The Penny Lane Weekender proves that big things can grow from small beginnings – especially when driven by a love for live music. From humble beginnings as a single gig above a pub, the Penny Lane Weekender has grown into a buzzing three-day celebration of established and emerging talent. With a 2025 lineup featuring everything from Japanese psych-rock to local post-punk favourites, we caught up with Festival Manager Lisa Don Francesco to talk about its…
LAAF (Liverpool Arab Arts Festival) is the longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture in the UK. Returning for its 23rd year this July, the festival theme is Nostalgia, which will be explored through a diverse range of disciplines, including music, theatre and performance, visual art, spoken word, literature and film. The full 2025 lineup has now been released with more information about the festival in both English and Arabic here. MUSIC AKRAM…
Liverpool’s creative pulse thrives at the Bridewell Studios and Gallery Liverpool’s creative scene is buzzing once again, and we at Liverpool Noise are always thrilled to see initiatives that champion artistic talent, especially when they bring fresh perspectives and opportunities to our vibrant city. That’s why the announcement of renowned artist Curtis Holder as the guest judge for the 2025 ‘Drawing (Paper) Show’ has truly piqued our interest. It’s a move that promises to elevate…
What if Hannah Montana was a working-class Scouser trying to survive Cambridge University… and not a secret pop star? That’s the brilliantly bold starting point for Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x) – the debut play from writer and performer Jade Franks, heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Funny, furious, and full of heart, the show draws directly from Jade’s own lived experience navigating the elite world of Cambridge while working…
Stepping into the Liverpool Playhouse foyer, there’s an electricity in the air that perfectly mirrors the world of Ali Milles’ haunting drama. Set in a crumbling crofter’s hut on the remote Applecross peninsula, two friends, Laura and Suzanne, arrive seeking respite—only to be drawn into a web of grief, identity and unsettling echoes from the Highland Clearances. The production runs from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2025, clocks in at 2 hours 5 minutes…
Everton Football Club will join forces with its passionate Supporters’ Clubs in New York/New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta this summer for a series of Official Welcome Parties, as part of the Club’s presence in the Premier League Summer Series across the United States. Organised by local Supporters’ Clubs and proudly supported by Christopher Ward – Founding Partner of Hill Dickinson Stadium – the events are free to attend and will take place in the pubs…
She made waves on Love Island 2024, and now Samantha Kenny is back in the spotlight — this time with a summer glow, a love for Pilates, and some seriously sparkling accessories. We caught up with the Liverpool-born TV star to talk about her favourite Islanders from this year’s series, her go-to skincare secrets, and her recent campaign with Say It With jewellery. From gold bangles to Real Housewives binges, here’s what Samantha’s been loving…
The Art of the City: Paul Curtis on Murals, Milestones, and Merseyside Pride If you’ve wandered the streets of Liverpool with your eyes open, chances are you’ve encountered the vivid, soul-stirring work of Paul Curtis. From the now-iconic For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds wings on Jamaica Street to a growing portfolio of murals that speak to the heart of the city. Once a geologist, now a painter of walls and chronicler of culture, Curtis captures…
Indie trio Cassia will headline BOOT FEST 2025, the open-air all-day music festival returning to Future Yard’s Garden, in Birkenhead on Saturday 19 July. Curated by BOOT — MUSIC Magazine, the much-loved North West music platform, the event runs from 1pm to 10:30pm and promises a stacked bill of rising indie artists from across the region. Tickets are on sale now for just £18. Topping the bill, Cassia arrive fresh off the release of their…
From timeless Merseybeat anthems to enchanting synth-pop classics, The Liverpool Songbook emerged as more than just a concert; it was a fervent celebration of the city’s pulsating musical spirit, artfully presented within the resplendent architecture of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Under the skilled direction of conductor Richard Balcombe, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra enveloped the audience in lush orchestral textures and intricate arrangements that breathed new life into Liverpool’s most cherished songs. Each familiar…
Making your home more accessible doesn’t mean sacrificing style. With a thoughtful approach, you can design a space that’s inclusive, comfortable, and still full of personality. Adapting your home for ageing, mobility needs, or future-proofing works best when practical features blend seamlessly with great design. Here are some helpful ways that you can improve accessibility within your home while keeping the charm that makes your home in Liverpool feel like yours. 1. Make Entrances Welcoming…
Everton and Castore have released the new 2025/26 home kit that will be worn during the Club’s landmark first season at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The shirt, featuring a mesmeric patterned ‘wave’, takes inspiration from the royal blue Mersey that provides the backdrop for the Club’s stunning new waterfront home. Men’s, women’s and youth kits, as well as infant and baby versions, are now on sale and available online at evertondirect.com, and in store at Everton…
This July, BOXPARK Liverpool is transforming into the ultimate family football fan park, bringing the excitement of the Women’s Euros 2025 to the heart of the city. From Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 28 July, fans can catch every match on the venue’s giant screen, in partnership with Carling, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on the Lionesses as they defend their European title. The action-packed fan zone offers more than just football. Visitors can…
Looking to get obsessed with the hottest band around, look no further than local four-piece Keyside. From jamming post-Pandemic to playing BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, I’d advise you to keep an eye on Keyside. The future is looking nothing but bright for the Merseyside-based band. Ahead of their busy summer and headline tour at the end of the year, we caught up with them to ask about their journey so far, their inspirations, and…
Currently embarking on a highly anticipated UK tour, Original Theatre’s production of The Croft has already garnered significant critical attention since its 2020 premiere, being praised for its masterful blend of suspense, history, and the supernatural. It is set to run at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th July. Set against the starkly beautiful yet haunting backdrop of the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft transports audiences to a former crofter’s hut in…
Liverpool-based alt-pop artist Natalie McCool is back with a bang. Her brand new single I Fantasise, out now via Fortress Sounds, marks the start of a vibrant new era for the singer-songwriter and producer. Following her critically acclaimed 2021 album Memory Girl, featuring standout tracks like Devils, Take Me To Your Leader, and the fan-inspired title track, Natalie returns with a bright, nostalgic banger just in time for summer. Taking cues from legendary summer anthems…
INDIKA, Milap’s festival of Indian Arts, returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across the entire Liverpool City Region, bringing the best of Indian arts to an even wider audience. Chiming with Milap’s 40 year anniversary, this October, the INDIKA festival will feature a programme of Indian music and dance, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary to deeply rooted…
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
Where Art and Lived Experience Collide… Some artists paint pictures. Others throw punches. Amartey Golding somehow does both – and neither – crafting work that pulls you in and holds you there, somewhere between discomfort and wonder. Now, this shape-shifting storyteller brings his latest exhibition to FACT Liverpool, and trust us, it’s one for the soul. Golding’s life reads like a patchwork of place and perspective: born in London in the late ’80s to an…
Now the dust has settled and the confetti has been swept away, it’s time to look back at what was an incredible and unique season for Liverpool FC. When Arne Slot took the reins from the much loved Jurgen Klopp at the end of the 2023/2024 season, few people (myself included) could have imagined just how successful the club was going to be in the upcoming season. Despite Klopp leaving the club with a strong,…