Things to do in Liverpool

The Greatest Showman At ASBO Cinema

Earlier in the year Camp and Furnace launched an event that broke all the rules of a trip to the cinema. ASBO cinema is all about being enjoying movies in a much more raucous way – get up, sing, dance and throw your popcorn in the air. The latest film to get the ASBO cinema treatment is musical sensation The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman and Zac Effron in this feel good tale that celebrates…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Crazy Pedro’s Monthly Special: The Sergeant Pepperoni

If one thing’s for sure, there’s some ridiculously good places to get pizza in Liverpool, from the expertly made traditional options of Margarita and Ham and Pineapple to the slightly more ‘out there’ creations of Mac and Cheese, Carbonara and even Nacho topped options, if you want a pizza in Liverpool you wont be short of choice. We were lucky enough to be asked to give Crazy Pedro’s, a place that has quickly become one…

Liverpool Music Scene

Ed Poole Releases New Single and Video Ahead of UK Tour

Ahead of his co-headline UK tour in August with Swansea-based singer-songwriter Heartwork, Ed Poole has released a lyric video for his new digital single entitled (Falling Apart, Together) On Separate Sides via Doing Life Records. This new track follows April’s hook-laden digital single Underground with You, first released as a secret single just for fans at his shows. In contrast to the former, (Falling Apart, Together) is a more reflective contemplation with downtempo, arpeggio chord progressions and subdued, troubled vocals leading to…

Liverpool Music Scene

Signature Live Sessions – The Farm and Sub Blue

Signature Live Sessions returned to the Shankly Hotel on Wednesday 15th August for its second outing showcasing some of Liverpool’s finest musical talent. Usually set on the Eden roof terrace overlooking the incredible Liverpool skyline, this evening’s gig had to be moved indoors due to the rain – classic British summer time weather at its finest. The rain didn’t dampen the mood however, as Liverpool favourite, The Farm and rising local star Sub Blue took…

Fun Things to do in Liverpool

New Live Game Show Coming To Liverpool’S Camp and Furnace

Sing! Shame! Win! – there’s a new live game show coming to Liverpool that YOU control on your phone! – Japanese-style event combines live singing rounds with crazy challenges – Specially developed technology lets the audience judge contestants and score them live – UK launch set to take place in October at Baltic Triangle venue Forget your Taylor Swift squarkers and Robbie Williams wannabees, there’s a hardcore game show coming to town, and you’re not…

Bars in Liverpool

Celebrate National Rum Day At The Titanic Hotel

With National Rum Day taking place on Thursday 16th August, Liverpool’s iconic Titanic Hotel is inviting rum-lovers to celebrate with them at the renowned Rum Bar, where they will be offering five delicious new cocktails for a limited time only, along with mouth-watering rum-inspired food that is sure to get taste buds tingling. Two out of the five limited edition cocktails on offer have been created from rum enthusiasts Bacardi, whilst the other three have…

Activities in Liverpool

Bike & Go offers subscribers free Costa coffee and cake to mark Cycle to Work Day

Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is encouraging subscribers in the region to take to two wheels by offering a free regular Costa coffee and a cake to mark Cycle to Work Day on Wednesday, August 15. Those registered to the scheme in the Merseyside area can claim their hot drink and choose from a flapjack, lemon drizzle, cookie or chocolate slice on August 15 simply by showing their Bike & Go card to staff…

Restaurants in Liverpool

Dostana Restaurant Review

Woolton Village is fast becoming the place to be for food and drink lovers with soon to be Liverpool favourites popping up left, right and centre offering a wide range of exciting cuisine. But nestled in the heart of old Allerton road is something totally different, exciting and nothing other than a definite must visit. Previously known by locals as The Raj, a well-loved, family-run Indian restaurant has, in recent years, transformed into the vibrant,…

Liverpool Music Scene

The Farm And Sub Blue To Headline Signature Living’s Free Rooftop Concert

Signature Live Sessions – the monthly free concert hosted by Signature Living – will welcome the bands to perform on the rooftop of the Shankly Hotel this Wednesday. Signature Living launched Signature Live Sessions last month – Liverpool’s free rooftop concert. The first session, on 18th July, was met by rave reviews as crowds turned out to see the fantastic Red Rum Club and The Sums take centre stage on the Eden rooftop of The…

Places to Eat in Liverpool

Slim’s Pork Chop Express Announce Crayfish Boil In Baltic Triangle

Seel Street favourite, Slim’s Pork Chop Express, will be hosting a ‘Crayfish Boil’ event on Friday 24th August at their summer pop-up at Craft Minded, to celebrate the restaurant’s fourth birthday. The Louisiana-inspired Crayfish Boils involve preparing huge pans of spicy broth, before Crayfish are added in and cooked throughout the day. The Slim’s Pork Chop Express team will be running a ticketed event for ‘all you can eat’ elbow-to-elbow dining in the heart of the…

Art Exhibitions in Liverpool

Shout About It Live Music and Gig Photography Festival Announces Set Times

Do you fancy watching some amazing bands for just £1 each? Shout About It Live returns for its second year on 18 and 19 August and your weekend ticket price means that you pay just £1 per band over the two day event! The festival takes place at Constellations in the Baltic Triangle and will see some of the best up and coming acts around, including Himalayas, REWS, Tom Speight and M.A.N.E. The one of…

Things to do in Liverpool

Rum and Reggae Festival Heading To Liverpool This Summer

This summer Liverpool’s Olympia venue will be turned into a rum and reggae haven for the day with the widest selection of Rums and the smoothest selection of Reggae music in the UK. You can take a rum journey around the world, hosted by the Reggae Sound System, tasting rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, Cuba, South America & The United States Alongside this, there will be some amazing Reggae acts, performing all…

Places to Eat in Liverpool

Crazy Pedro’s Announces Sgt Pepper Pizza Special To Help Strawberry Fields Regeneration Fund

Crazy Pedro’s Liverpool and The Beatles Story have joined forces to support The Salvation Army to help raise funds for the iconic Strawberry Field site, which inspired The Beatles’ hit song “Strawberry Fields Forever”. To help the cause, Pedro’s August special pizza, “Sgt. Pepperoni’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, pays tribute to The Fab Four. Pedro’s will donate 50p of every August special pizza purchased to the Strawberry Field Regeneration Fund in Liverpool – because we all…

Music

The Ultimate Guide To Liverpool Music Venues

Your A-Z of Liverpool music venues. 24 Kitchen Street: The highlight of this venue is the simplicity of it, the undressed aesthetics and exposed wooden rafters and bare brickwork just makes the whole place so idyllic.  The outside garden area has been perfect in the summer nights. The intimate 400 capacity venue is usually home to house/garage/grunge parties and is also a lovely little venue for plays, workshops and art galleries.   81 Renshaw: This record store,…

Bars in Liverpool

Multi-Award Winning Live Music Bar To Open In City’s Cavern Quarter

Maida Vale is opening its latest venue this August Bank Holiday, bringing live music, DJs and an eclectic mix of mod, ska, soul, funk, indie, Britpop and more to Liverpool’s historic Cavern Quarter. Maida Vale, which is one of Sheffield’s most popular music venues, is expanding their hugely popular bar concept to premises in Liverpool.  Gavin Richards, Managing Director of Quadrum Leisure Ltd, says “We are delighted to be bringing Maida Vale to Liverpool, especially as…

Restaurants in Liverpool

George’s Great British Kitchen Review

You may or may not have been yet, but his year saw the opening of the swanky new George’s Great British kitchen in the heart of our fantastic Liverpool One shopping centre, making it the perfect spot for a shopping pit-stop, a hearty meal out or even an after work drink (or 5). Since it opened, George’s has been a popular hang out for both Scousers and visitors to our city with a menu of…

Things to do in Liverpool

Out of Context and Planet Slop Announce R’n’B Rising Stars Gig

Out of Context has announced a new event for September, in collaboration with online Liverpool-based online publication and event promoters Planet Slop (www.planetslop.co.uk), which will feature Remée, Shak Omar and Jazmine Johnson; Friday the 7th of September at 81 Renshaw. Remée and  Shak Omar are very familiar faces on the Liverpool Music Scene. Seasoned performers who have graced stages at the likes of LIMF and Liverpool Sound City, to name but a few. They have…

Things to do in Liverpool

Unique UK Hip Hop Orchestra Set To Launch in Liverpool

A unique UK collaboration of huge hip hop talent in the form of an eleven–piece orchestra named The Incredible 11 is set to take Liverpool by storm later this month. And if you love 90’s and noughties classic hip hop, you’re in for a very special night throwin’ shapes and swayin’ to the likes of Jay-Z, Dre, Biggie and TLC all being performed live by The Incredible 11 at the funky On Air venue based within The Parliament Street Collective on Friday August 24th. Drummers, guitars, a string quartet, vocalists, a world champion turntable scratch master, keyboards, and an…

Liverpool Music Scene

Merseyrail Sound Station Announce Artists For New Music Development Programme

An all new music development programme has unveiled the artists who will take part in the first semester of the innovative project. Merseyrail Sound Station will provide a wide range of artists from different genres and backgrounds the opportunity to develop their creative skills, links to the music industry and learn from successful Liverpool musicians. The cohort of Merseyside artists, who responded to a call-out earlier this month, includes the African-Irish rapper Breezy Ideygoke, electro…

Bars in Liverpool

Cocktails on the Colonnades: An evening at the Titanic Hotel

The Titanic hotel has quickly become one of the most sought-after hotels in Liverpool. Paying tribute to Liverpool’s amazing docks and Maritime history, the venue is perfect for a romantic getaway, a wedding or other celebration as well as simply just a drink on the terrace and meal in their fantastic restaurant. Dark wood paired with bare brick, contemporary furnishings and enough rum you can shake a stick at, this is the favourite hang out…