Chester Zoo Reopening: Here’s How You Can Help Support The Zoo 2020 will go down in history as one of the most confusing and memorable years of all time. The economy has taken a huge hit, and has given the British public deja-vu from 2008, leading a lot of companies either furloughing their staff, or having to close indefinitely. It has been an uncertain time for independent shops and the self-employed. However, one industry that…
The year has been anything but normal so far, so it’s nice to see that one of our favourite summer activities is back – Strawberry picking at Claremont Farm. You can now head over to the Bebington farm for their annual strawberry picking season, which is expected to last 3-4 weeks. This year they have considered some important measures due to the Coronavirus. Previously you would enter the farm shop and get a basket, head…
Duke Street Food and Drink Market collection service launches this weekend. Duke Street Food and Drink Market have launched a new website for you to order amazing food from their traders and then collect from the venue. Launching this weekend (Friday 12 June), you’ll be able to order from five out of the six vendors; Cinder, Ginger, Bone and Block, Cucina Di Vincenzo and Cahita (formerly, Finca). You can expect to see all your favourites…
Glug App will revolutionise how we order food and drinks in restaurants and bars this summer. The co-founder of Bongo’s Bingo, Joshua Burke, is launching his brand-new venture in July. The Glug App is an innovative free app to order food and drink in advance, connect users with venues and plan social time with friends and family. Benefits of the launch version of the app include: Full menus to order from through mobile devices, computers…
*Breathes out a relaxed sigh and quietly whispers ‘Kinky Om’* That should really be all that needs to be said on the matter of this stunning album Kinky Om from Brad Stank, but we’re probably going to have to give you a little more than that, aren’t we? Back at it again with his signature blend of low-fi funk, rich and soulful harmonisation over that effortless voice that pieces it all together, we have a collection of nine songs…
In the year 2020, when the human race is arguably the most tolerable and liberal it has ever been, you would not think that “Black Lives Matter” would be a controversial statement; yet, for some people, they take offence to it and retort with “All Lives Matter” as though the original statement discredits the importance of the lives of those who are not black. Being a resident of the UK, it may be easy to…
Baltic Market Delivery and Collection Service: Thursday – Sunday One of Liverpool’s most popular venues, the Baltic Market, has announced a delivery and collection service so you can get your hands on delicious food from their independent traders. Initially they will be launching their delivery service, with the collection service expected to follow shortly. They’re teaming up with Uber Eats, so you’ll be able to order from Thursday 11 June at 5.00pm. You’ll be able…
Milap, the UK’s leading Indian Arts & Culture company, is bringing the world of Indian music and dance to the masses during lockdown with a host of online interactive activities. Following a weekend of back-to-back live performances, workshops and discussions online to celebrate International Dance Day in April, the Liverpool-based organisation continues to provide high quality content via its online channels, featuring everything from full-length concerts from their ‘Music for the Mind and Soul’ archives, to…
Liverpool based singer-songwriter KingFast is due to release his next soul-infused single, Avenge on June 26. A blend of pop and soul, paired with the innovative use of his looped guitar and stellar vocals, Avenge is a beautifully powerful song and one which resonates deeply when you listen to it. KingFast is definitely one to watch in the local music scene, he is no stranger to performing, having taken part in various musical events in…
Following the announcement of his long-awaited debut album, Jamie Webster has released his unintentionally timely single Something’s Gotta Give on Liverpool label Modern Sky. Jamie Webster delivers here in all senses. On the surface, the track is well produced with lovely, folky guitar melodies and vocals that could be mistaken for Gerry Cinnamon on first listen. However, it’s not long before that unmistakable scouse accent captures your attention and cements Something’s Gotta Give as a…
Love Lane Brewery, now located in the heart of the Baltic Triangle with its beautiful 2-story refurbished building, is certainly a landmark you’ll want to keep a mental note of next time you’re out and about. With beer, gin and good food at the heart of its operations, it’s safe to say the team have brought together a much needed breath of fresh air into Liverpool’s brewing and distilling scene. Like any good story, Love Lane…
It’s been a long few months in lockdown but for many of us it’s given us more time on our hands than ever before. Here, the Liverpool Noise team tell us what’s been getting them through the last 80 plus days. We also share the bars, restaurants and music venues we are most looking forward to visiting once the lockdown is lifted. Liverpool Noise team lockdown picks: Food, music and entertainment writer, Michael Fell: Favourite…
We seem to have an obsession with salt and pepper food in Liverpool and it’s an obsession that we are very much a part of! So instead of spending ages searching online and scrolling through Instagram for the best salt and pepper food places in Liverpool, we’ve done it for you. The Best Salt and Pepper Food Places In Liverpool Maggie Fu Popular Asian restaurant Maggie Fu on Smithdown Road has legendary Salt and…
Liverpool Noise have another song for your listening pleasure! This time we are delighted to have The Letrasets and their latest in a series of 4 singles, Fruit Juice, for their release on 6 June. Tying in nicely for the weekend to catch up on the rest of their songs (if you haven’t already), their latest output has marked a slightly darker turn in the groups usual genre of jangle-indie-pop and given us a taste of their musical flexibility…
Back after their blistering debut single The Game, heavy-hitting duo Pleasure Island are back. As if to wake us all back up, Help Me NHS is a slap in the face. With its simple message it’s a straight-up punk rock track designed to solidify the importance of our public services. Toeing the line between personal and political, frontman Sean Ekins has battled in the past with his own difficulties such as the ongoing search for…
Local indie/punk rockers The Racket return with their latest single No Shine from The Sun and a protest song that you can dance to. In each of The Racket’s last three singles, the four-piece have gone into combat with differing aspects of society that ruffle their feathers. 2018 single Know It For a Fact, a tussle with life’s pretenders before a December defence of the Labour Party in track For The Many Not The Few.…
Little World vegan takeaway service launches Friday 5 June. We couldn’t be happier that the Little World takeaway service is now open so that you can collect amazing vegan chippy teas to enjoy at home. Little World Market, in North Liverpool is now offering a pick up service where you can get Tofish and Chips, Sausauge and chips, nuggets and pie – all vegan and there’s gluten free options available too. View the Little World…
Here’s your guide to Liverpool Virtual Museum Tours that you can do from the comfort of your couch, the perfect activity to do during lockdown. National Museums Liverpool On the National Museums Liverpool website you can do virtual tours of the International Slavery Museum, Dinosaurs and the Natural World, World Cultures and more. Visit https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/virtual-tours#section–explore for information. Walker Art Gallery The Walker Art Gallery is available to do a virtual tour of on Google Arts…
Queen Square Restaurants Click and Collect Zone will launch this week. Queen Square has announced they are launching a click and collect zone to make it safer and easier for you to collect your fast food fix. Now, when you order from Five Guys, Nandos or Icestone Gelato you will be able to access the square in your car by entering from St Johns Lane (Marriott Hotel Entrance). You’ll be directed by one of the…
We talked to Reel Tours founder Gary Lunt about his tv and film location tours and obviously, his love of film. Liverpool Noise: You’re obviously a massive film buff, can you remember when you first started getting into film and what was the first film you remember watching? Gary Lunt: It is truly one of my most vivid memories. It was a warm summer afternoon in Lancashire all the way back in 1993. My parents…