Event type: Concert

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years to perform much loved hits spanning over his entire repertoire.

David first shot to fame when he went to an audition for the London production of the musical Godspell and was chosen for the role of Jesus. He received major awards and some ecstatic reviews which saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then at the West End for two years.

David has enjoyed a remarkable career that has combined concerts, records, theatre, composing, films and television with striking success. He has written, recorded and produced albums that have sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also had 23 Top 30 singles in Britain alone, including the Grammy-nominated ‘Rock On’, ‘Lamplight’, ‘Hold Me Close’ and ‘Gonna Make You A Star’, all of which made David a household name.

David Essex has achieved success in all areas of entertainment and continues to break boundaries with his unique talent.

Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades.

He has become one of Britain’s most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by his band, Invaders of the Heart, Jah Wobble is reborn into a new decade as defiant as ever.

Born John Wardle, the nickname was given to him by Sid Vicious following an evening of drunken antics. As a bassist, Jah Wobble is well known as one of the founding members and ultimately the back bone of the legendary Public Image Limited during the early years.

Whilst working with John Lyndon, Keith Levene and Jim Walker, Jah’s notoriously powerful low end bass created their debut album Public Image: First Issue, which included the band’s first top 10 single, as well as their prestigious second album Metal Box, which included the post-punk classic ‘Death Disco’.

Since departing from Public Image Limited, Jah Wobble is now a prevalent solo artist with his band, Invaders of the Heart, and was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize for his debut album, Rising Above Bedlam.

Iconic American hip hop trio De La Soul come to Liverpool, as part of Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) 2022.

De La Soul will be joined by British artist Kojey Radical, Trinidad-born rapper, producer, and songwriter Berwyn, and Liverpool hip-hop royalty No Fakin’.

The theme of LIMF 2022 is Power to the People & Purpose, and is a homage to those game-changing, trailblazing people, movements and music genres who empowered change for the better.

Since its very beginning when the world-famous Tropicalia movement started, Gilberto Gil has always played a key role in the development of Música Popular Brasileira.

This most visionary Brazilian songwriter, singer, and musician of all times also has the gift of incorporating different aspects of daily life into his work. Family closeness produces a relationship of great freedom and intimacy on and off the stage.

His upcoming performance brings together family and friends from his inner circle. Musicians, singers, artists of all kinds, and all family members playing and singing along with Gilberto Gil. Nos a Gente – We the People celebrates life, Gil’s extraordinary repertoire, and features the musical diversification he stands for, from bossa via samba to reggae and catchy pop songs.

Pop icon Adam Ant returns to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet.

Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live music.

“I’m very much looking forward to playing live again…there’s nothing like it…I hope everyone hasn’t forgotten how to have fun!”
Adam Ant

From his early punk days in London to his explosion on the world stage that would lead to him becoming an icon, Adam Ant’s musical career spans the course of nine albums and 22 chart-topping singles worldwide.

After a sold out show in 2019, Henry Priestman and John Reilly return to the Philharmonic Hall Music Room with another exceptional night of original music, from two of the most inspirational wordsmiths of the modern age.

Joined by their long-term collaborators, the evening will be a wonderful mix of musical styles that complement each other beautifully.

In 2009, Henry Priestman (who wrote hits for Yachts in the 70s and for The Christians in the 80s) reinvented himself as a singer-songwriter, releasing his debut solo album Chronicles of Modern Life to critical acclaim, followed by Last Mad Surge of Youth in 2014, another critically-acclaimed record.

Liverpool born, Sheffield based singer-songwriter John Reilly has had airplay on BBC Radio 2 and radio stations around the world. He has sold 250,000 records both with his band Boy on a Dolphin, and during his solo career. Playing songs from his three solo albums, plus Boy on a Dolphin favourites, Reilly’s live shows are an intimate and spiritual experience not to be missed.

John Reilly’s Canadian co-writer and pianist Lewis Nitikman has produced, played and written three gold albums in Canada. He has played with various bands, including The Beach Boys, The Guess Who, The Dooby Brothers and Def Leopard.

Alongside working with Henry Priestman, in 2021 Les Glover joined Dan Powell’s (Slade) side project Don Powell’s Occasional Flames and released their wonderful debut album Just My Cup of Tea. Onstage Henry and Les manage to mix poignancy, chaos, laughter, and tears in equal measures.

To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC will perform the iconic album in its entirety.

ABC, fronted by Martin Fry, were formed in Sheffield in the 1980’s when they decided they wanted to fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique post punk vision. Since forming, ABC have released 9 studio albums, including their debut album The Lexicon Of Love, which sold over a million records. 36 years later, they returned with their resounding triumph, The Lexicon Of Love II, which immediately entered into the top 5.

Martin Fry’s masterpiece The Lexicon Of Love went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’, ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time.

Worldwide hits and several studio albums later, ABC demonstrate that even now 40 years on, Martin Fry’s song-writing and musicianship is still as contemporary as it was in the beginning.

Introducing the four string king, Jake Shimabukuro.

Often referred to as the Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee, and Michael Jordan of his craft, Jake delivers performances around the world with an out-of-the-box blend of stunning virtuosity, deep musicality, and a natural entertainer’s flair.

 

Iconic 1980s singer Paul Young has announced a major national tour for next year which includes one night at St Helens Theatre Royal in Spring 2023. 

Behind The Lens UK Tour 2023 will take fans on a journey of his story through a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.

Paul Young will perform at St Helens Theatre Royal on Friday 31 March 2023. Tickets are on sale now starting from £31 – VIP tickets, and greet and meet packages are also available.

Paul Young has been a major star for four decades. He broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to Number One, followed by iconic hits including Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). 

More success followed with the Number One album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid. Paul sustained that success – while having fun in his tex-mex band Los Pacaminos.  

Now, on the 40^th anniversary of No Parlez, Paul is releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir, both entitled Behind The Lens.