Rent cast prepares to celebrate 20 years
April 22, 2013
JMU Journalism gets a sneak preview as the cast of Rent prepares for a concert at the Echo Arena.
Entertainment
Review: Derren Brown Infamous
March 31, 2013
Derren Brown brought his new show Infamous for a one-week stint at the Liverpool Empire.
GIT Award shortlist revealed
March 27, 2013
The shortlist for the 2013 GIT Awards has been announced ahead of the second annual showcase next month.
Anfield Wrap stage set for Sound City
March 22, 2013
Podcast team The Anfield Wrap have announced that they will host their own stage at Liverpool Sound City.
MacGowan stars in LJMU play
March 20, 2013
Comedian and actor Alistair MacGowan starred in a new play written and produced by the staff and students of LJMU.
Petrenko agrees new Philharmonic deal
March 13, 2013
The future of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is more assured as chief conductor Vasily Petrenko extends his contract.
Ken Loach and The Spirit of ’45
March 13, 2013
Director Ken Loach talks to JMU Journalism about his latest documentary, The Spirit of '45.
Equipment stolen from band’s van
March 11, 2013
A band had £7,000 worth of musical equipment stolen from the back of a van while they were in Liverpool recording songs.
Wirral pays tribute to Fab Four
March 11, 2013
A Wirral bar is hosting an alternative event for fans of the Fab Four with 'Beatles Mainea'.
Tweddle wins Dancing on Ice title
March 10, 2013
Olympic gymnast and LJMU graduate Beth Tweddle has won ITV's Dancing on Ice contest.
LJMU student wins ‘gig of lifetime’
March 8, 2013
A Liverpool student will support Grammy award winner Ne-Yo in the ‘performance of a lifetime’.
Inaugural success for jazz festival
March 7, 2013
Jazz icon Courtney Pine played a marathon session to close the city's inaugural International Jazz Festival.
Review: Phantom of the Opera
March 1, 2013
Phantom of the Opera has now been running for over 25 years, and there’s no sign of it stopping just yet.
Threshold Festival talent showcase
February 27, 2013
The Threshold Festival is back for a third year to give grassroots artists and musicians a platform to perform.
Legends to headline Bestival benefit
February 27, 2013
Two Liverpool music legends will headline a fundraising night in memory of the Bestival coach crash victims.
BBC’s Worldwide appeal on show
February 27, 2013
The BBC Worldwide Showcase saw stars come to Liverpool as some of the best British shows were sold to TV networks from around the world.
Brutal blogger launches book
February 26, 2013
Ex Desperate Scousewives cast member and keen celeb blogger Jaiden Micheal is set to launch his first book this week.
Neil Young signs up for new festival
February 25, 2013
Legendary artist Neil Young has been announced as the first big-name act for the new Liverpool International Music Festival.