Liverpool Arts and Culture magazine
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Liverpool Event Reviews
LightNight 2019 Guide
LightNight returns for its 10th year on 17 May with over 100 free events happening across 50 venues in the city. LightNight is a free, diverse, late-night cultural programme which celebrates different art forms in one spectacular night of entertainment and this year the theme is ‘Ritual’. “For LightNight 2019, we will consider ritual as a universal phenomenon, spanning the breadth of human history, and also as an artistic process by which we shift our…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
New tapas bar & restaurant launched by some of the city’s most respected experts
El Pecado means ‘to sin’ A new tapas bar & restaurant has been launched in Liverpool by some of the city’s most respected chefs, wine and hospitality experts. El Pecado meaning ‘sin’ is on Bold Street and everybody enjoys a sin or two when it comes to eating out as acclaimed restaurant manager Jay Bennett, a familiar face around the city scene explained. “We believe food & drink shared with friends should be fun and…
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Liverpool Music Scene
Mutant Vinyl To Release Debut Album Daffodils in Angell Town 26 April
Mutant Vinyl has been one of our favourite musicians for some years now. His music is exciting, unique and thought provoking – it’s rare that a talent like this comes along and we feel so fortunate that the LIPA graduate considers Liverpool a second home. After first seeing Edwin Pope, aka Mutant Vinyl, at Threshold Festival many years ago we were drawn in by his amazing live show. The multi-instrumentalist is a natural born performer and…
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Bars in Liverpool
Brunch Club Liverpool Revamp Breathes New Life Into Duke Street Eatery
Brunch Club on Duke Street re-launched last week with a brilliant new menu featuring all your brunch favourites with a unique twist, plus plenty of interesting options to sink your teeth into. Brunch Club first launched on Duke Street back in 2016 and it served nice food but for us it didn’t quite have that appeal to keep drawing us back time and time again like our favourite restaurants do, so we can understand why…
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Bars in Liverpool
The Brink Shares Five Steps To A Better Lifestyle For World Health Day
The team at The Brink is sharing its advice with the people of Liverpool to encourage a better lifestyle as part of World Health Day on Sunday, April 7. Part of national charity Action on Addiction, the venue offers a wealth of activity to support people affected by addiction whilst offering the general public an education on how to improve their general health. As Liverpool’s only dry bar, The Brink has identified that making small…
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Restaurants in Liverpool
MARAY Set To Open A Third Restaurant At Royal Albert Dock
One of Liverpool’s most popular restaurants and cocktail bars, Maray, is set to open its third site this summer at the iconic Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. The company’s expansion follows the success of its existing Middle Eastern-inspired restaurants, on Bold Street, Liverpool city centre and Allerton Road in the south of the city. The new Maray will join an exciting food and drink line-up currently taking shape at the Royal Albert Dock, which has seen…
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Activities in Liverpool
Hop to the Royal Albert Dock This Easter
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is the place to be this Easter, with an amazing variety of family-fun celebrations taking place from 8-22 April. From a colourful bunny trail and Spring craft workshops, to a giant chocolate egg competition and indulgent treats from the restaurants and bars, there’s something for everyone at the iconic waterfront destination. From 8-22 April, little ones can hop around the Dock on their own colourful bunny trail. Children can pick up…
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Review
Martin Luther King JR Mural Unveiled In New Brighton
A Martin Luther King JR Mural labelled as ‘a message of love and inclusivity’ has been launched on Grosvenor Street in the heart of New Brighton. The portrait of Dr Martin Luther King has been commissioned through Mr Davies’ company Rockpoint Leisure, who are currently undertaking a large-scale privately- funded regeneration project within The Victoria Quarter area of the town. The anniversary of the assassination also coincides with the launch of House of Lords Select…
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Bars in Liverpool
The Brunch Club Reimagined With New Food and Cocktail Concept
The Brunch Club is set to showcase its fresh new look as it brings Liverpool diners and drinkers an immersive brunching experience courtesy of its delicious dishes, signature cocktails and truly Instagrammable décor. The venue, located on the bustling Duke Street, has been reinvented by the team behind Ghetto Golf following a creative overhaul that promises visitors ‘the most bespoke bar experience in town.’ By using foliage to bring the outside in, the space boasts…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Pizza Making Masterclasses At Crazy Pedro’s
The part-time pizza parlour and full-time party bar, Crazy Pedro’s on Parr Street, has relaunched its masterclasses dedicated to pizza making priced at £25 per person. Famed for its outlandish pizza toppings and most enviable selection of mezcal and tequila outside of Mexico, Crazy Pedro’s classes are geared towards anyone looking to have some fun with friends or colleagues while stretching pizzas like pros – and creating the endless topping combinations. Learn the art of pizza…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Las Iguanas Launch New Spring/Summer Menu
This Spring sees the launch of the new menu at Latin American restaurant, Las Iguanas. There’s 17 exciting new dishes cooked from scratch by the team of skilled chefs, alongside Latin classics and Las Iguanas favourites. The new menu pairs perfectly with tropical coolers and premium cocktails Las Iguanas is so well known and loved for. Launching on 2nd April 2019, the new food menu will offer small dishes straight from Rio’s beach bars through to…
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Bands in Liverpool
Gwenno calls out for the region’s exciting emerging talent to join her at Sound City
Sound City has announced that Gwenno is performing at the festival with a special one-off performance of brand-new works with her producer, Rhys Edwards, and some of the region’s most exciting emerging female talent. Gwenno’s project encourages the exploration of concepts inspired by a sense of place and people, drawing from Liverpool’s rich and varied communities. The five day residency and show are part of an ongoing partnership with Both Sides Now, a pioneering initiative from music…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Wrapora Is Our New Lunch Time Saviour
After opening a few weeks ago we decided to try out Wrapora, specialising in wraps using the freshest and locally sourced ingredients you’re probably thinking you’ve heard it all before right? But, it was a very memorable visit for us and definitely somewhere we will be re-visiting especially for a lunch time pick me up. We ordered a grilled chicken wrap filled with salad and sweet chilli sauce with a side of fries and the…
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Music
Neil Campbell – In Conversation
For those of you who don’t know him, its really about time you did. Neil Campbell is one serious guitarist and composer, whose many, many collaborations have included Vini Reilly, Jan Ackerman and the legendary Jon Anderson. He found time to chat to us, ahead of his forthcoming gig at 81 Renshaw Street on the 4th April 2019… Liverpool Noise: Hi Neil! Tell us about the creative projects that you have on at the moment… Neil…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Junkyard Golf Club: First Look Inside
From humble beginnings Junkyard Golf Club has become one of the UK’s most popular crazy golf destinations with locations in Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, London and now Liverpool. We were invited down for a first look of the venue last week and we can honestly say it’s one of the coolest new places in the city and an absolute must for crazy golf fans. Liverpool has a reputation as a fun city and so it’s a…
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Health and Fitness in Liverpool
Over 100 Healthy Juice Blends Available At Liverpool’s Only Dry Bar The Brink
The Brink is encouraging the North West to consider health and wellbeing as part of National Nutrition Month. In a bid to raise awareness of overall nutrition the award-winning dry bar and café, owned by Action on Addiction, is showcasing its wide variety of fresh presses, detox juices and smoothies. With over 100 drinks options on the menu, each of the recipes boasts delicious flavours and notable health benefits to help customers feel their best…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Spring Art Classes and Creative Workshops from dot-art
Looking for art classes in Liverpool? dot-art are offering a range of classes starting this spring. Spring is just around the corner! Take advantage of the longer and lighter days and treat yourself to a creative course or art workshop in an inspiring location in Liverpool’s city centre. dot-art run fun, friendly evening and weekend courses which are open to everyone and take place in a range of locations across the city. This season they have…
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Cafes in Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee Launches Evening Menu
The award-winning coffee house, Bold Street Coffee, has announced it will be expanding its offering with a brand-new evening menu, which will be available every Thursday to Sunday from 6pm. Just eight months after a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign, Bold Street Coffee returned to its rightful place with a new look and new menu, as well as a new concept in Castle Street Coffee’s Santa Maluco. To continue its string of success, the Bold Street favourite…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Fiesta Bombarda Birthday Celebration in the Williamson Tunnels
Fiesta Bombarda have announced their 7th birthday party plans. Taking place on 1st June, the celebration will take over the intimate settings of the Williamson Tunnels. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for this one so don’t delay. The vibrant travelling carnival Fiesta Bombarda celebrates seven years of throwing parties on Saturday 1st June by hosting a special and very intimate event in the Williamson Tunnels. After the sellout Sefton Park Palm House carnival, Bombarda returns…
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Liverpool Event Reviews
Liverpool Threshold Festival 2019
The Threshold Festival of Music and Arts 2019 is almost upon us – having leap-frogged Brexit – and this year it has to be said is simply sensational. Being incorporated into the BBC6 Fringe, the latest and last artistic announcement is an absolute corker! Our very own and very excellent Popped Music are bringing us the mighty “Bang Band Romeo”, but that’s only the icing on the festival cake. Other highlights come thick and fast.…
