There are few who can equal the unparalleled success that Cream has achieved over the last 18 years. Beginning life in October 1992 as a 400 capacity club night located in a Liverpool backstreet, none of those who were there at the beginning could have envisaged Cream would be where it is today…. Its success is down to many things, not least its ability to evolve with the ever changing music scene but Cream’s fierce loyalty to its fans, and continuing dedication to deliver cutting edge line ups, production and that ‘unique’ Cream atmosphere, all of these factors and their attention to details is why Cream remains at the top of its game.

For this landmark ‘coming of age’ birthday celebration Cream returns to its spiritual home Nation….the place where it all began, with an all star line up of Cream legends and breakthrough artistes. First up taking control of the Main Room is German über jock and Cream Ibiza resident Paul van Dyk, DJ’s don’t get much bigger and for this very special event Paul will be playing an exclusive 3 hour set. The Courtyard will be hosted by man of the moment Laidback Luke, following his roadblock performances in Ibiza, it’s easy to see why he’s become the breakthrough artiste of the Summer, whilst the Annexe will be headed up by Funkagenda. Other acts rolling into town for the party of the year include genius DJ/Producer Afrojack, an artiste whose popularity has hit the heady heights of superstardom over the last year, following a series of collaborations with international artistes like David Guetta, Chuckie, Laidback Luke and Steve Angello, deadmau5 label mates Chris Lake and Michael Woods, Adam Sheridan and our very own superstar DJ’s the Cream Residents Andy Mac, Gareth Wyn, Anthony Probyn, Jemmy and Rob Harnetty.

So raise your glass to Cream, probably the best dancefloor in the world!

Main Room
Paul van Dyk (3 Hour set)
Adam Sheridan
Gareth Wyn
Rob H

Courtyard
Laidback Luke
Afrojack
Anthony Probyn
Lee Ellis

Annexe
Funkagenda
Chris Lake
Michael Woods
Andy Mac
Jemmy

Cream 18th Birthday – In Association with Mixmag
Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4JJ, Tickets: £25+BF On Sale Now, 10pm-6am, tickets 3B Records, Slater Street (01513537027)

Info: www.cream.co.uk, Tel: 0151 707 1309, Dresscode: Strictly no sportwear, Jeans & Trainers ok.

Time 09 October at 22:00 – 10 October at 06:00

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Location Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4JJ

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ABBA
Mania!

ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world’s number one touring production, which celebrates Abba’s music in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when Abba ruled the airwaves.

Fresh from a smash hit tour of South Africa, America and Hong Kong in 2009, ABBA MANIA returns to the UK to bring old and new fans a night not to be missed.

Join in and enjoy all your favourites, including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Take It All’, ‘Super Trooper’ and many more.

Fancy dress recommended!

Date: Sunday 3rd October 2010, various times

Get Tickets Here

Address:

Liverpool Empire

Lime Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L1 1JE

Tel: 0151 708 3200

Liverpool Empire Website

The evening will be called Just Acoustics.

The boys will be playing a selection of new songs from there forthcoming second studio album Hurricanes along with songs from there debut album Weary Nights.

Support comes from a fine singer songwriter Al Wycherley who is coming from Felixstowe for the gig.

Entrance is £4.00 on the door

 Gig review: T-J & Murphy @ View Two – Liverpool Acoustic Live >>

TUESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
In association with Canadian Blast, we are delighted to present two of Canada’s brightest folk upstarts, along with two of the North West’s finest voices…

Mellowtone and Canadian Blast presents…
Tuesday 21st September
At The Shipping Forecast, Slater Street, Liverpool
Doors 7.30pm
£5

The Wilderness of Manitoba

With distinct songs, both minimalist and full of vocal layers, The Wilderness of Manitoba are making waves on both sides of the pond.
www.killbeatmusic.com/thewildernessofmanitoba
www.myspace.com/thewildernessofmanitoba

Ragz

Weaving intricate melodies with her emotive vocals, Ragz’s sweet, soaring voice is known to captivate and move her audiences.
http://www.myspace.com/ragzmusic

Karima Francis

We’re delighted to welcome enigmatic songstress Karima Francis – great songs and a stunning vocalist.
http://www.myspace.com/karimafrancis

The Mountains and the Trees

Solo set from lead man Jon Janes – a sound that’s been described as being ‘like a log cabin deep in the woods’.
www.myspace.com/themountainsandthetrees

Compered by Monkey
Plus resident DJs Beaten Tracks. Between the live acts Richie Vegas & Jonnie O’Hare playing funk, soul, blues, jazz, hiphop & reggae.

Also supported by Liverpool Sound City.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
http://www.skiddle.com/events/11388917/

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ADORN YOUR WALLS
Limited edition ‘Mellowtone Quercus’ screenprints are available… lovingly designed and hand screenprinted by Michael Snowdon, these A3 prints are from an edition of just 40 in total, and are only £10 / 15 a piece. Please email for more details… or come along to the gig and collect one whilst you’re there.

LOOK OUT FOR…
… our upcoming gigs with Liverpool Irish Festival, Misturado, and Liverpool Music Week. More on that soon.

http://www.mellowtone.info/

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About Mellowtone

“rigidly adhering to a high level of quality control” The Fly

Regular evenings of live music and DJs in a variety of the most intimate venues across and around Liverpool. You can find rootsy country blues on the same bill as intricate and delicate folk, or perhaps a band playing an stripped down set – it’s a laid back affair, and though we’re predominately acoustic in outlook, our focus is on showcasing the best music around. We’re also quite partial to plugging things in, and between the live music our resident DJs, Richie Vegas and Jonnie O’Hare – Beaten Tracks – spin a laid back selection of grooves spanning funk, soul, blues, jazz, afrobeat, hiphop, reggae and anything else they fancy. Our resident compere – Monkey – takes care of the introductions.
The spiritual home of Mellowtone is the View Two gallery, the intimate artspace perched high above Mathew Street, but we often gather at different locations around the city.
From delivering the very best acts from the city’s thriving music scene to our ever expanding band of faithful followers as well as bringing performers from further afield for our pleasure and yours, Mellowtone’s dreamers and schemers are on a nomadic quest to spread good times through intimate soirees with a heartbeat of live acoustic music.

http://www.mellowtone.info  

About Canadian Blast/CIMA

Canadian Blast is the showcase and export brand coordinated and operated by CIMA, the Canadian Independent Music Association. Canadian Blast presents showcases around the world, from SXSW in Texas to Music Matters in Tokyo, featuring a diverse range of Canadian talent, both up-and-coming and established. In addition, Canadian Blast is an import/export tool for anyone interested in finding out about Canadian music.

The Canadian Independent Music Association, CIMA (formerly CIRPA) is the collective voice of the English language, Canadian-owned independent sector of the Canadian sound recording industry. Our mandate is to secure and develop a strong and economically stable domestic music industry. CIMA has more than 160 member companies from coast to coast in Canada, involved in every aspect of the music business.
We believe that marketing efforts have become as important as product development and that Canadian independent music should be nurtured and strengthened both domestically and internationally.

www.canadianblast.com

www.cimamusic.ca

This Saturday Howard Be Thy Name present a brain-melting audio/visual explosion of wonderment and spectacularity at The Kazimier, 4-5 Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool L1

In addition to awesome support acts Moa, Sir Toots Brown, A/V Maria and Lee Mcpherson, the show is an eclectic fusion of live music, mind bending projected visuals, a giant singing head, an army of robots and much, much more!

To whet your appetite, why not sample three selections of the variety of musics and visuals contained within the main act alone:
Trailer 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3hDGG76RYA
Trailer 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOecpHAT2BA
Trailer 3 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIKBBWyCRgw

Hope to see you there!

Trailer 1:

Trailer 2:

Upon arrival at the stunning city centre location party guests will enjoy a fabulous champagne reception before sitting down to a sumptuous 3 course meal from award winning Heathcotes. Party the nigh…t away with a live band and dance to the rhythm of Vegas – you may even get lucky at the Vegas casino!

Chose from 6 party dates during December 2010 and bring a touch of Vegas sparkle to your organisation’s Christmas party. Whether you decide it is the location for an entire company booking to department’s celebrations or private groups of friends, a great night with exceptional service is guaranteed from one of Liverpool’s most prominent venues.

For more information and to book your Christmas party visit: http://www.echoarena.com/whats_on/viva_las_xmas.asp

Time 10 December at 19:00 – 18 December at 19:00

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Location ACC Liverpool, home to Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre

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With drinks from £1.50 and Liverpool’s best DJs playing the biggest party tunes until 3am whe…re else would you want to be?

Entry from £4

For more information call us on 0151 708 0843

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The Calendar Girls – Liverpool
by Tim Firth

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End.
Now it’s coming to Liverpool for one week only…

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Starring Denise Black, Jean Boht, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Ruth Madoc, Elaine C. Smith, Rachel Lumberg with Joe McGann and Bruno Langley.

Dates: Monday 27th September – Saturday 2nd October 2010, various times

Get Tickets Here

Address:

Liverpool Empire

Lime Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L1 1JE

Tel: 0151 708 3200

Liverpool Empire Website

The Armstrong & Miller Show

BAFTA Award Winner – Best Comedy Programme

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store, including the street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more…

Ben and Xander comment: “We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.”

Age: 14yrs and over
Date: Sunday 26th September 2010, 8.00pm

Get Tickets Here

Address:

Liverpool Empire

Lime Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L1 1JE

Tel: 0151 708 3200

Liverpool Empire Website

We can all plan a boozy night around town, clad in silly costumes and ending up in a heap at the end of the night!

If you are looking for something different to do take a visit to a new site we have found where you can find businesses all over the UK which offer great Hen and Stag Packages. To save you any hassle you can even book online straight through the site.

So get planning now and get your Hen or Stag Party all tied up!

Go straight to Hen and Stag Party Packages >>

SHELLSUIT

plus support from

Dave Jackson (Benny Profane)

Professor Yaffle

Love for Shellsuit…

Tom Robinson: ‘The most eagerly awaited LP of the past 10 years and well worth the wait’.

NME: ‘No wonder music at the moment seems becalmed. Shellsuit have all the best tunes’.

7.30pm, Friday 6 August @ The Williamson Tunnels

Tickets £8adv available from

http://www.ticketline.co.uk/shellsuit-tickets

http://www.skiddle.com/events/11374500/

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/82933

& Probe Records, Liverpool

www.myspace.com/harvestsunpromotions
www.myspace.com/shellsuit01
www.shellsuit.co.uk

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JOHN GRANT
(Bella Union / The Czars)

plus support TBA

Everyone has a favorite band or singer they reckon is subject to criminal neglect. That JOHN GRANT’s effortlessly rich, expansive baritone, couched in typically heartbreaking, lush melody, hasn’t found a wider audience indeed drives his fans to consider a crime. But no longer. Because Grant’s first solo album, with backing band treatment from MIDLAKE, Queen of Denmark, following three undervalued studio albums (and one similar covers compilation) fronting The Czars, is so undeniably great that the world will surely listen.

8pm, 19 August @ The Static Gallery.

Tickets £10 available from ticketline.co.uk, skiddle.com & Probe Records on Slater Street.

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Promoters: Harvest Sun http://www.facebook.com/#!/HarvestSun?v=info

Venue Information:

Static Gallery
23 Roscoe Lane
Liverpool
L1 9JD

0151 707 0770

Praise for ‘Queen of Denmark’

The Guardian 4/5
Sunday Times 4/5
Independent 4/5

Harvest Sun Promotions have awarded this a rare gold award. It’s class.

www.myspace.com/johnwilliamgrant
www.myspace.com/harvestsunpromotions

http://www.myspace.com/theapplesmusic

Joining The Apples will be The Hat Band – one of the UKs finest underground groove collectives. Their unique sound is an intoxicating fusion of dub reggae, afro-latin beats, funk and sublime vocals guaranteed to exhilirate mind, soul and body. The Hat Band have been firm favourites on the Liverpool scene for much of the past decade, with every single gig played to a packed dancefloor and rapturous reception.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thehatband#ixzz0rDbqw0W0

And We The Undersigned – (aka WtU!) a nine-piece Liverpool based band/collective, inspired by Reggae, Funk, Folk, Hip-Hop and Rock vibes. They have been playing together for around a year, with a couple of small festivals and numerous well received local gigs under their belts. WtU have supported the likes of A.S.M. feat. 6ixToys Horns, Chris Helme and ROX. They are set apart from the majority of local players by their massive five-piece brass section, named the BlowBax. They play politically motivated songs, requesting that people read some history and think for themselves. They are lovers of strong melody and harmony, true love and true democracy. They are attempting to revolutionize the planet through the medium of dance. If you dance, you move, and if you move, you are free. Don’t let anyone tell you any different. Wiggle fo’ yo’ lives!

http://www.myspace.com/jointheundersigned

18+, £7adv – http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northwest&query=detail&event=391504

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ONLY UK DATE FOR CHICAGO’S JOEL HALL DANCERS AFTER 20 YEAR GAP.

Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) and the Merseyside Dance Promoters Network (MDPN) are delighted to announce that the world renowned Joel Hall Dancers, last seen in Liverpool over 20 years ago, will play their only UK date of 2010 at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton on Tue 7 & Wed 8 September.

Following Matthew Bourne’s phenomenal first visit to Liverpool in February, this spectacular performance from one of America’s top Jazz Dance companies promises to be the highlight of the second half of LEAP 2010 year of dance.

The Joel Hall Dancers are celebrated for their joyous blend of jazz, ballet, modern and “street” dance techniques. In their thirty six-year history as a professional Chicago-based dance ensemble, the company have performed all over the world, presenting works by Joel Hall and many nationally and internationally recognized choreographers,  achieving a noted reputation as a quintessential American Contemporary Urban Jazz Ballet Company: sophisticated yet accessible.

During the past three decades, Joel Hall has achieved an international reputation for his dance company along with acclaim as a choreographer. Similarly to what Matthew Bourne has done for British Ballet, Joel Hall has done for Chicago Jazz Dance having created his own innovative Chicago urban jazz style of movement. Hall’s unique dance style expresses a rich vocabulary of movement embracing both classical and modern styles.

In addition to the many works created for his own company, Hall has choreographed for Maria Tallchief’s Chicago City Ballet, Chicago Opera Theatre, the Zenon Dance Company, Ballet Tennessee and Eisenhower Dance in Detroit. In addition, he was choreographer for Goldie Hawn’s now classic film Wildcats. Joel Hall is the recipient of numerous awards and honours including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Dance World Congress, a Katherine Dunham Award, a Lifetime Service Award from the Chicago Dance and Music Alliance, the African American Arts Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement for his choreography for ‘In The Shadow of Nina Simone’.

You can see an exert of one of The Joel Hall Dancer’s pieces by clicking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezhPuIgk6VQ

This world class performance will feature some of Joel Hall’s most exciting and memorable choreography including breathtaking pieces such as the award winning ‘In the Shadow of Nina Simone,’ a tribute to the legendary performer and songwriter who was Nina Simone and ‘El Gato Negro’ featuring a house mix of music by artists such as CeCe Penniston, Zig Zag, Nightmares on Wax and Black Sheep.

In the Shadow of Nina Simone is a collaborative work by Joel Hall and Paul Sanasardo. This wonderful work came as a result of a conversation between two old friends both choreographers that admired the world of the ‘High Priestess of Soul’.

Joel explains ‘I chose to thread Nina’s music to take our audience on a journey.  Nina Simone seemed to be moving in a similar direction through her work with Verve records.  Though her music remains timeless, she was a pioneer who was always searching for new ways to present her music. I chose the closing of In the Shadow of Nina Simone for this program because I know how much she is loved throughout the world.’

El Gato Negro by Joel Hall is a work inspired by club and house music. With Chicago being the global catalyst of house music, Joel developed a piece around the cool black cats that would dance the night away. Finally, dawn comes round and the patrons leave the club rolling out like tumbleweed. This piece is about the all night forays into the club world with the origins of house music at the Warehouse owned by DJ Frankie Knuckles.

“If you’ve never seen a jazz dance performance, you’re in for a real treat. If you’ve seen other companies perform jazz dance, then you’re in for a real awakening! Spend an evening with us and we guarantee to awaken the dancer in everyone’s soul. A performance by Joel Hall Dancers takes an audience to the edge of their seats, providing an artistic experience that moves the heart and soul.”   Joel Hall.

Tickets are on sale now! Make sure you don’t miss out on this rare and exciting opportunity to see one of the world’s best professional Jazz Dance Companies perform exclusively on Merseyside.

www.joelhall.org

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

The Joel Hall Dancers

Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton

Tue 7 & Wed 8 September, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15 – £18 (Concessions £12- £15)

How To Book: In person from The Floral Pavilion Box Office, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral CH45 2JS. Call 0151 666 0000 or go online www.floralpavilion.com. 

A YEAR OF DANCE IS HERE!

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About The Joel Hall Dancers

The mission of the Joel Hall Dancers & Centre is to use the arts to enrich the lives of its community members through dance performance and education. The company reach out to the community, targeting those who would not otherwise be exposed to the arts by providing performances, classes; both with in-school outreach and after-school dance programs, along with local, national, and international performances.

The Joel Hall Dancers & Centre’s focus is on developing Chicago’s native talent pool in an encouraging environment that celebrates multiculturalism and ethnic diversity. The Joel Hall Dance Center, which opened in 1976, is one of Chicago’s largest dance education facilities. With over 150 adult and children’s classes per week, the centre offers one of the most extensive dance and movement curriculums in the Midwest. The community-based Centre is particularly committed to making dance available to all people. Serving students of all ages, interests and experience levels, the Canter supports a comprehensive work exchange program. Students are offered performance and choreography workshops providing them with the opportunity to present original works. Other disciplines are cultivated through master classes and exposure to teachers and performers from prestigious national and international dance organizations.

Previous Press Praise for The Joel Hall dancers

 “An electrifying demonstration of American Dance.”

Irish Times, Belfast Ireland

“The Joel Hall Dancers are storytellers of the first order…”

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-

“His mixture of styles is inventive and gives the choreography a rich texture, displayed almost off-handedly.”

Jennifer Dunning, New York Times

“The ensemble work in this dance, performed by the whole company is truly awesome.”

Maura Troester, The Reader On ‘El Gato Negro’

“Hall matches Simone in creating a desert of the mind, an emotional vastness. An emptiness punctuated with vivid harsh truth.”

Ballet Review on ‘In the Shadow of Nina Simone’

“Grace, sophisticated taste, audacity of artistic decision and superb technique.”

The Soviet Culture, Moscow

JOEL HALL DANCERS & CENTER
5965 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-293-0900

Founded in 1974, the Joel Hall Dancers are noted for their joyous blend of jazz, ballet, modern and “street” dance techniques. In our 35-year history as a professional Chicago-based repertoire dance ensemble, we have performed works by Joel Hall and many national and internationally recognized choreographers. We have achieved a noted reputation as a quintessential American Contemporary Urban Jazz Ballet Company:… (read more)

About Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI)

MDI (Merseyside Dance Initiative) is a dance development agency of local, national and international significance, based in the NW of England.  Set up to develop dance in Merseyside and beyond, MDI inspires people through dance to take part, create and see dance, working in partnership with artists, venues and others in an environment that is inclusive, supportive, challenging and innovative. Focusing on strengthening the dance sector, it nurtures and sustains a healthy dance culture, through contacts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.  A Regularly Funded Organisation of the Arts Council of England (ACE) and Liverpool City Council, MDI provides a strategic overview for dance development in the Merseyside region and beyond.  MDI was established in 1993 following the success of the first LEAP Contemporary Dance Festival which took place in 1992.  MDI was involved in developing the initial bid prior to the announcement of Liverpool’s success in being named European Capital of Culture 2008. MDI has worked in partnership with Liverpool Culture Company since 2003 to ensure the cultural impact of dance is fully represented in the city during 2008.

MDPN (Merseyside Dance Promoters Network) was initiated in 2009 by MDI to work with all of the venues in the region to increase the presentation of dance across Merseyside offering more frequent opportunities to see the best of dance and to build new audiences and an increased and quality programme of all types of dance remains in the city. Liverpool Empire, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, The Bluecoat, Unity Theatre, Floral Pavilion, Rose Theatre, Black-E and Southport Arts Centre are all part of the network.

About 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing

The 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing aims to engage individuals and groups in thought and action to improve health and wellbeing, by integrating the work of public, third and private sectors at a neighbourhood level.

It provides an opportunity to not only communicate the importance of health and wellbeing to the people of Liverpool, but also to promote the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle and present a wide range of accessible activities to get involved in.

This year is about raising the importance of good health and wellbeing for everyone in Liverpool and the City Region – public bodies, businesses, communities and individuals. The framework being used to structure 2010 is the Five Ways to Wellbeing – an evidence based equivalent to 5 fruit and vegetables a day. The evidence shows that if we build actions from the Five Ways into our day, then we could add 7.5 years to life.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are:

- Connect

- Be Active

- Take Notice

- Keep Learning

- Give

Further information on the 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing is available from the website: www.2010healthandwellbeing.org.uk  

Festival Contact:

Artistic Producer: Karen Gallagher Karen@mdi.org.uk

Telephone: 0151 708 8810

Information can also be found on www.leap2010.co.uk and www.mdi.org.uk

Motown’s Greatest Hits:
How Sweet It Is

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand!

Now in its 8th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music together with the slickest choreography and an amazing orchestra to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Over 50 Golden Years of Motown music are remembered, featuring songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, Diana Ross, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Mary Wells, The Isley Brothers and many, many more.

Date: Sunday 25th July 2010, 7.30pm

Get Tickets Here

Address:

Liverpool Empire

Lime Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L1 1JE

Tel: 0151 708 3200

Liverpool Empire Website

SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAINBOW…

LIVERPOOL’S FIRST EVER LGB&T PRIDE ANNOUNCES GLITTERING MAIN STAGE LINE UP

‘Roll Up, Roll Up’ boys and girls! The Ring Mistress of the Rainbow Circus’ is cracking her whip and the acts are flocking in! A glittering line up of local and national stars has been announced to play the Main Stage at the first ever official Liverpool Pride festival, which takes place in and around Liverpool’s Dale St on Saturday 7^th August.                                                                 

Headlining the day are Gay Icon and Coronation St star Adam Rickitt, who will perform his brand new single as well as an updated version of his 1999 hit ‘Breathe Again’,  and Club Diva Rozalla, who will perform her club land smash ‘Everybody’s Free’ in addition to some of her other hits including ‘Are You Ready To Fly’ and ‘I Love Music’.  Also sure to wow the crowds is Happy Mondays and X-Factor star Rowetta, who will be joined by the Liverpool based AJ Productions dance troupe to perform a number of classic tunes in the way that only this soul diva can. 

Rowetta said ‘I can’t wait to perform at the first ever Liverpool Pride. I have loved singing at all the Prides over the years, and always wanted Liverpool to have their own. I love Liverpool and can’t wait to sing, celebrate and party with everyone.’

Liverpool’s Britain’s Got Talent stars, MD Productions, kick start the main stage action with their anti-bullying dance number “They don’t really know about us”. Other local acts taking part include Tyler Menser who will sing the Michael Jackson classic ‘Man in the Mirror,’ before local songstress Chelcee Grimes (currently working with Lady GaGa and Beyoncé’s producers ) and Mark Thompson (who has worked with Tinchy Stryder) perform some of their own pop tunes. The city’s own vogue supremacists House of Suarez bring a spectacular 12 minute taste of what can be expected at the ‘JUSTICE’ Vogue Ball, to be held in October.

Artistic Director, Darren Suarez said; ‘House of Suarez is ecstatic to be part of Liverpool Pride’s celebrations. House of Suarez has performed nationally in prides across the country, it’s so great that we can finally perform at our own city’s pride festival.

Adding a touch of sparkle to the main stage is Liverpool drag artiste Doreen Kum Kwik (aka Darren Edge) who, in honour of Liverpool Pride, has set up her own Glee Club with Hope and Harmony choir and the Singing Hands choir for deaf people. She’ll be belting out some of your all time favourite camp tunes.

Other highlighted performers include one of the UK’s biggest ‘all gay’ bands, Cubstars, and singer Nikki Belle, who will be along to rock out her  two club-land Number 1 hit singles, ‘Teardrops’ and ‘Sex Shooter’.  Juice FM and Garlands DJ’s Dave Wheelan and Anton Powers will also be on hand throughout the day to keep Pride-goers entertained with some of their infamous DJ sets. Revellers can also expect to see the one and only Lady Cyan pop up throughout the day as one of the compares, cracking the whip and keeping all of the acts in tow.

Towards the end of the day, we strike up the Batala and Republic of Swing Samba Bands to play us into the balloon release vigil. The Vigil will take place from 7.30pm with Gerry Potter reciting his beautiful and moving poem “We Travel” before Natasha Hamilton, accompanied by Liverpool’s drag artistes, sings the Atomic Kitten hit ‘Whole Again’. A rainbow sea of balloons will be released from the stage to commemorate those who have fought for equality and in honour of friends of Liverpool’s LGB&T community.

Councillor Louise Baldock, Liverpool’s Assistant Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “Liverpool’s Pride Festival will be a vibrant celebration of our city’s great diversity. It will bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to promote real respect and appreciation of difference.”

Plenty of exciting acts are lined up to play on the Cabaret and Acoustic stages, to be unveiled shortly.  The first ever Liverpool Pride festival is sure to be one to be remembered! Make sure you’re there to be a part of it!

About Liverpool Pride

Liverpool Pride 2010 is the first official Liverpool Pride festival by and for the Liverpool lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) communities. It is a two day event with a one day festival on the 7 August 2010 and a ‘Chilled Out Sunday’ on 8 August with cultural and sports events spread throughout the city.

Before choosing a date, organisers took a number of factors into consideration; such as other pride events, the Liverpool event calendar and key dates for the LGB&T community. LGB&T members of the community were consulted on a potential date. The consensus was that people wanted festival date to mean something important and asked that it reflect the anniversary of Michael Causer’s death, 2 August 2010.

Liverpool Pride is funded through contributions made from our delivery partners as well through advertising and sponsorship. We also receive a significant amount of ‘in-kind’ support from organisations and volunteers.

Liverpool Pride does not make a profit; all funds raised go to the delivery of the festival. Any surplus we make will be put towards the development of the next festival. We are also looking at how we can help support charities that share our values.

About Citysafe – Key Delivery partner of Liverpool Pride 2010

Citysafe is the Community Safety Partnership for Liverpool. Partners include Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Health, Merseytravel, National Probation Service Merseyside, the universities, local businesses, community organisations and many others all working together to build safer communities. It also looks towards building more prosperous, cleaner, safer, stronger and sustainable communities in which every citizen will have a right to live in confidence without fear for personal safety or for the safety of others.

John Bridge | Communications Manager
Bill Elms Associates | Marketing and PR for Live Entertainment and Ticketed Events

Tel: 0151 245 0136 | Mob: 077924 63135| Email: john@billelms.com
Postal Address: 1st Floor, 15 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.

Visit our brand new website click www.billelms.com. 

TJ and Murphy >>

Entry is by ticket available from http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wegottickets.com%2Fevent%2F85597&h=25973GvyBxKY-vYSHXvBefn7ZbA and from T-J & Murphy direct http://www.myspace.com/thomasjosephandmurphy

Doors open at 8.00pm with music starting at 8.30pm. The night finishes at 11.15pm

http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/event.php?eid=137764149569813

Venue Information:

View Two Gallery

www.viewtwogallery.co.uk

23 Mathew Street

Liverpool

L2 6RE

0151 236 9444

Note: if you haven’t been before you are looking for single doorway about halfway down Mathew Street on your left if coming from the Cavern Club end!

July is upon us, and now that we haven’t got to worry about following England in the World Cup (bah, humbug!) why not get out and enjoy some of the fantastic acoustic music on offer around the city of Liverpool and across the wider Merseyside area?

LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE

June’s Liverpool Acoustic Live was another storming success. A jam-packed View Two Gallery enjoyed sets from Pete Cunningham, Dogstar, and Mark Byrne. The evening finished off by the fabulous Lorelei Loveridge and The Harem, with her final band gig in the UK before leaving for Qatar in August.

July’s Liverpool Acoustic Live takes place on Friday 23rd July,

• Thomas-Joseph & Murphy
• Jeff Jepson
• Simon Cousins

T-J & Murphy have been making waves since they hit the scene with their unique brand of guitar playing and accomplished songwriting and performance. They’re preparing for the launch of their second album and will be playing an extended set of old and new songs. They’re joined by former member of The Onset, Simon Cousins, and local songwriter and producer Jeff Jepson for what is set to be a special night.

 TJ and Murphy >>

You say goodbye…

• Not so much a ‘goodbye’ as a ‘see ya later’. Monday night’s regular Acoustic Live Lounge is taking a summer break, but is hoping to be back some time in September. We’ll let you know once we know.

• And not so much a ‘hello’ as a ‘hello again’. Game@Aruma is the new weekly acoustic open mic event run by Greedy Jesus after the event’s recent move from its former home in the Mocha Lounge. It takes place every Wednesday in what used to be Heart and Soul but is now Aruma on Mt Pleasant.
• Game@Aruma also has a mixed band and acoustic night every Friday evening, so there are now two weekly events to look forward to.
• Little Green Cafe Bar on Aigburgh Road has a new weekly acoustic event featuring booked acts every Thursday.
• The Engine Rooms in Skelmersdale has an acoustic night called UNPLUGGED! (Skem is in Liverpool, right?) We’re not sure whether it’s a one off (or a two off since it’s down for July and August) but we’ll let you know as soon as it’s confirmed. Full details from www.engine-rooms.co.uk
• Mike Drummond has contacted us to tell us about an open mic event called Keep It Live he hosts ever Monday night from 8pm at Envi on Fleet Street. Why not check it out and let us know what it’s like?
• Ash Welsh has also contacted us to tell us about Stripped and Bare taking place every Wednesday in Heebie Jeebies basement bar from 9pm to 1am. The format is four booked acts with open mic and laid back tunes in between.
• North End Writers is hosting a songwriting project this summer at Shrewsbury House Youth and Community Centre (the Shewsy) in Everton every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-3pm. Details are in the diary.

Thursday 29th – Woody Guthrie Folk Club @ The Ship and Mitre, Dale Street. 

AND FINALLY...

If you follow the Liverpool Acoustic newsletter then why not fill in our quick and easy survey? We’d really like to know what you like and what could be done better. You can find the survey at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/survey and it will be online for the whole of July, with the results being shared in August.

We’re finishing with a strange request. Do you know anyone who can play the saw, and who can teach Sharon, our wonderful Liverpool Acoustic Live door person, how to play it? If so then get in touch using the Contact Us form or by emailing contact[at]liverpoolacoustic.co.uk and we’ll pass on the message.

THE TUNNEL OF LOVE ‘Summer Special’ starring

THE SUPERIMPOSERS, DJ MOONBOOTS & THE TEA STREET BAND

plus more TBA

Tickets £8 available from skiddle.com, ticketline.co.uk, wegottickets.com & Probe Records, Liverpool

http://www.myspace.com/harvestsunpromotions
http://www.myspace.com/superimposers
http://www.wonderfulsound.com/
http://www.myspace.com/theteastreetband

Come and Enjoy the glorious sun shine pop of THE SUPERIMPOSERS, Balaerica sounds and vibes from DJ’S MOONBOOTS & THE WONDERFUL SOUND LIBRARIES plus we will also be witnessing the debut gig of THE TEA STREET BAND with their blissed out euphoric dance beats. Plus more TBA. A night not to be missed. Friday 16 July @ The Williamson Tunnels.

http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/event.php?eid=126851224007577

So make sure you are here early and make it a night to remember!

http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/event.php?eid=131321603563263

Liverpool Walkabout Inn on Facebook

Social Night

@

Whitby Sports & Social Club

(formerly the Shell Club)

Dunkirk Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port

Wirral, Cheshire

CH65 6QF

on

Sat 7th AUGUST 2010

For the past couple of years our Sat eve modern jive/west coast swing social
has been a complete sell out please therefore ensure you book early to avoid
disappointment.

Ticket Information:

To purchase Saturday night Modern Jive / West Coast Swing social passes

£10 per person

use the Dance Entries & Passes link @ http://headliners.org.uk website.

then scroll down to Saturday night social passes on the registration link on the STAR STUDDED CHAMPIONSHIPS page

Tickets will also be available through Le Roc Merseyside: http://www.lerocmerseyside.com/

(John Lloyd and Hazel – Surguy Price)

Please note that due to current demand the remaining social tickets are
being restricted. To secure a ticket please book online a s a p.

**FULL WEEKEND PASS INCLUDES SAT EVENING FREESTYLE**

Seating will be set in an intimate theatre format for the performance.

Ticket Prices: £21.50 / £29.50 plus booking and handling fees.

For more information and to buy tickets visit: http://www.echoarena.com/whats_on/diversity.asp

Echo Arena Liverpool on Facebook

Full club decor as Kingdom is transformed into the Bellagio for one special night by an award winning production company.

Djs on the night (all in tuxedos for this special occasion) will be – Dave Graham, Joe Walsh, Dave Pethard, Martin Lamb and Mick Willow.

Dress Code – I don’t do fashion, I am fashion. ‘Coco Chanel’

Admission – £5

For booths and guestlist call 0151 255 1559

This night will be filmed for Kingdoms promotional video….

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Venue Information:

Kingdom
www.kingdom-liverpool.co.uk
25 Harrington Street
Merseyside
Liverpool
L2 9QA
0151 255 1559

The MOBO Organisation has opened a ticket ballot for the 2010 Awards which runs until the end of June. Full details of how to enter for a chance to buy tickets are available on http://www.mobo.com/

For more information about this ticket ballot and to stay up to date with news of this year’s Awards event, go to: http://www.mobo.com/ or visit our website: http://www.echoarena.com/whats_on/mobo_2010.asp . The nominations for this year’s Awards will be announced early September.

Echo Arena Liverpool on Facebook

http://www.kenelis.com/kenelisintro.cfm

The sound of Kenelis is a combination of Grunge, Punk and Anthemic Shoegaze all fused together in a big pot of Rock! Comparisons have included the raw angst of Hole, vulnerability of Placebo and diversity of Radiohead. Kenelis are constantly developing their sound and are known for experimenting with different time signatures and song structures, whilst staying true to creating unpretentious memorable rock music.

Homotopia Festival on Facebook >>

Location: Studio One 3345 Parr Street
Street: Parr Street
Town/City: Liverpool, United Kingdom

The highly respected Tex-Mex outfit is led by one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists, Paul Young and includes some of the best musicians in the business. With a set list that includes ‘Wooly Bully’ and ‘La Bamba’ you can count on this being a great night out, so come along and join the party!

Box Office: 0151 928 1919 / 01704 540011
Online: www.seftonarts.co.uk

Venue:

Crosby Civic Hall
www.seftonarts.co.uk
Crosby Hall
Back Lane
Crosby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L23 4UA
United Kingdom

0151 928 1919

Sefton Arts

Join Sefton Arts on Facebook

Email:marketing@seftonarts.co.uk
Phone:01704 540011
Current address:Lord St
Merseyside
Southport
United Kingdom
PR8 1DB

Date	To	Event	Venue	Where
01 August 2010		Hairspray (touring)	Liverpool Empire Theatre	Liverpool
07 August 2010		Pride Liverpool
07 August 2010		Fame the Musical	Liverpool Empire Theatre	Liverpool City Centre
09 August 2010	14 August 2010	Spamalot	Liverpool Empire Theatre	Liverpool City Centre
13 August 2010		Palatines	O2 Academy	Liverpool
14 August 2010	15 August 2010	Wirral Flower and Vegetable Show	Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre	Birkenhead, Wirral
19 August 2010	22 August 2010	Southport Flower Festival
20 August 2010		Dominic Kirwan	Southport Theatre and Convention Centre	Southport
21 August 2010		Wind in the Willows | Sefton Arts	Christ Church	Southport
21 August 2010		Reach out to Motown	Southport Theatre and Convention Centre	Southport
24 August 2010		Houghton Weavers	Southport Floral Hall	Southport
25 August 2010	31 August 2010	International Beatles Week Festival	Various	Liverpool
28 August 2010		The Beatles - Peace, Love and Understanding	Anglican Cathedral	Liverpool City Centre
29 August 2010	30 August 2010	Mathew Street Music Festival	Mathew Street	Liverpool
30 August 2010		Postman Pat	Southport Theatre and Convention Centre	Southport

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During the dinner there will also be a ‘question and answer session’ with Sir Peter Blake.

Regarded as the Godfather of British Pop Art, a meeting with the Beatles led to him famously designing the album cover for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967.

Sir Peter Blake’s work crosses all generational divides, and inspires great respect from younger artists such as Damian Hirst and Tracey Emin. Knighted in 2002, an honorary doctor of the Royal College of Art, with his iconic work represented in major collections throughout the world, Sir Peter Blake truly is a grandee of British Art.

As part of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ London scene, Sir Peter’s close contact with the leading figures of popular culture served to heighten the nature of his work. In some respects we have all grown up with Sir Peter without really realising it, he has been at the heart of the British Art movement for over 50 years, his work is always varied, humorous, sometimes controversial, but never boring. His place as a pioneering English artist is assured as witnessed by the increasing popularity of his work.

An exhibition of Sir Peter Blake’s work will be staged for the charity evening and you will be able to see more of his work on his spectacular ‘Art Bus’ , a mobile art gallery equipped with cutting edge technology, a unique experience of contemporary art.

The exhibition inside the Ness Botanic building and on the ‘Art Bus’, will also show Sir Peter Blake’s original limited edition silkscreen’s all of which you will be able to buy during the evening.

Tickets for the dinner are available from Editions Ltd, 16 Cook Street, Liverpool Tel: 0151 236 4236.

Venue Information:
Ness Botanic Gardens
www.nessgardens.org.uk
Ness
Neston
South Wirral
CH64 4AY

Tickets £5
Time 8-11.30pm

Stealing Sheep

showcase songs from their new EP ‘what if the lights went out’.
www.myspace.com/stealingsheep

Ödland

from LYON France they are currently touring the UK with their eccentric wonderland inspired music
www.myspace.com/odlandmusic

DeadBelgian

play the songs of Jacques Brel
www.myspace.com/deadbelgianpjb

Venue Information:

View Two Gallery

www.viewtwogallery.co.uk

23 Mathew Street

Liverpool

L2 6RE

0151 236 9444

Note: if you haven’t been before you are looking for single doorway about halfway down Mathew Street on your left if coming from the Cavern Club end!

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