Threshold Festival 11th to 13th February

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If you haven’t heard about Threshold Festival yet, where’ve ya been?

Threshold Festival is brought to you by Under the Influence, in conjunction with the Novas CUC venue on Greenland Street, and is happening this very weekend, from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th February.

It’s billing itself as Europe’s largest festival under one roof, and with 200 acts, 160 bands, musicians and DJs, 32 promoters, 12 stages, plus puppets, politics, fashion, Pillbox Vintage Fair, spoken word, gaming, food, cabaret, comedy, crafts [pause for breath…], philosphy, retro gaming, drink, visuals, workshops, stencilling, and theatre who are we to disagree? Oh, did we mention the skating, flashdance, and instrument amnesty?

It runs all weekend, with the following times.
  • Friday, 5.00pm to 2.00am
  • Saturday, 12.00pm to 4.00am
  • Sunday, 12.00pm to midnight.

The prices for entry are

  • Day ticket – £5 in advance, £7 on the door
  • Weekend ticket – £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Full details can be found at thresholdfestival.co.uk


Apart from the fact that it’s a mighty fine and incredibly audacious and ambitious event that’s worthy of our support and which we’d be plugging anyway, there’s also a heap load of acoustic music taking place. We’d expect nothing less from the Under the Influence guys!
Liverpool Acoustic is hosting the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon in the Cafe (inside the main entrance) on Saturday 12th February from 2.15pm to 6.30pm. On the bill are Mary McCombs, Terry Gray, Stephen Manley, Megan Thomas, James Munro, Stuart Todd, Jo Bywater, Joe Rhead, Tom George, and Barry Briercliffe.




You can find a full schedule of all the events at thresholdfestival.co.uk/schedule but it’s worth pointing out a few highlights.

Friday 11th February
  • On the Mezzanine from 6.00pm has See the Sound joining forces with Mellowtone to present Richard O’Flynn, Kaya & Captain Temper, Fabian Rothschilde, Rik Warrne, Stealing Sheep, Kevin Crichley Outfit, plus DJs Richie Vegas and Nitty Gritty.

Saturday 12th February
  • In addition to the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon, there’s also the Talk To Frank Acoustic Stage in the Cellar Club from 3.00pm, featuring Gary Maginnis, Rachel Dunne, Greedy Jesus, The Big I Am, Johny Ryder, Carl McClymont, and Avant Gardner.
  • On the Mezzanine from 6.40pm sees the Chesterfield Chosen Ones featuring Ogo, Ste Hedley, Stuart Anthony’s Long Lost Band, The Mono LPs, and Sensorites.
  • In the Malaysian Room from 4.30pm you can enjoy Rebecca Joy Sharp, Tibi & Her Cello, Joni Fuller, and T-J & Murphy.
Sunday 13th February
  • In the Cafe from 3.15pm you’ll find Jonny Sands with Out of the Bedroom, featuring Lonesome Georginas, Seven Years Behind, Miles Carrington, Duncan Ewart, Mark Delaney, and Jonny himself.
  • A NOT TO BE MISSED performance in Venue 1 at 5.30pm sees the Kevin Critchley Outfit performing a fantastic set with an additional string section and a female choir!
  • In the Mezzanine from 5.00pm you’ll find the likes of Matt Swift, Tibi & Her Cello, Danny Pape, the Loose Moose String Band, Jessicas Ghost, and Delta Maid.


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