Future Yard are delighted to be welcoming the fabulous Billy Nomates to Birkenhead this Autumn for a one-off, intimate acoustic show hosted by Form Presents.
The show, Undergrowth, is a special set of the unseen and unheard – new arrangements, never performed B-sides, something different.
A beacon of brutal truth in an industry built on inconsequential bullshit, the Bristol-based singer-songwriter gives voice to the silenced, the disillusioned, the broken-hearted,and the burnt-out, assembling brilliantly biting dispatches from the fringes of a society mired in austerity, inequality and insularity. Or, as Tor Maries puts it with trademark bluntness, “There’s too much music in the world already, so everything I make has to count.”
Stone Foundation, the soulful collective hailing from the Midlands, delivers a potent blend of soul, funk, and jazz-infused rhythms that captivate audiences worldwide.
With a sound reminiscent of Motown classics and contemporary influences, their music transports listeners to a nostalgic yet modern sonic landscape, characterized by infectious grooves and heartfelt lyrics.
Formed in 2004, Stone Foundation has steadily built a reputation for their dynamic live performances and critically acclaimed studio albums. Led by founding members Neil Jones and Neil Sheasby, the band has garnered praise for their authentic songwriting and tight musicianship, drawing inspiration from their diverse musical influences.
With each release, Stone Foundation continues to evolve, embracing new sonic territories while staying true to their soulful roots, making their live shows an unmissable experience for music lovers of all persuasions.
Indie noise legends The Jesus and Mary Chain return to Liverpool.
The band play a much anticipated show at Liverpool’s CONTENT in support of their recent Glasgow Eyes album. The album saw them back to mid-season form and features new classics jamcod and Silver Strings.
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide.
Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to new audiences around the world.
From the moment they take to the stage, the mood is set for a no-nonsense feel-good atmosphere, each number sounding like an encore itself. The traditional styles that influence the musicians are still to be heard and when an unexpected drop-down to those glorious core melodies sneaks in the result is spine-chilling! In short, it rocks, and the audience becomes part of the experience.
Indie legends Mercury Rev are heading to Liverpool.
Best known for their 1998 classic Deserter’s Songs, New York’s Mercury Rev continue to release and play excellent music.
Don’t miss this one!
“Friendly, inviting atmosphere & first class music.”
Driven by a passion for classical chamber music, this not-for-profit festival presents intimate and unique performances of the highest level in venues all across Wirral. We want everyone to feel welcome at our events, as we believe unforgettable live music is something everybody should experience. From folk to classical and UK premieres to family concerts, there is world class music on offer for everyone.
What’s On 2024
Wirral Youth Brass – Pacific Road Tram Shed – 22nd June
The Leenhardt Harp Trio – Eastham – 28th June
Youth String Quartet Academy – Williamson Art Gallery – 29th June
A Soldier’s Tale – Wallasey – 29th June
Family Concert – Neston – 30th June
Wirral Composers Showcase – Upton – 30th June
Kabantu – Heswall Hall – 30th June
For tickets, book online.
Liverpool Celebrates Mathew Street Festival is hosting the final of a unique music competition on Wednesday 22nd May, allowing two winners to play the iconic Pier Head stage before The Jacksons during the upcoming music festival bonanza later in the summer.
Judges on Wednesday 22nd May at CONTENT include BBC DJ Dave Monks and Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music. Musicians Esco Williams and Rheana Forrester are also on the panel.
The judges have whittled down hundreds of entries to a final 10 ahead of the event, with talent from across the city submitting showreels of their best performances. The finalists are: Esme Bridie; Clionagh Mclaughlin; Motel Sundown; Lucy Ellen; Kate Nicholas; Simon Howard; Corin Murphy; Tom Lloyd; Paul O’Keefe and George Weston.
The competition starts at 7pm and is free to attend. The final will support Fans Supporting Foodbanks and organisers are kindly asking for food donations on the night to support the charity.
Liverpool Celebrates takes place across the August Bank Holiday (Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August), commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the last Mathew Street Festival on the Sunday and Monday with dozens of acts to perform across the music extravaganza including The Jacksons, Holly Johnson and many more.
Join Liverpool Bach Collective in St Philip Neri Church, Catharine Street, Liverpool at 6.30pm on Sunday 2 June for their penultimate cantata of the season.
This beautiful church was designed by PS Gilby who was inspired by Byzantine architecture and mosaic interiors. The performance of Cantata no. 5, Wo soll ich fliehen hin? (To where shall I flee?) will celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi as the text dwells on how the wounds and blood of Christ bring salvation to the Christian soul.
U.S all-girl Garage Rock/Punk superstars The Darts (US) are heading to The Quarry Liverpool on 6th October!
Formed in 2016, they have released 4 LPs, Me.Ow, The Darts, I Like You But Not Like That and Snake Oil. The latter two released on Jello Biafra’s (Dead Kennedys) Alternative Tentacles label to rave reviews.
Fast forward to 2024 and they’re back with a new LP on Alternative Tentacles ‘Boomerang and are touring extensively with their high-octane live shows.
After last year’s sell-out event, Crosby Symphony Orchestra returns to put on a Spanish feast of classical music.
Centre-stage is the ever-popular guitar concerto by Rodrigo performed by Craig Ogden, acclaimed as “one of the most exciting artists of his generation”. Anyone with even a passing interest in ice dance, the Olympics and Torvill & Dean will want to hear Bolero with its spell-binding melody and snare drum rhythm.
Add in a Spanish zarzuela, a ballet suite, an orchestral suite, and even a Mexican conga to finish, and prepare to be swept away in a riot of musical colour, directed by their very own Spanish conductor, Juan Ortuño.
