There are certain life skills that everyone should know, and a basic understanding of first aid can be critical in certain situations. Yet, the majority of people have either never received first aid training, have forgotten it, or have failed to keep up to date with changes. According to Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, well over 60% of Americans are not confident in their first aid skills. That means around two-thirds of the country feels…
The countdown is on to the 19th annual BTR Liverpool Santa Dash which takes on Sunday 4 December 2022. The event was created by independent race event organisation BTR Liverpool, who organise and stage the 5K festive fun run each year. The latest announcement from BTR Liverpool highlights free Arriva bus travel on event day, and next week’s opening of the city centre pop-up shop in St Johns Shopping Centre for in-person registration and Santa suit…
The last time we spoke with Carlo Variola of Ocean Waves, he was working on his Ocean Waves Brasil Project. Now, Carlo has released the album Orixas: Forças da Natureza and Mikey Fell caught up with him to find out all about it. Liverpool Noise: Hey Carlo! How have you been since we last caught up? Carlo: I have been good thanks, keeping busy with Music too. Liverpool Noise: Have you been back to Liverpool…
On Saturday 29 October The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool’s newest state-of-the-art concert hall hosted Northern Film Orchestra’s live score of the 1931 Frankenstein film. We can’t think of a much better way to experience this classic horror film that with an accompanying live orchestra. The whole experience from beginning to end was captivating, with the live score bringing the film to life. Conductor, Melvin Tay, did an incredible job of commanding the orchestra through Michael Shapiro’s composition.…
Bundobust, the original Indian Street Food and Craft Beer hall on Bold Street, have announced their most generous giveaway yet to help combat the cost of living crisis and ensure Liverpool locals can still enjoy a meal together. This ‘Great Dish Giveaway’ will see the award-winning restaurant give away 2,000 dishes to 1,000 customers via bundobust.com/liverpoolgiveaway when new visitors sign up to their mailing list. 1000 lucky winners can redeem their 2 free dishes 1…
BoBo bar on Castle Street, has been named as a runner up in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2022 as one of the country’s Best Places To Drink. Liverpool’s only authentic Iberian bar was described as “Fun tasting notes (“friend of ham and cheese”, “criminally drinkable”), seasonal wines, sangria brunch, a rum menu, pasteis de nata all day – all part of the fun at this wine bar in the Spanish and Portuguese style.” There…
City centre bar, Abditory, is helping people to paint the town red – and all the colours of the rainbow – by hosting Paintvine – a creative evening of painting and drinking in the heart of Liverpool. Paintvine hosts midweek paint and wine classes that bring people from all backgrounds together to tap into their creative sides in a friendly, safe and non-judgmental environment. You don’t have to be a budding Banksy or a promising…
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Esme Bridie is back with a brand-new single, Mad About It. Released independently on 26 October, the track follows the release of past singles, 2021’s Tower of Regret and 2020’s Shades of Blue, Sensitivity and Say the Words. Having enjoyed support including from BBC Introducing Merseyside as well as airplay from Jazz FM and Amazing Radio, Esme’s latest single continues in the indie-rock direction her previous work has seen her explore,…
Tonight Josephine opened its doors last week for the official preview party of the new venue, with hundreds flocking in to enjoy a night of lavish cocktails, hot pink interiors and all things drag! The opening saw party-goers such as Drag Race UK’s Sister Sister, Hollyoaks Eva O’Hara, Coronation Street’s Channique Sterling-Brown, plus Nightcap PLC’s CEO Sarah Willingham enjoy world-class Beyonce themed drag, pop-bangers and sass-oke, all served alongside the bar’s theatrical cocktails and totally…
The Luna Cinema, is returning to St George’s Hall in Liverpool with its iconic winter cinema experience, in partnership with heycar, this December for two weeks of feel-good festive film. St George’s Hall will once again be transformed into a magical festive cinema in which to enjoy a classic film on a giant screen. They’re screening just about every heart-warming, chestnut-roasting, cheesy Christmas classic there is from Elf, to Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life to…
Liverpool’s most popular dive bar, Salt Dog Slims, is hosting a Halloween quiz on Monday 31 October with a huge quiz afterparty. Known for its bi-weekly quiz, Salt Dogs has created a Halloween spooky special from 7.30pm complete with Halloween-based questions, scarily random prizes including costumes, tickets to Farmageddon and an overnight stay in a haunted house! There will also be a Best Dressed competition (fancy dress is encouraged!), cash prizes and free booze floating…
There’s a brilliant gig happening at the Kazimier Stockroom this Sunday, 30 October. Avant pop / folk composer Léonore Boulanger plays the Stockroom on Sunday with her trio. Support from Howie Reeve’s punk acoustics and AV trio RAFT OF TRASH. LEONORE BOULANGER studied drama, experimental jazz improvisation and Persian music in Paris, Her music reflects her wide interest in African folk and in composers such as George Crumb, Teiji Ito, Harry Partch and singer Meredith…
Sound City Festival has revealed its first huge headline act for 2023, along with a host of other incredible breakthrough artists heading to Liverpool next April. Homegrown pop superstar and songwriting sensation Maisie Peters will headline Sound City – the must-attend celebration of music discovery, and undisputedly the UK’s independent festival for new music. Kicking off festival season with a plethora of the most exciting emerging acts spanning a multitude of genres, Sound City delivers the ultimate festival to discover…
Let’s be real, there are no health benefits linked to smoking. In fact, the habit affects practically every organ in the body. Whether you’ve smoked for years and years or recently picked up cigarettes, smoking leads to many kinds of cancer, including the lungs, pancreas, bladder, and kidneys. Smoking also damages cells that line the heart and blood vessels, meaning blood clots can form more easily. The result of this increases your risk of having…
Jurgen Klopp’s men had been desperately searching for a spark that would finally help their league campaign catch alight and then hopefully stay lit. Up until Manchester City arrived in town, however, it had been a disastrous start to the season that seemed to get progressively worse every week. In fact, it ended up being such a calamitous beginning to the 2022/2023 campaign that the Reds were ruled out of the title race before the…
A home is a place where you spend a significant amount of time. When you are not at work, your house or apartment should be a sanctuary that allows you to feel relaxed and happy. However, today’s world is so busy that it might be challenging to put your health and happiness first. Luckily, you still have plenty of time to turn things around. Here are home improvements that will make you happier. Bring More…
Released on 4 November is the hotly anticipated debut single from the very exciting Liverpool band Keyside. Earlier in the year the band headed off to Motor Museum recording studio with producer Ben Harper to lay down some tracks, and this is the first chapter from that recording session. Lights Out takes the listener on a journey. From the opening bars of the muddy bass, our senses are slowly awakened to full consciousness, serotonin flowing through…
Anxiety during the trip can strike even those who are always confident in themselves and their actions. It is very useful from time to time to get out of your routine and find yourself in a new place, at least in order to lie down on a sun lounger by the pool for a whole week. But few people manage to avoid the troubles associated with the trip: delayed flights, searches at customs, lack of…
Being a high-school senior can bring you many various surprises and challenges. Especially when it comes to choosing an educational institution, you must be very careful and thorough. Some colleges and universities like to attract candidates into their institutions by sending booklets and email letters, telling you how lucky you will be if you pick them. Of course, in such a marketing hype, some young people can become confused and disappointed, making it even harder…
Every person who has just started schooling realises how challenging it can be to acquire particular traits to make the teachers and professors approve of your performance and accomplishments. Moreover, universities and colleges want to see more than just good grades to help young learners gain valuable experience and knowledge they can incorporate into their future careers. Thus, developing personal qualities will enable you to stay successful in your academic pursuits and let your educational…