A series of FREE music workshops from multi-award winning artists is taking place in Liverpool on Saturday 22nd February at Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus.
Open to musicians of any age and standard, there will be engaging lessons in brass, Indian Classical, polyrhythm and improv, songwriting and composing.
A fantastic opportunity for musicians of any genre, the free workshops – funded by Arts Council England – are being facilitated by Liverpool Hope University’s Liverpool International Jazz Festival. Taking place between Thurs 20th Feb and Sun 23rd Feb, the festival is a four day extravaganza with a wide range of shows and activities.
Free Music Workshops / Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus / Sat 22nd Feb 2025
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Evening Prayer and a performance of a Bach cantata by Liverpool Bach Collective.
The Collective usually consists of eight singers and an ensemble of around ten players, generally strings, oboes, bassoon and organ. The performers are a mix of professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians, all of whom have a love for the music of Bach and are united in their passion and their commitment in performing these wonderful works.
In Cantata 37, Bach sets Saint Luke’s gospel text of the centurion, whose servant has just been cured, is praised for his great faith. After a fine bass aria, “Faith creates the wings of the soul”, the cantata ends with a plea for the gift of strong faith.
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
Join the team for a spectacular evening hosted and headlined by GRUPO LUMA at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, 8pm. This one-night-only concert is a celebration of music, heritage, and resilience, featuring performances from Montserrat Fuentes Romero, George Peguero, and Saranne Carrasco-Brennan.
Led by Chilean brothers Francisco and Oscar Carrasco, Grupo Luma blends original compositions and iconic classics from across the continent, performed with an extraordinary array of instruments—from the Andean charango to the Peruvian cajón.
Marking 50 years since Francisco and Oscar’s family sought refuge in the UK, this concert is a heartfelt tribute to their journey and Latin America’s enduring cultural spirit.
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.
Against the backdrop of their archive display of music posters, Tomorrow’s Music Yesterday, this discussion event looks at key performances and music programmes from across the decades to consider the role the Bluecoat has played in the city’s musical life and how this might inform future developments.
With Roger Hill, Jayne Casey and Benjamin D Duvall.
Tue 25 Feb, 6-8pm
Free, booking required
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!
* Based on NielsenIQ RMS data for the Nicotine Pouches category for the 18-month period ending 31/10/2024 for the UK total retail market (Copyright © 2024, NielsenIQ). For more info, please visit velo.com.
** Terms and Conditions apply. Open only to adults 18+ and existing nicotine users. Visit velo.com for full T&Cs.
18+. This product contains nicotine and is addictive. Only for adult nicotine users. You should not use this product if you do not already use nicotine.
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.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Ukrainian culture with a captivating day of events at The Atkinson. There will be a coffee morning, a choir performance, craft workshops and traditional dress alongside a community exhibition where you can find out more about Ukrainian culture.
The Foyer, Ground Floor
11:00 am: A moment of silence marking 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine
11:10 am: Ukrainian choir performance
11:30 am: Drawing a large paint-by-numbers picture
Theatre Bar, 1st Floor
12:00 pm: Coffee morning in the theatre bar
Museum, Discovery Box, 2nd Floor
1:00 pm: Wreath-making workshop
2:00 pm: Thread horse dolls workshop
For more than four decades now Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon, collectively better known as China Crisis, have been writing and performing some of the most catchy and sophisticated pop songs out there, from “Wishful Thinking”, “Black Man Ray”, and “King in a Catholic Style” to “Christian”, “Arizona Sky” and “Down Here on Earth”.
Their 2024 release China Greatness (featuring elevated, cinematic new arrangements of the songwriters’ own favourite tracks from across their catalogue) peaked in the album charts at record-setting levels for the band, and their recent tours around the globe have served to both build the loyalty of existing fans and entice new legions ardent new followers in the process.
Come join Eddie, Gary and their band in 2025 as they get back on the road again performing charttoppers that defined a generation to hidden gems that have lingered in the hearts of devoted listeners. It will be another unforgettable China Crisis night of music, laughter, and perhaps a just bit of nostalgia that will leave you answering the question of “Why stop now?” with “Why stop, ever?!”
Beavertown has teamed up with Independent Venue Week (IVW) 2025 for the third year in a row to bring an unmissable live music experience to Liverpool on Saturday, 1st February, at Liverpool’s iconic The Jacaranda. Headlined by Brògeal, this highly-anticipated event is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
Showcasing Liverpool’s vibrant music scene, this exclusive gig is part of Beavertown’s commitment to supporting independent music venues across the UK and their essential role in connecting artists with music-loving communities.
Independent Venue Week is the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, and the people that own, run and work in them. Through its collaboration with IVW, Beavertown is backing events at seven iconic venues, featuring 21 acts and bringing incredible talent and exceptional beer to audiences nationwide.
Attending this event will also directly support The Jacaranda, who will retain 100% of ticket and bar sales.
Fans can also show their support by purchasing band merchandise — and Beavertown will be offering free merch of its own to those who do.
Tickets are available via this link here: https://beavertownbrewery.co.uk/blogs/events/.
To find out more about other Independent Venue Week events happening in Liverpool, click here
https://independentvenueweek.com/uk/shows/.
