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Calling unsigned bands and artists – LIMF academy 2020/2021 applications are now open

Here at Liverpool International Music Festival we are devoted in our efforts to support and nurture new musical talent and are proud once again to…

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The Stranglers reschedule Manchester show to 9th April 2021

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Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic and restrictions on live concerts, we need to consider everyone’s welfare and therefore have no choice but to…

Over the weekend of what should have been the 15th edition of the festival, Kendal Calling is bringing the festival to the world with Kendal Calling Radio, a new online radio station broadcasting live across the weekend and raising money for five long standing charity partners. Kicking off at 5pm on Thursday 30th July through to midnight Sunday 2nd August, the sounds of Kendal Calling will be ringing loud with a rich snapshot of what has made Kendal a standout festival weekend for nearly 15 years. From incredible conversations, to festival memories of years gone by and interactive moments galore for fans to delve into - it’s the perfect accompaniment for a summer weekend. Acclaimed children’s TV presenter Alex Winter hosts the Kids Calling Breakfast Show, the perfect way to start each and every day with a range of kids entertainment and shows for all the family to delve into. From the ‘Get Out Of BEDtime Story’ with Maximo Park’s Paul Smith, to morning Yoga, interviews, quizzes and more - expect the good and great of Kendal Calling and friends of the festival to be turning up in style. Another long-standing friend of the festival, Tim Burgess and his Tim Peaks Diner has become an integral part of the Kendal Calling story. Whilst its doors may be closed for this year, Tim Peaks FM will be broadcasting an incredible programme of shows across the weekend - hosted by BBC 6Music’s Chris Hawkins and welcoming the likes of Simone Butler (Primal Scream), Paddy Considine, Happy Mondays, 808 State and more all popping by for chats, alongside feature session performances from fast-rising newcomers The Lathums and more. Delving into memories of the festival and much more, tune in from 12pm on Friday and Saturday for a welcome dip into Tim Peaks once again. A Kendal Calling legend and originally set to be a part of the Kendal Calling Radio weekend with Tim Peaks FM, a very special tribute will be paid to the memory of the beloved Denise Johnson, with more details set to be revealed soon. Tim Burgess isn’t done yet - with the phenomenon that is Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties kicking into gear with special listening parties across the weekend. Joined by Easy Life, The Magic Gang and You Me At Six - join the conversation online and tune in as each band chats through seminal releases for an audio/interactive experience celebrating amazing music. More than anything, Kendal Calling Radio is a joyous ride through some of the best moments in Kendal Calling history. Join Hattie Pearson (Hits Radio) for the Best Of Kendal Calling, a show broadcasting on the Friday featuring festival memories and exclusive chats. The iconic Nile Rodgers will be dropping by to reflect on his landmark headline set with Chic in 2019, along with live tracks from the Kendal Calling, chats with Rae Morris, the legendary Mr Motivator and much more. Ensuring the party continues in style, Frank Turner will be curating a special Xtra Mile Recordings Takeover - playing live and serving up some of his favourite new and established artists across an unforgettable two hours. Let’s not miss the return of The Lancashire Hotpots, a Kendal Calling institution, who will be delivering their unforgettable Sunday ‘pick-me-up’ magic on-air for ‘Sunday With The Hotpots’. The festival weekend culminates with ‘The Kendal Calling Front Room Festival with Ross Buchanan’, a special one-off takeover on Absolute Radio on Sunday night, broadcasting full exclusive sets and highlights from some of the best moments in Kendal Calling history. With Stereophonics, Elbow, Kaiser Chiefs, Kate Nash and much more - the show promises to be the perfect Sunday night finale. With exclusive chats, competitions and more also planned, be sure to tune in from 8:30pm on Sunday 2nd August. These highlights are just a snapshot of a weekend filled with unmissable shows. From charts running through the best moments in Kendal Calling history, feature archive recordings from the likes of Madness and Franz Ferdinand amongst others, a pumping late-night programme featuring the likes of 808 State and Mr Scruff, in-depth chats with festival founders Andy Smith and Ben Robinson and much more - Kendal Calling Radio rings loud with the sound of an unforgettable weekend broadcast to all. Kendal Calling Radio is coming together to fundraise for the festival’s charity partners - North West Air Ambulance, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind, St John's Ambulance and Hospice at Home. Listeners will be encouraged to buy from a range of limited-edition festival merchandise – including 2020 t-shirts and posters – and donate, with proceeds split between the five charities. Kendal Calling is releasing ‘15 Years of Kendal Calling’, a limited-edition vinyl album collecting 15 performances from the festival’s headline performances across the years. The album is now available to pre-order at kendalcallingradio.com, with proceeds benefiting War Child. Each year the collective actions of the festival and its community raise many thousands of pounds to support the work of North West Air Ambulance, Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind, St John Ambulance and Hospice at Home. As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, these charities have seen their fundraising events cancelled and funding channels dried up. St John Ambulance, who voluntarily look after the Kendal Calling family each year and have been crucial in supporting the NHS over the last few months, have warned that they could run out of money in the next four months without support. Limited edition Kendal Calling merchandise is now available at kendalcallingradio.com For further information, head to kendalcallingradio.com

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Kendal Calling announces Kendal Calling Radio this weekend

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Over the weekend of what should have been the 15th edition of the festival, Kendal Calling is bringing the festival to the world with Kendal Calling Radio, a…

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Gorgon City, Sonny Fodera, Hannah Wants + more head to Mi Casa Festival

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Bringing the ultimate house music marathon to one of the golden gems of worldwide festival escapes, the new Mi Casa Festival heads to Malta this September (18th-20th)…

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Fatboy Slim, Amelie Lens and Joseph Capriati announced for The BPM Festival: Malta

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Firmly cementing itself as the premier destination for house and techno heads this summer, The BPM Festival: Malta is taking things up to a whole…

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Edinburgh summer sessions announces rescheduled shows

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions today announce that huge stars including Lionel Richie, Michael Kiwanuka, Simple Minds, Tom Jones and Travis will return for rescheduled shows for 2021’s festival, ensuring fans…

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Liverpool’s LIMF presents a live virtual event – Next Phase

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Some of the new leading lights of Liverpool’s music scene are set to take to a virtual stage this weekend in celebration of the city’s…

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The Two Romans announce debut UK album release

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The Two Romans have announced their debut album, Everything.Now!, will be getting a UK release on October 16th Formed by the Zanella brothers, singer Samuele and guitarist/singer…

If there’s one thing that perfectly captures summertime, it’s festivals - and 2020 will be no exception with Back In The Future, a new two day festival weekend bringing summer vibes and carnival culture to Malta on August 29th and 30th. Malta is being described as the new Ibiza and with 300 days of sun per year and an average temperature of 28 degrees at this time of year, it’s the perfect destination to enjoy one of the best festival line-ups of the year. It’s affordable prices and welcoming hospitality have seen it become a fast growing destination for tourist and festival fans alike. Bringing together an unprecedented lineup of rave figureheads and soundsystem giants, Back In The Future will be the sun-kissed summer moment that we have all been waiting for, with the biggest and best in underground culture with old skool, garage, grime, d&b, jungle, reggae and much more - it’s the ideal cocktail for summer 2020. Set to make their mark across the weekend for undeniable festival vibes are the likes of Chase & Status (Jungle DJ Set), DJ EZ (performing a special Old Skool Garage set w/ MCs), Wiley, Goldie, Congo Natty, Ms Dynamite, General Levy, Fabio & Grooverider, DJ Zinc, Artful Dodger, DJ Luck & MC Neat, DJ Hype, Shola Ama, Kele Le Roc, Pay As U Go Cartel, Leeroy Thornhill (Ex Prodigy), Top Buzz, Baby D, Randall, Wookie, Crazy Cousinz, Matt Jam Lamont, Slipmatt, Lisa Maffia, Kenny Ken, Micky Finn, Altern 8 and SL2 amongst many many others - with an unrivalled bill of the biggest names playing some of their only festival slots of 2020. Unlike anything seen at a festival before, Back In The Future will also feature a special coming together of the best in carnival soundsystems - with takeovers and sets from the likes of Channel One, Aba Shanti, King Tubby, Mungo’s Hi Fi and Saxon to name but a few. Back In The Future takes place across two of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated spaces Gianpula Village and Uno Malta. Both are fitted with state of the art soundsystems, main stages, indoor and outdoor nightclubs, sunkissed rooftops and lots of space to chill, have fun. With very low rates of Covid-19 and incredibly detailed and diligent planning from the Maltese government, the country is now open again for tourism to many parts of Europe including the UK from July 15th. All hotels, bars, restaurant’s, clubs and beaches are open with stringent procedures in place around social distancing and testing. Back In The Future is a jointly promoted enterprise produced by Metropolis and Worried About Henry with full support from the Malta Tourism Authority, Visit Malta, Garage Nation, Slammin Vinyl and Jungle Mania. Full Weekend Tickets and travel information for Back In The Future can be found at: http://www.backinthefuture.live/

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Wiley, Chase & Status, DJ EZ, Goldie and more announced for Back In The Future festival

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If there’s one thing that perfectly captures summertime, it’s festivals – and 2020 will be no exception with Back In The Future, a new two day…

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John Grant Live at Liverpool’s Grand Central – 8th May 2021

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JOHN GRANT has confirmed a full band show at Liverpool’s Grand Central on Saturday 8th May, 2021 as part of his 2021 UK tour. There’s…

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