Off the back of three sell-out shows in a row, Out of Context have announced two highly anticipated new shows for the Spring/Summer calendar. The first of which will see Derry rock outfit The Wood Burning Savages take to the stage at 81 Renshaw on the 4th of May. Support comes from local band Three From Above and exciting scene newcomers Cures and Curses. TWBS are coming to Liverpool whilst touring their new album, “Stability”.…
The folks at Bold Street Coffee, one of Liverpool’s best brunch spots, have been having some serious plumbing issues. So much so, that in January of this year they announced they would have to close their doors for the foreseeable future, much to the dismay of caffeine lovers either side of the Mersey. Fortunately, us Scousers stick together and Bold Street Coffee are making the best of a bad situation by partnering up with some…
Reginald D Hunter, Tim Key, Lauren Pattison, Stuart Goldsmith, Spencer Jones, Jayde Adams, John Kearns, Fern Brady and more join the bill. Festival No.6 has revealed the first names on this year’s comedy line-up at The Gatehouse as part of the Arts and Culture programme. With a mixture of heritage names and emerging talent, this year is set to be the best edition yet. Reginald D. Hunter makes his debut at Festival No.6 this year. During…
Sneaker enthusiasts of the North rejoice as Laces Out! trainer festival returns to Liverpool this weekend, on Saturday 24th March. Laces Out! was founded in 2014 and has since grown to become the biggest UK sneaker festival outside of London. A celebration of the sneaker community, this one-day event brings together thousands of collectors and traders with pairs of vintage, rare, boxfresh and deadstock trainers to buy, sell, swap or simply covet. It’s the only major…
Liverpool Calling festival has today announced the first wave of acts for their 2018 summer event, after a two year hiatus. Leeds noise-makers Pulled Apart By Horses and Pysch Rockers The Wytches have been announced as co-headliners for the festival which will extend to a two day event. As well as the main event on Saturday, 23rd June (taking over the Baltic Triangle), there will also be a busy Friday night schedule planned in Liverpool City Centre. Friday’s offering will…
For those of you that aren’t aware of or haven’t visited The Brink before, not only is it a super cool place to hang out, grab a delicious lunch or even catch some live music, it also has an amazing cause behind it – one that everyone should know about! For a bit of background, The Brink is Liverpool’ first (and only) dry bar, meaning they’re a welcoming, fun and sociable space, just without the…
After fueling his desire for music by pursuing a solo project back in 2012, vocalist and guitarist Daniel Pye joined forces with bandmates AJ Rathbone (guitar), Kieran Joyce (bass and vocals), and Andrew Finney (drums and vocals) to form Yarbo a few years back. With a handful of live shows and singles behind them and plenty more on the way, the band have so far made a promising entrance to the music scene. The band’s…
Artists from Guinea Bissau and the Gambia are all set to take to the Africa Oyé stage this summer. Kicking off the first wave of artists is singer-songwriter Binhan, who broke through in Guinea Bissau back in 2008 with his refreshing songs of love and hope. PLUS pioneering kora player, Sona Jobarteh will be returning to Africa Oye following her 2016 performance at the festival. Mark the dates in your diaries as Sefton Park will once again be…
If there’s two things that we all love, it’s an affordable night out and a good laugh and now you can combine the two at 81 Renshaw Street with monthly cult comedy tv screenings. Having previously collaborated on music promotions, Liverpool Noise and Yeah Buddy DIY have teamed up to create hilarious mid-week comedy events and have already sold out screenings of The Best Of… Flight of The Conchords, The Mighty Boosh, Rick & Morty,…
LightNight returns on Friday 18 May 2018, unlocking the doors of Liverpool’s best-loved and lesser-known arts, culture and heritage venues late into the night. A culture crawl like no other, visitors of all ages are invited to follow an unforgettable trail of events in celebration of the city’s year-round world-class cultural offer. LightNight showcases the creative lifeblood of Liverpool, presenting new and ambitious artistic commissions amidst a vibrant programme of more than 100 events including…
Liverpool Art Fair is back for a seventh year in the summer of 2018 and looking for hundreds of local artists to get involved. For 10 weeks in 2017, Liverpool Art Fair, as part of Pier Head Village, took up residence on the iconic Liverpool Waterfront, in the shadow of the Port of Liverpool Building and the Museum of Liverpool. The event was a huge success, welcoming over 25000 visitors, showcasing the work of over…
Everton and England footballer Leighton Baines helped launch new mental health social enterprise The Mind Map on Tuesday evening. A crowd gathered at Unit 51, in Liverpool to watch Leighton in conversation with BBC sports journalist Giulia Bould, discussing ‘Mental Health in Football’ Founded by editor and mental health first aider Phil Bridges, The Mind Map is an interactive website with articles, videos, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition resources, which seek to normalise and de-stigmatise mental health and…
2023 Update – Unfortunately Tiny Rick’s is now permanently closed. Why not check out our 100 Things To Do In Liverpool guide instead? Yes, it’s finally here. The novelty café that everyone’s been waiting for. London did it, Manchester followed suit and now us Scousers finally get a go. Forget eating a quick bowl of cereal at home, in fact you can forget just putting one type of cereal in a bowl altogether and instead…
The management of what is possibly Liverpool’s oldest cafe bar, Cafe Tabac, are appealing to the public to help them complete the final part of a refurbishment programme. Cafe Tabac, which stands at the top of Bold Street in the city centre has been trading every day since its doors opened in 1974. Widely known as ‘Tabac’ – the cafe was opened by enterprising and formidable businesswoman Rita Lawrence, who developed the idea…
A warehouse-lined canal path from the Pier Head to Crosby beach, a trip to the smallest pub in Britain, and a little-known route that provides the best spot for city skyline selfies are just some of the alternative cycle rides to be found in a new publication. Bike & Go’s Quirky Bike Rides Guide is being published to coincide with English Tourism Week, which runs from March 17-25, and has been compiled with the help…
Teeside garage rockers Mouses will embark on a Spring 2018 UK Tour, which will include a stop off at Liverpool’s EBGBS on 12th April. The band have received high praise from the likes of Louder Than War, CLASH and Drowned in Sound, with regular festival slots (including one at Reading and Leeds), and over 200 gigs all in their name; EBGBS will hosts a loud, energetic show not to be missed. Describing themselves as “The bastard…
Shout About It Live – a hybrid festival bringing live music and gig photography together – has announced it’s return for 2018 after a solid debut last year. Staying in the Baltic Triangle, this year’s venue is the multi-purpose venue Constellations on the weekend of 18th & 19th August. And the first acts have been confirmed with Robert Vince, Rews, Nick Ellis, Eleanor Nelly and Emmanuel Nwamadi all set to take to the stage this…
A walking tour of Liverpool is set to tell the secrets of Liverpool’s filming locations, as Reel Tours showcases the Liverpool locations featured in some of Hollywood biggest films. Avid film fans will have the opportunity to see Liverpool from an entirely different angle, as the city continues to grow its reputation as a film hotspot for the big and small screens. Reel Tours takes film fans on a tour of the city where people…
The Botanical Garden is returning for its fourth season this summer, taking pride of place in the city’s Baltic Triangle from the opening weekend across March 16th, 17th and 18th through to October. Occupying an urban oasis with a heated greenhouse, the intimate hideaway was one of early residents of the now bustling area, and continues to attract a diverse demographic reflective of Liverpool itself, all drawn to the wonderful al-fresco setting. For the fourth…
The team behind the Home Alone bar and Ghetto Golf has announced that ‘On Air Liverpool’ cocktail bar and music venue will open on 15th March. On Air takes its guests on a tour of a TV and film studio, with stunning 60ft high film sets. Inside there’s an impressive stage for live music, with a secret garden mezzanine bar area offering views over the action. It has the feeling of an outdoor courtyard music…