Theatre in Liverpool

Review: Woman | Women At The Shakespeare North Playhouse

The press release to Rowena Gander’s Woman | Women boldly promises it to be a show that challenges traditional, normative ideas of lesbian relationships through a mixture of physical theatre and comedy. A show that will take a deep dive into the themes of pace, compatibility, attachment and internalized homophobia, showcasing how these issues resonate differently across individuals. This is a labour of love for Ms Gander, the culmination of experience gained over many years…

Music

Live Review: Enter Shikari At Mountford Hall

The atmosphere at Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students, was electric as Teenage Wrist and Enter Shikari brought their distinctive sounds to the stage for a memorable night of music.  Kicking off the evening was Teenage Wrist, a Los Angeles-based rock duo whose sound blends grunge, pop-punk, shoegaze, and Midwest emo influences. Their performance was marked by dramatic red and blue lighting with soft pink and white hues, setting a nostalgic yet intense tone. The…

Music

The Kowloons’ ‘Give Love’ Is A Feel-Good Anthem

Merseyside’s fresh faced indie offering The Kowloons latest release injects a generous amount of feel good energy into the city, elevating their rapidly growing repertoire and fanbase.  Give Love relishes in harmonies reminiscent and fitting of the four piece’s influences found in home-grown veterans such as The La’s and The Wombats. With a reflective, laid back essence and acoustic guitar at the forefront the track develops with a refreshing and vibrant quality.   With lifting melodies,…

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In Conversation – Silver Tongued Rascals

Silver Tongued Rascals are back on the road, and this time it’s bigger and bolder than ever. After the triumph of their debut headline tour and an electrifying festival season, the Leeds-based electronic outfit are set to take their sound to new heights with a second headline tour. With sold-out shows at iconic venues like The Victoria in Dalston and a growing fanbase singing along to every word, the band is riding a wave of…

Liverpool News

Say It With: Liverpool Jewellery Brand Shines in the I’m A Celebrity Jungle

The Say It With personalised name necklace, a must-have accessory among WAGS and fashionistas, is currently stealing the spotlight in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. Famously worn by Coleen Rooney, the necklace has become a signature piece for many, including Alex Gerrard and Nicole Carragher. Available in silver and gold, with or without diamond embellishments, the necklace exemplifies the brand’s ethos of “affordable luxury.” Say It With, a Liverpool-based jewellery…

Things to do in Liverpool

Wyld Sauna: UK’s First Public Floating Sauna Now Open In Liverpool

Wyld Sauna, the UK’s first-ever public floating sauna, has opened in the heart of Liverpool at Princes Dock. Complete with a luxurious 30-person sauna, four ice baths provided by Urban Ice Tribe, two cold waterfall showers, four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs, beautiful changing rooms with elevated finishes, as well as direct access into the water at Princes Dock for a refreshing post-sauna dip, Wyld Sauna provides the person inner city escape where guests can breathe and unwind. Wyld Sauna will also…

Theatre in Liverpool

Review: 1984 At The Liverpool Playhouse

1984 by George Orwell is both a prophecy and a warning about totalitarianism, what it looks like and, through the main character, what it feels like when there is no freedom either to act or think and when the leader of The Party, Big Brother, decides what are facts and what is true. The power of the story is that every generation over the last 75 years has found something to relate about their own…

Music

Live Review: Wargasm At O2 Academy Liverpool

On the final night of their tour, Cut Short, Harpy, Karen Dió, and Wargasm turned Liverpool’s Academy 2 into a haven for raw energy and electrifying performances. The intimate, basement-like venue amplified the night’s intensity, perfectly suiting the eclectic mix of music genres, from blistering metalcore to sultry goth-pop and hard rock. Opening the show with a bang, Cut Short, Liverpool’s rising metalcore band, immediately grabbed the audience’s attention. Their Architects-inspired sound was unmistakable, with…

Shopping In Liverpool

Taskers Launches Its First Christmas Markets

Christmas is just around the corner, and this year, Liverpool’s favourite home and garden store, Taskers, is taking the festive spirit to new heights! Renowned for its incredible Christmas collections, Taskers is launching its first-ever outdoor Christmas market, creating the ultimate festive day out for the entire family. Starting this Saturday 23 November and running every weekend until December 8, Taskers’ expansive outdoor space will transform into a bustling Christmas market, featuring 15 local businesses.…

Music

Naomi Campbell Releases Stunning New Single ‘Don’t You Mind’

Naomi Campbell’s latest single, Don’t You Mind, marks a bold and captivating departure from her usual sound, showcasing a dynamic fusion of soul, country, R&B, and folk. This track is her third solo release of 2024, and it underscores her versatility as an artist, stepping away from the country/Americana influences of her previous work and embracing a new musical blend. Following the success of her two previous solo releases of 2024, Tuesday’s News and This…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie Opens Its Doors Revealing Stunning Interior, Spectaular Food & Drinks

Today, Tuesday 19 November, The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie has officially opened its doors on Castle Street in the stunning former Bank of England building. Showcasing its beautiful interior, delicious dishes and expertly crafted cocktails, The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie has today welcomed its first guests to enjoy the signature Ivy dining experience that the iconic restaurant brand is known and loved for. The opening has been highly anticipated ahead of the festive season with thousands of bookings being…

Music

Scene Here Liverpool – A Visual Representation of the City’s Music and Venues

Scene Here Liverpool is an ambitious new mapping project that Baltic Triangle based design studio Dorothy have been compiling with the help of customers from the new Rough Trade store on Liverpool’s Hanover Street. The project, which has culminated in a special edition print designed by Dorothy maps the connections between the venues, bands and individuals at the heart of music scenes in the city of Liverpool and its surrounds from the 1950s to the present day.  The…

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Bette Schindler Releases Soulful New Single ‘I Love You’ on New Retro Records

Amsterdam-based soul singer and rising star Bette Schindler is back with her latest single, I Love You, on Merseyside label New Retro Records. From being discovered in an Amsterdam hair salon to regular airtime on Jazz FM, Bette has rapidly gained attention for her distinctive voice and rich, heartfelt songwriting with Radio host Nigel Williams of Jazz FM already giving her high praise, stating, “I love your songs”. With Christmas quickly approaching, I Love You is…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Daffodil Set To Open at Liverpool’s Iconic Waterfront In December 2024

Daffodil, a brand-new restaurant, bar and events space will officially open to the public Monday 9 December with bookings now open to experience Liverpool’s most anticipated new venue. Following a £3.5m transformation of the former Mersey Ferry, MV Royal Daffodil, the newly named ‘Daffodil’ will be permanently moored in Canning Dock on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront.  The new destination will offer locals and visitors a unique combination of dining, entertainment and maritime heritage. This latest venture by…

Art Exhibitions in Liverpool

Tate Liverpool Traces The Battle Between Nature And Industrialisation In ‘The Plant that Stowed Away’ Exhibition

In February 2025, Tate Liverpool will present a new display, The Plant that Stowed Away. The display will move outwards from Liverpool and its surroundings, tracing connections between the city and its trading history, reflecting on the journeys that have caused the movement of plants and people, and their impact on the city’s rich multicultural fabric. This display is inspired by the Weeds of Wallasey series by Wirral-born photographer Chris Shaw which highlights the battle between nature and…

Music

Americana from the Mersey: She’s In The Trees ‘The Heart is a Lonely Hunter’ Album Review

The plains of Andalucía are well-known for providing a backdrop to spaghetti Westerns – with a little Hollywood magic, you could swear you heard the call of a coyote in that sprawling Spanish desert. For more than a decade, this ethereal landscape was also the backdrop for singer Amy Scott-Samuel’s adult life. Having met Jules Watts (guitar) and Tristan Appleby (violin/bass), she settled back in Liverpool to form She’s In The Trees, an Americana-tinged folk…

Music

The Memos Return With Anthemic Single ‘Do You Believe?’

After the release of their debut single Save Tonight back in March, Indie-Rock newcomers The Memos have returned with their latest single Do You Believe?. The Liverpool-based band was formed by former solo musician Aaron Spencer alongside bassist and backing vocalist, Gary Robertson, drummer Jake Freeman, and lead guitarist Zak Langford-Do. Do You Believe? uses the universal and ever-relevant love song as a vessel to explore themes of faith and fate, with a driving chorus…

Theatre in Liverpool

New Stage Production of George Orwell’s 1984 Comes To Liverpool 

To commemorate 75 years since the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel, this thrilling new stage adaptation, features Keith Allen and is directed by Lindsay Posner (3 Sisters on Hope Street, Everyman, 2008). 1984 is an iconic story of surveillance, oppression and forbidden love and is adapted for the stage by Ryan Craig (Charlotte and Theodore, Ustinov Studio; The Holy Rosenbergs and Our Class, National Theatre), who was nominated as Most Promising Playwright at the…

Fun Things to do in Liverpool

Bongo’s Bingo Marks 10 Years With The Ultimate Party Weekend in Liverpool

Bongo’s Bingo will reach its 10th anniversary in 2025. The biggest, wildest and most outrageous shows ever with Jonny Bongo holding court take place at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2025. The full details are being kept tightly under wraps. But what’s currently known is the double-whammy weekend will be jam-packed with spectacular Bongo’s Bingo surprises, nostalgia and mayhem, with everything amped up to the absolute max including the…

Things to do in Liverpool

Wyld Sauna: UK’s First Public Floating Sauna Lands In Liverpool Ahead Of Opening This Month

Wyld Sauna, the UK’s first-ever public floating sauna, will open in the heart of Liverpool at Princes Dock on Saturday 23 November and bookings are live from this Friday 8 November. Home to a luxurious facility, Wyld Sauna has landed in the city ahead of opening, with a 30-person sauna, four ice baths, two cold waterfall showers, four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs, beautiful changing rooms complete with opulent finishes, as well as…