This autumn, Tate Liverpool will present a new film installation by artist Emily Speed as the inaugural Art North West commission. Flatland uses set design, choreography and costume to depict flattened hierarchies and close-knit community structures. Known for her work examining relationships between people and architecture, Speed’s practice considers how people are shaped by the buildings they have occupied and how they occupy their own psychological space. Flatland follows a community of women for the duration of one…
Woolton Village has welcomed a new restaurant in the form of Bavette Steakhouse, which has officially opened its doors this July. Located at 49 Allerton Road, Bavette boasts a menu of premium meats including Tomahawk, Dallas and T-Bone steaks. The 130-cover restaurant houses interior features such as booth seating, an in-house bar and open kitchen alongside a bespoke meat fridge designed in Europe, while its menu draws inspiration from America, Mexico and Cuba. Founder of…
Shut Out The Light Films, the team behind the Almost Liverpool 8 documentary film will see their work premiered at the Royal Philharmonic Hall this September. In the early 1970s, acclaimed photojournalist Don McCullin photographed the area of Toxteth in Liverpool, capturing the area during an era of transition and decline. Focusing on one photograph from his collection, a group of filmmakers from the area paint a contemporary portrait of the same postcode through the…
With local musicians on the cusp of having regular gigging back, it’s a brilliant time to share with you the latest EP from Liverpudlian Scott Beckett before he inevitably picks up where he left off performing across England and hopefully beyond. Time to Run is the most recent output, focussing on his acoustically driven sound where his emotional links really create an imagery reference point of a time in his life from where the songs come from.…
New cocktail bar and hangout, The Long Shot, has now opened its doors at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and has enjoyed great success since opening with it being fully booked for tonight and Sunday’s Euros. Located on the arena side of the Britannia Pavillion, The Long Shot is the place to go for live sporting events, innovative cocktails, craft beers and ‘monster’ sandwiches. Founded by Simon Thompson, owner of Present Company bar on School Lane…
New Noise: July Roundup. Ok, so June’s “Freedom Day” has been put back to July 19, but we still have a group of tracks that will herald our new found freedom in style. So first up is ex The Stamp’s Andrew Neal, with his country infused jig Paint The Dark which oozes fun and vitality. More please, Mr Neil! Meanwhile, The Heavy North drop No Good, a precursor to their eagerly anticipated debut album Electric…
Tom Roach is one of the leading up and coming music producer’s/engineers working out of Liverpool. His mixing abilities have recently been acknowledged by his nomination for a Grammy award, and he has worked with some of the very best British Producers, and with links to this city, Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Gomez) and Ian Broudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, The Zutons). We caught up with recently, and he gave us an insight into the development…
This winter, Tate Liverpool will present the first UK retrospective of Glasgow-born, Brussels-based artist Lucy McKenzie (b. 1977). The exhibition brings together approximately 80 works dating from 1997 to the present, including large scale architectural paintings, illusionistic tromp l’oeil works, as well as fashion and design. McKenzie’s body of work defies easy categorisation but has simultaneously established her among the most singular artistic voices of her generation. Over the past two decades, McKenzie has revealed…
Monopoly is one of the most iconic board games of all time, the perfect entertainment for get-togethers with family and friends. First created in 1935, the game has retained its original structure while being developed into many different themes and franchises such as Star Wars, Cat Lovers and Dinosaurs. Not content with exploring different themes, Monopoly has also roamed into a whole range of places, including the much-loved city of Liverpool. Here’s a look at…
There have been significant changes throughout England’s economy since 2019. However, that doesn’t mean innovative startups haven’t been launched across Great Britain. In addition, there have been multiple companies within various industries to thrive throughout 2021. As such, indications show that long-term goals associated with Brexit should be accomplished. This is thanks to the following corporations & qualified individuals: Farm Urban Launching in 2016, Dr Paul Myers launched Farm Open Ltd. His objective is to…
Michelle Marshall is a well known Liverpool photographer who has worked with the likes of Explore Liverpool, Mellowtone Records and the British Music Experience. She has photographed the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Pete Best and Liverpool actress Eithne Brown. We recently caught up with her… Liverpool Noise: What first drew you to the art of photography? Michelle Marshall: I’ve always enjoyed taking photos, capturing moments and memories. However, I’ve only taken it seriously over the…
New Noise: June Roundup. As we are poised like sprinters in their blocks, ready to explode – Usain Bolt like – out of the blocks when the gun of June 21 is discharged, the June releases round up shows us there is much on offer. First out of the blocks are the wonderful, essential Mondo Trasho. This garage surfer mob are producing really exciting, visceral music at the moment, and their latest EP Pure Trash…
Through The Lens of Music: Merseyside Music Photographers Exhibition and Social Panels. 3 – 9 July @ Bloom Building and Coffee, Birkenhead (@bloom_building) 10 – 17 July @ The Jacaranda, Liverpool (@thejacclub) Through The Lens of Music is an exhibition and social event which celebrates the work and livelihood of Merseyside music photographers. It aims to create a platform to come together to remember captured moments and invite us to appreciate and support their artwork.…
Not deterred by the immediate banning of the single ‘IRA’ by distributors, Liverpool-based duo Pleasure Island set about reworking the lyrics to the track challenging mental-health stigma, because the message is that important. Priory is out on 18 June is the result. Although the band would prefer to have the track released with the original satirical, hard-hitting lyrics, they are not concerned with reworking songs to have better impact, in this case being allowed on…
Launching this summer, FACT presents Cinema in The City, a brand new film programme of weekend screenings in hidden locations across the Liverpool. Each screening will bring together the best in independent cinema whilst showcasing emerging talent from local filmmakers with food and drink stalls from the city’s most loved restaurants. Their summer of screenings kicks off on Friday 13 August at the stunning and historic Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden. The Grade II listed building on…
We don’t need to remind Liverpool FC fans that this season’s campaign hasn’t gone quite to plan. While there was a time early in the season when the Mighty Reds could dream of back-to-back titles, in the end, the wheels came off. The question now is whether the wheels can be put back on. The players, Klopp, the fans, and everyone at the club will be hoping they can, but, to be realistic, it’s possible…
Keith Ainsworth is a Liverpool based photographer specialising in concerts, music festivals and promotional portraits. He has taken images for Bido Lito! Magazine, and has also been published in Mojo, Classic Rock and NME. We recently called up with him…. Liverpool Noise: What first drew you to the art of photography? Keith Ainsworth: I remember a gallery exhibition of black and white photos I saw abroad. It was mostly images of pebbles on a sea…
It is widely quoted that first impressions are the most truthful; I have to confess that with respect to Mamasan Liverpool, they are indeed correct. The refurbishment is outstanding, and to paraphrase a leading character in Oliver Twist, must have cost a pretty penny. The attention to detail is breathtaking, from the mixture of tables and chairs to the canopy of Jasmine that envelopes part of the mezzanine. A special mention must go to the…
When we last properly caught up and had a chat with Ben Burke in August 2019, there were plenty on the cards for him to say the least and, if you weren’t aware, lots of plans grinded to a halt not too long afterwards. As with many, the drive to continue on didn’t stop with him. In September the following year he released his wonderful single The Life I Left Behind which had brilliant reviews. Back in the driving seat,…
We experience Ma Boyles delightful outdoor dining. If you google “time-slips” a reference comes up about an ex-policeman who states that he travelled back in time whilst walking up Bold Street in the early eighties. The experience left him shaken and confused. I suppose that if you were lucky, or unlucky enough to share the same experience, then Bold Street would be an ideal candidate. The street’s origins hark back to Jonas Bold, a noted…