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Lifestyle editor's letter

october ISSUE 78 A note from our editor...

Hello lovely Lifestyle readers!

Hello everybody, I write this with heartfelt relief, on what will be remembered in the future as a historical political day – Scotland voting No to leaving the U.K. While I understand and have sympathy for many of the arguments put forward by the Yes campaign, I believe in Aesop’s saying “United we stand, divided we fall.” So I raise my large tumbler of malted scotch to us staying a family of nations.

I love every month – but October is one of my favourites. Finally I can take a break from applying fake tan to my legs – which even after all these years, I have never fully mastered - and wear my new knitted cream tights. And to top it all off, at the end of the month is the funnest night of all, Halloween.

I am already scouting for costume ideas for my two year old twins. But before then I have so much to look forward to – The Childsplay Clothing Liverpool Fashion Week being a highlight. A few boozy and foodie nights out in the city are also in the planning, to celebrate various friends birthdays. All with my new trusty Independent Liverpool card in tow, to make the toll on my wallet a little lighter.

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Joy Lewis, Editor www.lifestylemonthly.co.uk Email: joykinsedge@oal.com

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Lifestyle CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

Kiesza Interview by Joy Lewis

Canadian singer and multiinstrumentalist, Kiesza has announced the release of her debut album, Sound Of A Woman out November 17th.

She’s currently on tour in Australia, but I managed to have a quick chat with her about her new album and mega hit, Hideaway – which in a few short months, has propelled her into megastardom. We also chatted about her being a ballet dancer and sniper school.

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Lifestyle CELEBRITY INTERVIEW Hi Kiesza, can I first ask have you always wanted to be a singer?

No, I went through many changes growing However, I have always had a passion for music.

I have read that you joined the Canadian Navy and became an expert sniper? But before that you were a very good ballet dancer? So what lead you to leave not one but two successful careers?

Well, I had to give up ballet because of an injury. I joined the navy, because I love ships.

I got the name “sniper” here, because I made an incredible shot. I left because the structure such a desire to constantly be creative. I hadn't discovered myself as a musician yet away I had found my calling.

Has your music always been dance/ house music?

No. I started as a folk musician and went arriving at my current sound. I was more focused on being a songwriter in the industry than an artist until I wrote Hideaway. I love Hideaway, and it is arguably one of the biggest songs of 2014. The YouTube hits alone for the video are nearly at 150 million.

just experimenting and doing it as another passionate side project to my writing career.

I never expected it to do what it did and very grateful for all the support!

About the video - which I love by the way. Was this all done in one take? How many times did you have to do it?

Yes it was all in one take, and we managed to get it in the second take!

I also read that you did the video with a broken rib?

How on earth did you manage that?

I didn't know it was broken at the time... honestly I have no idea how I did it. I just ignored it until after the shoot and then was bedridden for a month. Ouch.

You have had a very busy summer performing at the festivals - what was that like? Which one was your favourite?

Yes, they were all so much fun! I really loved Glastonbury! I've never seen so many people in one place and so much mud!

What is the style of your debut album, "Sound of a Woman" and did you write all the songs yourself?

I wrote the album with Rami Samir Afuni and a couple songs with some other close friends who are writers that I love to work with. I am a strong believer in collaboration. I think and strengths in us.

You must have known you had created an amazing song - but has this surpassed expectations?

Are you taking the "Sound of a Woman" on tour? And if so, are you coming to Liverpool?

now, which is mind blowing to me! I had no expectations for the song or video. I was

be touring with the album!

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opens its £18 million new school building St John Bosco Arts College, based in Croxteth to students and teachers after completing the first phase of its large £18 million school build.

The new building is not rigid in design, allowing maximum use and flexibility in the way the school teaches lessons. The school is based around a central heart space which offers students study booths with flat screen technology and a learning resource centre.

Other facilities in the new state of the art building include two double height dance studios, drama studios, a fitness suite, as well as 3D immersive learning environments and super-sized science laboratories.

The second phase will complete the landscaping of the sports pitches, which are a key part of the new school and will include a full size 3G all-weather, floodlit pitch.

Headteacher Anne Pontifex says the plan is to open as many of the school’s facilities to the community as possible.

The new school building marks an impressive few years for the school, who were identified as an ‘outstanding school’ by Ofsted in 2013, as well as being named a coveted

‘teaching school’, the first secondary school in Liverpool to achieve this status.

The school have had an equally impressive year in 2014, with A-level exam results increasing and 24 subjects receiving a 100% pass rate. This follows a great GCSE results day, where 66% of their pupils secured A*-C grades (including maths and English).

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Lifestyle what"s on

Oxjam Liverpool Takeover Taking place on 18th October 2014, the Oxjam Liverpool Takeover will stretch across seven venues, bringing over fifty artists to Liverpool’s Ropewalks and Baltic Triangle.

Moving from acoustic music and familyoriented activities in the day onto heavier bands and electronica in the evening and into the night, the Takeover will feature a vast and diverse plethora of live music to suit all tastes.

Leading up to the one-day, multi-venue music festival in aid of Oxfam, the Oxjam Liverpool team have something special planned for Thursday 16th October. To pave the way for the Oxjam Liverpool. Takeover on 18th October, they’ve arranged for the East Village Arts. Club to play host to the formidable Warwickshire songstress, Lucy Rose.

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Lifestyle WHAT‘ S ON

From A Distance: The Southport Americana Festival St Georges Hall presents The Big History Weekend

Friday 31 October–Sunday 2 November Grab a root beer and a chilli dog with a side of ‘slaw and get ready to feast your ears on some of the biggest names on the Americana music scene. Martha Wainwright, Anais Mitchell and Mary Gauthier are amongst the top US artists performing at From A Distance, Southport’s boutique Americana festival. Returning for a second year, to feed an ever-growing audience for the roots music style, the three-day event pitches the best of all-American talent against upand-coming UK Americana acts. The festival will once again take over cultural hub, The Atkinson, which is right in the town centre just a stone’s throw from the sea. Acts will play from 7.30pm until 10.30pm each night.

An American-themed menu featuring specials including mac ‘n’ cheese and pulled pork baps.

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Local Liverpool and Merseyside history will be explored through a fascinating and educational weekend of events when St Georges Hall presents The Big History Weekend on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October.

Throughout the weekend visitors will get the opportunity to explore Liverpool and Merseyside’s history through a variety of stalls, exhibitions and talks from guest speakers - with representatives from a whole host of local history, heritage and family history groups from across Merseyside in attendance.

Shiverpool Ghost Bus

If you are of a strong disposition and you don’t get too scared of things that go bump in the night - then this year’s, Shiverpool bus tour, is not to be missed. It’s a non-stop theatrical bus tour onboard a historic Routemaster Bus. Passengers are settled in to enjoy a comedy horror roadtrip that mixes an (un)healthy dose of history, lashings of laughter, and an intoxicating elixir of the strange and unexplained; this is immersive storytelling at its most entertaining, chilling and informative.

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Lifestyle NEWS Liverpool Member of Youth Parliament to take part in UK's largest youth consultation

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iara Brodie, an elected Member of the UK Youth Parliament (MYP) from Liverpool, is taking part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of young people in the country.

In a ballot beginning 12th August and running till 10th October, young people across the country will be asked what issues matter most to them, in order to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons on 14th November. Voting takes places both online and through ballot papers issues in schools and youth centres.

Ten topics will be available to choose from on the initial Make Your Mark ballot among young people going on to be discussed by MYPs in their November debate, chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP and broadcast live on BBC Parliament.

Last year, the Make Your Mark ballot surveyed the opinions of over 478,000 18

young people, making it the largest youth consultation of its kind in the UK. This year, MYPs have set themselves a target of getting 1,000,000 young people to take part.

MYP Ciara Brodie, who will be running the Make Your Mark campaign in Liverpool, said: “I am so excited about Make your Mark this year. With the general election coming up next year, it is so important that we as young people can shout our voices out as loud as we can. We our interests as well as voters.�

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Lifestyle NEWS

Transformational Regeneration Scheme for North Liverpool

Liverpool City Council and Everton Football Club have announced their intention to progress a transformational regeneration opportunity for North Liverpool, based at Walton Hall Park.

The outline of the proposed scheme, spearheaded by a new stadium for Everton Football Club, seeks to embrace extensive, new community facilities and secure over 1,000 new, much-needed and sustainable jobs to the area through an exciting and sections of the park will be retained to provide better quality and more varied leisure and recreational facilities. The opportunity to incorporate wide-ranging and impactful educational, health and lifestyle provision will also be explored.

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson said: “Everton’s investment into this area would be the catalyst for a development which could regeneration schemes that opportunities

Local Plan submissions published LIVERPOOL City Council has published a draft list of sites required by Government suggesting areas which could potentially be used to grow and develop the city over the next 15 years.

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It follows a widespread consultation earlier this year aimed at identifying areas that could

address important social needs such as health and education.”

Hemingway on board for Cunard 175th anniversary celebrations LIVERPOOL is to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Cunard in spectacular fashion with a special festival directed

by Wayne Hemingway.

A series of events will be held across the city on Saturday July 4, 2015 – the same day for America from Liverpool Cruise Terminal, recreating the original voyage of Britannia back in 1840. The programme, curated by Hemingway Design, Vintage Festival and Deco Publique in partnership with the city council, will celebrate the glamour and excitement of cruise travel and how an industry that was born in Liverpool changed the world culturally. provide the housing, business, industrial units, open space and infrastructure the city needs in the future. Liverpool’s Local Plan – which all local planning authorities are legally required to produce will set out how new housing and employment demand, estimated at over 40,000 new homes and 300 hectares of land for industrial and commercial use can be delivered by 2028. Councilor Malcolm Kennedy, Cabinet member for regeneration, said: “We are a growing city with huge ambitions and the Local Plan will be instrumental in how our city looks, grows and develops in the future.”

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Lifestyle fashion Somerset by Alice Temperley for John Lewis draws on 1940’s glamour for Autumn/Winter

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omerset by Alice Temperley for John Lewis takes inspiration from the striking silhouettes of the 1940s for its autumn/ winter collection.

Mid length skirts with cinched waists are vital to the collection, which continues in Alice’s quintessentially British style signature. Now in its fifth season, the range exudes femininity with a floor length, sequin maxi dress, printed shirts and a black A-line dress with bright pink floral print.

Alice’s signature tailored cream blouses have been reintroduced with contrasting, vintage inspired features such as black trims, buttondown fastenings and ruched panels. The blouses sit alongside pleated skirts with key pieces including the box mid length leather skirt in oxblood [£220] and a black ribbon mesh skirt [£99].

Statement footwear sets the tone in accessories, with pony skin, leather; lizard print and leopard print textures. Slipper shoes and delicate ankle boots sit alongside brogues, monk shoes and a luxe-feel snow boot. Classic bags in shoulder, handbag and holdall styles come in a range of black, olive and oxblood leather as well as Alice’s signature animal print.

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The collection will be available in store from September 2014, prices starting from £79.

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he app is a simple and fun game that gives people an insight into life at a cat homing centre.

Charity Cats Protection has launched Cat Match, a free app that gives cat lovers the chance to run a simulated Cats Protection Homing Centre, doing all they can to look after and rehome the cats in their care.

The game involves players caring for a number of cats, assisted by a virtual vet.

Featuring a mixture of Match-3 puzzle mechanics and lite Sim Management, Cat Match gives a fun take on running a real cat homing centre. All profits from in-app purchases go directly to help Cat Protection.

Cat Match players buy additional blocks and rooms with virtual funds to improve and expand their homing centre, allowing for more cats to be cared for and prepare cats for rehoming by taking care of their needs in the Match-3 game. By matching three icons in a row, essential items can be gained for the cats including food, bedding and medicine.

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Rasoul Hudda, Cats Protection’s Creative Designer said: “The app is a simple and fun game that gives people an insight into life at a cat homing centre. It is not as easy as it looks, as players will soon discover. We hope cat lovers will find it of interest and encourage them to adopt one of the many thousands of unwanted cats in Cats Protection’s care.”

The app, which is sponsored by Feliway, is suitable for all ages and will be available on iOS and Android. It can be downloaded from UK iTunes, UK Apple store, Google Play store, or via www.cats.org.uk/catmatch.

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Behind each volunteer and member of staff is a wealth of experience and expertise which means when you adopt one of our cats, you can feel safe in the knowledge that he has been given the best possible care.

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KELLY BROOK FOR SIMPLY BE KELLY BROOK celebrates her curves by announcing a collaboration with Simply Be. Her debut collection for the brand is being launched this month.

The Kelly Brook for Simply Be collection also marks the most inclusive range for the brand time, ranging up to a size 32.

Created in 1999 as a catalogue based business of size, Simply Be, has evolved into a wellloved online and retail store brand.

Despite catering for the bodies of the majority of women in the UK - the ‘pluscatwalk trends, but Simply Be consistently swims against fashion for all women.

Kelly Brook’s range is no exception, representing a collection of designer inspired pieces.

Angela Spindler, CEO at N Brown Group PLC commented, “Kelly Brook is the perfect is shining example of somebody who embraces and celebrates her curves. She has put huge amounts of energy and passion into designing her collection with our team, ensuring each piece has the vital ingredients necessary to make our customers feel fantastic.”

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Kelly Brook for Simply Be is available to buy online and in-stores now.

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Tipped to be best sellers are a textured midi dress at £75 which nips in at the waist and is the perfect party dress. Also, the full-skirted, animal print dress at £60 is expected to be an instant hit with Simply Be shoppers this autumn.

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Steampunk Fashion

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teampunk is the next biggest trend, that you have probably never heard of. But that is changing, Steampunk fashion has been tipped to be the next big thing, and it already is the “new” alternative.

So it’s probably time to get the look sorted.

It has actually been around for a while, but more and more elements of it are hitting the high street – from teenagers wearing brass flying goggles around their neck, to ladies donning fitted Victorian overcoats.

So what the hell is steampunk? The term itself comes from science fiction from novels - think of the Victorian literature genius of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. It's all about mixing old and new: brass and copper, wood, glass, unconcealed mechanical workings and steam-powered hydraulics. Or as US young fiction author Caitlin Kittredge put it: "It's sort of Victorian-industrial, but with more whimsy and fewer orphans...".

The look, when it comes to street fashion, typically adds the 'best' looks of the Victorian era - explorers, soldiers, countesses, lords and ladies - to today's most relevant street styles: goth, burlesque, the lace and leather of pirates, and the frills and capes of vampires.

If you’re afraid that your outfit is “too Victorian,” then you’re probably doing it right. This, of course, just scratches the surface as to what steampunk is and the 32

unique art and creativity that can be expressed with this genre. What I personally like best about it, other than the look being really cool, is that its origins and ethos comes from some of the best literature ever penned. And maybe, if this look does become as mainstream as predicted, people will once again be spellbound by Journey to the Centre of the Earth or War Of the Worlds, now that really would be cool.

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t's that time again, when we rock the runway at Liverpool Fashion Week, and in preparation I've been taking inspiration for this years looks from my time at London Fashion week during September.

From Haute Couture, beautiful vintage inspired hair and soft, sheer makeup to the fabulous closing show 'Midnight in Rio' sponsored by none other than Bellissimo Cosmetics, this years designs range from super high fashion to retro 1950's glamour.

the fabulous Marieka Hall, who just happens to be part of my team for Liverpool fashion week along with my head of hair Beth Bellis and head of make-up Michael Perks.

With a superb team of handpicked Mua's and Stylists from local home grown Liverpool lads and lasses to pro's from as far a field as Scotland and Devon, this year's Liverpool Fashion Week is set to be the best yet so grab your ticket now and experience the uk's biggest fashion event outside of London! www.janebellis.com

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As creative director for hair & makeup this year I've been busy working with the designers and my fabulous team to create mood boards for each night, design the hair & makeup looks around each night's 'theme' and ensure that 6 designers each night are happy with the finished looks to reflect their styles perfectly.

It's one thing when we have one designer and one required look for a show - the team can be prepped and away you go, but the pressure is on when you want to create a bit of diversity whilst keeping a variety of different designers happy, talk about a challenge!

But you know me, I like to shake things up a bit and get creative, creating a range of different looks each night based around a common theme. Lots of pressure but I'm sure you'll agree well worth it!

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Photography: Mansys photography Creative Director: Marieka Hall Make-up Artist: Cindy Mollineau Show by: Reuben P Joseph

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Lifestyle COMPETITION Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn’t had one. “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”, directed by Independent Spirit Awardwinner Miguel Arteta.

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Lifestyle ALBUM REVIEW

Aphex Twin Syro Review by Joy Lewis

It’s been 13 years since Aphex Twin’s last “new” album, Drukqs. Not that you would notice, Syro makes no concessions to 2014 music what so ever. This album unapologetically houses the same collection of sounds and techniques that has remained largely unchanged in over a decade. It has been a while, but thank your deity that Richard D James is back, because dance music has been missing a type of ambient sound that only Aphex Twin can deliver.

There is a certain type of genius that can develop and produce an impressively timeless album such as this. To a new listener the sound will be fresh, but to one such as myself, who has grown up listening to electronic music, this was a perfect recreation of the raw break beats that Drukqs delivered 13 years ago.

I can guarantee, no matter how many times I listen to this album, I will never get bored of it. Due to advancing technology people tend to listen and buy only a few tracks from albums, however I recommend that Syro is listened to as a whole.

The tracks are mostly psychedelic hippy rave in style, and sometimes jolting and a little weird, which is quintessentially Richard James in his Aphex Twin guise. Just when you think you are getting a handle on things about turn, where piano chords are played placed on the down beat ragtime style, complete with birdsong and hanging silences.

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Traditionally Handcrafted Merseyside Beers Resurrect White Star Brand Merseyside company Oceanic has put one of Liverpool's most iconic brands back into the spotlight by creating a series of handcrafted White Star beers. The red flag carrying a distinctive five pointed white star was the logo of The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, otherwise known as The White Star Line, which in the late 19th and early 20th century was one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

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Two bottled beers – Seafarer and Pier 59 - are available in a growing number of hotels, bars and restaurants throughout the city, including The Hilton, The Liner Hotel and, of course, The White Star pub.

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Lifestyle celebrity interview

Dipna Anand Interview by Joy Lewis

National Curry week is in its 17th year and is a week that promotes Britan’s favourite cuisine to raise funds for charities concentrating on hunger, malnourishment and poverty. During the week, curry lovers can get out and visit their local curry houses, some of which will be staging special events and fun challenges, or they can dine in and celebrate the cuisine and culture in the comfort of their own home. This national celebration is looking to financially contribute to the alleviation of poverty and suffering in South Asia and worldwide particularly Water Projects - with 1.4 million children dying from water-related diseases every year, and the Find Your Feet Charity helping families build a future free from poverty as well as Action Against Hunger...

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Lifestyle celebrity interview in Nairobi, Kenya. The Brilliant is in its third generation, there is a story behind the Brilliant Legacy and I feel it’s my duty to carry that legacy on.

Your new book "beYond brilliant" can tHis be followeD by everyone, incluDing one sucH as myself - a

I made sure each of my recipes was tested 6-8 times and also made the recipes user friendly by breaking down the ingredients so spices were in a separate box to the rest of the ingredients. Therefore no matter what recipe you try in the book, each works and the end result will be exactly as the image looks, I can vouch for that. That’s why Beyond Brilliant is so popular today and there is huge demand for it.

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Celebrity curry chef Dipna Anand has already made her mark in the food world, with her restaurant Brilliant being one of Prince Charles’ favourites, as well as other A List Celebrity fans.

Her new recipe book ‘Beyond Brilliant’ just launched has an abundance of new delicious curry dishes that will help make this year’s National Curry week, tastier than ever before.

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Having been born and brought up in a family of restaurateurs and chefs, it’s fair to say I have cooking in my blood. Our restaurant in Southall, called The Brilliant which has been open for 40 years has a strong reputation and Brilliant is now a brand which is recognized internationally, especially after we were voted as one of Ramsay’s Best Restaurant for his Channel 4 series. The restaurant specializes in Punjabi cooking with a Kenyan slant. Most of the recipes on the menu date back to 1950 and were created by my grandfather when the first Brilliant Restaurant opened 50

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It had always been my father’s dream that one day Dipna should write a recipe book. He has been saying it for the last ten years but I never really thought about it. However when I won the ‘Personality of the year award’ for inspiration at The British Curry Awards in 2013 that actually gave me a boost and I wanted to break the boundaries and that’s when I decided it’s time to get to work on my first cook-book. "beYond brilliant"

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National Curry Week is extra special and during National Curry Week I always ensure I not only make more curry than usual but I also experiment new recipes. For National Curry Week we often take part in competitions such as the 'samosa speed challenge' or challenges in house for example 'how many naan breads can you put into the clay oven in the shortest time'. National Curry Week is a great excuse not only to eat lots of curry but also carry out some curry related challenges, real good fun.

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Lifestyle CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

andrea bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, the world’s premier classical music star, returns to The Echo Arena on 18 November, with a show featuring the repertoire that has made him famous throughout the world, as a unique artist able to cross boundaries between classical and pop. The biggest selling solo classical artist of all time, Bocelli has performed for four U.S. presidents, two popes and the royal family, as well as at ceremonies for the Olympic Games and the World Cup. AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS PERFORMING MUSIC ALL OVER THE WORLD, YOU ARE ABOUT TO EMBARK ON YOUR LATEST TOUR, WHAT IT IS THAT KEEPS YOU GOING?

I must say: passion; a boundless love I have always harboured for music and singing, which, over time, has been combined with the love for my audience.

IS IT DIFFICULT TO RUN ALMOST TWO PARALLEL SINGING CAREERS, OF POP AND CLASSICAL?

Nothing is easy in this world. As a foundation, you must have great passion. With passion

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passion helps you to think that impossible is in fact possible.

Interview by Joy Lewis YOU HAVE CREATED SO MANY ALBUMS IN YOUR CAREER, WHICH DO YOU PREFER, PERFORMING ON STAGE LIVE, OR BEING IN THE STUDIO?

complementary, in a certain sense.

The relationship with the audience is irreplaceable, whilst recording sessions are entrusted with the task of immortalising the voice and everything that is contained within it.

IN YOUR LATEST TOUR - WHICH IS COMING TO LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA THIS NOVEMBER, WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT? ARE YOU PERFORMING OLD AND NEW MATERIAL?

My concert repertoire is always one that distinguishes the Italian tenor, so I will be singing some of the most beautiful arias and duets from Italian and French operas. I will

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Lifestyle CELEBRITY INTERVIEW also perform some pieces from my albums of popular music.

AS YOU ARE ALSO FAMOUS FOR DUETTING WITH OTHER GREAT SINGERS - CAN YOU REVEAL WHO WILL BE JOINING YOU ON STAGE IN LIVERPOOL?

For now, I can reveal that soprano Maria Aleida and guitar duo CARisMA will perform on stage with me, great artists who often accompany me on tour around the world. But this tour will also be the occasion for a new collaboration with violinist Lindsey Stirling, a rising star on the international music scene.

And we’ll reveal more soon…..

YOU HAVE MENTIONED IN THE PAST THAT YOU SUFFER TERRIBLY FROM NERVES BEFORE YOUR STAGE PERFORMANCES, DO YOU STILL SUFFER AS BADLY?

Some things don’t change with the passing of time. The tension I feel comes from the great respect I pay to music and to my audience, who comes to hear me perform, want to and I have to give the best of me.

It’s not easy, hence the tension, which in England you call stage fright.

DO YOU COME FROM A MUSICAL FAMILY?

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Absolutely not. My parents used to sell farm machinery and I would even say that my father could not sing in tune, despite a very strong voice that thundered every time I was called to order.

Some of my mothers’ family however loved music very much, and were singers on a nonprofessional level.

WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER THAT YOU HAVE SUCH AN EXTRAORDINARY VOICE?

It’s not for me to say there’s anything extraordinary in my voice, provided there’s anything at all that can be I’ve always been asked to sing. They used to ask me at school when I was a small boy; I was asked to sing at Church on Sunday, at home by my family, at friends’ parties, everywhere, and so I soon understood that signing would be my destiny.

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Always consider the natural 2. light within a room and decide where best to add artificial light.

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DIY...

Hello Lifestyle Readers!

It’s been an exciting month for me as I have finally finished work on my cottage in Newport.

When I’m not doing TV and media work, I jump straight into my properties and it’s extremely satisfying to finally get this one finished!

As ambassador of Checkatrade, I was delighted to attend a special event at the Redwood Park School in Portsmouth to present a cheque to the lucky winner of the Checkatrade Foundation’s ‘Big Build’ fundraising raffle. Members paid to enter a draw for either £10,000 or a new company vehicle, with the money being won

by Just Wood Flooring owner Alastair Smyth. In a fantastic act of generosity, Alastair donated £5,000 back through Gift Aid which we are delighted about and his money will certainly make a huge difference to the foundation!

The Checkatrade team have spent over a year raising funds to support the school for children with special needs by replacing very inadequate sports changing facilities with a modern up to date building with heating, showers and toilets. Sport can be an important therapy for children with special needs and the Checkatrade team have taken part in a number of fundraising activities including quiz nights, cake sales, a CAT Sports Day, Ice Bucket Challenges, Jailbreak Day, London Nightrider, and, not forgetting, 12 marathons!

I also attended another Toolfair event at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on behalf of Swedish workwear manufacturer Blåkläder. As the weather changes and battling the elements becomes more of an issue for people who work outdoors, Blåkläder offer a range of clothing and equipment that offer warmth and protection.

Until next time…

All the best,

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Lifestyle DIY

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Once your first bracket is firmly fixed into place, use a spirit level to transfer the level across the opening to enable you to get the second bracket completely level.

Slide your curtains over the pole and hook the pole and curtains into position and don’t forget to measure the window before purchasing your curtain.

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Mersey River Festival delivers economic boost An independent analysis of the International Mersey River Festival shows it attracted 200,000 visitors – many from across the UK - and generated almost £7 million for the Liverpool economy.

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It also featured Music on the Waterfront concerts at the Pier Head with performances from The Christians, Rhydian, Jaki Graham, Esco Williams and a DJ set from BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles.

A study conducted by The Murray Consultancy has revealed that visitors from outside Liverpool City Region spent just under £4 million - around £80 per person, with local residents spending a total of £3 million.

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SHOOTERS If the name of your game is entertainment for your Christmas do, why not book Shooters as your destination? We have Xbox gaming areas, American pool tables, lounge seating, & full AV equipment, with packages to suit all your needs.

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Volkswagen Golf Match

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ew Volkswagen Golf Match replaces Golf SE, adding new alloy wheels and a heap of extra convenience kit at no extra cost

VW has killed off the mid-range Golf SE and replaced it with the Golf Match, they’ve added a few extra toys to the specification at no extra cost. That means that customers will be getting behind the wheel of the Golf Match 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS BlueMotion Technology six-speed manual three-door model this October from £19,680. The price tag isn’t pocket change, but for this type of motor, in this category, the starting price is actually quite good. Although the insurance bracket is bound to be as high as the sky.

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Lifestyle the last word with amanda moss

Hello October!

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an any of us remember what our lives were like without social media? I can’t get through the day without checking Facebook and twitter and updating my status, never mind the other social media sites.

It’s brilliant to be in touch online with all my friends and family around the world, to be able to share pictures and comments, it keeps us connected in ways we could never have imagined years ago.

But with this brilliant cyber world comes its ugly sister- jealously, bitterness and downright malice. Some people just can’t help but be trolls, they feed on your contentment, which is why I only have a

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My point, is that while social media can be a great way to stay in touch with friends, sometimes it can be negative. So while I love social media, I am also aware that sometimes it’s not a truthful reflection of life. And there are different ways of keeping in touch with friends and family, like picking up the phone, because true friendships last longer than the click of a Facebook button.

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positive outlook and happiness in my online world. Any negative comments are instantly deleted and the author unfriended. I have over 4000 friends on Facebook but speak to less than 1% of them.

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