Introduction When it comes to Liverpool, everyone thinks of the Beatles, but you will see that Liverpool has to offer students much more. The history of this city goes back to 1207 when king John announced his plan to make a port and borough called Liverpool. Trade of spices, such as dill, sugar, and molasses, with America and the Caribbean, made this city the second most important port in the UK in the 18th century.…
Five incredible tips for all students that are living away from home for the first time to help you achieve your goals and lead a comfortable life despite the existence of many different challenges in the new region. Most students have difficulty living away from their parents. There is no doubt that living away from your parents can be challenging, especially if you are going to reside in a new country. Whether you are moving…
Weekly Noise is our brand new weekly feature, developed and brought to you by Laura Chonzi. 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. We’re excited to bring this new form of…
Natalie McCool is an indie-pop artist, originally from Merseyside, who released her vibrant and upbeat new single Show Me What You’re Made Of, on 30 November. Natalie has made a striking appearance at the BBC Introducing curated Knowsley Music Festival, as well as a succession of incredible shows from her tour of the UK and the US in 2022. This new song is a nod to the stories and nostalgia that characterised her album Memory…
Liverpool based singer-songwriter, Thom Morecroft, is back with his latest folk-pop single, released today (1 December). This stunning, stripped back acoustic track brings him back home with a personal story about growing and learning as a person. This follows his previous single, The Beast, which is an emotional powerhouse, live recording that deals with his difficult past. The Last Day You Left Home suits the autumnal, rainy weather, reflecting the feeling of being stuck inside with…
The Jockey Club Live are delighted to announce PETE TONG’S IBIZA CLASSICS will be making their debut at Aintree Racecourse next June. A brand-new show for 2023, the evening will expertly collide the worlds of classical and club with stunningly reimagined versions of house tracks including Fat Boy Slim “Right Here Right Now”, The Chemical Brothers “Galvanise”, Moloko “Sing It Back”, Seal “Killer”, Faithless “Insomnia” and many, many more. Expect a hedonistic night of fun and nostalgia – your favourite club tracks reimagined…
Liverpool is set to welcome an award-winning kebab store next week in the form of I am Döner. Opening in Bootle, the 1,200 sq. ft Stanley Road site will be the innovative brand’s fifth outlet and is the brainchild of chef Paul Baron, who was inspired to make the döner kebab ‘more than just a guilty pleasure’. The team use a total of 120 ingredients in the eight kebabs that they offer, as well as catering…
Grosvenor has announced that exclusive footwear and apparel supplier, size?, has opened its debut, store design concept at Liverpool ONE. Bolstering the destination’s premium retail line up on Peter’s Lane, the new 2,734 sq ft size? store is the third JD Group retailer to open at Liverpool ONE, joining JD Sports and Tessuti’s global flagship. Spanning two floors, size? Liverpool ONE offers an exclusive roster of highly sought-after, worldwide releases, including previously sold out ‘deadstock’ products and signature…
Liverpool-based four-piece indie band Paint Me In Colour (consisting of members George Higgins, Matt Johnson, Olivia Springer and Sam Pierpoint) have returned with “potentially [their] favourite release so far” with new single, Pity Me. Released on November 17, the track is their second single of 2022, following a string of releases that formed last year’s What Am I To You? EP. Sonically, Pity Me continues in a similar musical direction to summer single Better Than…
Liverpool’s own Esme Bridie is releasing the second track Shut Up! for her upcoming EP Something In Your Teeth, bringing more talent to the City’s vibrant music scene. This new single follows her previous release, Mad About It (2022) and is a captivating, feminist track with a real hypnotic quality. Following prior support from BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Jazz Fm, Bido Lito, Get Into This and RGM, the esteemed indie singer-songwriter is continuing her musical…
American fried chicken restaurant Popeyes® opened the doors to its first North West restaurant in Liverpool on Saturday 26 November – following the success of a string of new openings across the UK including Nottingham, Gateshead and Oxford. The store officially opened on Lord Street in Liverpool, with the launch seeing customers queue from the night before. The first three customers through the door won the ultimate prize of free Chicken Sandwiches for a year,…
Adventurous math rock band Shanghai Qiutian, based in Shanghai, China are set to play Liverpool’s 24 Kitchen Street this Sunday 4 December. The band have been actively involved with the Chinese indie scene since 2018 and have gradually gained a reputation and recognition from the local scene. After finishing their Chinese national tour, they have started their most ambitious project to date; a world tour that will bring them to the UK for the first…
Gaucho has arrived in Liverpool, with not one but two amazing launch events. The award-winning steak restaurant officially opened its doors on Wednesday 23 November and has so far been over-whelmed by the welcome it has received from the city. The launch events seen over 600 people come through the iconic tiger-head doors including some celebrity fans. Celebrities who attended included ex-footballers Ian Rush and Peter Reid as well as Dr Ranj and Jennifer Ellison.…
We chat with Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft ahead of the release of his new single The Last Day You Left Home. Liverpool Noise: For our readers who don’t know you, tell us a bit about yourself. Thom Morecroft: Hello readers-that-don’t-know-me, my name is Thom Morecroft. I’m a singer-songwriter from Shrewsbury based in Liverpool. I’m a very enthusiastic live performer and singer. Sometimes I sing softly, but sometimes I sing things in a big loud way…
Liverpool City is steeped in history, culture and art – with countless amazing exhibitions coming up in 2023. There is something for everyone from January right through to December, whether its for pleasure, inspiration, or just a day out. Here’s some of the coolest art exhibitions lined up for 2023. Art of the TerracesWalker Art Gallery | 5 Nov 2022 – 12 Mar 2023 Up to the early Spring of 2023, Walker Art Gallery will…
Liverpool Lighthouse auditorium cinema doors are officially opening on Saturday 3 December welcoming the local community to a free sing-a-long screening of The Greatest Showman. Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite, followed by pay-what-you-can screenings in December and January as part of the launch. The cinema aims to promote well-being for the local community which has the highest levels of deprivation nationally at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living crisis, bring people together in…
Achieving better money management that helps boost your wealth doesn’t have to wait until you have lots of money. You can start right now with what you’ve got and start noticing the financial benefits straight away. Whether your motivation is to have some extra spending money each month or build up a significant savings pot, better money management will help. Read on to discover ten simple money management tips that can help boost your wealth.…
Following last month’s release of Feel The Love, Liverpool-based musician KingFast is returning with a superb new single, Activist. A favourite amongst local audiences in the city’s live music scene for his commanding vocals and signature use of pedal-looped guitar, the Belfast native describes his sound as “mainly R&B and Soul but a wee mix”, drawing from various genres in creating a unique blend of soul and pop. Activist opens to warm, slightly wobbly upright…
The Art School has been selected to serve 350 guests during one of the world’s most prestigious annual art awards – The Turner Prize – which this December takes place at St George’s Hall on Wednesday 7 December. Following on from an incredibly busy last 12 months which includes cooking for the G7 delegation last December, recreating The Art School at The Grand National and launching the Bar du Vin at Martins Bank Building during…
Bongo’s Bingo have got a wealth of shows coming up in Liverpool to kick-start 2023 in the most magical and mayhem-infused of styles. With a string of dates announced for January and February at CONTENT, there’s an abundance of choice in the city. Bongo’s Bingo’s co-founder Jonny Bongo says: “We’re looking at a pretty much sold-out festive season which is incredible and we all want to say a huge thanks for everyone’s support in 2022.…