Björk, Groove Armada, Mogwai, Metronomy and Hannah Peel to headline bluedot 2022. Award-winning festival reveals music, science and culture line-up featuring a UK Festival Exclusive from Björk Orchestral. bluedot has revealed the first wave of artists for this year with Björk, Groove Armada and Mogwai headlining the fifth instalment of the award-winning music, science and culture event at Cheshire’s iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory taking place 21–24 July 2022. One of the most influential and groundbreaking…
Recently we were invited to try Forest Bathing in Liverpool with Journeys In Nature. Here we’ll tell you more about Forest Bathing and our experience of this traditional Japanese practice that is gaining in popularity in the UK. What is forest bathing? Claire Deeney, is the face behind Journeys In Nature. As a certified forest bathing guide through the Forest Therapy Hub, she expertly leads groups on Forest Bathing journeys in Liverpool. Below is her…
Mike Blue is someone who reminds me of a musical comet, in that he regularly drops into our conscious and then seemingly disappears again, having left traces of universal musical magic for us to feast on. And with Battles We Have Won, he again blazes his creativity across the cultural firmament for all to see. And what a vision! I have always considered the mercurial Mr Blue as being somewhat of a song-writing talent, but…
Standing as one of Liverpool’s most exciting Hip-Hop and R&B artists, KOF is gearing up to release his new single Grace. Though the artist has been making waves in the Liverpool music scene for well over a decade now, he continues to find new ways to show off his talents on the track, released on Friday 28 January 2022. The track sees KOF reflecting on the hard work that got him to where he is…
Valentine’s Day is all about showing your significant other that you appreciate them and spending quality time together. An amazing meal is the date start to any date night and with restaurants bound to be fully booked fast, it’s time to start deciding where you’ll be eating this year. We’ve created a guide of our favourite restaurants in Liverpool, perfect for an evening of romance this Valentine’s Day. Roski At Röski Restaurant, you can enjoy…
Carlo Variola is the driving force behind Ocean Waves Productions, which is truly an international project. Carlo has travelled the world, spending time in Liverpool and currently working on the next chapter of the Ocean Waves legacy. Michael Fell caught up with Carlo to find out all about the Ocean Waves Brasil Project. Liverpool Noise: Hey Carlo, you’re currently based in Brazil and keeping up the fantastic Ocean Waves Project. How’s it going over there…
Liverpool has a diverse history and many iconic activists, artists and celebrities in the LGBTQ+ community are from Liverpool. February is LGBTQ+ History Month, so here are some of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ legends, who deserve celebration. Frankie Goes to Hollywood Back in the 80s, Frankie Goes to Hollywood were a huge deal, with two openly gay band members and music that has become huge in the gay community. Formed in Liverpool, the band went against…
Being single on Valentine’s Day can be truly unbearable, watching your friends coupled up and receiving flowers and gifts. But, you can feel loved, appreciated and whole without a romantic relationship, and celebrate Galentine’s Day instead. Galentine’s Day is February 13th, and is dedicated to spending time with your friends and sharing your appreciation for those you’re romantically tied to. Usually, it’s celebrated by women but all genders are encouraged to take part. We’ve created…
Hot off the press and starting 2022 off with a bang, is the new EP on Klee Music from rising star Cal Ruddy. Cal has enjoyed some success to date after winning the Best Live Entertainer at The Liverpool Lifestyle Awards in 2019 and releasing his debut album Elliston Place which was well received in music circles. His rich vein of form has continued into 2022 with the release of new songs from The Edenhurst…
As a student in Liverpool, or a professional whose office job has become a work-from-my-bed job, you might be finding it difficult to be as productive at home, and need a new space to work from. Luckily, Liverpool is full of cosy, friendly and wonderful places, that will make your working day that little bit better or studying for that exam feel a bit lighter. We’ve created a guide to Liverpool’s top study and WFH…
Kicking off the new year in style, Katy Alex has released her latest single Glow, a tale of self empowerment and determination. Written at a time when Alex was feeling lost in her musical journey, Glow explores themes of self expression and authenticity as well as helplessness. It is a real mixture of emotions and goes to show how versatile she is as a writer. In the past her songs have been labelled as ‘Bubblegum…
Are you hoping to embrace your creative side or looking for a new excuse to meet up with your friends every week? Art classes might be just what you’re after. Liverpool is bursting with creative activities, unique experiences and one-of-a-kind art classes. We’ve chosen our favourite 6 Liverpool art classes, and there’s definitely something for everyone. Life Drawing at 92 Degrees Ran by Liverpool Independent Art School, 92 Degrees on Hardman Street offers Life Drawing…
During 2021, in between Covid lockdowns, Klee Music managed to wrangle a bunch of musicians into performing a five-song set live at Liverpool’s 3rd Planet Recording Studios. Under the watchful eye of rising Liverpool musician / producer Jose Ibanez, each set was filmed by Scott Mealey, the end product for each artiste being released each month during 2022. These were the Klee Music EdenHurst Sessions. Cal Ruddy kicks off the 2022 programme, and we caught…
Wish You Knew is the new single from Liverpool indie artist, Sophie Li. At just 19 years old, Sophie is already carving out an impressive solo career, having signed to local independent label, Big Condo Records, last year. Wish You Knew is the follow up to her debut single, Foreign Silhouette, and both tracks feature on Sophie’s upcoming debut album. Foreign Silhouette already boasts over 11,000 Spotify streams and deals with the theme of mental…
Escape Rooms are a great way of gathering your mates or family and working as a team to solve puzzles and challenges against the clock! If you’re looking for something a bit different to do at the weekend or during the school holidays have a look at the best Escape Rooms in Liverpool below. Game Over Escape Rooms With venues across the world Game Over know a thing or two about escape rooms. They’ve managed…
Having been on Liverpool’s music scene for around 4 years, five-piece garage/blues rock band The Heavy North have already been busy. Releasing their debut singles Don’t You Wait For Me and The Night Don’t Give No Love in November 2018 it was quickly followed by a host of live shows in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Blackpool. Once this had gained well-deserved traction, the band’s third single Some Good Lovin was released in June 2019 ahead of a festival…
Read our 2023 Veganuary in Liverpool guide here. Veganuary is growing in popularity, with over 500,000 people taking the month-long vegan pledge, this time last year. An exciting month for anyone interested in veganism, January sees supermarkets, food companies and restaurants launch new products and deals. We’ve found the best deals, special menu items and product releases in Liverpool, to help give you the best Veganuary yet. Yard and Coop via Instagram @yardandcoopliv Chicken legends,…
Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, in 2013. Many people take on the challenge to save money and improve health following Christmas and New Year festivities and it’s becoming more and more popular every year. Going dry this January, however, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on socialising. From mocktails and no-alcohol beers, to spirit substitutes, we’ve got you covered so you can party without the hangover.…
When it comes to English football clubs, you will struggle to find one more iconic than Liverpool. Over the years, this is a club that has shown itself to be one of the very best. Not just in England but in Europe too. With an amazing 18 league titles, along with five European Cups, and seven FA Cups, there are few clubs that even come close to matching Liverpool’s achievements. While Liverpool has a strong…
Luma Creations is an Arts and Cultural organisation engaging with diverse communities across the Liverpool City Region, helping creatives learn the intricate details of the competitive industry and thrive in the long run. After seeing the huge success of their previous plan of action, Sustainable Futures – Developing Professional Practice Training Programme will start from Tuesday 18 January 2022 with sessions taking place Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-12:30pm for 4 weeks at John Archer Hall in…