Bar and eatery, St Paul’s Social, brings a new local market to Liverpool’s commercial district on Thursday the 26th September. ‘The Social Market’ is a new independent market that will take place at Building 4, St Paul’s Square, and join the already thriving independent scene that’s cemented in the city. Consisting of sellers from the Merseyside area, The Social Market offers a new opportunity to discover local retailers and artisan products, and aims to contribute…
The iconic red gates of Strawberry Field will now be permanently open to the public alongside a visitor centre created by The Salvation Army that commemorates John Lennon’s link to Strawberry Field Liverpool. It’s estimated that around 60,000 tourists visit the famous attraction each year and now finally they will be able to do more than just pose next to the red gates! The former children’s home is a place which John Lennon reportedly called…
The Liverpool Comedy Festival is back again for its 18th year with a jam-packed delivery of giggles across the city from 20th -29th September. This year’s Festival is set to be #wellfunny as it shines the spotlight on how humour can make us happier and healthier, while showcasing some of the finest comedians in the land at the city’s best comedy venues. There’ll be free comedy events popping up all over the city – keep…
Oktoberfest at Albert’s Schenke will feature all 6 official Oktoberfest biers as well as offering a free stein to anyone who comes to the Schenke dressed in lederhosen…. Oktoberfest is coming to Liverpool’s Bier Halle, Albert’s Schenke, for the very first time over 19th September to 3rd October. For a limited time only, the best bier on the planet will be available to sip by the schooner, pour by pint, or take a tour of…
Former Spring King frontman Tarek Musa talks to Liverpool Noise about his latest music project, Dead Nature, as well as discussing what it’s like working from his Liverpool-based studio as a producer for some promising up-and-coming bands. Liverpool Noise: So Tarek, firstly thanks for your time we understand it’s a pretty busy and exciting time ahead for you at the moment, are you managing the find the balance between promoting, producing and getting some time…
Make Liverpool is one of the city’s leading co-working communities, born out of a desire to bring creatives together and tackle the many issues of remote working that entrepreneurs and small businesses often face, as well as providing so much more. A creative-led organisation with spaces across Liverpool, Make is a place to share skills, make, fix and create; to learn and to teach; to try and tweak. It’s a place to collaborate and create;…
To the uninitiated a banjo is a banjo. Due to its absence from most contemporary and so called “radio-friendly” music the public at large are not as familiar with it as they would be with it’s six stringed relative. However, if one album was likely to remedy this situation it is Damien O’Kane and Ron Block’s 2018 platter “Banjophony.” Messrs O’Kane and Block have quite a pedigree. Coleraine born O’Kane has more than one acclaimed…
The Dead of Night Film Festival is returning for its third year bringing new independent horror short and feature films to the genre loving public of Liverpool. This is a festival made for horror fans by horror fans as a collaboration between Two-Headed Snake Entertainment and The Liverpool Horror Club. The festival will screen 10 short and 6 feature films within the horror genre bracket, there will also be special guests and a whole lot of…
Liverpool Noise takes a trip over to Liverpool’s favourite music bar MOJO, not for a boogie and some cocktails as one would innocently assume, but to try out their brand new vegan food menu! Since opening their doors they’ve been serving up a delicious array of Louisiana style wings and burgers, hosting taster sessions and even mixing masterclasses into how to make and perfect their expansive cocktail list. This time around we’re checking out the newest addition to their…
Scalarama Film Festival is back (1-30 September 2019) celebrating cinema with a mix of classic movies, obscure hidden gems and some fascinating feature length documentaries. This year you can catch screenings of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), The Help, Moonrise Kingdom, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and so much more. Inspired by the energy and creativity of the legendary Scala Cinema (1978-1993), in 2011 a new festival was created that invited all…
Bongo’s Bingo Christmas 2019 shows will be Aladdin-inspired with singer Fleur East as the special guest in the new home, Content. Nothing says Christmas in Liverpool better than the annual Bongo’s Bingo festive parties! Along with mesmerising host Jonny Bongo and his merry band of dancers, 16 in-genie-ous festive-filled shows will have everyone dancing to the rafters at Content, Bongo’s Bingo new home in the Cains Brewery Village. Each Aladdin-inspired date will also feature Hits…
The founders of renowned Liverpool restaurants, Belzan and Volpi, and London’s popular Breddos Tacos, have announced the opening of a new collaborative Mexican taqueria, MADRE, launching at the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool in November this year. MADRE taqueria, opening at the Grade 1 listed site on the Atlantic Pavillion, will offer seating over two floors, a dedicated bar area, and a large outside courtyard. MADRE, meaning mother in Spanish, is a taqueria inspired by the…
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced its incredible programme of jam-packed activities for its brand new free food and drink festival, FEAST, taking place from 7-8th September 2019. Offering a variety of chef demos, interactive masterclasses, children’s activities and much more spanning over the two days, this festival will showcase the amazing food and drink line up at the Dock, encompassing some of Liverpool’s finest and most innovative independents. Kicking off the festivities on the…
It’s all over to Birkenhead this weekend as we celebrate for the first time the beauty of Future Yard Festival. Tucked away next to the mouth of the Queensway Tunnel is a corner of land that looks out over to Liverpool on one side and North Wales on the other, home to some serious musical talent and of course not forgetting the late John Peel. Jumping off at Hamilton Square it’s a short walk over…
dot-art has announced the launch of their new, public darkroom in Liverpool city centre’s Cotton Exchange. Building on the continued success of their creative courses and art workshops, the darkroom will offer classes for beginners and the option to hire the space for more experienced photographers. This Autumn will also see the launch of a range of new courses to add to their popular regular sessions, including Introduction to Cartooning, Portrait Painting and Sketching in…
After a sell out soft launch period, five star reviews and a packed restaurant every weekend the next phase begins as the Pilgrim monthly tasting menu is launched. The first event is to celebrate Dia de Asturias taking place at Pilgrim on September 11. For this event they’ll be collaborating with a few friends, Estrella Galicia, Spains oldest independent brewery who after 113 years are still family owned and Great British Chefs, the food lovers…
Liverpool Noise catches up with local lad Ben Burke following up on his first single Leaving Tomorrow, his Merseyrail Sound Station development programme and his current mission to bring his classic Liverpool sound to the ears of the world. Liverpool Noise: So first of all, Ben, your brand new single ‘Leaving Tomorrow’ was released on 9th August, where did the inspiration come from for this one? Ben Burke: The inspiration is a mix actually, it’s from some of my own life…
Liverpool videographer and photographer Georgia Flynn has launched a brand new YouTube channel called ‘The Idea Behind’ which focuses on interviewing and showcasing local businesses, independents, artists and creators. So far Georgia has thrown the spotlight on Icelandic coffee shop and bar One Percent Forest in Woolton Village, Custom hand-made leather goods company Rawhide, Eco-friendly reusable cups business Wave Cups and The Liver Girls female musician collective. Georgia said; “I spend every day of my…
Liverpool street art is amongst some of the most talked about in the country, so what’s the most popular in the UK and which one’s feature in Liverpool’s top ten? New research by Transpennine Express has found Liverpool to be amongst the northern cities most documented for street art with over 9,000 Instagram posts relating to date. This Liverpool in fourth place behind Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow for the most talked about street art. We…
Hushtones are a retro alt-pop band from Liverpool fronted by Martha Goddard and Mick Campbell, the two lead songwriters, alongside Caitlin McPaul on Bass, the band creates varied songs with soaring, playful melodies and a smooth blend of male and female voices. Inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles and Kate Bush as well as more modern artists such as Sunflower Bean, Arcade Fire and Wolf Alice. Joined by drummer Abraham Tesfachristos in…