If you love singing and are thinking about joining a choir, come along to our singing workshop on Saturday 25th April 10am to 1pm at The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool L3 8LR. It’ll be a fun, relaxed time, making music and meeting new people. No experience necessary. To reserve a place, please email indigovibe@ymail.com
Join legendary poet and activist Linton Kwesi Johnson for Desert Island Dissent — a powerful in-conversation event exploring art as a force for resistance.
In this special event, Johnson will consider the music, poetry and political works that have most profoundly shaped his life and activism. Drawing on his experiences of 1970s Britain, the rise of the National Front and the cultural resistance that followed, he will reflect on the moments that forged his voice and defined decades of struggle.
From dub poetry to political literature, the evening will explore the enduring power of creative expression to confront injustice, challenge dominant narratives and inspire collective action. At a time when old ideologies are resurfacing and reactionary politics are gaining ground, Johnson’s perspective offers a vital reminder that culture can provoke change — and that resistance has its own soundtrack.
An evening of reflection, performance and urgent conversation with one of the most influential political voices of our time.
Linton Kwesi Johnson
The award-winning reggae poet and political activist was born in Jamaican 1952 before moving to London in 1963. He studied at Goldsmiths College, was a member of the Black Panthers and was poetry editor of Race Today, introducing new voices to the British public, including Michael Smith and Oku Onuora. In 1974, the Race Today Collective published Linton’s first poetry book, Voices of the Living and the Dead.
In 2002 he became only the second living poet and the first black poet to have his work included in Penguin’s Modern Classics series, under the title Mi Revalueshanary Fren. Penguin continue to publish him, now in their Selected Poems series.
Linton’s first album Dread Beat An Blood was released in 1978. Since then, he has released fourteen albums made with long-time collaborator and producer, Dennis Bovell, and has been running his own record label, LKJ Records, since 1981. He is also a Trustee of the George Padmore Institute and Chair of 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning.
Venue: The British Music Experience, British Music Experience, Cunard Building, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DS
Photo Credit: Danny Da Costa
Duncan Honeybourne, internationally acclaimed concert pianist gives an evening concert of Schumann, Bax, Pott & Chopin, with an interval for refreshments. All ages welcome – tickets are £10 on the door.
A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to the stage. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!
A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.
75 minutes of spine-tingling, heartwarming, and otherworldly music, performed live by an 18-piece chamber orchestra of first-class, classically trained musicians and evocative live vocals, and featuring unforgettable themes from:
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Edward Scissorhands
• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
• Corpse Bride
• Alice in Wonderland
• Batman
• Beetlejuice
• Sleepy Hollow
• Labyrinth
• Wednesday
• The Addams Family
From the creators of The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – Customer Reviewed: 4.7 / 5.
This brand-new orchestral journey dives into the magic, mischief, and melancholy of dark fantasy cinema.
Please note: The performance contains strobe lighting
Disclaimer: The Illuminated Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! ‘10538 Overture’, ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Living Thing’, ‘Diary of Horace Wimp’, Don’t Bring me Down’ and of course ‘Mr Blue Sky’ went on to become the soundtrack of our lives.
In 2025 Jeff Lynne’s ELO performed the last ever live shows with the ‘Over & Out Tour’. The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 50 years.
Back in June, Kraftwerk wowed UK audiences with a one-off performance at the Forever Now Festival in Milton Keynes, their headline slot illuminating the post punk bill to such an extent that The Times commented “Even now, almost 60 years into their career, Kraftwerk are still waiting for the world to catch up with them. Not so much post-punk as post-everything, their techno-utopian machine symphonies will forever sound like the future.”
Now Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return to the UK bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part digital installation, the Kraftwerk live show is an unmissable audio and technological spectacle.
One of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation, J. A. Jayant is celebrated for his rich tone, lyrical expression and imaginative improvisation. This concert offers an immersive journey through Indian classical music, where melody and rhythm unfold with elegance, intensity and spontaneity.
He is joined by two outstanding percussionists: R N Prakash, a highly respected mridangam artist known for his precision, flair and sensitive accompaniment, and Kousic Sen, an acclaimed tabla player recognised for his dynamic solo and collaborative work.
Together, they create a vibrant and nuanced musical dialogue, showcasing the depth, virtuosity and expressive power of Indian classical music.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Brass Monkees – the high-energy band that blends Soul and R&B into a high-octane, feel-good experience!
This dynamic group features a sizzling 3-piece brass section, electrifying lead vocals, and a tight rhythm section that brings you everything from smooth grooves to soulful ballads.
Brass Monkees take you on a musical journey through legendary hits from icons like Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Jocelyn Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so many more! With years of experience in the music industry, this talented group knows how to bring the heat, creating an atmosphere full of infectious enthusiasm and unbeatable chemistry.
Prepare to groove, laugh, and lose yourself in the rhythm with Brass Monkees.
Liverpool’s Stealing Sheep team up with She Drew the Gun, Meduulla, Ellaments (Big Joanie) and more to unleash GLO: Girl Life Online: an arthouse touring show diving into the virtual subconscious of culture through a girlhood lens. Questioning how reality is shaped by the internet and how girlhood is formed under its influence, the project explores dopamine living, distraction, obey-culture vs IRL experience, and nostalgia for free-party freedom.
Working as multi-instrumentalists with analog synths, Stealing Sheep deliver a high-energy live experience for fans of Talking Heads and Confidence Man. Styled with costume designer Ellie Coolegreen, the show channels cosmic fighter-girl chic, inflatable humour, oversized silhouettes and frazzled, capitalist playboy Gen-Z couture. Guerrilla girls energy for the algorithm age: chaotic, conscious, fun club energy.