There’s not many street’s quite like Bold Street, with it’s tantalising choice of independent cafes, restaurants and shops and that’s why they know how to throw an amazing street party! After the success of last years event, the raft of independent businesses will be taking over the pavements to bring a taste of what they offer to passers by. There will be plenty of delicious food as well as a farmers market, arts, crafts and…
Giving the conventional cinema screening the middle finger, don’t expect a standard movie night at ASBO Cinema. Think rowdy crowds, confetti cannons and unexpected surprises that you won’t see at any other cinema. Anything goes… At Camp & Furnace, they’ve never quite done things in the conventional sense and so you’ll be encouraged to shout, sing out loud and go wild. ASBO cinema nights are all about YOU. So, get all your mates together and…
In Conversation with Mike Blue….. Well, is this the summer we were all hoping for come early, or just a teasing glimpse of what is to come? Talking of glimpses of talent, you would be best to check out the four exquisite tracks on Mike Blue’s YouTube channel. Here is a quick overview of each song, but our recommendation is just to dive in and enjoy! “Back the Way We Came” – the perfect song…
The ultimate guide for where to get brunch in Liverpool… Whether it’s an early morning breakfast before work or a leisurely brunch just before midday, more and more people are choosing to eat out for their first meal, from bacon and eggs to American style pancakes and waffles, fluffy French toast and of course, Avocado, you’d be in the minority if you said you didn’t love a delicious breakfast style meal to set you up…
Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is encouraging people to try out cycling during this month’s Bike Week by offering free rentals to new subscribers. The scheme, which has bike hire facilities on offer at 21 train stations across the Merseyrail network – including Liverpool Central and Moorfields – will make bike rental free during Bike Week to all those who register between June 9-17. The team hope that by waiving the usual rental fee of…
Liverpool’s first street food market are blowing out their 1st Birthday candle in a big way. Late June 2017 saw a disused warehouse in the Cains Brewery turn in to something very different. Originally the former distribution and mass refrigeration part of Cains Brewery, it was turned in to a foodie Mecca by the guys behind Independent Liverpool and local street food legend Tim Haggis, famed for his halloumi fries. The idea behind the Baltic…
Featuring film sequences from the BAFTA Award winning BBC One TV series & full symphony orchestra performance of music by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and David Fleming for Bleeding Fingers Music. Following the incredible success of the BAFTA award-winning BBC One television series Blue Planet II, presented by Sir David Attenborough, BBC Studios, and FKP Scorpio are proud to present a 13 date UK live tour, which will bring the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans…
On the 28th June, Crazy Pedro’s Liverpool presents Bido Lito vs Pizza Girl. Bido Lito is a monthly magazine that strives to promote and support Merseyside’s new music independent creative culture. This June they will be heading down to Crazy Pedro’s, Liverpool, to present Pizzagirl! Pizzagirl is the solo project of Liverpool based musician Liam Brown. After recently visiting Pedro’s on ‘Pizzagirl’s Pizza Crawl’ mission to discover Liverpool’s finest pizza joints with Bido Lito, he is…
This isn’t a throwaway, patronising, woman hating statement, but the new download from the Liverpool Lo-fi trio, Ladies. And, the philosophical statement is a pretty apt one, because life isn’t all about winning. there are peaks and troughs – just like the events in Kiev and Allardyce-era Everton. The thing that I really love about this band is that they knock out some great tunes, and have a musical sensibility that reminds me of some…
Renowned Cuban Street Food Concept FINCA to Pop-up in Spinningfields Following their successful appearance on BBC’s hugely popular food show Million Pound Menu; the team behind renowned Cuban street food concept, FINCA, has announced it will be launching in Manchester at the start of June with its most ambitious set-up to date. The Liverpool based concept impressed on the BBC food show, receiving an investment offer from Living Ventures’ Co-Founder, Jeremy Roberts, and FINCA will…
The second Klee Music Acoustic Night took place at what is generally becoming thought of as the best small venue in Liverpool – 81 Renshaw Street. The healthy turn out were treated to three fantastic sets by the maestro’s that are Turley, Layhe and McCaldon, before the artists gathered for the final quarter of the evening – the performances as a trio. As is the nature of the evening, apparently lot’s are drawn for order…
The guys behind Bold Street Coffee have announced they will be launching a Kickstarter campaign in order to raise vital funds so that they can re-open in their beloved coffee shop. They will be looking to their loyal supporters to raise £30,000 of the £75k they will need to get back into action on Bold Street. Bold Street Coffee was more than a coffee shop: it fuelled Bold Street’s growing independent community for nearly a…
Siobhan Wilson will return to Liverpool’s 81 Renshaw, where she played last year in the intimate venue which has gained quite the reputation as one of the city’s best music venues. Since the release of her debut album last year, Siobhan Wilson has been featured in Rolling Stone, DIY magazine and The Line of Best Fit. She’s played a session on BBC Radio 6 Music. BBC Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart made the album his Record…
Female-fronted four-piece, Deliah, have been traversing the music scene a few years now, bringing a fresh sound through their mix of soul and electronica. It is precisely the band’s creativity and willingness to experiment that set them apart from many others within the genre – every song is written with meaningful lyrics and composed with a powerful finesse that brings vocals and instrumentals seamlessly together. This is no different with the band’s newest single, ‘Achromatic’,…
Last Saturday, Smithdown Road’s spin and fitness studio Rise Cycle Studio celebrated their first birthday in style with juices, workouts, raw Vegan cake and sweaty selfies galore – and we were lucky enough to tag along. Situated at the bottom of Smithdown road, yards away from the iconic Penny Lane is Rise Cycle Studio, a state of the art spinning studio providing spin classes and other workouts run by professional personal trainers, The studio is…
Although the great British summertime is a little temperamental, when the sun does actually decide to shine through the clouds, us Scousers love nothing more than a beer garden to sit in and enjoy the sun, bevy in hand. There has been a few outdoor venues popping up sound the city in recent years and last Friday, we headed down to a brand new gin themed garden, Fezziwigs Gin Yard, which has launched just in…
Over the last few years, the Liverpool music scene has endured many twists and turns and the latest chapter in its illustrious history is about to open – Jacaranda Records: Phase One, launching Friday 25th May. This brand new 400 capacity gig venue, record store, bar & eatery is brought to you by the guys behind The Jacaranda Club, Jacaranda Records, Heebies Jeebies and EBGBS. Boasting a large courtyard thats a stones throw from the…
Liverpool is a great place for date night. Fact. Whether you want to eat seriously good food, get dressed up and drink cocktails or even have a pint or two in a pub with. But if you’re looking for somewhere you can combine cocktails and a boogie with a delicious candlelit dinner then your answer is situated at the bottom of Seel Street and with their new menu showcasing a whole host of delicious Cuban…
Lane7, the upmarket bowling alley and alternative late-night venue, has confirmed it will be opening its doors in Liverpool. The rapidly growing entertainment company says it has signed an agreement to open a site in the Hanover Street area in central Liverpool, which it plans to unveil in time for the Christmas party season this year. While the exact Liverpool location isn’t yet being revealed, the announcement does confirm Lane7’s convention of only opening in…
Trattoria 51 is helping Liverpool’s runners to prepare for upcoming races as part of Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon weekend (May 19 – 20). With studies showing that ‘carb-loading’ is an efficient method of preparation ahead of a long-distance run, the Old Hall Street eatery is encouraging race goers to stock up on the food group courtesy of its fresh, artisan pasta menu. The city’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon will see thousands of people take to…