Issue 83 / November 2017

NEWS
The Bido Lito! Journal:
A Year In Liverpool Music
Bido Lito! Journal: A Year In Liverpool Music
The very first Bido Lito! Journal is now available to preorder!
Collating and celebrating A Year In Liverpool Music, the
Bido Lito! Journal will bring together the story of 2017
in a deluxe, coffee table book format. Printed in a limited
edition run, the Journal will curate a selection of exclusive
commissions and reflections from artists we’ve covered
throughout 2017. It’s our way of reflecting on another
amazing year in Merseyside for new music and creative
culture, and to showcase the talent that makes this city
such a vibrant place to live, work and create in. It’ll arrive in
time for Christmas too so it’s the perfect gift for yourself or
for the music and culture loving pal in your life. From mid-
November, you’ll also be able to purchase a copy from some
of the city’s key independent retail hubs. Bido Lito! Members
who are signed by 1st November get a copy for free.
Radio Sweetheart
Having been delighting our airwaves since
the top end of year, the cats behind It Works
For Me Radio (or IWFM as it’s more commonly
known) are throwing their official launch party
and fundraiser on 1st December at Drop The
Dumbulls and you’re all invited. Fast becoming
a stalwart of the Liverpool music and creative
community, they’ve put together a cracking lineup
of artists and DJ sets, with ALI HORN and THE
FLOORMEN and more gracing the floor, while
IWFM DJs Cat Millar, Dig Vinyl’s Yvonne and Elliot,
and David Knopov will emulate their own shows
on IWFM by spinning some ace tunes. They’ve
got poetry and comedy lined up too. For ticket
info, head to iwfmradio.com.
IWFM Fundraiser
Sound City’s Coming Home
Liverpool Sound City
LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY have announced some exciting news for 2018. The festival is
relocating back to the city centre to showcase exciting musical talent in Liverpool’s more
intimate venues. Taking place between 4th and 6th May, expect a new feel and a host
of new venues for Sound City as they bring the best emerging talent and established
acts back to the heart of Liverpool. Applications are now open to play at the festival
as well – for 2018, they’ll be collaborating with an abundance of impressive curators,
taking in a host of festivals, record labels, new music platforms, promoters and more, so
it’s a great chance to get your music heard. Applications close on 19th January. Head
to liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk to find out more.
Winter Arts Market
Open Culture’s WINTER ARTS MARKET will set up home again
in the Anglican Cathedral on 2nd December. The independent
shopping experience brings together over 200 artists, designers
and makers under one magnificent roof for what is always a
heartwarming day out in the festive hustle and bustle. Whether
you’re looking for screen prints, photography, paintings or
homewares for yourself or for that hard-to-buy-for acquaintance, it’s
likely you’ll find something that fits the bill at the Winter Arts Market.
In addition to the main market, there’ll be craft opportunities for little
ones and live music throughout the day to keep your spirits high, as
well as a vintage fair and a food fair full of treats.
The French Film @ 25
25 years after Noé Productions’ cult TV documentary You’ll Never Walk
Alone aired, a one-off screening of ‘The French Film’ will be shown at the
BME on 22nd November, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A featuring
the film’s writer Evelyne Ragot and some very special guests. The film,
which captures life in and around Liverpool music of the early 90s, features
Ian McCulloch, Michael and John Head of Shack, Edgar Jones and many
other ‘faces’ from the city’s music scene. The Noé Productions team caught
Liverpool at a crucial moment in its history. Suffering from years of under
investment and neglect, the city was experiencing dark times. Amidst
that darkness, the film finds a burgeoning music scene as one of the true
backbones of Liverpool’s many strengths.
Don’t Mugstar Yourself
Mugstar - Ad Marginem
Bido Lito! members are in for a treat in February when psych
drone legends Mugstar dust off the reels for their production
Ad Marginem for a Special Event at the Philharmonic Music
Room. The band will provide the live soundtrack to the
2012 film which was written and directed by Liam Yates
along with the group. Shot around Merseyside, the film was
made in response to the music created by Mugstar, rather
than the usual process of a soundtrack reflecting the action
in a production. The black and white film, as well as the
accompanying soundtrack EP, are bleak, atmospheric affairs
described by the band as “a meditation on isolation and loss.”
Bido Lito! members will get the opportunity to see this rare
performance for free while others can get tickets from the Phil
box office and online.
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