Mark and David are singing, songwriting, strumming, and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain.
Radcliffe has been on BBC national radio since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music. He is also the author of five bestselling books, the latest being Crossroads – In Search Of The Moments That Changed Music. Previously a member of folk-rock bands The Family Mahone and Galleon Blast, he is currently one half of electronic duo UNE and drummer and lyricist for Americana band Fine Lines whose lead singer and guitarist is…..
David Boardman. A consummate guitarist and guitar teacher, Boardman cut his teeth on the rock circuit with Darktown Jubilee touring not only the UK but also North America and Canada. A gifted visual artist, Boardman met Radcliffe in their hometown of Knutsford where their writing partnership soon began to flourish.
Their act is one of classic simplicity: two voices, two guitars, some great original songs, the odd carefully chosen cover and the occasional rambling anecdote. They have recently recorded their debut duo album First Light and have somehow managed to hit the sweet spot between David wanting to do dozens of takes before carefully selecting the best bits and Mark thinking it was alright the first time!
Forged from the political disillusionment of a generation of Tory rule,folk-rock cult hero and queer icon Grace Petrie returns to UK venues this year with the protest song firmly back in her heart.
Long renowned forher razor sharplyricism and the joyful, welcoming nature of her stunninglive shows, Petrie smashed the UK charts with latest album Build Something Better. Produced by Frank Turner and packed with full-hearted modern folk anthems, it shot to the top of both the folk and the UK download chart, cementing her status as one of Britain’s most beloved song writers.
Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Join the team in the atrium at Museum of Liverpool from 1.30-3.30pm on selected Sundays for live open mic performances.
They invite young people aged 16-24 to perform at the Museum of Liverpool for Future Voices: open mic events.
Use our atrium as a safe space to perform music, poetry, comedy, spoken words, drama, storytelling or anything creative. They welcome individuals and groups.
Please complete this form if you would like to take part.
You can contact youngpeople@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk for more information.
Music legend and global LGBTQ+ icon Holly Johnson has announced the Welcome To The Pleasuredome 40th Anniversary Tour celebrating four decades since the iconic debut album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Following his critically acclaimed 2023 shows, Holly Johnson returns to the stage with a brand-new production featuring the timeless hits that made Frankie Goes to Hollywood one of the most influential bands of the 80s. Fans can expect to hear iconic anthems like the chart-topping “Relax,” “Two Tribes,” and the ethereal “The Power of Love.”
To coincide with the tour, the exhibition, “The Holly Johnson Story”, is open at the Museum of Liverpool until Sunday 27 July 2025. This landmark exhibit explores the life and career of the iconic singer, from his Liverpool roots to international fame. It will feature costumes, memorabilia, personal stories of those impacted by HIV, and Holly’s own artwork. The exhibition promises a journey through his triumphs and struggles, showcasing him as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ icon.
Bach’s Easter Oratorio, first performed on Easter Sunday 1725, features four principal characters: the apostles Peter and John, Mary Magdalene and ‘the other Mary’ and is an account of their meeting at the empty tomb. The chorus and soloists are joined by an ensemble which includes recorders, flute, oboes d’amore, three trumpets and timpani.
Liverpool Bach Collective aims to perform a cantata by J S Bach in a church in the Liverpool area each month on a Sunday afternoon, as part of an act of worship. As far as possible, the cantatas are chosen specifically to match the readings of the day.
This is the planet on which we live; the world. It is everything that we are.
Earth, Air, Water, Fire; all life is here.
We sing songs for our weary world, we lament the destruction of our planet and look for hope with music about the beauty of the earth.
Join us for a programme packed with poetry, prose and choral forces of nature, including Katerina Gimon’s Elements, Eric Whitacre’s Water Night and Herbert Howells’ Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing.
THE MUSIC
Katerina Gimon – Elements: EarthFrank Ticheli – Earth SongHerbert Howells – Take Him Earth for CherishingKaterina Gimon – Elements: AirEric Whitacre – Leonardo Dreams of his Flying MachineKaterina Gimon – Elements: WaterShruthi Rajasekar – Ganga’s PeaceEric Whitacre – Water NightTrad. arr. Sarah Rimkus – ShenandoahKaterina Gimon – Elements: FireMorten Lauridsen – Six ‘Firesongs’ on Italian Renaissance Poems No.3Alberto Grau – Kasar Mie La Gaji
For millions, the German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (1925-2012) was one of the greatest singers of modern times. But for Artist in Residence Benjamin Appl he was a hero, a mentor, and – above all – a friend.
Crafted from Appl’s personal memories, and incorporating letters, readings and anecdotes from Fischer-Dieskau’s incredible career, this is a song recital with an extraordinary difference: an intensely personal tribute from a brilliant young singer to the artist who changed his life.
June 6th 2025 sees the release of ‘Heavy Heart’, the first track from the upcoming debut solo EP of gifted songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Kathy Halter.
To coincide with the release, Kathy Halter is hosting an immersive listening experience, Walking Each Other Home, which will explore the impact of grief, loss and love – with songs, words and rituals. In the peaceful setting of Liverpool’s Unitarian Church Hall, attendees are invited to sit or lie down comfortably by the warmth of the crackling open fire. With headphones on, guests will be immersed in deeply personal and soothing songs, which draw inspiration from the death of Halter’s mother, and her work providing bedside music for people at the end of life. The music, interwoven with gentle spoken word, invites people into a space of tender reflection and exploration of their own grief.
Walking Each Other HomeFriday 6th June 2025 Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Liverpool
Two time slots available:6pm – 7.45pm8.30pm – 10.15pm
Come and join us for an evening of magnificent music inspired by the words of Shakespeare.
‘Atticus Arts’ has put together a wonderful show of Classical Music and theatre from renowned composers including Beach, Dring, Gounod, Purcell and Quilter exploring stories and characters from shows such as As You Like It, Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet. The music is accompanied by words from the Bard himself as well as seeing ‘What Shakespeare’s Women might have said’ (‘Harriet Walter – She Speaks! 2024).
Soprano Aimee Harris, Tenor Taran Harris and accompanist Kirsty Ligertwood are joined on stage by the mellifluous voices of The Hope Street Consort presenting three wonderful new classical pieces by local composers Rachel Gibson, Andrew Barney and Craig Wakerley. An exhilarating and animated music experience, not to be missed by music and theatre fans.
A 45 minute concert of piano and organ music – come get transported away with a variety of classical and modern music.
