It’s not an easy job for musicians to paint a picture with their songs, harder still if a song is devoid of lyrics and stripped back to just instrumentals. That’s where Lawoftheland have struck gold though – their songs fill an expanse that most musicians can only hope to. The Liverpool trio, Stephen Miceli, Adam Caine and Teddy Smith, evoke a progressive landscape in their title-track opening of EP Dancing Explosions. During the five minutes…
Forget ‘blow for blow’, Daniel Heffy of Secret Diners Club and Steven Burgess of Rhubarb & Custard are set to go ‘dish for dish’ next week – as the two chefs prepare to battle it out during an unusual culinary evening to raise money for Action Against Hunger. Taking place on Thursday 15 September at Buyers Club; ‘Buyers VS Burgess’ will see the chefs work together to create an exquisite six-course menu – with each chef curating…
The organisers of Liverpool Food and Drink Festival today announced that this year’s event will feature a Spirit Theatre, where visitors can learn more about their favourite tipple. The region’s biggest food and drink event returns to Sefton Park on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September and is anticipated to draw crowds in excess of 45,000 foodies over the two days. This year’s festival site has been divided into a number of new diverse zones for…
Threshold Festival, Liverpool’s home-made celebration of music and arts, has opened submissions for its 2017 event. Bands and solo artists from across Merseyside are encouraged to apply for the 7thannual festival of grass roots talent via the official website at thresholdfestival.co.uk. Threshold 2016 brought thousands of people to Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, showcasing the region’s finest emerging artists, new work/ first views, collaboration, DIY, avant garde and community based projects encompassing music, theatre, film, performance and visual…
Founder of The Coral will appear in Liverpool to announce the winner of ‘Mental Health And Me’ competition on World Mental Health Day, 10th Oct. The festival events will include a comedy night, an art exhibition in several venues across the city, a film night at FACT, training and creative workshops for all ages. Plus – don’t miss a full day celebration on Saturday, 8th October at Williamson Square. Festival Co-ordinator, Claire Stevens (Development Manager, Liverpool Mental Health…
On Tuesday 6th September, Veeno the Italian Wine Café will be donating all of its profits towards providing vital aid to those caught up in the Italian earthquake disaster. Veeno will be partnering with a branch of Rotary International in Rieti, Italy in order to deliver much-needed essentials to those affected by the devastation. Rotaract Rieti are working hard on the ground to supply basic necessities including first aid equipment and personal hygiene supplies as…
September has some brilliant events lined up. Here’s are run down of the top ten things to do. Liverpool Pirate Festival – The annual Liverpool Pirate Festival at the Albert Dock returns with two days of swashbuckling fun on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. More info here. Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia – This year’s big names include Super Furry Animals, The Horrors, The Wythces, Eagulls, Silver Apples and The Stairs. With four stages of music…
The Voodoo Ball returns this Halloween for it’s fourth year, in it’s new home of The Invisible Wind Factory. Set against the futuristic landscape of a dystopian society, The Return to Afrotopia tells the story of a self-destructing world, in which civil order has broken down and violence is rife. At the heart of the chaos are the afroPUNKS and the afroLORDS – 2 conflicting tribes who once lived harmoniously, sharing ideologies and power. Control…
Fiesta Bombarda returns with a two-stage, three-headliner extravaganza for a carnival at Constellations. The Fiesta is back in town. Join Fiesta Bombarda for one of their most unique events to date as they look to the stars and transform the Baltic’s best warehouse into a Neon Nebula with UV canons, neon facepaints, immersive set designs and interactive stalls. With two uniquely designed stages, four DJs and 6 live bands, it’s going to be a kaleidoscopic…
Relatively new to the music scene, The Butes have just announced their first single releases on a Double A Side EP – two chilled rock ‘n’ roll songs that are sure to become top of your late-summer playlist. The Wirral boys – Philip Collier, Adam Webb, Jon Couch and Sean Dagnall – all have a background in music, and it’s clear from these two tracks that they know how to collaborate to produce some catchy…
Castle St Townhouse has welcomed a head chef and general manager to its growing team of 30. Set to open in the heart of Liverpool’s bustling commercial district next month, the all-day dining and drinking destination has appointed Martin Simm, 32, as head chef and Kyle Dottie, 29, as general manager. Having each worked in the hospitality industry for more than a decade, the pair bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, after…
Chefs taking part in Liverpool Food and Drink Festival launched the official festival taxi today which features celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain – both who are appearing at next month’s event. Liverpool is one of only a few large-scale food festivals in the UK to promote its own city’s bars and restaurants and over 70 will be taking part, when it returns to Sefton Park on 17th and…
The Brink is set to offer its visitors a breath of fresh air with the introduction of its new allotment and garden. Located on Parr Street, the revolutionary social initiative has become the first in the city to have been selected by Bluegreen Liverpool, which is a Big Lottery funded project that aims to encourage and maximise the use of green-space. In a bid to provide a unique arm to the recovery process, the venue’s courtyard…
Cuban Street Food Concept to Begin Residency at The Merchant. Cuban street food eatery FINCA is set to begin its second residency of the year in September when it takes over the kitchen at Slater Street venue, The Merchant. Launched in March, FINCA has spent the summer months located within The Baltic Triangle’s Botanical Gin Garden – where it has been serving a range of tasty Cuban dishes from cubanos, traditional Cuban sandwiches, and tacos to…
Liverpool Girl Geeks and FACT to launch The Girl Geek Academy this September at leading media arts centre FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) on Wood Street in Liverpool. Girls aged 11 to 16 will get to grips with basic digital skills and web design as part of a free eight-week course led by Jayne Moore Media’s digital marketing specialist, Dolly Williams. Currently only 17% of the UK technology workforce is female – the…
Liverpool restaurant Buyers Club has taken things one step further when it comes to sourcing fresh, local ingredients for its next series of dinners – with the chefs heading out on expeditions and foraging key elements for themselves. Shoreline – the first in the series, which takes place on Saturday 3 September – will showcase an array of exquisite ingredients that can be found on the North Wales coast. Anglesey was the main destination for…
Always one to draw a crowd for their wild performances, the Sneaky Nixons have returned with a new single that’s exactly not what the doctor ordered. Their reputation as Liverpool’s ‘bad boys’ intact, ‘Schadenfreunde’ is the kind of belter you’ve come to expect from the band. The name says it all, with the single being a two-edged sword – both riotously loud yet sickly sweet at times. Catchy riffs, a steady drum progression, and lyrics…
Tour hits city for the first time as part of 32-date series featuring shows, lectures and workshops across some of the city’s most iconic venues. Red Bull Music Academy today announces plans for its month-long 2016 UK Tour, stopping in Liverpool, Glasgow, London, and Leeds for a series of back-to-back mini-festivals. The Tour will visit Liverpool for the first time, recognising the city’s place as a vital hub for music and culture in the UK.…
To celebrate turning one, Square Pegs invite you to party with them at their spiritual home, Constellations. As it’s their birthday they’ve got a little something extra for mums and dads; we’re talking full bar, street food and global grooves from world-renowned DJs. The kids will be kept entertained with a whole host of creative workshops, from collaging to DJ-ing and body-grooving to storytelling; whatever their creative preference, the Pegs will provide a day to…
The Pentatonic has today announced that it will be hosting what will hopefully be the first of many showcases of new talent from the city, and further afield. The gig, which is set to take place on the 28th September, will be in Maguire’s Pizza Bar, with all bands receiving payment before they have played a single note. The idea to have the show hosted in Maguire’s Pizza Bar is to have this back-to-basics approach…