Beautiful Renaissance Choral Music sung by Liverpool Renaissance Singers and directed by Liam Owens. Song of Songs one of the most enigmatic and sensual books of the Bible burns with the language of love – earthly, spiritual and eternal. Its poetry long embraced by composers speaks of longing and union, of beauty glimpsed and pursued, of passion that transcends the merely human. OUr programme explores this fercent landscape through the sacred choral settings of Renaissance Masters including Victoria, Guerrero and Palestrina.
Event type: Music
A Carnatic Quartet – A Concert for Children and Families
An exciting introduction to the magic of South Indian classical music.
Join us for a special concert designed just for children and families, featuring the dynamic Carnatic Quartet – Shreya Devnath (Violin), Mylai M Karthikeyan (Nadhaswaram), Praveen Sparsh (Mridangam), and Adyar G Silambarasan(Thavil).
This interactive performance is a joyful, high-energy introduction to the fascinating world of Carnatic music. Expect stunning sounds, fun rhythm games, and plenty of chances to get involved – whether it’s clapping along to the beat or discovering how these powerful instruments work together.
Perfect for curious young minds, budding musicians, and anyone ready to be amazed, this is a rare chance to see four incredible artists bring music to life – up close and unplugged. Let the rhythms spark imagination and the melodies open up a world of wonder.
Rohan Roy Collective
A bold fusion of Indian classical and contemporary sound. Get ready for a fresh and fearless take on fusion as the Rohan Roy Collective brings Indian classical ragas into conversation with jazz, groove, and global sounds.Led by acclaimed violinist Rohan Roy, the group performs original compositions that are rich, soulful, and full of creative fire. Rohan is joined by a stellar line-up of musicians: Giuliano Modarelli brings his signature flair on guitar, Domenico Angrano lays down deep, expressive basslines, and Harkiret Singh Bahra weaves rhythm and emotion through the tabla.Together, they create an atmosphere that’s both immersive and unpredictable – where intricate melodies and dynamic improvisation open up new musical worlds. This is fusion at its finest – rooted in tradition, shaped by experience, and driven by pure artistic curiosity.
Flute J.A. Jayanth & Debasmita Bhattacharya with Kousic Sen & Bangalore Prakash
This concert brings together four exceptional musicians, a unique combination of instruments – the Carnatic bamboo flute, Hindustani sarod, tabla, and mridangam – and a rare musical encounter across styles and traditions.Flute J.A. Jayanth is one of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation, known for his remarkable virtuosity, rich tone, and inventive presentation. Sarod player Debasmita Bhattacharya is a rising force in Hindustani music, praised for her depth, sensitivity, and command of the Senia Shahjahanpur style. Joining them are two of India’s finest percussionists – Kousic Sen, an acclaimed tabla player known for his dynamic solo and collaborative work, and Bangalore Prakash, a highly respected mridangam artist whose playing blends precision and flair. Together, they offer an immersive, rhythmically rich concert that celebrates the best of Indian classical music.
SUNDAY (1994)
We are thrilled to host Sunday (1994) at Future Yard on Friday 7th November for a dose of vintage dream-pop perfect for the newly weds and the nearly deads.
BETTY BOO
Betty Boo performs in Birkenhead on Saturday 14th June.
A hip hop pioneer and 90s icon, Betty Boo is a platinum-selling, Brit, and Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter and rapper best known for her hits Hey DJ – I Can’t Dance To That Music You’re Playing, Doin’ The Do and Where Are You Baby? which propelled her into the spotlight in 1990. In 2022 after a 30-year hiatus, Betty Boo made an unexpected return with the critically acclaimed, radio smash filled album Boomerang. She followed this with her 2024 UK Top 40 album, Rip Up The Rulebook, which has been universally described as her best album to date.
Now, 35 years later since she burst on the scene, Betty Boo sets out on tour to celebrate the special edition re-releases of her two classic 90s albums: Boomania and GRRR! It’s Betty Boo.
Music from Wirral 3Ls Choir
‘3Ls’ stands for Learning, Leisure and Laughter, – principles epitomised by this Choir. Made up of people from all over the Wirral, it includes people who have sung in choirs all their life and people for whom singing is a new adventure.
Their repertoire this season focuses on songs of love and friendship and led by their music Director, Stella McGann, they will showcase some of these during this special performance.
The Choir will be performing at 6:30pm and again at 7:30pm. The Williamson Cafe will be open during both performances for drinks and light bites.
The Wirral 3Ls Choir is part of an organisation of daytime learning and leisure activities, ranging from Art to Languages and Pilates.
Find out more about Wirral 3Ls
Future Yard: Where Music, Community and Sustainability Meet
By Ade Blackburn
Future Yard is more than just a venue — it’s a movement. Based in the heart of Birkenhead, this trailblazing space combines live music, artist development, and environmental action to reshape what a grassroots venue can be.
Open seven days a week, it’s home to a bar, coffee shop, and a vibrant outdoor space. At its core is a 280-capacity live room that plays host to an exciting mix of local talent and acclaimed national and international acts.
Future Yard is also a creative hub — supporting emerging artists through development programmes and offering young people from the local area free access to training in the live music industry. Their long-term goal? To help shape the future of music in Birkenhead while becoming the UK’s first operational carbon net-zero grassroots venue.
Live Music and Events
Opening their doors fully to the music-loving public in the spring of 2021, Future Yard is a community venue bringing some of today’s most exciting artists to the Wirral, with a full programme of events throughout the year.
Past performers include legendary names like Kraftwerk’s Wolfgang Flür, The Coral, Doves, Gruff Rhys, and Beans on Toast.
Each year the venue also hosts Future Now — a genre-spanning festival dedicated to musical discovery. The fifth instalment of Future Now returns for the August Bank Holiday. The 2025 edition will feature trailblazers like Los Bitchos and Pussy Riot: Riot Days, cementing the festival’s reputation as a must-attend event.
Beyond gigs, Future Yard also offers vinyl markets, regular club nights, and the newly launched Birkenhead Craft Beer Festival, debuting July 2025.
Supporting the Next Generation
PROPELLER sits at the heart of Future Yard’s artist empowerment revolution. Every PROPELLER artist is partnered with an experienced professional mentor to provide support and a dedicated development plan. They also gain access to a rolling programme of workshops and masterclasses from leading music minds, building your knowledge. All this is based within a vibrant artist community, housed at Future Yard.
If you want to make music happen, you can also sign up to their mailing list, and you’ll hear the latest about Sound Check, their free-to-access live music industry training programme for young people.
Mosh Tots – Gigs For Kids
Mosh Tots is the hippest, hottest party in town! Sunday mornings at Future Yard are the place to be. Their gigs for kids (and well-behaved grown-ups!) series has been hugely popular since they launched.
Aimed at children aged 1-8, Mosh Tots is there to introduce young people to the rockin’ world of live music in a safe and fun environment. They believe that live music should be for everyone, no matter your age.
Future Yard Kitchen
The venue’s kitchen serves fresh vegan and veggie, Neapolitan-style pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients. Open on all live show days and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the kitchen complements the bar and coffee shop, which are open daily from 10 am.
Space To Relax
Whether you’re dropping by for a show or just fancy a quiet coffee, Future Yard’s garden offers a welcoming place to unwind. The outdoor space is open daily, providing a laid-back spot to enjoy pizza, drinks, or sunshine with friends. And if the weather doesn’t play ball, their bar and café inside offer the same chilled-out atmosphere.
Environmental Pledge
Alongside realising their creative vision, Future Yard have made major steps in Sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. They are committed to a long-term goal of becoming operational net-zero by 2030 and fully net-zero by 2035. This will make the venue one of the first arts organisations to achieve this in the UK.
Working in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University’s Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory, they have been shaping the long-term design of the building, its energy consumption and developing a range of policies in how the venue operates to achieve this goal.
Discover What’s On At Future Yard
For all the latest events listings and happenings visit the Future Yard website.
They Say It’s Our Birthday: Baked a la Ska
Today’s the day – it’s officially the Music Room’s tenth birthday! And what better way to celebrate this anniversary than with an all-out, irresistible party hosted by none other than Baked A La Ska – the incredible group who have brought so much fun and joyful energy to the venue over the years.
With their annual Christmas show, and plenty of other visits besides, they’ve introduced us to vintage ska sounds and an eclectic platter of covers – and now they’re back, marking a decade of the Music Room with a specially-curated, never-before-seen show. In this very special performance, they’ll be sprinkling some ska dust on Beatles hits and rarities, and travelling through their own back catalogue, bringing you tracks from all five of their albums. Get ready for a real extravaganza, from one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester.
Please note that this is a standing event. If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.
One Night on Sugnall
Nurturing talent, giving a platform to local artists – roles that the Music Room has embraced over the past decade. As part of our celebrations, we’re welcoming back some of our city’s most exciting young stars – artists who have all risen up through the Music Room, and have each headlined their own show in the space. Come along as Ellis Murphy, Astles, MT Jones and Motel Sundown perform as you’ve never seen them before.
Please note that this is a standing event. If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.