Beavertown has teamed up with Independent Venue Week (IVW) 2025 for the third year in a row to bring an unmissable live music experience to Liverpool on Saturday, 1st February, at Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda. Headlined by Brògeal, this highly-anticipated event is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
Showcasing Liverpool’s vibrant music scene, this exclusive gig is part of Beavertown’s commitment to supporting independent music venues across the UK and their essential role in connecting artists with music-loving communities.
Independent Venue Week is the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, and the people that own, run and work in them. Through its collaboration with IVW, Beavertown is backing events at seven iconic venues, featuring 21 acts and bringing incredible talent and exceptional beer to audiences nationwide.
Attending this event will also directly support The Jacaranda, who will retain 100% of ticket and bar sales.
Fans can also show their support by purchasing band merchandise — and Beavertown will be offering free merch of its own to those who do.
Tickets are available via this link here: https://beavertownbrewery.co.uk/blogs/events/.
To find out more about other Independent Venue Week events happening in Liverpool, click here
https://independentvenueweek.com/uk/shows/.
Port Sunlight Orchestra was formed around 1900 and is one of the village’s oldest institutions. The orchestra played at the opening ceremony of the Lady Lever Art Gallery in 1922 and have presented regular Sunday afternoon concerts here ever since.
This series of concerts in their main hall will take visitors on a musical tour of the British Isles. You will be transported to Wales on 16 February and Ireland on 6 April.
Kenny Thomas stands as one of the UK’s most successful soul singers of his generation, having had two Top 10 albums and eight Top 40 singles over his thirty-year-plus career.
His debut album ‘Voices’, released in 1991, sold over a million copies worldwide on Chrysalis Records, going double platinum in the UK alone within the first two weeks and it featured the top 5 hit ‘Thinking About Your Love’. He also appeared on TOTP a remarkable 9 times in under 3 years.
The Multi-platinum selling and 2 x Brit-Award nominated UK singer has also been busy performing to sold out crowds across the UK and Europe, with recent interviews on BBC Radio2, The Sunday Times, Record Collector, Uncut, Mojo and The Mail on Sunday.
Join the Pagoda Arts Ensemble, the prestigious China Welfare Institute Children’s Palace from Shanghai, and the dynamic children of In Harmony for a vibrant celebration of music and dance.
In honour of the Year of the Snake and the 25-year twinning of Shanghai and Liverpool, enjoy a fusion of Eastern and Western traditions with captivating performances and a unique cultural exchange.
This special event celebrates friendship, creativity, and unity through the universal languages of music and movement.
An indie-pop and afro-soul sounds enthusiast deeply rooted in the African continent, the very talented Cameroonian singer-songwriter Blick Bassy is a force of nature, and is known across France for his vibrant live performances.
On his latest album Mádibá, released in 2023, Blick Bassy has chosen to address the environment, particularly the burning issue of water. At the confluence of several living sources, navigating between Africa and the West, Blick Bassy’s music – for which he mainly uses mother tongue Bassa – is distinguished by its mix as much as by its density. Tending towards the essential, it reaches a high emotional level.
Brace yourselves Liverpool. Nearly 35 years and 20 albums in, San Francisco’s formidable psych-rock group THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE return to Liverpool and headline Olympia on Friday 7th February.
Support for the evening comes from special guests Project Gemini. Always a magnificent show, make sure you’re involved in this one.
The George Ferguson Dance School and Melody Makers perform a specially curated evening of song and dance in celebration of the pagan Goddess Brigid (also known as Bridie, Bríd, Bride etc. and, later, as the Christian Saint Brigid).
Head along and celebrate Bridget’s day, the ancient Celtic Festival of Imbolc which marks the return of Spring light into the world after a long winter. This not-to-be-missed feast of music and song in the beautiful setting of Sefton Park Palm House will make for gorgeous entertainment; sure to blow the Winter cobwebs away and launch us, renewed, into Spring 2025.
2025 sees Milap return to Liverpool International Jazz Festival for another year, to present the extraordinary talents of Rekesh Chauhan at The Capstone Theatre.
Rekesh – a multi-award-winning British pianist and composer – is celebrated for his versatility in both Indian and Western classical traditions. Collaborating with many legendary artists – Pt. Birju Maharaj, MOBO award-winning jazz pianist Zoe Rahman and Mercury Prize-winner, Talvin Singh – Rekesh is recognised for his seamless amalgamation of eastern and western styles.
In this special festival appearance, Rekesh will be joined by internationally renowned tabla maestro Kousic Sen. Together, they will explore the dynamic intersection of Indian classical music and jazz, blending tradition with contemporary innovation. With Rekesh’s evocative piano melodies and Kousic’s virtuosic rhythms, this collaboration promises to offer a fresh perspective on the blending of genres.
Following a fantastic Autumn season, Milap are once again showcasing some of India’s most acclaimed Hindustani and Carnatic musicians as part of their special 40th Anniversary, alongside both established and emerging talent from the UK.
The first evening concert of the season features the world-renowned, multi GRAMMY-winner, Rakesh Chaurasia on the bansuri. Rakesh – nephew and disciple of flute legend Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia – is celebrated worldwide for his expressive and technically masterful playing.
Carrying forward his family’s rich musical legacy, Rakesh brings a contemporary touch to the ancient art of bansuri. His mastery and dextrous technique has resonated deeply with audiences across the globe for decades – with him notably concluding the twenty-four hour live music BBC broadcast to a worldwide audience, celebrating Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee.
Accompanied by tabla maestro, Shahbaz Hussain – whose rhythmic precision and sensitivity is admired internationally – expect an evening of legendary musicianship that showcases the timeless appeal and emotional depth of Hindustani classical music.
Following a fantastic Autumn season, Milap are once again showcasing some of India’s most acclaimed Hindustani and Carnatic musicians as part of their special 40th Anniversary, alongside both established and emerging talent from the UK.
To bring the season to a close, Milap return to The Tung Auditorium for another free lunchtime concert, this time spotlighting the rich, melodious sounds of acclaimed sitarist Mehboob Nadeem.
A celebrated and widely respected musician, Mehboob’s mastery over the sitar is unparalleled. Bringing decades of artistry to the stage from around the globe, his performances have been renowned for their virtuosity and intensity. Accompanied by the dynamic tabla maestro, Kousic Sen, the pair are set to deliver a serene and immersive experience – perfect for a midday escape.
