The Philharmonic Hall is arguably Liverpool’s most impressive venue, with its soaring architecture and extravagant décor. Because of this, there are few artists that can compete with the lavish expression of the room, and not become overshadowed. However, there are a few exceptions, and the awe-inspiring cultural spectacle that has been created by Seafoam Green […]
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We are all aware of the unachievable pressure that New Year’s Eve brings. Often we are left to settle with the dreary discussions between distant family friends, or the lacklustre white noise of the Hootenanny. Yet, there is no need to accept your torture of these dull affairs this year, all thanks to the vibrant […]
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With the awareness of mental health issues on the rise, and the popular use of the arts as a vehicle for change, many events such as ‘Music 4 Mental Health’ have aimed to create an open discussion regarding mental health, to help combat the current taboos in society. Right at the forefront of this movement […]
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After two years of sell out shows in the Philharmonic’s Music Room, ‘Seafoam Green’s Last Waltz’ returns to the Philharmonic, this time in the iconic Hall. On 25th November 1976, at the Hinterland Ballroom in San Francisco, ‘The Band’ performed their last ever concert after 16 years on the road. On that fateful night they were joined by some ‘friends’ – […]
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To celebrate the building of a new memorial to Nelson Mandela in Liverpool’s Princes Park, Africa Oyé will bring South African stars BCUC to the city for a special one-off performance this October. The seven-piece band’s indigenous funk and high-energy performances have fast made them one of South Africa’s most successful musical exports. Artistic heirs […]
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After the phenomenal popularity of last years festival, Indika, Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts, returns to venues across Liverpool for 2018, bigger and better than ever! Since the first year of the event, 8 years ago, Indika has grown at a rapid pace and meaning that this year’s festival not only hosts two weeks of […]
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As we reach the first few dreary days of September and the kids head back to school, the whole family needs something to look forward to. Luckily, The Lantern Company, famous for their awe-inspiring arts events, have provided just the thing! Across the October half-term the beautiful Palm House in Liverpool’s Sefton Park will play […]
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Carnival kingpins Fiesta Bombarda and WAH will be joining forces again as they bring a rave from beyond the grave with reggae royalty, MUNGO’S HIFI to Liverpool this Halloween. Get your costumes ready for Friday 26th October as Camp & Furnace is transformed into a haunted crypt with gut-wrenching Reggae, Dub, Jungle and carnival sounds. […]
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Fresh off the release of their second studio album, Tuareg band, IMARHAN bring their Saharan traditional folk and Algerian rai music to District in Liverpool this September. Imarhan released their self-titled debut album in 2016, when their tender, soulful, intense vision of a genre that was already flooded with talent and exposure still managed to float to […]
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Digging up rare vinyl grooves in the city of gold, DJ Okapi brings a forgotten era of South African pop music back to life, specifically the synth-fuelled 80s disco-funk known as bubblegum and the unique house-inspired kwaito grooves of the early 90s, connecting them to their contemporaries in other parts of Africa and its diaspora. […]
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