New festival platforms grassroots jazz scene
Liverpool’s first-ever international jazz fringe festival will launch tomorrow night, promising to give a new platform to grassroots musicians from the city and beyond.
The festival opened with a preview gig at the Baltic Market on Saturday, and a further...
Grassroots music venues to get funding lifeline
Liverpool City Council is offering a £3000 grant to grassroot venues to support up to six nights of live music programming. The grant also includes business support and advice, workshops and mentoring.
Priority will be given to venues that have...
Ian Murray MP praises Liverpool’s music heritage ahead of launching new funding for creative...
Ian Murray MP has championed a £500 million funding package for the creative industries.
Speaking at the MusicFutures showcase at the Arena and Convention Centre in Liverpool, Mr. Murray encouraged regions to bid for funding in the upcoming wave of...
Liverpool’s night clubs face ’empty’ Dry January
Liverpool’s night clubs are facing a period of being 'empty' due partly to the number of people attempting Dry January, according to an event organiser.
Almost one in three Brits were planning to give up alcohol for the month according...
Liverpool musician’s shock at Zanzibar closure
Musicians have been reflecting on their experiences at Liverpool’s Zanzibar Club following its closure after 35 years of trading.
The club, opened in 1990 by the late Tony Butler, has played host to a wide range some of the biggest names...
Liverpool radio presenters launch festive single in aid of Alder Hey
Two of Liverpool’s radio stations have teamed up to release a new festive song in support of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
In Demand Radio and In Demand Decades have joined forces for a fully local festive project.
The new single Crackers...
How Global Stars such as Foo Fighters performing in Liverpool are impacting the grassroots...
Over the last few years, Liverpool has played home to some of the biggest names in the music world, with superstars such as Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa selling out Anfield.
Now, with the prospect of American Rock band Foo...
Paul Weller confirmed as On The Waterfront headliner
Paul Weller has been confirmed as one of the remaining headliners for On The Waterfront.
Liverpool's iconic summer concert event has confirmed the remaining headline spots, with local group Red Rum Club joining the return of Cream classical, as well...
Iconic Liverpool venue to close after 35 years
Liverpool is facing another blow to its independent music scene after the closure of yet another grassroots venue.
The Zanzibar Club, on Seel Street, has announced on social media that from 1st November the venue will close its doors...
Snow Patrol to headline ‘On The Waterfront’ 2026
Snow Patrol are set to headline the 5th edition of the 'On the Waterfront' summer event.
The four-day concert takes over the Pier Head from Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st June 2026. The rock band are set to headline on...
