Liverpool Arts and Culture magazine
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Activities in Liverpool
Otterspool Adventure Centre Is Set To Get Your Adrenaline Pumping This Summer
Whilst Otterspool Adventure Centre has been a favourite choice amongst locals for an action packed day out for some time, its recent refurbishment has given it a new lease of life, and the results are worth checking out. Having newly been acquired by Steven and Cheryl Cosgrove of Velocity Leisure, the company wanted to offer an alternative to their already successful portfolio which focuses on indoor activities. Velocity Leisure centres in the North West currently…
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Music
Black Mountain Lights’ Folksy Songs Guide You Through The Countryside
One of the traits of a strong band is the ability of each of the individual musicians to provide their own unique sound whilst still coming together as a whole. That couldn’t be truer than for Black Mountain Lights. The talented bunch work harmoniously to create an unusual sound that is both uplifting and a little eccentric. Hailing from the Wirral Pennisula, the five piece – Jonny Fowlds, Daniel Trevithick, Kate Geraghty, Neil Frost, and…
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Review
Hope & Glory Festival Announce Even More Acts Ahead Of This Weekend’s Event
With less than a week to go until Hope & Glory Fest takes over the city centre, organisers have announced even more exciting editions and surprises to an already spectacular array of live music and entertainment taking place across the weekend of the 4th, 5th and 6th of August. Kicking off the festival the ‘not so’ secret free gig will see the previously announced Black Grape joined by Liverpool’s very own Cast on Friday 4th August at St. George’s…
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Review
Liverpool Loves 2017 Full Music Line-Up Announced
Liverpool Loves organisers Orb CIC recently announced the first wave of acts confirmed for this year’s festival, and they are now excited to reveal the full music line-up. The countdown is on to the third annual Liverpool Loves festival next weekend, when fantastic music, family fun and activities take over the city centre on Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August. The full weekend music programme now includes a headline performance from Liverpool singer songwriter Robert Vincent, who will appear on the Main Stage in…
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Liverpool Events
RivFest Returns With Impressive Festival Line Up In Memory Of Viola Beach Guitarist
Following their first, modest festival last year The River Reeves Foundation has announced a huge line up for this year’s RivFest17. On 2 September 2017, 5000 music lovers will convene at Warrington’s Priestley College to celebrate sensational bands, enjoy tasty street food, browse some fab craft stalls and enjoy a drink or two with friends and family. The musical line up include Maximo Park, Billy Bragg, Eliza and The Bear, Spring King, The Rain Band,…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Esme Grace Brown Art Showcase At Naked Lunch
A very healthy crowd gathered at Naked Lunch recently to celebrate the showing of local artist Esme Grace Brown’s new collection of paintings, and it was an evening that succeeded on two fronts. Firstly it highlighted that despite the lure of the ubiquitous complimentary drink on arrival, a very healthy interest in painting as an art form exists locally. And secondly, the talent is out there to support such an interest. Esme Grace Brown affirms…
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Review
Big Youth & Horace Andy To Play Liverpool In Two Special Shows At District
Following the huge success of this year’s festival, the folks behind Positive Vibration – Festival of Reggae continue on their mission to bring more reggae goodness to Liverpool by hosting two absolute legends – Big Youth and Horace Andy. Big Youth & The Upper Cut Band *Only North West gig* A man with a message, Big Youth arrived on the music scene in the wake of U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone and I-Roy, but quickly established his…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Trattoria 51 Raises A Glass To New In-House Prosecco & Spritzer Bar
Trattoria 51 has unveiled its brand-new 51 Prosecco & Spritzer Bar in a bid to further its stance as an authentic Italian dining and drinking destination. The popular Old Hall Street venue has transformed its downstairs floor space to include a distinctive bar area ideal for after-work drinks or weekend merriments. Complete with a grand leather booth stretching across the front of the property together with intimate window seats, the designated bar area allows guests to sip away in stylish and sophisticated surroundings. Restaurateur Attilio Sergi said: “As part of ongoing company developments, we want to transition from simply…
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Music
Wide Eyed Boy ‘Loving You is So Easy’ Review
Riding on the wave of indie-pop fury, Wide Eyed Boy return with latest single ‘Loving You is So Easy’ from their self-titled debut EP. The multi-national four-piece crossed paths at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and are rapidly making strides as one of the city’s beguiling new acts. In addition to releasing new material, the band supported Feeder on tour, and added a string of German headline shows and festival slots under their belt over…
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Liverpool Events
LIMF Announce Stage Breakdowns & Set Times
LIMF is set for it’s biggest year to date and we’ve got all the stage breakdowns and times right here so get planning your weekend now. Thursday, July 20 At the Palm House 7pm – midnight: LIMF Presents Good Times, with Norman Jay 7pm: Norman Jay MBE Friday, July 21 Central Stage LIMF Presents at Summer Jam Garage Classical Presented by DK Spoony, hosted by Jay Hynd At Sefton Park 8.30pm: DJ Spoony 8.30pm: Royal…
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Liverpool Events
The Bombed-Out Church Cider & Beer Festival Returns For 2017.
It feels like we never go more than a month or two without a beer festival pitching up in the city. But we’re definitely not complaining. Next, it’s the turn of The Bombed-Out Church Cider & Beer Festival taking place at Liverpool’s iconic St Luke’s Church and its surrounding gardens. Following on from the first event back in 2015, organisers Real Ale Events promise this year’s outing will be bigger and better than before.…
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Liverpool Events
Liverpool Food & Drink Festival Announce Exclusive Candlelit Banquet In Sefton Park
This year the Liverpool Food & Drink Festival celebrate their 10th anniversary and they’ve made no exception with their festival line up on 16th and 17th September. However, this year they couldn’t just leave it there, as they will be kick starting the festival with something really really special and something that has never been done before in Liverpool. On Friday 15th September you are invited to their biggest celebration yet; Beauty and the Feast hosted by celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine…
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Liverpool Events
The Music Manual Presents… Summer Shindig
To celebrate five years of the award shortlisted music blog, The Music Manual will host a Summer Shindig, which will bring together all that is good about Liverpool’s ever growing music industry. The Music Manual Presents series over the last few years have featured artists such as Blossoms, Purple Heart Parade and Kashmere. Founder and editor of The Music Manual, Lauren Jones said: “I can’t believe the blog is now five years old. I remember…
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Liverpool Events
Musicians Against Homelessness Line-Up Announced for September
Just when you thought the summer of music festivals were all sold out, save some space in your calendar for the Musicians Against Homelessness event in September. Supporting the local community and teaming up with the charity Crisis, the event is honouring British musicians and raising awareness of a good cause. The festival will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of September at Hangar 34 on Greenland Street in the Baltic Triangle, and…
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Liverpool Events
Future Boss Club Set To Host Inaugural ‘She Does’ Event
Future Boss Club is set to host its inaugural event in its series of ‘She Does’ seminars this week. ‘She Does… Digital!’ will take place on Thursday, July 13 at Launch 22 whereby guests who wish to enhance and develop their digital and technical skills can participate in an interactive seminar. Hosted by a panel of leading industry experts including Liverpool Girl Geeks, Innovators Hub, Uniform and more, the event will also treat guests to pizza, prosecco…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Aperol Spritz Masterclass Arrives In Liverpool As It Is Dubbed The Drink Of The Summer
It’s been dubbed the drink of summer 2017 and ALL the cool kids are sipping it. Aperol Spritz has arrived in Liverpool and it’s made its mark. A cocktail that packs a tangy punch it’s the perfect mix of Prosecco, Aperol and Soda (and don’t you go forgetting a slice of orange to garnish!) It’s light enough to make it more than easy to make your way through multiple glasses on a summers evening and…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
IZAKAYA Restaurant Review
IZAKAYA Sushi Liverpool opened its doors in January 2016 under the ownership and supervision of Harry Marquart, Kurt Wilson and Gabriella Rose King, and nearly some 18 months later, it’s interesting to see how this culinary project has bedded itself into the Liverpool gastronomic landscape. Well, going by our recent visit, things are going extremely well indeed. Myself and The G were Sushi Virgins, and it’s always unsettling to endeavour to undertake a new experience.…
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Music
Contemporary Indian Music Ensemble TARANG To Premiere Innovative New Album
Indian music ensemble Tarang will launch their new album in Liverpool this July, with a live performance at Capstone Theatre. On 21st July, Tarang return to the Capstone stage with an exciting concert showcasing their brilliant new album ‘Undone’, opening this year’s Indika festival. After a self-imposed hiatus, Tarang returns to the stage with a groundbreaking new sound, paving the way forward for experimentation and innovation with Indian classical music. Taking inspiration from music across the globe, Tarang’s…
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Liverpool Events
Unplugged & Underfunded: Raising Funds For Liverpool’s Mental Health Festival
Fancy spending your Thursday night having a few drinks; listening to local musicians with stunning views of Liverpool’s skyline? Why not do it in aid of mental health too? Creative co-working space Launch22 has teamed up with Liverpool Mental Health Consortium (LMHC) to bring you an evening jam packed with some of the very best acts from Liverpool’s renowned music scene. The line-up will include Mel Bowen, Hannah Kewn, and Dave & Anwar among others performing live acoustic sets.…
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Liverpool Events
Groundbreaking Visual Arts Exhibition To Feature At The Pier Head Village This summer
Retuning to Liverpool’s Pier Head Village from June 30, Pier Head Village will be taking over Liverpool’s waterfront with an action-packed summer programme of culture and entertainment, which will now include a modern visual experience produced by Firebrand, the team who built the Harry Potter Experience. Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot’s latest exhibition, The Danger Tree, commemorates the World War I’s most iconic poets using the latest technology in augmented reality to weave poetry, animation…
