Liverpool Arts and Culture magazine
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Bands in Liverpool
Olivia Gold – Mind On Fire Single Review
From the press release blurb, we ascertain a number of things about this up and coming artist, Olivia Gold. Firstly, she comes from proven singer-songwriter stock, as she is the grand-daughter of the Oscar winning composer Ernest Gold, and the daughter of acclaimed song-writer Andrew Gold. Secondly, she has connections (as you would expect), as “Mind On Fire” is produced by Neil Wogensen of Los Angeles’ Valley Queen. Thirdly, Olivia studied at LIPA, thereby boosting…
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Bands in Liverpool
KEEF – Only Human Single Review
EEF is the modus operandi of Mike Juvenile, whose base of operations is Widnes / Runcorn, an area with a rich musical pedigree, boasting such influential bands as Wake Up Africa and Jane Weaver, as well as Great and Lady Soul, Zen Baseball Bat, Halfway To Eddies. Latterly The Racket have taken up the mantle, and based on this offering KEEF will soon be standing shoulder to shoulder with them. Only Human is anthemic, reminiscent…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
El Pecado Restaurant Review
There was a time, admittedly BCC (Before Capital of Culture) when Bold Street was home to your usual standard fare of restaurants, Indian, Pizza Parlours, Butty Bars and Chinese, but today it is truly cosmopolitan, and all the better for it. I write this on a Sunday, and I have to admit I was taken by surprise just how busy Bold Street was. Our destination today was EL Pecado, – the Spanish word for sin…
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Bands in Liverpool
Brick House – Sympathies EP Review
I think some times not enough thought is put into sleeve design. We can all picture our own favourite iconic sleeves throughout musical history and the usual suspects come to the fore – Pink Floyd. The Beatles, Yes, Bob Dylan (keep inserting your own subjective choice here…). But what about those truly curve-ball of a sleeve, the ones that just make you go WTF! And even laugh or cry, or even become more intrigued? Ladies…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
New Roxy Ball Room Super-Venue Now Open
The second Roxy Ball Room opened in style on Friday, the new super-venue, which is housed on the site of the old BHS café is the company’s 8th and largest site to date. The new venue features a host of leisure and gaming facilities including a four-lane bowling alley and nine-hole mini golf course along with ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, beer pong, arcade games and more. Ideal for those who want a bit of action on…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
The world’s largest collection of original football shirts is coming to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Football fans are in for a treat as a limited edition pop-up store opens for one-month only at the iconic Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. Classic Football Shirts is the home of classic, rare, retro and vintage football shirts, and will be opening its doors at 11am on Friday 3 May at Unit 3, Britannia Pavilion. Founded in 2006 by friends Matt Dale and Doug Brierton who set up the company as students, Classic Football Shirts…
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Activities in Liverpool
12 Hours of Bliss At The Unitarian Church This May
Urban Retreat Liverpool will be hosting a 12 hour mini-retreat day in the in a Grade I listed Unitarian Church on Ullet Road next weekend. Urban Retreat Liverpool is designed to make you feel that you have been away without leaving the city, allowing you to unwind for the day. You’ll be able to practice yoga and meditation so whether you’re a beginner or a regular you can enjoy a day of activities. Check out…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Africa Oyé announce third wave of acts for 2019 festival
The Garifuna Collective from Belize and legendary reggae artist Horace Andy will headline the 27th annual Africa Oyé 2019 festival this summer. Taking place in Liverpool’s Sefton Park on the 22nd and 23rd of June, the music and culture of Africa and the Diaspora will once again take centre stage for two free days of fantastic live performances, DJ sets and multi-arts workshops. Leading the way for this latest announcement, and performing as part of…
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Liverpool Events
Levi’s® opens up new music studio for Liverpool public in Anfield
As the Levi’s® Music Project 2019 is coming to a close they have announced they will be leaving behind a legacy in Liverpool, with the opening of a brand new recording studio in the heart of Anfield; Liverpool Lighthouse Music Studio. Levi’s® Music Project launched in 2015 as a global platform that partners with the music industry’s most relevant artists, experts and professional educators to provide access to music education for the next generation. For…
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Activities in Liverpool
Cycle to the Sands makes a return this May
Bike hire scheme Bike & Go is bringing its second free Cycle to the Sands wellbeing event to the region in order to help people learn to relax. Participants will be treated to a guided bike ride, mindfulness session and picnic at West Kirby on Saturday 11 May, to raise awareness of the mental health benefits that cycling can bring. The event is being held in advance of Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place…
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Bars in Liverpool
Blooming Fabulous First Birthday Planned For The Florist
Liverpool’s most instagrammable restaurant and bar, The Florist on Hardman Street, is gearing up to celebrate its first birthday in style. The award-winning venue has bloomed into one of the city’s must-see destinations with its sensory experience, creative interiors, floral cocktails and impressive culinary delights. In the past 12 months over 70,000 diners have indulged their culinary cravings and snaffled over 25,000 of the infamous Hanging Kebabs! A completely new menu is being introduced in…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Lane7 Bowling Gets Set To Open In Liverpool City Centre
Lane7 is set to open its doors in Liverpool this May so you can now go bowling in Liverpool city centre. The UK’s leading leisure and nightlife destination is bringing its quirky concept to the region and is getting ready to welcome guests into its newest venue. Located in the popular Clayton Square area, the two-floor venue will provide a family-friendly offer by day before transforming into the city’s hottest nightlife spot combining bowling and…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Birdies Bar Ready To Welcome In The Summer Following Cains Brewery Takeover
Birdies Bar has officially celebrated its new look in style serving up more than 6,000 cocktails in its first four days of opening. The much-loved hotspot has doubled in size at its Cains Brewery Village home and offers a revamped image, complete with additional dining, drinking and live entertainment space spanning 8,000 sq. ft. With an all new cocktail menu and a delicious BBQ menu courtesy of in-house street food vendor Apocalypse Cow, the venue…
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Bars in Liverpool
Las Iguanas Summer Menu Review
On a gloomy Saturday afternoon we decided to brighten things up with a trip to Las Iguanas Liverpool ONE to try out their new Summer menu. There are 17 exciting new dishes alongside plenty of Las Iguanas favourites, so obviously (unfortunately) we wouldn’t have the capacity to try everything on the new menu but we got a taste of what you can expect! To begin with we ordered some mocktails – there’s a huge selection…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Pilgrim, BBC’s Millon Pound Menu Winners Set To Open First Restaurant WITH Soft Launch
Set to open a new restaurant in Liverpool’s much-anticipated Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, will launch with a 50% off soft launch period from May 15th. Based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the 9th century. With starting points in France, Spain and Portugal, Pilgrim aims to be so much more than just another typical Spanish restaurant. The winners will embrace the many diverse flavours and dishes…
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Festivals
Leasowe Castle To Host Skeleton Coast Music Festival 2019
Leasowe Castle is set to host Wirral’s premier music festival, Skeleton Coast Festival 2019, for the second consecutive year on Saturday, August 31 as part of its ongoing events offering. The 16th century hotel will welcome headline act Miles Kane and artists such as Dream Wife, The Mysterines, The Snuts, The Fernweh and The Peach Fuzz with more to be announced as part of the annual music event. General Manager of Leasowe Castle Mike Dewey…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
St Paul’s Social Launches In Liverpool’s Business District
They mean business at St Paul’s Social. Last week we were delighted to be invited down to the launch of a new bar and eatery in the heart of Liverpool’s business district, St Paul’s Social. As a location, St Paul’s Square has been pretty overlooked and somewhat forgotten when it comes to it’s food and drink scene – something that St Paul’s Social are on a mission to change. And if their launch evening canopies…
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Popular in Liverpool
No Filter Required – 15 of Liverpool’s Most Instagrammable Spots
Call us biased, but we happen to think our amazing city is exceptionally easy on the eye. When it comes to the aesthetically pleasing, Liverpool has it all. From luscious green parks to stunning bars and restaurants – to iconic landmarks and breathtaking architecture. Exploring our city is nothing short of a visual delight, which is quite frankly brilliant news when it comes to our Instagram feeds… So here’s our pick of Liverpool’s Most Instagrammable…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
SKAUS KAFE Launch at Camp + Furnace
The team behind the Scandinavian-inspired SKAUS has announced the launch of SKAUS KAFE inside the cosy Camp + Furnace Lobby. SKAUS KAFE will be open Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm serving breakfast/brunch until midday, and then some brand new seasonal small plates until 6pm. Alongside SKAUS KAFE they will also be re-launching their own take on the renowned Camp + Furnace Roast, serving every Sunday 12pm-5pm. They’ll be making duck fat hasselbacks a thing. Fact. In…
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Activities in Liverpool
23ft Replica Earth Installation ‘Gaia’ Coming To Liverpool Cathedral
Following the spectacular Museum of the Moon exhibition last year, Liverpool Cathedral will welcome ‘Gaia’ – a 23ft replica of Earth with detailed NASA imagery from 25 May to 23 June. The installation, by renowned British artist Luke Jerram, will be complemented with a sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winning composer Dan Jones. The artwork forms part of the ‘Changing Tides’ creative programme, which also incorporates the free River Festival (1 &…
