Music fans will be in for a treat this Friday (19 May) as LightNight Liverpool brings a special performance to Open Eye Gallery. The ‘Flow2: The Pioneers’ event will see world-renowned pianist David Braid perform newly commissioned classical-jazz numbers exploring time and landscape. David will be joined by the innovative 13-piece ... Read More...
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Jarvis Cocker will introduce electronic music pioneer Pierre Henry’s ‘The Liverpool Mass’ when it is performed at the metropolitan cathedral. The Pulp frontman is said to be a life-long fan of the composer, who had originally set out to create the piece of music for the landmark building’s 1967 opening. The music ... Read More...
A new photographic exhibition capturing the rise to fame of Gerry and the Pacemakers will go on display in Liverpool this summer. The Museum of Liverpool will display 30 images of the Merseybeat group by local photographers Graham Spencer and Peter Kaye. Launching on 14 July until 7 January 2018, the exhibition ... Read More...
Thurston Moore interview: Sonic Youth frontman talks to Your Move ahead of Liverpool gig As one quarter of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore was responsible for some of alternative rock’s most enduring tracks, influencing countless bands with his groundbreaking guitar tunings and DIY ethos. Ahead of the release of his new album this month ... Read More...
Influential '80s pop group Culture Club will perform at an open-air concert in the Liverpool City Region this summer. Boy George and his bandmates will play at Haydock Park Racecourse in July during a series of outdoor gigs at racing venues. Jason Fildes, Haydock Park general manager, says: "Culture Club are one ... Read More...
The Liverpool Mass: Interview with Thierry Balasse, the man performing the 1960s music piece for the first time Two landmark celebrations will collide next month as Bluecoat, currently marking its building’s 300-year anniversary, presents a special event to honour 50 years of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. French composer Pierre Henry, whose work has been sampled ... Read More...
What’s on in Liverpool Event listings for 24 - 31 March 2017 24 March Geoff Achison Philharmonic Hall Highly regarded instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Geoff Achison prepares to thrill audiences with his dynamic blues playing, catchy originals and authentic solo arrangements. 24 March Feeder O2 Academy Liverpool Feeder returned from a four-year hiatus last year with their ninth album, ‘All ... Read More...
The full line-up has now been announced for Liverpool’s inaugural Hope & Glory boutique festival. Following the recent news that the 70-piece orchestra Hacienda Classical will close the 5-6 August event behind St George’s Hall, further big names have been revealed to complete the bill. Organisers have announced that Manchester band James ... Read More...
A new musical based on the life of Cilla Black is set to premier in Liverpool this September. Auditions will take place soon for the Jeff Pope production which will visit the Liverpool Empire ahead of a nationwide tour. ‘Cilla - The Musical’ is based on the ITV mini-series 'Cilla' which charts ... Read More...
What's on in Liverpool Event listings for 10 - 23 February 2017 > Related | Browse our complete What's On section 10 February Menace Beach The Magnet The five-piece band from Leeds are set to tour the UK throughout February and will stop off in Liverpool with their indie rock sounds. 11 February Cathy Unity Theatre A timely reflection on today’s ... Read More...