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Scouting For Girls Announce Brand New Album And Liverpool 02 Academy Show As Part Of Major Headline Tour.

Two years after officially marking a decade since the release of Scouting For Girls’ unstoppable million-selling eponymous self-titled debut album, the band are excited to announce the release of a brand new album The Trouble With Boys, consisting of unmistakable pop anthems set to have fans all over the world singing along in unison – set for release September 20th through Sony Music.

The first single from the upbeat, fun and infectious new album is the satisfyingly catchy summer anthem Grown Up, which has now been released.

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No Need To Walk 500 Miles To See The Proclaimers This August, Just Visit Warrington Parr Hall.

Everyone’s favourite Scottish twins will be calling at Warrington on Sunday 4th August and tickets are on sale now.

It has been 32 years since folk duo Craig and Charlie Reid, otherwise known as The Proclaimers, emerged; since then, their enduring appeal across generations has carved a niche where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide.

The emotional honesty, political fire, wit and singalong raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened has entertained fans around the world.

The pair have even inspired a musical, the play and film – Sunshine on Leith.

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Make Love Your Goal This Summer As Masquerade Comes To The Liverpool Royal Court Studio.

This summer’s big show at Liverpool’s Royal Court Studio starts next week and it will take you right back to the 80s.

Masquerade is the story of two lads in 1980s Liverpool who are finding out who they really are. Set in one of Liverpool’s most famous gay clubs it is a beautiful story about one man’s search for a place to be accepted.

The Court didn’t have to look far for this play as it was written by Laura Lees who works in the Box Office there. Based on the experiences of her uncle, the script was developed through the theatre’s programme that promotes new writing – Stage Write.

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World-Renowned Bluesman, Son Of Dave, Heads To The Wirral This Autumn.

Performing at the atmospheric West Kirby Arts Centre on 11th October 2019, Son of Dave’s unique style of beatbox grooves, harmonica playing, foot stomping and infectious songs, will be sure to deliver a fantastic night of music.

Son of Dave hails from Winnipeg, Canada and has been based out of London for over twenty years. He’s toured all over Europe and North America as well as performing in countries such as Uganda, South Africa, Lebanon and Russia.

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Star-Studded Cast Revealed For Cabaret At Chester’s Storyhouse This Autumn.

Bill Kenwright presents Rufus Norris’ multi award-winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical Cabaret, which embarks on an extensive 2019 U.K. tour, including dates at Storyhouse in Chester this Autumn.

The cast will feature John Partridge as the enigmatic Emcee, alongside Kara Lily Hayworth as Sally Bowles, and Anita Harris as Fraulein Schneider.

Cabaret comes to Storyhouse from Tuesday 24th September to Saturday 28th September 2019. Tickets are on sale now.

Directed by critically acclaimed Rufus Norris (Director of The National Theatre) and featuring the Olivier Award Winning Choreography by Javier De Frutos, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs at The Lyric and The Savoy theatres.

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The Life Of Cynthia Lennon Comes To Liverpool This August As This Girl Visits The Hope Street Theatre.

An exciting new production about the life of Cynthia Lennon will be showcased at The Hope Street Theatre in Liverpool during International Beatles Week, between 21st and 26th August 2019.

This Girl tells the true story of Cynthia Powell – a shy student from Hoylake who fell in love with a young musician called John when they met at Liverpool Art College in 1957. She became Cynthia Lennon, his wife, and mother of their son, Julian.

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Brazilica Announce 2019 Film Festival Programme for Liverpool This July.

Brazilica organiser Liverpool Carnival Company is delighted to announce the return of its popular Film Festival for 2019, bringing the very best of Brazilian cinema to venues across Liverpool.

Film buffs can enjoy 5 films celebrating Brazilian life and culture, which will be screened at various venues across the city from 18th – 30th July.

Brazilica Film Festival will begin at Metal on Thursday 18th July with the 2018 drama Rust. Two high-school students Tati and Renet share an instant connection over social media that deepens during a class trip. Rust explores the power and prevalence of social media and technology in the lives of a generation that has never known connection without it.

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Spear Of Destiny To Perform One Eyed Jacks At Liverpool’s Jimmy’s This September.

One Eyed Jacks was the band’s 2nd release on the major label Epic Records. For many original fans this is ‘the’ Spear of Destiny album.

Kirk Brandon has constantly held and spoken of his belief that this is a fine body of songs played by a fine bunch of musicians that was detrimentally interfered with by a record label that had no idea how to market the sound of Spear of Destiny at that time.

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Antony Costa To Star In Blood Runs Deep Premiering At The Epstein Theatre This Autumn.

Full Cast Announced For Psychological Thriller

Prepare to be chilled to the bone when a gripping new psychological thriller Blood Runs Deep premieres at The Epstein Theatre this autumn, starring ex- Blue member Antony Costa.

The chilling new play presented by Break A Leg Productions in association with Bill Elms comes to the Hanover Street venue from Tuesday 29th October – Saturday 2nd November following a sell-out pilot run at The Unity Theatre last year.

Producers are delighted to announce that Antony Costa will star as Greg.

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Arrivals & Departures As The Leisure Society Celebrate Their New Album At Leaf This September.

This September The Leisure Society are heading back out on the road in celebration of their new album Arrivals & Departures, including a date at Leaf on 28th September.

Charting the journey from heartbreak, to anger, to hope, Arrivals & Departures is the band’s most ambitious and diverse record to date.

During the promotion of the band’s previous LP, The Fine Art of Hanging On, Nick and the band’s flautist Helen Whitaker went through a long process of separation, ultimately resulting in Nick moving out of their Brighton home.

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