer suit their needs. Liverpool has emerged as an attractive alternative, offering affordability, a thriving cultural scene and new career opportunities. Here’s why more and more…
In between houses? Decorating? Dealing with a change in circumstance? There are heaps of reasons why people seek out a place to store their piano and with self-storage options seemingly popping up all over the place, finding a temporary home for your instrument is easy… isn’t it? Well, actually, no. Because whilst everyday self-storage may be cheap and convenient when it comes to the well-being of your piano, the smart money is spent on more…
Casa Batlló, which is famously Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece in Barcelona, is the perfect way to express what’s unique about Barcelona. It stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Being a UNESCO World Heritage site completed in 1906, it’s since evolved a lot over time. It was once just a passing-by tourist attraction, but is now a cultural experience that borders on transcendental. And, just like the city itself, it blends this old and newseamlessly. Gaudí’s artistic genius…
A wave of blue washed over Liverpool as more than a thousand Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers walked to help end the devastation caused by dementia. Joining the event in Aintree, Liverpool at the weekend was Kacey Broster from Ellesmere Port. Kacey’s Nan died of Alzheimer’s disease a year ago and she and her Mum took part in the Memory Walk to mark the first anniversary of her passing. Kacey said: “It was a great day with…
With whispers of Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young and The Doors to name a few, Liverpool’s very own Visions of Albion are back with a brand new single The Heat. The songwriting duo consisting of Samantha Shields and Dan Ryan are a steadfast fixture on the local music scene, lorded for their sensational harmonies and enticing melodies. Currently in the process of recording their debut album, they have gifted us a teaser of what is to…
One of the most rewarding ways to bring people together is through a time-honoured tradition: the dinner party. Hosting frequent dinner parties may seem like a daunting task, but with a change in mindset and a little planning, it can become an exciting and enjoyable part of your life. Not only does it provide the chance to connect with others, but it also encourages creativity, culinary exploration, and a sense of community. Let’s explore why…
Albert’s Schloss is bringing the Oktoberfest celebrations to Liverpool this Autumn (21 September – 6 October). The best bit? No tickets, no entry fee and no booking required. The showtime entertainment that Schloss is so well known for is all included. Revellers are invited to enjoy an array of programmes throughout the 16 days, from Keg Tapping and Sausage Eating to the must-see spectacle of eclectic entertainment and best dressed competitions! It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest…
Liverpool based four-piece Midnight Curfew released their brand new single Ballad in August. Despite the semi-sarcastic song title, the meaning of the song runs much deeper than that, lamenting the rollercoaster of emotions that is falling out of love with someone. The song starts out calm and gentle with an underlying tint of regret, until it soon builds into an ominous roar of guitars, drums, strings and lush vocals as the song builds to it’s…
The weather in Liverpool this summer has been dreadful, with our skies constantly under attack by the monotonous grey clouds. However, on any gloomy day, Liverpool’s Kensington Library never fails to brighten things up, even though the library deals with constant adversity. A Historical Gem: Kensington Library’s Architectural Legacy Kensington Library, designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine in the late 19th century and constructed in 1890, expanded by 1897 and eventually earned its status as a…
Engagement remains an issue for many employers. A 2024 report revealed that the true cost of low worker engagement is almost nine trillion dollars globally. If you run one of the 5.6 million private businesses in the UK, it’s your duty to get the best out of your employees. They’re the people who will drive your success and make you money, after all. Making your workers feel more connected to their jobs can be done…
Discover a free interactive exhibition dedicated to games created by digital artists and independent video game developers, open at FACT Liverpool from 5 September 2024 to Sunday 27 April 2025. Art Plays Games examines how artists are increasingly using games to offer alternative ways of making sense of the world today and to challenge conventional forms of storytelling. Over nine months, the exhibition artworks and games will rotate, introducing something new for audiences to experience with…
Liverpool ONE is set to become the UK’s first retail destination to unveil two brand new schemes to improve accessibility for all visitors. With roughly 58,000 households in Liverpool City Region having at least one disabled member, which represents almost 40% of all households across the region, the new tools – Sociability and Waymap – piloted from today (28 August) are aiming to support visitors both ahead of their visit and once they are at…