Liverpool Sound City returns to set the tone for a summer of unforgettable live music — and 2025 is shaping up to be one of its most exciting editions yet. Known for spotlighting the next wave of game-changers, Sound City brings together rising stars, hometown heroes, and boundary-pushing talent from across the UK and beyond. This year’s lineup is bursting with acts ready to make their mark — and Saturday alone is stacked with artists…
For artist and maker Andy Green, a chance experiment with a laser cutter at DoES Liverpool sparked an unexpected journey into the intricate world of Japanese woodblock printing. What began as a curiosity about laser-carving techniques soon became a deep dive into the time-honoured traditions of ukiyo-e, with Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa taking centre stage. Now running hands-on workshops in Liverpool and beyond, Andy is offering people the rare chance to physically…
Wingstop, the cult-favourite chicken wing brand, has officially opened its doors at Liverpool ONE, marking its highly anticipated city debut and the first food and beverage launch at the retail destination this year. Taking up a 3,000 sq ft space on Lord Street with capacity for over 50 diners, the new restaurant blends a bold and modern interior with Wingstop’s signature menu of wings, tenders, burgers, and sides – all available in ten flavour-packed sauces.…
Liverpool’s acclaimed Writing on the Wall Festival (WoWFEST) is back with a bang this May, celebrating an incredible 25 years of radical storytelling, activism, and creativity. From 1–30 May 2025, venues across the city will host an extraordinary line-up of writers, performers, and cultural commentators for WoWFEST25 — a milestone edition marking a quarter-century of one of the UK’s most powerful literary festivals. The festival boasts an impressive programme featuring legendary punk poet Dr John…
BBC Radio 1 has revealed an exciting first for Big Weekend 2025, which will take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May. The festival will feature a performance from Radio 1 Anthems acts – celebrating iconic tracks and unforgettable moments from the past two decades of music. The headline Radio 1 Anthems acts are: Natasha Bedingfield – performing Friday 23 May Sugababes – performing Saturday 24 May Natasha Bedingfield says:…
A brand-new restaurant focused on wholefoods, wellbeing and sustainability has officially opened in the heart of Liverpool. Hume, located on Gradwell Street, is the brainchild of founder Allan Eves and serves up nourishing breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, alongside speciality coffee, cold drinks and a curated selection of organic, biodynamic wines and beers. Allan Eves – Hume’s founder Open Wednesday to Sunday, Hume offers a nutrition-packed, meat-free menu that’s proudly free from ultra-processed ingredients. Every…
Saturday (12 April) Record Store Day made a triumphant return to Liverpool, drawing crowds of vinyl collectors and music lovers to the city’s iconic independent record shops. Leading the charge was The Jacaranda – recently acknowledged as the first venue The Beatles ever played – where eager fans queued from the early hours to snap up exclusive limited-edition vinyl releases.Across the UK, Record Store Day has evolved into more than just a celebration of records…
Tribute legends bring three-night run to Philharmonic Hall this April. Liverpool is set to welcome a true celebration of classic rock as Rumours of Fleetwood Mac brings their critically acclaimed live show to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for three consecutive nights: 17, 18, and 19 April 2025. The concerts form part of the band’s newly announced 70-date UK tour, which kicks off this spring and stretches into the summer, promising fans an unforgettable journey through…
A new speciality coffee shop has opened in the heart of South Liverpool on Smithdown Road. Sips & Stories offers award-winning speciality coffee with a focus on ethically sourced, single-origin beans, hot and cold brews and loose leaf tea. Open Wednesday to Sunday, accompanying the coffee shop’s selection of hot and cold beverages is an expertly curated selection of sweet and savoury pastries. Stand outs on the menu include spinach and feta and chicken and vegetable…
Blues Rock 5 piece Gustaffson launched in venues across the UK in 2022 following the release of their debut EP The Jacaranda. An homage to lead singer Andrew Gower’s Liverpool roots, the title track quickly rose to anthemic ballad status becoming a staple at the bands packed out live shows. In the short two and a half years that followed, Gustaffson (formed by Gower and lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster in 2020) relentlessly worked…
Liverpool’s most loved Café Bistro, The Watering Can in Greenbank Park, is celebrating 6 glorious years this week with a whopping 50% birthday discount offer on selected wines, prosecco and champagnes. With Liverpool set for a mini heatwave there is no better place to while away the hours and say ‘cheers to six years’ than the stunning surroundings of Greenbank Park. If cocktails are more your tipple, The Watering Can are offering their most popular cocktail ‘The…
The captivating track Chasing is singer-songwriter Dan Napper’s debut single and is available to stream now. The heartfelt lyrics along with a mix of timeless melodies makes this song undeniably not one to miss. The track offers both folk and indie vibes, carrying a sense of longing and reflection. Napper’s raw and warm vocals bring a genuine authenticity to each lyric, filling the song with a feeling of vulnerability and yearning. The production, crafted by…
Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre will hold its first test event this month ahead of officially reopening its doors for a full autumn season of entertainment. Dancing in the Aisles, being staged on Easter Sunday, 20 April, will be the first production since the much-loved Hanover Street venue closed its doors in June 2023. The afternoon cabaret show will be a recurring slot at the Epstein, with the first show being hosted by popular Liverpool actor and comedian Lindzi…
Following the success of last years new album Undefeated, Frank Turner is on tour with his band The Sleeping Souls. Tonight they take on Liverpool. With support from Amigo The Devil and local talent, Chloe Grace it’s sure to be an enjoyable night of folk punk with a dash of rock and roll. One of the many things Frank Turner is known for is supporting smaller bands and artists. On this tour things are no…
Sacred Shed Doors: Jason Thompson’s Paradoxical Vision of Art and Object Liverpool Noise’s Creative Spotlight shines for April on Jason Thompson, a Liverpool native with international acclaim. Thompson’s art, a compelling blend of the sacred and the mundane, manifests as richly layered paintings on found wooden panels. His training under Roger Ackling at Chelsea College of Art informs his intuitive, process- driven approach, where enamel paints and varnish become tools for a continuous cycle of…
April 12th will see Liverpool’s vinyl addicts queueing from the early morning to get their hands on limited releases and support their local music shop, as Record Store Day 2025 arrives. Record Store Day is the biggest day in the calendar for independent and chain stores alike. Founded in the US in 2007 to help drive awareness and custom to stores which had seen sales drop with the advent of digital music, RSD now includes…
Starting school is a huge milestone for any child, but for many, the transition can feel overwhelming. That’s where The Cardboard Caterpillar comes in. Founded by Michelle Moore in 2021, this innovative learning hub is dedicated to ensuring children are school-ready, offering a structured School Readiness Program and personalised tuition for older kids. With primary school places soon to be announced, we spoke to Michelle about the importance of early years education, practical tips for…
The 13th edition of Liverpool Biennial, titled ‘BEDROCK’, will take place 7 June – 14 September 2025, curated by Marie-Anne McQuay. The theme draws on Liverpool’s distinctive geography and the beliefs which underpin the city. It is inspired by the sandstone which spans the city region and is found in its distinctive architecture. ‘BEDROCK’ also acts as a metaphor for the social foundations of Liverpool and the people, places and values that ground all of…
Spending time outdoors is a simple pleasure, and even in a city like Liverpool, where space might be limited and the weather unpredictable, it’s still possible to carve out your own slice of serenity. Whether you’ve got a modest courtyard in Toxteth, a shaded terrace in Aigburth, or a compact balcony in the Georgian Quarter, you can turn it into a peaceful retreat with the right touches. A mix of practical planning and personal style,…
With less than a month to go, the countdown to Sound City 2025 is well and truly on. With over 50 names already revealed, Sound City have dropped even more additions ensuring that at each turn there’s an exciting new name or current beloved new favourite to be seen and a new favourite band to be discovered. Sound City 2025 Latest Artist Announcement Joining the lineup today are the likes of indie supergroup Everyone Says…