Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, a dynamic duo, fuse their deep-seated love for English and Irish folk traditions into a vibrant project that’s as grounded in tradition as it is daring in innovation.
With Knapp’s distinctive voice and her skill in weaving the ancient with the contemporary, alongside Diver’s fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they’re crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.
Are you aged 16-24? Always wanted to produce your own electronic music? Got skills already that you want to develop?
Starting on Monday 10th March, 6pm – 8pm they’re partnering with Scrapyard Studios for a 6 week series of music production skills workshops as part of their project: Queue Up And Dance.
Every Monday 10th March – 14th April, 6pm, Scrapyard Studios
Melissa Kains, founder of female and non-binary DJ collective Sisu Crew will lead the workshops teaching us how to mix using different equipment, set up the decks and produce our own tracks.There’s also a chance to perform live mixing with your own track at a very special Quadrant Park event in May.
*Please note* one booking signs you up for all 6 of the workshops running every Monday from 10th March, 6pm – 8pm.
Queue Up And Dance celebrates legendary Bootle nightclub Quadrant Park, the UK’s first legal rave all-nighter. Although the club was short-lived, growing popular in early 1990 and closing at the end of 1991, it played a pivotal role in the evolution of club culture in the North West and beyond.
Queue Up And Dance is being funded by the Historic England Everyday Heritage grant programme, celebrating working-class histories. Made possible with National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players and UKSPF who provided funding for laptops and software.
A nervous system reset.
One minute, the sound vibrates through you, your hairs pulled on end. The next: a blissful calm descends. There’s furious amplified sound and then mysterious, holy light to slow the pulse back down…Ever felt overstimulated by your phone screen? Ben Nobuto’s SERENITY 2.0 is a glitched-out collage of frenzied strings, percussion and samples. It cycles restlessly through Japanese pop, news anchors and vocal-fried YouTubers – but the calm after the doomscrolling is worth the ride.
Musician and DJ Nabihah Iqbal has a similarly eclectic approach to art and music. Her work takes her everywhere, from Boiler Room raves to the Turner Prize. What Psyche Felt, Nabihah’s first classical commission for string quartet and electronics, will be given its world premiere by the Collective. The finale? Eric Prydz’s colossal house anthem Opus, reimagined.
What Psyche Felt is commissioned by Manchester Collective with support from their Commissioning Club.
Pianist-composer Belle Chen brings her unique immersive live performance to The Tung Auditorium, reimagining her whimsical and imaginative album Ravel In The Forest live with award-winning Engines Orchestra Strings led by Phil Meadows (Metropole Orkest, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia) and special guests.
Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape; the trees become denser, the journey more profound. Belle Chen’s new album Ravel In The Forest, leads the listener through ancient woodland, quiet clearings and tropical canopies. We’re accompanied by birds, a chameleon, a dragonfly – the wonder of the natural world is imbued into this imaginary space.
Praised as an artist that is “Original and provocative… feels like the sense of discovery” (Brian Eno), the Australian Music Prize-nominated artist’s latest album charted at #7 on UK Official Chart (Classical) and #15 on Australia’s ARIA Chart (Classical).
In her live shows, Belle takes a quirky, yet tender approach to musical storytelling. With the unmistakable influences of Maurice Ravel, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Joe Hisaishi’s melodic sweetness shining through, Belle blends sonic synth explorations and free flowing improvisations that feel equally at home on jazz or experimental stages.
Fresh off the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival, Belle’s sonic explorations, classical virtuosity, and free flowing improvisations feels equally at home on jazz, classical, and experimental stages.
Presented in an innovative surround audio format, this special performance will sonically transform The Tung Auditorium.
Join Bluecoat for an afternoon of performances from young and emerging artists including sets from Remée and Jed Timms.
This event focuses on the next generation of Liverpool musicians, and is a chance for young performers and music fans to network and connect.
Sun 2 Mar 2pm
Free, drop in
Keith Marley takes over Future Yard on Saturday 8th February for a night filled with the best choice cuts in dub, reggae, house, beats and more.
A favourite across the region, they’re celebrating Keith’s 30 years behind the wheels of steel with FREE ENTRY and deals on drinks and pizza all night long.
This January and February purveyors of house party experiences Lab54 are bringing winter inspired celebrations to cities across the UK, in partnership with VELO, the UK’s number one nicotine pouch brand*.
VELO x Lab54 presents the VELO [A]près Party, a series of unique winter themed house parties that brings the Alpine festival vibes to the cold wintry months of the UK. VELO is also giving fans the chance to secure tickets to Tomorrowland Winter (including flights and accommodation), set in the magic of Alpe d’Huez, all powered by VELO’s dedication to offering unconventional fan experiences.
The VELO x Lab54 parties promise to provide attendees with unmissable music experiences, all from the comfort of home venues across the UK. With the soaring popularity of house parties, Lab54 has established itself as the expert in bringing world class DJs and sound systems to the at-home party settings we know and love. Together, the brands have curated a festival worthy lineup in an unexpected space that’s sure to warm up music fans.
Kicking off in London on Saturday 25th January, the parties will then touch down in Manchester on February 1st and in Liverpool on February 8th. While the exact locations will not be revealed until closer to the event, would-be revellers can secure their tickets in advance by entering the competition on the VELO UK Instagram**. With a limited number of tickets available for each party, the collaboration promises a unique and intimate party experience for adult nicotine consumers. See Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEprFwAtyc5/
VELO will also be selecting one lucky partygoer from across the three Lab54 events to head to the breathtaking scenes of Alpe d’Huez for this year’s edition. Between the parties and incredible ticket competitions, VELO well and truly has fans covered on exclusive access to musical and festival magic!
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You can secure their tickets in advance by entering the competition on the VELO UK Instagram page. With a limited number of tickets available for each party, the collaboration promises a unique and intimate party experience for adult nicotine consumers.
VCX LIVE offers an evening of immersive electronic music, where heavy basslines and introspective lyrics set the tone for a night of raw performance. Headlined by VCX, a two-piece electronic act known for their intricate sound design and unique lyricism, this show blends deep, atmospheric beats with evocative vocals that do more than just kickstart the dance floor.
Xavier delivers a distinctive blend of punk energy and electronic sound. His set mixes the urgent, heavy vocals of punk with an underscore textured by fast paced electronic beats, offering a live performance that feels both grounded and wholly unpredictable.
Videocults brings a Melodic blend of EDM and pop. She delivers infectious hooks and cackling synths, complimented by loud and in your face vocal performances, creating a set that’s easy to get lost in and full of moments of reflection, while still remaining intense and abrasive.
DeviantOrdertake an entirely new spin on dance music, by intertwining explosive live instrumental playing into huge sounding tracks & remixes. They combine the showmanship of a live band and the entrancing atmosphere of a club or rave, creating a maximally immersive experience.
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.