Music

Milap To Showcase The Best of UK Indo-Jazz At Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2023

This February, Milap are teaming up with Liverpool International Jazz Festival to present the best of the UK Indo-Jazz scene. Across two nights, they’ll be showcasing the brilliant and newly created Milap Indo-Jazz Club, as well as British Asian bass sensation Shez Raja. Bringing together six of the UK’s top musicians across Jazz and Indian music genres, the Milap Indo-Jazz Club will come together to present a completely new sound and vibe, as they kick-off the…

Health

5 Ways To Reduce Stress In Your Life

Everyone deals with stress at some point in their life. Unfortunately, stress rates are on the rise. More people are reporting experiencing anxiety than ever before. There are easy ways to treat anxiety and stress. Most of these methods don’t involve medication. Lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Here are five easy ways you can reduce stress. 1. Meditation Take time to focus on yourself and your body. You don’t need any equipment or…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Guide

Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Duke Street is home to some amazing restaurants from fine dining to casual eats and laid back bars. You’ll also find one of the most stylish food markets and a high end bowling alley and gaming venue. Here’s our guide to Duke Street restaurants and bars. Down The Hatch One of the city’s most popular vegan and veggie restaurants, Down The Hatch specialise in vegan junk food. As a meat…

Things to do in Liverpool

Chinese New Year In Liverpool 2023: Discover What’s On

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. The city will come alive for the occasion, with music, dance, workshops, food and much more on Sunday 22 January. Many of the city’s celebrations will focus around Chinatown and the Chinese Ceremonial Archway. The popular tourist attraction is a beacon of fortune and the focal point for people to gather to celebrate the annual Chinese New Year Festival. The streets…

Music

Don’t Miss The Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final on 14 January

Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2022 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 14 January 2023. The finalists will perform their songs with the works of art that inspired them projected onto the screen for all to see. After each song the audience will have the chance to ask the songwriter questions about the songwriting process, the song, and the inspiration behind it. The night will also…

Music

The Tung Auditorium Launches Spring/Summer 2023 Programme

The Spring/Summer programme for Liverpool’s state-of-the-art concert hall, The Tung Auditorium has launched. The Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, Eliza Carthy, will take to The Tung for the Liverpool leg of her much-anticipated 30th Anniversary tour on Thursday 9 February. Eliza’s gig will see her perform new interpretations of fan-selected favourites from her latest album Queen Of The Whirl, recorded with her band, The Restitution.  But that’s not all. From Merseybeat to Mozart, the eclectic line-up…

Things to do in Liverpool

Cost of Living-Busting Ideas for Days and Nights Out In Liverpool

In the current cost of living crisis, it looks like Liverpool is set to be one of the hardest-hit parts of the UK. To back up this statement with a few figures, it’s been estimated that a typical household consisting of two adults earning average salaries for the region and paying for their semi-detached house with a variable mortgage are now facing monthly household expenses of £1,185. This represents a 27% increase on last year’s…

Things to do in Liverpool

Our Top 10 New Year’s Eve Events In Liverpool 

On every corner of Liverpool, it seems there is something on for New Year’s Eve. The city is always buzzing with a magical atmosphere and studded with the glitz and glamour of New Year’s festivities. We’ve narrowed it down to our top ten picks for local events and parties so you can step into 2023, however you like!  New Year’s Eve At 54 – CHURCH (18+) For those that want to party all night, book…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

COSMO: Food Review

We had the pleasure of being invited down to try COSMO’s new festive additions to their already huge range of world cuisine options. If you’ve wondered where the beautiful staircase next to the Fred Perry shop in Liverpool One leads to – then wonder no more! Ever had that age-old debate of where to go out to eat? Pizza? Indian? Chinese? Why not have it all? Check out our Instagram Reel below from our recent…

Music

Recording Headphones – What Are They And What Makes Them Different?

If you enjoy music, you probably own a pair of headphones that you use regularly. They’re great for shutting out the outside world to focus better on whatever it is you’re listening to. However, have you ever considered that there are headphones specifically designed for mixing and recording music rather than just listening? If you also enjoy creating music but don’t have a studio or recording equipment, then this might not be something you’ve even…

Liverpool News

Weekly Noise: Week #3

Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Crying because of finance?Go to Binance for any guidance.The strikes are getting out of hand,But who’s fault is it on the other hand?Hope y’all…

Food and Drink in Liverpool

You’ve Got To Try The Festive Afternoon Tea At Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Take a break from Christmas shopping and get in the festive spirit with Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa‘s Festive Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a seasonal treat or as a gift for a loved one, the delectable and traditional Afternoon Tea is served in the restaurant, overlooking the resort’s magnificent golf course. Presented in a beautiful bird cage designed three-tiered stand, the Tea includes three tiers of sweet and savoury delicacies. Guests can begin with an assortment…

Liverpool News

Radisson RED Brings Its Buzz To Liverpool In Iconic Building

The first Radisson RED in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives in this lively city. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern barbecue and robata grill restaurant, Stoke. It offers classic dishes with a grilled twist, paired with…

Travel

10 Tips For Travelling As A Senior Citizen

It’s very common for people in retirement to go travelling. After several decades in employment, you finally have the time and the freedom to visit all the exotic destinations on your bucket list. But when you’re getting on in years, health concerns can make things difficult.  You may be worried about the prospect of something happening to you in a remote part of the world and not being able to seek help. Or the cost…

Review

DaDaFest Hailed Huge Success For ‘International Reach’

DaDaFest International Festival 2022 – which celebrates the talents of disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent artists and performers – has been hailed a huge success.  The six-week inspiring Hybrid themed programme was officially launched in late October at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre, with a diverse mix of live in-person and online events which took place through to early December.  DaDaFest International Festival 2022 dates were specifically chosen to coincide with UK Disability History Month 2022 and International Day Of People With…

Art Exhibitions in Liverpool

Veronica Ryan Wins Turner Prize 2022

The Turner Prize 2022 has been awarded to Veronica Ryan. The £25,000 prize was presented by musician Holly Johnson during a live broadcast on the BBC. A further £10,000 is awarded to each of the other shortlisted artists.  The jury congratulated all four nominated artists for their strong and varied presentations which have offered visitors a rich sensory experience. All have pushed the boundaries of material exploration through unravelling the complexities of body, nature and…

Music

alright (okay) Release ‘Idle and Motivated’

Lockdown is still a hot topic that continues to haunt us from time to time and one we can all relate too. Liverpudlian band, alright (okay), have channelled this struggle into a creative work of art. Their fourth single of the year Idle and Motivated, opens up about the difficulties of dealing with wasted adolescence and how the days of our lives have passed us by. The track is introduced by the sound of isolated…

Music

Sam Millne Releases New Track ‘Maybe’

We were lucky enough to catch a listen of Sam Millne’s track Maybe which is his second release following Living in Limbo’s release last February.  We had a quick chat about how his musical beginnings have paved the way for his latest releases.  “Having always been into different types of music growing up, from musicals to The Beatles, I properly started getting into music in 2019.” “I played the piano when I was younger but not to…

Liverpool News

Chopsticks Given Second Life At New Yo! Restaurant

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, YO! has joined forces with ChopValue UK to launch their new Merseyside restaurant as they look to save millions of chopsticks from landfill and instead create incredible new products. Every pair of chopsticks used at the new Japanese restaurant will be upcycled into beautiful new products for homes, offices and businesses, such as coasters, desks, shelves, and more. Everton midfielder, Tom Davies, is a Director of ChopValue UK and joined the…

Liverpool News

Weekly Noise: Week #2

Weekly Noise is a short and straightforward way of sharing Liverpool’s trending news and topics in the form of a weekly poem. Laura will take the top trending hashtags or stories on social media and turn them into a ten-line poetic masterpiece for each week of the month, hence the name. Weekly Noise #2 Harry and Meghan are making headlines.Whilst we battle Christmas deadlines.RHOP is currently trending,Kudos to Candiace for representing.Strep A seems to be…