To celebrate five years of the award shortlisted music blog, The Music Manual will host a Summer Shindig, which will bring together all that is good about Liverpool’s ever growing music industry. The Music Manual Presents series over the last few years have featured artists such as Blossoms, Purple Heart Parade and Kashmere. Founder and editor of The Music Manual, Lauren Jones said: “I can’t believe the blog is now five years old. I remember…
Just when you thought the summer of music festivals were all sold out, save some space in your calendar for the Musicians Against Homelessness event in September. Supporting the local community and teaming up with the charity Crisis, the event is honouring British musicians and raising awareness of a good cause. The festival will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of September at Hangar 34 on Greenland Street in the Baltic Triangle, and…
Future Boss Club is set to host its inaugural event in its series of ‘She Does’ seminars this week. ‘She Does… Digital!’ will take place on Thursday, July 13 at Launch 22 whereby guests who wish to enhance and develop their digital and technical skills can participate in an interactive seminar. Hosted by a panel of leading industry experts including Liverpool Girl Geeks, Innovators Hub, Uniform and more, the event will also treat guests to pizza, prosecco…
It’s been dubbed the drink of summer 2017 and ALL the cool kids are sipping it. Aperol Spritz has arrived in Liverpool and it’s made its mark. A cocktail that packs a tangy punch it’s the perfect mix of Prosecco, Aperol and Soda (and don’t you go forgetting a slice of orange to garnish!) It’s light enough to make it more than easy to make your way through multiple glasses on a summers evening and…
IZAKAYA Sushi Liverpool opened its doors in January 2016 under the ownership and supervision of Harry Marquart, Kurt Wilson and Gabriella Rose King, and nearly some 18 months later, it’s interesting to see how this culinary project has bedded itself into the Liverpool gastronomic landscape. Well, going by our recent visit, things are going extremely well indeed. Myself and The G were Sushi Virgins, and it’s always unsettling to endeavour to undertake a new experience.…
Indian music ensemble Tarang will launch their new album in Liverpool this July, with a live performance at Capstone Theatre. On 21st July, Tarang return to the Capstone stage with an exciting concert showcasing their brilliant new album ‘Undone’, opening this year’s Indika festival. After a self-imposed hiatus, Tarang returns to the stage with a groundbreaking new sound, paving the way forward for experimentation and innovation with Indian classical music. Taking inspiration from music across the globe, Tarang’s…
Fancy spending your Thursday night having a few drinks; listening to local musicians with stunning views of Liverpool’s skyline? Why not do it in aid of mental health too? Creative co-working space Launch22 has teamed up with Liverpool Mental Health Consortium (LMHC) to bring you an evening jam packed with some of the very best acts from Liverpool’s renowned music scene. The line-up will include Mel Bowen, Hannah Kewn, and Dave & Anwar among others performing live acoustic sets.…
Retuning to Liverpool’s Pier Head Village from June 30, Pier Head Village will be taking over Liverpool’s waterfront with an action-packed summer programme of culture and entertainment, which will now include a modern visual experience produced by Firebrand, the team who built the Harry Potter Experience. Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot’s latest exhibition, The Danger Tree, commemorates the World War I’s most iconic poets using the latest technology in augmented reality to weave poetry, animation…
The spotlight will be shining on Liverpool’s independent businesses from 3rd to 9th July to celebrate Independent’s week culminating in an exciting one-day celebration on Bold Street. Independent’s Week comes courtesy of Liverpool BID Company and will celebrate the success of businesses on and around Castle Street, Old Hall Street, the Cavern Quarter, Church Street, Metquarter and Bold Street. The week will bring a whole of host of special offers and events inside various independent businesses in…
Bongo’s Bingo has announced 6 new summer dates for August which go on sale 6pm tomorrow, Saturday 1st July. There are two new dates on Thursday 3rd and Saturday 5th August, and four brand new shows too announced for 24th, 26th, 27th and 31st August. All events take place at the Camp and Furnace. These shows are part of the newly themed Space Shuttle production which launches on 10th August in the city. Expect the usual…
The Botanical Garden, the idyllic hideaway nestled away in the Baltic Triangle, is set to open two brand new spaces on Friday 30th June in Liverpool. Dockleaf and Kiosk are both stunning venues for very different reasons; each is set in a part of Liverpool’s rich history, placed in the grounds and the actual main building of the immense and historic Cain’s Brewery. Yet they both have the same DNA, too, featuring a range of…
The world’s longest, continuous, inflatable obstacle course, is hitting the North West in July. Thrill-seekers can enjoy the 1,000ft long Labyrinth Challenge when it visits Haydock Park Racecourse across the weekend of July 29-30. The giant inflatable playground, designed for grown-ups (ages 12+) to unleash their inner child, features more than 30 interactive and wacky obstacles including jump-offs, hurdles, biff n’ bash sections, balance beams and giant balls. Set across five themed zones – the Lava Zone, Jungle Zone, Toxic…
LIV Organic are relocating to the Baltic Triangle for the day to introduce their fresh organic products in an outdoor farmers market setting. LIV Organic is a modern concept to your regular food shop, offering only the best in organic, natural and free from foods. LIV’s core concept is to provide healthy foods to all its customers to help them lead a longer, healthier life. Their store on Bold Street opened back in April and…
Brouhaha International has announced that it is broadening its appeal and relocating its International Street Festival and Liverpool Carnival to Sefton Park this Summer. Giles Agis, executive director also revealed that Brouhaha is collaborating for the very first time with LIMF and Liverpool City Council as part of the wider context of the music festival, enabling the Toxteth-based charity to expose its work to new audiences. “We’re really excited to be performing alongside LIMF’s line up…
Visitors to Liverpool Central Library during the weekend of July 8th-9th will walk into the fourth chapter of an amazing story. Liverpool Book Art, fresh from successfully creating 2016’s popular Shakespeare-themed exhibition, returns this summer for the fourth time to occupy the refurbished city centre gem with the diverse work of a wide array of leading book artists. What is book art? – We’re glad you asked… the book art banner houses a whole host of interesting, intriguing and…
Aperol, Italy’s favourite aperitif, will be ‘spritzing up’ the nation’s evenings with a series of rooftop events, popping up including a special event in Liverpool. These ‘Aperol Spritz Socials’ will encourage revellers to make the most of the after-work moment, taking the Italian Aperitivo experience to the next level. The Aperol Spritz Socials will play host to one-off collaborations and surprise moments throughout. From Sunset Spritz DJ sets with headline acts, to one of the…
Parr Street will soon be home to a late night bar and unique pizza place, Crazy Pedro’s, famed for its interesting pizza toppings which include sushi, chips and gravy and a hot dog pizza. The Crazy Pedro’s brand was born in Manchester and owners Ross Mackenzie, Lyndon Higginson and Jobe Ferguson are excited to bring their concept to Liverpool. The self-proclaimed ‘part-time pizza parlour and full-time party bar’ will boast seating for 100 people spread…
Cocktails in the City is just around the corner and the Great Baltic Warehouse is girding its iron loins ready for the eagerly anticipated event which promises to be just as great as the venue itself. Popular bars around the city and their magicians of mixology are all prepping for a day full of cocktail cheer and alco-education and we were lucky to be on the guestlist for the pre-event party last night. In fabulous company and in even fabulous-er surroundings,…
Castle St Townhouse is serving up a taste of sophistication with its delicious new cocktail menu. Located in the heart of the city’s thriving Commercial District, the all-day and all-night dining and drinking destination has devised a selection of classic and signature cocktails ideal for the summer months. The delectable blends on offer include the aptly named ‘3 Mirrored Feeling’, ‘The Bow Tie’ and ‘Townhouse Battenberg’ to name a few. General Manager of Castle St…
Organisers of Summer festival Liverpool Loves have confirmed Liverpool ONE as a second new festival site for 2017. The award-winning event is on the move, and this year it will be located in the heart of the city for the very first time. This is the third consecutive year of Liverpool Loves, which takes place on Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August. Organisers Orb CIC are thrilled to reveal that the family, community and well-being festival programme and activities will be located at host venue, Liverpool ONE. Liverpool Loves will take place…