Ranagri

Ranagri is an award-winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. The band has recorded five studio albums to date, with their latest release, Tradition II, receiving critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio UK placed the album in their top 10 albums of 2022, cementing the band’s status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today.

They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom festival (Dublin), Montelago festival (Italy),Towersey Festival, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023, Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Union Chapel, Kings Place London along with regular tours of Scotland and Europe.

Ranagri are Dónal Rogers, a prolific songwriter and producer, who has joined forces with the exceptional skills of renowned flautist Eliza Marshall, harpist Eleanor Dunsdon and percussionist Jordan Murray. Together, they establish a fresh and modern sonic landscape within the folk genre, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally, an energetic festival band yet equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought provoking lyrics.

They are as happy to make you dance as they are to make you smile or shed a tear, passionately delving into current world topics, playing with politics, and creating uplifting music to lyrics with great depth.

Steve Nieve: “About Love”

Steve Nieve has been a central musical collaborator of Elvis Costello for over three decades, first as a member of The Attractions and more recently with The Imposters. He has appeared on numerous Costello albums, and was a key creative partner on the album and international tour Painted From Memory with Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach. Steve is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a Grammy Award in 2019 for his work on Look Now

Alongside his work with Costello, Nieve has developed an extensive solo career as a pianist and composer, releasing a series of piano-led albums including Keyboard JungleIt’s Raining SomewhereLazy PointWelcome to the VoiceMumuTogether and Windows

About Love is a musical evening imagined and written by Muriel Teodori, bringing together voice, piano, spoken text and simple visual cues. In this project, Nieve performs alongside singer and producer Kessada in an intimate duo format, combining original material with personal reinterpretations of Elvis Costello, Tom Waits and Nick Lowe. 

Bob Marley Reimagined by The London African Gospel Choir

Gospel power meets reggae spirit in a unique, soul-stirring live experience.

Following their sold-out success with Paul Simon’s Graceland, the London African Gospel Choir now bring a fresh and exhilarating take on the music of Bob Marley – and it’s coming to Liverpool Philharmonic for one unmissable night.

More than just a tribute, this show is a powerful reinterpretation of Marley’s most iconic songs – driven by the soulful intensity of gospel vocals and the vibrant energy of the Choir’s outstanding live band. This isn’t Bob Marley as you’ve heard him before. This is Marley elevated, reimagined, and reborn – through the spiritual fire and rhythmic heartbeat of African gospel music.

The Illegal Eagles

In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour.

Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagles, the Illegal Eagles have earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished and popular live acts in the UK.

This milestone tour will feature a full performance of the iconic Hotel California album, played in its entirety – including classics like ‘Life in the Fast Lane’, ‘New Kid in Town’, and, of course, the unforgettable title track.

Alongside this, audiences can expect a set packed with all the greatest hits from across the Eagles’ timeless back catalogue.

With decades of experience, outstanding musicianship, and a deep love for the music they perform, the Illegal Eagles promise an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and pure musical magic that continues to captivate fans old and new.

 

Chaos String Quartet: Wiener Blut

Programme: Schubert String Quartet No.10 in E-flat major, D87, Webern String Quartet, Op.28, Korngold String Quartet No.2 in E-flat major, Op.26Chaos String Quartet‘No superlatives can do it justice. It simply has to be heard.’ – Music Web InternationalChaos doesn’t have to mean mayhem – it can contain unbounded energy and limitless creative possibilities. That’s certainly the case with these four young string players, who’ve made quite a stir since they were chosen as BBC New Generation Artists in 2023. Hear why today, as they dive headlong into two centuries of Viennese music for string quartet: a dizzying, dazzling whirl of lilting tunes, sumptuous waltzes and glinting modernist colours.

EJOY

After months of anticipation, EJOY finally step onto the stage to celebrate the release of their debut EP. The four-piece band welcome you into their world, illuminated by sunshine beats, heavenly melodies and jewel-toned colours. This intimate performance marks an exciting new chapter in the band’s story, bringing their vibrant aesthetic and feel-good sound to life for all to enjoy.

Please note that this is a standing event. If you have any access requirements please contact our Box Office on 0151 709 3789.

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5

Sparks fly when Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan teams up with Kazakh keyboard dynamo Alim Beisembayev, returning to Liverpool once again after his win at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition.

Prepare for the grand passions and endless melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a glittering celebration from Rimsky-Korsakov and – right at the centre of things – the unique chemistry of Hindoyan and Beisembayev in a concerto that Prokofiev forged in the fires of revolution. 

Programme: Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Festival Overture, Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.2, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Performers: Domingo Hindoyan conductor, Alim Beisembayev piano

 

A Choral Celebration

Programme: Melissa Dunphy I Took a Walk in Joy, Algirdas Martinaitis Allelujah, Andrew Barney If It Were For Peace​ (Commissioned for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir), Rossini Petite messe solennellePerformers: Matthew Hamilton conductor/Director of Choirs and Singing, Ben de Souza accordion, Eve Taylor piano, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir* 

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir step into the spotlight, bringing you a roof-raising celebration of Liverpool Philharmonic’s choral family.

Rossini set to work on his renowned Petite messe solennelle towards the end of his life – and a whole 30 years after he wrote his operas. But that signature operatic flair still shines through in this vivid work full of colour and drama, vibrant rhythms and standout tunes. Tonight, you’ll hear it in all its glory, with exciting guest soloists singing alongside our magnificent chorus.

We’ll also see Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir take to the stage, before the Choir perform a new work by 2024 Rushworth Composition Prize winner and Choir member, Andrew Barney.

Ashes of August ft. Hacktivist

 

Dark Reign Presents Ashes of August at Future Yard on Saturday 29th August 2026.

Headlined by rap metal titans Hacktivist, they’ll also be joined by Waterlines, Virtue in Vain, and His Name is Dolores, with an exclusive after party with Luna Tunes.

Tickets on sale now.