The Africa Oyé Hip-Hop Showcase brings together a wealth of talent from Liverpool to the African continent.
This collaborative event will explore the eclecticism and depth of the genre, in collaboration with Liverpool hip-hop royalty No Fakin’ and L100.
From the politically-astute rap of Awate, to the emerging artists of the L100 cypher, as well as former Oyé Introduces alumni, MC Nelson.
This is a standing event.
Known for their experimental programming and daring collaborations, the work of Manchester Collective has expanded at breakneck speed since their formation in 2016 by co-founders Adam Szabo (Chief Executive) and Rakhi Singh (Music Director).
They now play in concert halls, club spaces and warehouses in cities across Europe and the UK, performing a combination of cutting-edge contemporary music, classical masterpieces, and staged work to a hungry, new audience.
Their debut album The Centre is Everywhere was released in March 2021 on the Bedroom Community label. Manchester Collective’s 21/22 season features seven touring projects across ten cities. From one-off gigs to extensive residencies, they will perform new work by boundary-pushing collaborators including Abel Selaocoe, Hannah Peel, Lyra Pramuk, Vessel and Edmund Finnis.
For further details, visit manchestercollective.co.uk.
Buddy Holly Lives – The Music Never Died is a dazzling musical production written by and starring musician, performer and writer Asa Murphy.
Buddy Holly Lives celebrates 70 years of legendary music from the genius boy from Lubbock Texas, featuring visual and audio moments in the short but historical career of Buddy Holly. Dance the night away and enjoy all the hits performed by Asa Murphy as Buddy and backed by the live Buddy Rock N Roll Band.
Featuring all the hits including… OH BOY, RAVE ON, THAT’LL BE THE DAY, TRUE LOVE WAYS, PEGGY SUE, RAINING IN MY HEART AND MANY MORE. It’s a guaranteed night of musical memories from one of the greatest artistes of all time.
The ultimate celebration concert to one of the most iconic and best-selling artists of all time.
In this brand-new touring theatre show Robert Schmuck (Billy The Kid) and his amazing 7 piece band perform breath-taking musical arrangements of multi-million selling songs.
Songs featured include: ‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘River Of Dreams’, ‘Tell Her About It ‘, ‘Still Rock n Roll To Me’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘Movin Out’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘The Longest Time’ and many, many more.
It’s a non-stop hits show!
Songs of Healing Concert is a gift to the Hillsborough families and friends, ahead of releasing Wind Beneath My Wings this Christmas, as a song of healing to share with the nation.
Enjoy a twilight concert with live choir and band with uplifting, soothing songs and hymns that were sung by Love & Joy Gospel Choir at the Hillsborough Memorial Services over the last 20 years. The songs were chosen to remember loved ones and uplift as songs of healing.
Liverpool Lighthouse Community Choir with members of Love & Joy Gospel Choir, led by Anu Omideyi (award-winning Choir Director including the award-winning The Reapers Choir)
It’s a sophisticated masterclass in melody, honouring Burt Bacharach, writer of one of America’s greatest songbooks for artistes such as Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Gene Pitney, The Carpenters and so many more.
Liverpool born, Atlantic recording artist John Reilly fronts this concert with his spiritual and soulful vocals, backed by Britain’s finest session musicians, who usually play with artists such as Paul Carrack and Take That. Female vocals are elegantly performed by Miss Rachel.
Raynor and the Musical Director overseeing this dazzling non-stop parade of classic songs is Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman.
The unique Abba look and sound will be replicated with an incredible attention to detail by Abba Forever at Epstein Theatre.
The beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.
Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.
Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour!
Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.
From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian Rhapsody, to their sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium, you’ll experience highlights from Queen’s extraordinary musical performances, whilst you relive the spellbinding atmosphere that Queen delivered over their illustrious career.
Performed by Gary and his multi-talented band. This swingin’ 60s show features hit songs by Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, The Searchers, The Merseybeats, The Swingin’ Blue Jeans, The Hollies and the Small Faces.
Plus many more classic 60s hits. With special guests: Brian (Saxophone) Jones, of the original ‘Undertakers’, Asa Murphy singing the songs of Buddy Holly and The Rockin 60s.
Gary Murphy has worked closely with many of the Merseybeat legends including: Gerry Marsden (The Pacemakers), Mike Pender’s (Searchers), Tony Crane, Billy Kinsley (The Merseybeats) and Ray Ennis (The Swingin’ Blue Jeans).
Gary has also worked with a wide variety of musicians and singers including: Albert Lee, Jan Akkerman, James Burton, Suzy Quatro, Mel C, The Christians, China Crisis, Rick Vito (Mick Fleetwood and Fleetwood Mac) and Charlie Landsborough.
Bringing the swing of Sinatra alive, Perfectly Frank by David Knopov, as seen on BBC’s The One and Only, is a tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and is without a doubt one of the most successful Frank Sinatra tributes around.
For over 30 years, Liverpool’s David Knopov has entertained a global audience with his Sinatra act. He has had the pleasure of performing for H.R.H Queen Elizabeth during the Golden Jubilee celebrations, the King of Greece for his 70th birthday and a host of celebrities including Sir David Frost.
Now for one night only Perfectly Frank and his swing quartet are back for a Christmas special at the Epstein Theatre for one of its opening shows and featuring a special guest artist. Close your eyes and you will swear it’s ol’ blue eyes himself! It’s the perfect Christmas night out.