2017 Smithdown Road Festival Guide

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craig charles funk and soul club DAVE MCCABE

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JIM jones & the righteous mind

MARK MORRISS SON OF DAVE

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BEANS ON TOAST

2017 festival

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over 160 acts across 13 stages free entry

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29th april - 1st may 2017 EVENTS AT: THE PALM HOUSE • THE BROOKHOUSE • CRAFT • DEFEND VINYL • EVIL EYE • FAT FLAMINGO FRANK’S • GREGSON INSTITUTE • HANDYMANS • KELLYS DISPENSARY • NAKED LUNCH • ORO • THE WILLOWBANK

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craft taproom 174 SMITHDOWN ROAD The newest addition to the Smithdown Road scene has already made a huge impression with the locals, owing to its humongous selection of beers and unique Lovecraft inspired decor. The line up at Craft over the weekend is nothing short of awesome...

sat 29th april 11pm

line up curated by

beans on toast

after his sold out festival show last year, the politically charged folk guy makes a very welcome return to smithdown road to tell it like it really is.

10pm spanish

announce team doubledoubleplusgood the term ‘supergroup’ is thrown around a lot, but this group really is super. adam hell “adam hell and his friends will peform some good songs for you” - g. hell code break angst ridden melodic punk, all the way from prescot. stadt skulls probably the most talented trio of siblings since hanson, and far more punk rock. takotsubo men we wanted to start the music off with a bang...this lot will blow the bloody grown ups wearing silly masks, making silly jokes and playing wrestling themes.

9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm 5pm

doors off.

beans on toast

PLUS: SMITHDOWN COMIC CON 11am - 4pm

SEE PAGE 29 FOR FULL DETAILS

followed by howl at the moon djs til 2am

sun 30th april 10.15pm

line up curated by

son of dave

a word man, harmonica clad assault of entertainment. standing on a mountain of 7 albums worth of material, expect a funk and blues explosion on smithdown.

sqpr 8pm secret set make sure you’re at craft to catch this stonewall Yeah Buddy! favourite.

7.15pm salt the snail it’s all about the fun with this fledgling trio, turning many heads with their live set. son of dave 6.30pm forever in debt outrageously loud and dangerously visceral, these guys are making big waves.

5.45pm sweet deals on surgery their live set is energy in full and their songs are snappy bursts of punk magic.

5pm bad mood post-punk at its darkest, coming at you like a pin-pointed drone. salt the snail 4.15pm disastronauts possibly the most-beloved darling of Liverpools alt-rock scene.

3.30pm wife followed by liquidation djs til 2am 9pm

so unpredictable that even the members don’t know what is gonna happen next.

mon 1st may punk holiday monday

bisch nadar 6.15pm elevant the prolific rock n roll powerhouse that’ll blow your bits off 5.30pm mouses unhinged and maniacal buzzsaw-pop 4.45pm fossils power pop full of and spangle and jangle 7pm

9pm

idles

the bristol indie punk quintet will make their festival debut with a string of acclaimed singles under their belts, not to mention heavy bbc 6 music airplay and a damn good album too.

8pm

mad alice

blues with so much swagger you may just find your body involuntarily swaying along

ultra catchy punk as tight as an alligators lock jaw.

ALSO 4pm - fl ightworks // 3.15pm - duck

2.30pm - wild fruit art collective // 1.45pm - scaredycats

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kelly’s dispensary 154 SMITHDOWN ROAD a home from home for many a student whilst still being a traditional drinking haunt for the locals, this weekend sees the best in local guitar music, a takeover from the irish festival and even a bit of drum and bass.

sat 29th april 11pm the viper kings high octane rock n roll tour de force, guaranteed to have you dancing! featuring members of the coral, the zutons and tramp attack.

10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm 5pm 4pm

strange collective the viper kings the fl oormen an ever changing sound means you never hear the same psych substance twice the drifting classroom an altogether cinematic blend of contemporary pop perfection strange collective the shipbuilders fast gaining a reputation as the best gypsy scouse surf band you’ll see... the katie mac band ‘a singer songwriter from huyton’ - katie mac. she’s actually boss by the way. ali horn the floormen strange collective guitarist’s solo project, championed by steve lamacq followed by the mighty nick ellis recently described as ‘a conversation between elvis costello and john martyn...’ acclaimed psych four piece who didn’t give us any blurb for this write up.

mojo dj til 2am

9pm

sun 30th april mark morriss (the bluetones) with a number one album and 14 top ten singles behind him, mark morriss is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation.

8pm 7pm 6pm 5pm 4pm

tall poppies polar states indie favourites of huw stephens and steve lamacq sheepy the songs, the energy, you’ll just want more and more. oranj son tripped out take on wonky psychedelic with gritty northern grooves. major major their annual last gig ever!

doug (noah and the whale) injecting danceability to eccentric indie pop.

mark morriss

followed by..

sheepy

10.30pm killafl aw soulful vocals and techno beats - try not to dance!

11.30pm Hatchett comedown kelly’s super-fi legend

mon 1st may liverpool irish festival takeover 2pm 3pm 4pm

rossa murray conleth mcgreary limerance

5pm 6pm 7pm

charlie mckeon simon herron hands of grain

186 SMITHDOWN ROAD

frank’s Now a Smithdown staple, Frank’s has made its name as the best place on the street for watching sports and not spending a fortune doing it. They’ve also got an incredible line up this year, including the mighty Ian Prowse!

sat 29th april bleach sweets

line up curated by Liverpool University Band Society

10.20pm

one of bandsoc’s latest bands and reminiscent of nirvana or part chimp, this noisy duo were “born out of frustration and boredom”

9.35pm 8.05pm 7.20pm 6.35pm 4.30pm 4pm 3.30pm 3.30pm

swearwolves another bandsoc classic, these guys are ones to watch for sure! sister sister catchy riffs and clever lyrics, these boys know what they like and do it well thunder and the gypsies bleach sweets TATG blast out thunderous electric riffs to give your ears the ride of their life dirty bernard bandsoc veterans! this filthy band will kick our electric session into gear caitlin bowring making her return to the festival, her voice leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy swearwolves mark tallett mark (of tftd) brings some variety with his keys and crooning followed by a very special izzy povedea izzy and her guitar have been wowing us all year!

DJ set from Capital Fm’s charlotte evans Liam Hinks a newcomer to bandsoc’s acoustic family!

sun 30th april 10.30pm

stipe

we wouldn’t normally put on a full covers act here at the festival, which goes to show just how impressed we were with this rem tribute act. honestly it is like watching the real thing.

karm 8.30pm wide eyed boy new wave pop band whose excitable performances have captivated audiences 7.30pm black pulp engaging music reminiscent of the energetic early days of peace and the foals 6.30pm museum of backward hats post punk four piece with tonnes of attitude and swagger 9.30pm

5.30pm

a psych band with a huge sound to take you back to the jefferson airplane days

stipe

special guests tba

surprise band to whet your appetite for the night

followed by DJs til 2am

black pulp

mon 1st may

ian prowse 6.30pm

3.30pm

kyle gintis

singer of the five piece indie outfit hand picked by mr bill ryder-jones to record with him because, frankly, they are that good.

4.30pm

cascadia fault line

having recently signed to ugly man records, that launcched the careers of elbow and I am kloot, these guys have a very bright future ahead. catch em while you can!

5.30pm

dan wilson

the cubical frontman brings his solo project to franks for what should be a hugely entertaining set

we’ve wanted to have the Amsterdam frontman on at smithdown festival since day one, so we are delighted to have him at franks for an incredible intimate set.

evil eye

beer and burrito shack 208 SMITHDOWN ROAD

One of the coolest bars outside of the city centre, with some of the tastiest mexican food outside of central america! As always there is a fantastic line up of contemporary and up coming artists here at Evil Eye, you’re in for a treat.

sat 29th april 11pm gideon conn

line up curated by

a singer/songwriter in a league all of his own, Gideon writes tunes so full of humour and intelligence that it is hard not to feel instantly infected by them.

10pm 9pm 8pm

razorrawks olddoobs ex-Dirty Bernard frontman Amir Didzardeh’s deceptively pop-friendly solo project creature of habit This is a risk, CoH’s sound may be way too big for the humble confines of Evil the foremost purveyor of northern rap, he spits his inspired lyrics with venom

Eye but after the way it held down some of Liverpools noisiest last year, this should be a very interesting battle...

7pm 6pm 6pm

the bad apples fast gaining a reputation as the best gypsy scouse surf band you’ll see... playing house a joyous fusion of bubbly upbeat and jarring roughness. vienna ditto ‘atmospheric electronica mixed with bewilderingly sharp rootsy blues.

gideon conn

razorrawks

creature of habit

followed by dj oddbwar til 2am

9pm

sun 30th april too many ts

currently being hailed as britain’s answer to the beastie boys, we are delighted to welcome the hip hop duo to to evil eye for an amazing set. this is probably going to be one of the most memorable festival moments we’ve ever had so make sure you’re there to witness it.

8pm 7pm 6pm 5pm

lyons and la zel swingin bricks the high octane rockabilly festival favourites always get the room dancing special guests to be announced soon. very exciting stuff. mike west beatbox flute, guitar and incredible vocal skills that will blow you away

followed by dj lsg (djangos riff)

too many ts

lyons and la zel

mon 1st may acoustic day 2.30pm 10p mixes 3.30pm billy kelly 4.30pm lucy mayhew

dyr sister 3.30pm hillhouse 4.30pm taylor & the mason 2.30pm

FOOD BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY drop off £5 of foodbank items and get a burrito for £2 - all day

the brookhouse 467 SMITHDOWN ROAD The behemoth pub on Smithdown Road has been a constant for generations of students and locals alike! We’ve got a fantaastic line up of Skeleton Key favourites coupled with some huge rock anthems to get the party really going

10.30pm

sun 30th april kingdom

fronted by local music stalwart dave dutton, kingdom play anthemic rock that makes you want to sing and dance like a maniac all night.

tiger tribe 8.30pm peach fuzz some of liverpool’s finest musicians, together for a memorable first outing 7.30pm the buffalo riot formidable live act that play sparkling songs with infectious delivery 6.30pm kashmir kids a band characterised by spit-fire guitar riffs and a palpable rhythm sections.

9.30pm

another of the skeleton key favourites, psych garage rock done properly

mon 1st may stripped back bank holiday from 1pm live music all afternoon from some of the best lo fi acts in the city

kingdom

kashmir kids

329 SMITHDOWN ROAD

the willowbank Traditional beamed and panelled real ale hostelry, with big screen sports and a great pub food menu, boxing on the Saturday, rock'n'roll Sunday, and food and markets with a relaxing Monday

10pm

sun 30th april the cubical rock n roll blues inspired voodoo medicine show peddlers, seasoned veterans and european garage blues monsters.

9pm

alex and the boss jockeys ian lane and the moments of shame tramp attack drummer let loose with three chords and a mid life crisis raw bones pure passion and energy always make for a memorable set from these guys festival favourite will get you dancing with their doo wop rock n roll

8pm 6pm

mon 1st may outdoor market and music from 1pm a selection of food stalls, arts and crafts, and something for the kids too, not to mention live music over the afternoon from some top acoustic acts.

the cubical

alex and the boss jockeys

the handyman’s 461 SMITHDOWN ROAD Handyman is set to be the newest venue on Smithdown, open as a pop up for the festival then will open properly in July with the brewery inside, this weekend has funk and soul, comedy, swing classes an kids activities

sat 29th april 11pm

the inexplicables

line up curated by Liverpool Funk & Soul Club

specialising in a unique blend of live dance music, and championing fresh takes on hip hop, reggae and drum and bass - a perfect headliner!

10pm 9.15pm

namiwa jazz paisley soul

after his sold out show last year, the politically charged folk guy makes a very

the inexplicables

an amazing acoustic duo playing covers of classic pop, soul and rnb

***FUNK & SOUL CHANGEOVER***

7.30pm

hallouminati

skanking ragga punk with traditional greek rembetiko vibes makes an unmissable live show

satin beige 6pm natalie mccool perfect future pop - classic with a contemporary twist 5.15pm ovvls experimental duo captivated by unearthing beauty in the darkest of places

6.45pm

satin beige

cello infused, lyrically soulful r ‘n’ b that you just want to hear more and more of

namiwa jazz

followed by hardcore hornography til 2am

sun 30th april 11.30pm

afro cluster

this cardiff based nine piece combine funk and hip-hop in a way that is impossible not to dance to - its going to get messy in here!

10.30pm black

wax the lucy mae band leaving a stamp in the music industry with their blend of jazz, soul and hip hop tonal select their mantra is ‘enjoy the music and make people dance’ - so join in! quite simply - incredible funk, soul and rock from liverpool.

9pm 8pm

***FUNK & SOUL CHANGEOVER***

luna quickly becoming one of the most enthralling acts in the UK electro-pop scene 6pm starsky and such influences from ska, jazz, electronic and Motown, something for everyone to love!

5pm mamatung three pronged freak folk outfit with a sprinkling of scouse ceremony 4pm connah a one of the skeleton key records favourites makes his way to the handymans 3.30pm glendale family we love ‘em so much that they are playing the festival twice.

7pm

afro cluster

lucy mae

followed by paddy steer at 12.30am

mon 1st may 12pm

little ninjas

family day 1pm foundation martial arts loads of fun learning martial arts for ages 4 and up

a fun free martial arts taster class for toddlers and parents see page 29 for more details

3pm

see page 29 for more details

liverpool comedy fest a takeover from the liverpool comedy festival featuring

some of the fest favourites trying their best not to say anything too rude... see page 32 for more details

oro

349 smithdown road

the newest addition to the smithdown road scene has already made a huge impression with the locals, owing to its humongous selection of beers and unique lovecraft inspired decor. the line up at craft over the weekend is nothing short of awesome...

sat 29th april 10pm

the blurred sun band the spacey psych jazz quartet have been getting heaps of praise for their recent single St Bride, from critics and music fans alike.

the flourescents infectious beats, stirring ballads and a soulful edge reminiscent of classic who 8pm the jesse janes funky folk and bluegrass band, guaranteed to get you singing and dancing 6.30pm the good host this energetic live sound celebrates eclecticism with a fun, adventurous show.

5.30pm decho emotive guitar melodies with upbeat, feel-good rhythms 4.30pm kallo her sound blends the pop we crave with the chilled electronic we need 3.30pm red giant original jazz tunes given a modern edge by some incredible musicians 2.30pm silent cities haunting yet alluring brand of ambient, cinematic, dream pop.

9pm

the blurred sun band

kallo

sun 30th april 9.30pm

astles

singer songwriter astles won the merseyrail soundstation in 2016 and his reputation as an incredible live performer has been growing ever since.

persefomania 7.30pm bird and family bryan exciting synth lines twisting over close vocal harmonies and melodic guitar work 6.30pm the glendale family 60‘s folk, psychedelic blues and pop 5.30pm maddie bringing folk vibes and songwriting which tells tales of adventures happy and sad 4.30pm alice nancy 18-year-old singer-songwriter playing thoughtful, mellow acoustic songs 3.30pm nicola hardman interdisciplinary story telling in her personal and political songs 2.30pm john jenkins award winning songwriter, championed by none other than john peel 8.30pm

one man taking us through the blues era, with his open tuning and bottleneck play.

back in the day. a fantastic start to the event here at oro.

astles

bird and family bryan

maddie

naked lunch 431 SMITHDOWN ROAD A proper community enterprise, Naked Lunch is an ethically run co-operative café that serves incredible food and absolutely boss coffee. Check out their stall at the main stage too.

sat 29th april 11pm

the mersey belles ukulele duo fresh from touring europe bring the first night to a close with delightful harmonies and an uplifting performance.

rob vincent

9pm

critically acclaimed liverpool songwriter, brings his americana infused stories. endorsements from bob harris and a recent show at the royal albert hall will provide a hidden treasure for smithdown festival.

8.15pm

mel bowen

wowed audiences at the recent threshold festival with his cosmic and harmonious CSNY inspired acoustic folk.

7.30pm sean

walsh

young up and coming 60s beatnik inspired, walsh treads a new path after his recent miraculous recovery from terminal cancer.

sun 30th april 7.20pm

6pm

the mersey belles

rob vincent

mellowtone records presents...

dave o’grady

after a north american tour with his band seafoam green, dave celebrates his collaborative project release with black crowes rich robinson by perfomring songs from his brand new album tobanga mansion.

nick ellis

storming singer songwriter showcasing his new album with seasoned aplomb. energetic and powerful, nick’s popularity is growing fast.

dave o’grady

the old post office 455 SMITHDOWN ROAD Liverpool Craft Beer pop up bar and open mic. Tarot readings with Mystic Hannah and photography portraits by professional John Hollingsworth.

Artists and public invited to perform in a weekend long open mic. Equipment provided for artists across the city to come and enjoy a warm up, guerrilla gig or a collaboration with festival artists. A real hidden treat.

fat fl amingo 232 SMITHDOWN ROAD Welcome to the fat tlamingo, surf bar & cocktail shack laid back beach bar vibes & all round good times! Impressive guitars, keys and loop pedals a plenty to be expected this weekend.

9.30pm

sat 29th april loop cycle

if you only go to one show this weekend, make it loop cycle. his absolute madness onstage is only matched by the incredible sounds and melodies he creates.

8pm 7pm 6pm 5pm 4pm

evil pink machine a one man lofi electro rock monster, bound to be huge soon. moxie raw folk punk coupled with singer jasmine’s biting lyrics elegantly intertwined the reverend zorch the swingin’ bricks bass man goes solo with frankly mesmerising results ink and paint club featuring the best half of the indie legends go faster - its murphy and ian! alison benson Audience favourite at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, not to be missed

sun 30th april

loop cycle

acoustic sets from some of liverpool’s best musicians including loop master mick fl aherty at 8pm

kris ealey aka smithdown slim Kris Ealey was a local musician, actor, promoter and more than anything a friend to many many people in this city.

As one of the founder members of the now legendary scouse indie band Tramp Attack, he dedicated most of his life to music - listening, playing and sharing with others.

Kris passed away at the tragically early age of 38 while working in Italy. It was during the 2016 Smithdown Festival when the news broke, and a wave of sadness passed through the air. While he wasn’t exactly A-list famous (although fans of Brookside a nd Hollyoaks might disagree) he someone who mattered, who shook things up and made a difference to people’s lives. Lots and lots of people’s lives.

This year (and from now on) we have decided to name our main stage The Kris Ealey Stage, in tribute to one of Smithdown’s brightest sons.

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saturday

stage curated in association with

the kris ealey stage @ sefton park palm house

7.20pm

space

they’ve sold over 2 million albums worldwide, they’ve had 10 top 40 singles, and we are delighted to say that they will be headlining the kris ealey stage this year! with hits such as female of the species, neighbourhood and avenging angels guaranteed to stick in your head for days afterwards, along with some fantastic tunes from their brand new album ‘give me your future’ - expect a set full of singalongs from start to finish.

6.20pm

dave mccabe and ian skelly when we announced that the main stage would be renamed after local musician

kris ealey, who sadly passed away last may, the zutons frontman dave mccabe did not hesitate to agree to play. as long standing friends and bandmates, ealey and mccabe played together in scouse legends tramp attack and jammed together on many, many a hazy fun night at the infamous bandwagon. mccabe himself is almost single-handedly responsible for some of the biggest hits of the noughties. classics such as ‘valerie’, ‘don’t ever think’ and ‘you will you won’t’ had indie dancefloors around the country going haywire. add in a full band including ian skelly – aka the coral drummer– and you have an incredible collaboration definitely worth catching.

space

dave mccabe

5.30pm

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4.50pm

seas of mirth

4.10pm

the boston shakers

these guys have been making huge waves since their first single foxglove came out last year and was named as q magazine’s single of the week. definitely worth catching em while they are still playing greenhouses... can’t think of a single good reason why anyone would possibly not want to watch a nine piece pirate funk band that have a mid-set tug of war and have song titles such as ‘the crab devastation of 1754‘. the adopted scousers (they’re french and american really) have made a big impact on the scene here already, with their fuzzy guitar based hip hop and blistering live shows.

3.40pm

snakes everywhere

3pm

pete bentham and the dinnerladies

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seas of mirth

fronted by katy ‘three gigs with different bands this weekend’ mcgrath, and andy ‘the festival guy’ scott, this lot have hijacked the stage. why not eh?

the boston shakers

back from their recent european tour, the smithdown festival favourites never disappoint, with their fun punk pop singalongs and troupe of dancing tabard clad ladies.

2.10pm 1.20pm

loved ones

former GIT award winners loved ones play a intricate, melodic and downright heartbreaking combination of electronica, piano and sweeping guitar parts.

spilt

e bentham pet and the dinnerladies

another get into this favourite, this lot are a young psych punk band who have garnered a massive following around merseyside already.

12.30pm

the loose moose string band

plus:

we are delighted to have the brilliant loose moose string band opening up our main stage for the weekend with their upbeat bluegrass covers

loved ones

africa oye djs infinite wrestling kids area, acoustic stage and market

12 - 2pm - big burly men throwing each other around the celebrate 25 years of africa oye festival and enjoy some fantastic african inspired tunes being spun by their very own djs. squared circle in the sunshine. summerslam eat yer heart out.

with all the louder stuff going on inside, why not peruse the outdoor market, get your face painted and listen to some chilled out acoustic music in the sunshine - including a special set from ink and paint club (ft. members of go faster and lionize)

stage curated in association with

Sunday

the kris ealey stage @ sefton park palm house

7pm

craig charles funk and soul club

Now, strap on your dancing shoes, as the man himself Craig Charles takes to the stage. The BBC 6 Music DJ will be bringing his Trunk Of Funk to the park, for a ery special set in the Palm House. The artist formerly known as Lister has been entertaining smegheads around the UK for several years now, with his wide and varied collection of classic and contemporary funk and soul records.

Absolutely not to be missed!

6.10pm edgar

craig charles

and the new joneses

edgar jones is another name synonymous with the early noughties upbeat indie scene here in liverpool. his newest project edgar and the new joneses have every bit as much heart, soul and ass shaking as before, and the latest album ‘the song of day and night’ (on skeleton key records) has been receiving plaudits from all corners.

edgar jones

5.10pm

jim jones and the righteous mind

4.10pm

tree top flyers

singer and guitarist jim jones’ musical history has spanned several incarnations, including the jim jones revue. now with his new band, jones and crew are sailing further into dark musical waters in search of rare and exotic beasts.

its shoegazing americana-infused indie from another of james skelly’s personal favourites.

3.20pm

tramp attack

an emotional reunion as the cult heroes play the stage in honour of their original singer Kris Ealey. The indie skifflers were massive in Liverpool back in the early 2000s, and nostalgia aside the brilliant songwriting still holds up today.

2.30pm

tourists

jim jones

and the righteous mind

a blend of melodic, dreamy beach-pop with a darker, more sinister edge, torquay five-piece tourists combine elements of shoegaze and 80’s synth-pop with deeper-rooted post-punk influences!

1.40pm

hushtones

12.50pm

silhouette empire

local indie psych outfit hushtones, a band championed by kris ealey himself and one that we simply could not leave off the bill, are back with a new improved line up.

treetop f lyers

hushtones

winners of liverpool university battle of the bands, silhouette empire’s captivating live show and incredible musicianship left the judges calling for more.

12pm

kids kaos

a cool collective of talented local kids aged 6-12. who sing, dance, rap and perform musical and modern songs with a twist.

silhouette empire

plus:

kids area, acoustic stage and market face painting, balloon animals, cake, gin and live music in the open air...sounds like a pretty sweet day out really - there will be loads happening around the palm house all weekend!

proudly supports

EMPTY SPACES

pop up

cinema at the gregson institute

SUNDAY 30TH APRIL Free CUPcake on arrival, AT BOTH SCREENINGS!

THE GOONIES 2pm start (12A) When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. Enter a treasure map and a gang of friends all looking for the X, not to mention trying to get away from a group of bad guys after their loot!

THE WICKER MAN 6pm start (15) Just before we start, this isn’t the Nicholas Cage version.

Don’t worry. Anyway...so Sgt Howie has arrived on a small Scottish to investigate the disappearance of a small child.

What he finds, a melting pot of pagan rituals and frivolous behaviour, is enough to drive the conservative devout Christian stir crazy. An absolute classic. Not the Nic Cage version.

Check out emptyspacescinema.com for more events around the city including at the Handymans over 6th and 7th May

mon 1st may @the handymans brewery

stage takeover

from 3pm

Vince Atta An unstoppable force, forging a brilliant rapport with the audience . like an intravenous shot of adrenaline! -Steve Bennett, Chortle reviews Star of the future. Fact! - Student Direct

Adam Rowe “Watch out as Adam becomes a household name” - Media City “Nothing short of prodigious” - The Skinny

MC Sam Avery “A must” SUNDAY TIMES “Brilliant” THE LAD BIBLE “Hilarious” DAILY MAIL

CRAFT COMIC FESTIVAL saturday 29th april That’s right, as part of the weekend’s festivities, Craft Taproom are hosting a bunch of local comic creators from 10am to 4pm, with the bands starting shortly after.

Come and meet, chat with and support local writers and artists. Enjoy some nice coffee, cakes, craft beers and peruse some classic back issues!

Speakers and artists include: Leah Moore & John Reppion - 2000ad / dark horse / dc comics MADIUS COMICS - papercuts and inkstains Joe glass - the pride Tom Ward - merrick / doc dino Chris Welsh - wart / ness JIMMY FURLONG - s**tflingers DAVE McCluskey - the few ROZI HATHAWAY - the red road / sneaky business FRISSON COMICS - knock knock

PLUS: A COMIC AND ZINE WORKSHOP FROM COMIC YOUTH

Three of the UK’s best up and coming comedians hit the stage at Handymans for a fun afternoon of pure laughter.

infi nite wrestling at the palm house SAT 29TH APRIL - 12pm AT SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE Expect some high octane moves, some high flying kicks and some high-waisted undies at this free outdoor pro-wrestling event at the iconic Sefton Park Palm House. Infinite have got a fantastic track record of putting on some of the best shows the city has ever seen.

It’s a great one for the kids or grown ups (big kids)! www.infinitepromotions.co.uk

anything else...? kids arts and crafts at the quaker gardens SAT 29TH AND SUN 30TH all afternoon (if the weather’s nice!)

Last year the Quaker Gardens (Arundel Ave) was an oasis of tranquillity compared to the pubs around the corner!

There will be arts and crafts for the kids, tea , coffee and nibbles for the parents and some chilled out music in the sunshine for everyone!

zorbing on the park SUN 30TH APR- from 12pm AT SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE This looks like a lot of fun! Climb into a giant inflatable hamster ball and bounce into things (responsibly) without injuring yourself (in theory). There will be zorbing outside the palm house all afternoon on Sunday!

mad science shows SAT 29TH APR- Shows at 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at The Gregson Institute We are incredibly excited to welcome Mad Science to the Smithdown Festival for a day of free fun science shows at The Gregson! There will be bangs, pops, fizzes, whizzes and explosions. You might even learn something! There are four shows that last around 20-30 mins, so make sure you and the little ones make it along if you can.

swingmartial dance arts foundation sociallittle & lessons and ninjas MON 1ST MAY - 12-2pm AT THE HANDYMANS

www.foundationma.co.uk

jumping jacks swing dance kids&area social lessons SAT 29 - SUN 30 - 12pm-4pm at SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE Dressing up, mascots, face painting, balloon models and loads loads more to keep the kids entertained this weekend! www.jjhqco.uk

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