Liverpool Arts and Culture magazine
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Bands in Liverpool
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: (Miss)Representation In The Music Media
Bido Lito & Writing on the Wall festival join forces to explore sexism in the music media. Laura Snapes, a culture writer and contributing editor at Pitchfork, and former editor at NME, is joined by a panel of the best feminist brains from the region’s music and independent media, featuring Sarah Lay, editor at Louder Than War, Amy Roberts, editor at Clarissa Explains Fuck All, Bethany Garrett, editorial assistant at Bido Lito! and Lorna Gray, music journalist and founder of Fierce Babe Network. There…
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Activities in Liverpool
Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism At WoWfest On 21st May
As part of this year’s WoWfest (Writing’s on the Wall Fest) comes Future|Journeys: Afrofuturism. Inspired by the work of Afrofuturist artists, writers and musicians like Octavia Butler, George Clinton and Janelle Monae, Future|Journeys looks at how we can find new ways to express the voices of the marginalised, exploring race, gender and alternative technologies for creating new ways of co-existing. Join us for a day of conversation, art and creativity, as we weave the stories of…
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Bars in Liverpool
Veeno Liverpool – The Italian Wine Cafe Launches New Menu; Here’s What To Expect
Since launching in Manchester back in 2013, co-founders Nino & Andrea have been passionate about bringing a taste of the Aperitivo culture to the UK, the ritual of drinking, nibbling and relaxing after work. This passion has led to the successful launches of four further cafes and another two in the coming weeks in Bristol and Harrogate. To celebrate their latest openings, the duo are launching a selection of new menu items on Tuesday 10th…
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Bands in Liverpool
Free Concert In The Square Returns To Liverpool; Sunday 29th May
Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural free music event Concert in The Square, organisers have promised an ever bigger and better festival coming to Liverpool city centre this May bank holiday on Sunday 29th May. The festival will run from midday to 9pm with a special house classics after party from 9.30pm to 6am. This year’s line-up boasts an eclectic mix of popular local artists and DJs, including an acoustic set from…
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Bars in Liverpool
The Merchant Draws Huge Crowds To Its Launch
Brand new bar, canteen and garden, The Merchant, opened its doors to the public for the first time at last night’s launch party in heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks district. Local entrepreneurs Richard McGinnis and Lewis Boardman invited guests to enjoy a variety of drinks from the bar’s dedicated gin parlour, which stocks over 50 brands, and a selection of craft beers, including brands from the city’s own Liverpool Craft Beer Co. and Mad Hatter breweries,…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool Girl Geeks Collaborate With SKY To Bring Tech Bootcamp
Liverpool Girl Geeks have begun to develop a known heritage in tackling the known technological and digital skills shortage in women already in work or soon to graduate university, but they’ve taken their challenge back to school quite literally! Passionate about the growth of the industry within this fantastic city they cannot wait to return this mission to the younger ages. They are extremely pleased to announce a bootcamp for 12-14 year old girls focussing…
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Activities in Liverpool
Liverpool Biennial 2016 Announces Full Programme
The programme for Liverpool Biennial 2016, the largest contemporary art festival in the UK, running from 9 July to 16 October 2016, was announced today by Sally Tallant, Director of Liverpool Biennial. For the ninth edition of the Biennial, 42 artists are invited to create new work for locations across the city, alongside a showcase of ten associate artists working in the North of England. Artists from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Russia…
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Bands in Liverpool
She Drew The Gun Play The Buyers Club As Part of UK Tour; Friday 29th April
She Drew The Gun, fronted by songwriter Louisa Roach offer dreamy lyrical psych-pop from the banks of the Mersey. The debut album, Memories of the Future, is out now and this Friday’s show at The Buyers Club should be a night of celebration for the local star. On April 10th, She Drew The Gun were crowned winners of Glastonbury’s ‘Emerging Talent Competition’ 2016, a prize supported by PRS for Music and the PRS for Music Foundation. The…
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Bands in Liverpool
Dead Buttons Play Two of Liverpool’s Biggest Festivals This May
The hottest act to break the Korean Republic, Dead Buttons, are also set to win hearts and minds with an extensive live jaunt. They will be playing across the UK, Mainland Europe, America and Asia in 2016. Cult Liverpool imprint Baltic Records have taken on the duo’s first full length album ‘Some Kind of Youth’ – slated for release in early July to coincide with the band’s performances at FestEvol (1st May) and Liverpool Sound City (28th May). Dead…
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Activities in Liverpool
Jellyfishmoon Presents Audio Sonic Vision At St George’s Hall
Audiences will be feeling moved by a mesmerising, audio-visual, fully immersive experience coming soon to St George’s Hall Plateau. Jellyfishmoon will present ‘Audio Sonic Vision’, a 360° Full Dome Cinema Experience at the prestigious Liverpool landmark from 27th to 30th May 2016. Taking place inside a dome which will be positioned at The Plateau, Audio Sonic Vision is presented in a planetarium style format, in a 10m dome using spherical mirror projection. The experience will…
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Bars in Liverpool
Graffiti Spirits Launch Unique, Innovative Eating Out Venture At Slims Pork Chop Express
A new late night BBQ Club showcasing a unique menu offering for the city has been launched in Liverpool. The club is the brainchild of the three partners behind Graffiti Spirits whose take on a Crayfish Boil Louisiana-style, cooked in a sweet spicy stock and served with barbecue corn & spicy sausage is being touted in the industry as a favourite for several food & drink awards later this year. Director Matt Farrell explained: “We’ve…
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Bars in Liverpool
Wall of Fame Introduces New All-American Menu
Wall of Fame is serving up an eclectic new menu in a bid to bring a true taste of the US to Liverpool. With entrances on Victoria Street and Mathew Street, the all-American inspired eatery has introduced a new foodie offering featuring a novel assortment of chicken wings, pizzas and burgers to name a few. To accompany the culinary selection, the menu also comprises the eatery’s signature shakes, which are served up in a variety…
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Entertainment in Liverpool
The Brink Set To Host Charity Gig In Aid of Cancer Research UK
The Brink is set to play host to a musical charity evening in aid of Cancer Research UK this weekend. Located on Parr Street, the popular dry bar will welcome the ‘Music Against Cancer’ event on Saturday, April 30. Set up by event organiser Andrew Fagan in a bid to give something back, the evening will feature live musical performances from the singer-songwriter together with special guest Ben Higgs. The coinciding charity single ‘Picking up…
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Bars in Liverpool
Liverpool Disco Festival To Hold Launch Party With François K On 30th April
To celebrate the forthcoming Liverpool Disco Festival in October, Camp and Furnace will play host to an intimate Launch party for 400 of the city’s Disco lovers. For this special intro event, the festival team have pulled out all the stops to bring one of the most influential figures from the Disco era to Liverpool – François K. DJ support on the night will come from: LDF DJs Hustle DJs Jaegerossa (Midnight Riot) 6pm – 3am Saturday 30th April…
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Bands in Liverpool
Hope Fest; The Music Festival In Aid of The Homeless Is Back For 2016 Between 11 th – 13 th November Across The UK & Ireland
Hope Fest – the music festival in aid of the homeless – is back for 2016 (11 th -13th November) and this time it is bigger and better than ever! Now in it’s third year, the annual Hope Fest, which is usually held in Liverpool, has now expanded to cover the UK and Ireland. Taking over 40 music venues in Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Glasgow and Dublin aiming to raise lots of supplies of food, clothing and cash for the homeless.…
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Activities in Liverpool
Festival Fusion At Liverpool Loves 2016
City festivals and culture groups join forces to create a huge event for 2016. Liverpool Loves returns to the world-famous Pier Head on Saturday 6th August 2016 to celebrate and promote the best of Liverpool life under the themes of Culture, Food and Wellbeing. Last year’s event was a resounding success and was hailed one of the stand-out moments of 2015, with over 27,000 people attending across the weekend. Liverpool Loves is working with a…
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Bars in Liverpool
Independent Liverpool’s Late Night Party 30th April
Independent Liverpool will be hosting a massive late night party on 30th April, full of live music, food and drink to raise vital funds for some amazing local causes. All profits made from the party will be split between Zoe’s Hospice and Hillsborough Justice Campaign. Tickets are £5 and every penny of profit will be split between the two. Saturday 30th April 7pm til 2am New Bird Street Warehouse / Botanical Garden Buy Tickets Here
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Activities in Liverpool
Morning Gloryville Collaborates With LJMU
Morning Gloryville and Liverpool John Moores University are delighted to announce a new and exciting collaboration to bring the world of Rave, Fashion and Consciousness together… The Fashion RAVEolution! Inspired by the annual festival of ‘fashion revolution’. A match made in heaven, fashion to dance, from club to catwalk and everything in between, the next Morning Gloryville Liverpool will be encouraging bRavers to design and customise their best raving outfits, whilst increasing awareness of the fashion and clothing industry by…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Liverpool Tattoo Convention Announces Packed Music Line-Up For May Event
Ahead of their 9th annual event this May, Liverpool Tattoo Convention have revealed a blistering line-up of live music to complement the three days of artists, fire shows, burlesque glitz, glamour and many other tantalising performances. Bands and artists from across the north west will be showcasing their talents at the convention from 6th-8th May, covering post-hardcore, metalcore, ska and punk, all the way through to some stripped-back acoustic and folk. Direct from Liverpool will be…
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Activities in Liverpool
Hot Water Comedy Coming To The Jacaranda Every Wednesday
Hot Water Comedy brings a brand new night to Liverpool, in it’s new addition to it’s already growing repertoire of venues, Jacaranda Basement. The Jac as it is more locally known, was home to the first gig of small indie band known to few, The Beatles, and in keeping with that ethos, will now play host to some of best comedy talent road testing their ‘New Material’. The Jac has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and reopened back…
