A housing development is set to be built on the site of popular Baltic Triangle venue Constellations - but the owners say they will move and repeat their success again elsewhere in Liverpool. Plans have been submitted to Liverpool council for a 505-flat scheme on the site of the busy venue in Greenland Street. Constellations is best known for its garden with striking wooden canopies. It regularly plays host to gigs and other events. Its owners have confirmed their existing site will close later next year so the development by Legacie - which could stretch up to 18 storeys high - can begin. But they are developing another venue nearby and say they plan to open a new Constellations-style venue elsewhere. And boss Becky Wild said she was optimistic about what the future held for her business and for the Baltic Triangle. The Baltic has become one of the North's most fashionable nightlife and music destinations, but that success has also attracted developers and many new blocks of … [Read more...] about Constellations on the move as flats planned for Baltic Triangle site
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Festival of Reggae is bringing a ‘Positive Vibration’ to Baltic Triangle
As part of the celebrations for 55 years of Jamaican independence, Positive Vibration is coming to Liverpool Friday, June 8 until Saturday, June 9. Winner of the Best New Festival 2016, the exciting and eccentric festival will make its return, bringing live music, amazing food stalls and art to the Baltic Triangle. This year has promised to be the festivals biggest line-up so far, with music from Reggae artists Macka B, Eva Lazarus and Mungo’s Hi-fi. The jam-packed event has something for everyone, including beatboxing, Caribbean drumming, reggae dancing and arts and crafts workshops. The family-friendly festival will kick off at 5pm on Friday at District & Yard, Constellations Club and Garden, Hangar 34 and New Bird Street. The venues will continue the party on Saturday from 12pm, with Hangar 34 opening from 1pm. Children under 12 will have free entry and teenagers aged 12 to 17 can purchase reduced price tickets. Read More Things to do in Liverpool Adult weekend tickets … [Read more...] about Festival of Reggae is bringing a ‘Positive Vibration’ to Baltic Triangle
Stalled New Chinatown to get park and link to Baltic Triangle as revamp revealed
The new owner of the New Chinatown development has revealed the first details of their plan for the site. New Chinatown was to see a £200m complex of homes and commercial units built in Great George Street, below the Anglican Cathedral. But work stopped following the collapse of contractors and a legal row between previous developer North Point Global and Liverpool council. It became one of the city’s most high profile stalled developments. Great George Street Developments bought the site below the Anglican Cathedral in March. It has now vowed to redesign the planned development, including creating a new “linear park” along Great George Street and improved links to the Baltic Triangle. Building work could start later this year. And the scheme is also set to be given a new name as GGSD looks to move on from the failed previous scheme on the five-acre site. The company, controlled by banker Jason Oakley, is holding a public consultation event next week to canvas … [Read more...] about Stalled New Chinatown to get park and link to Baltic Triangle as revamp revealed
Two men injured during incident in the Baltic Triangle
Two men are thought to have been injured with a glass - one to the head and one to the hand - during a night out in the Baltic Triangle. Merseyside Police said they were called to Greenland Street at around 10.30pm on Saturday night to reports of an assault. It is believed that the two men had been involved in an argument with other revellers before having glass thrown at them. One woman told the ECHO: "There was a bit of arguing and then glasses started being thrown. "It seemed to escalate really quickly and I saw one guys hand bleeding." One of the men received a cut to his hand in the incident while another had a cut to his head. Matrix officers could be seen in the area of Greenland Street and New Bird Street after the incident. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police can confirm emergency services were called to Greenland Street at around 10.30pm tonight (Saturday, 26 May 2018), to reports of an assault. "Officers attended and found two men who were thought … [Read more...] about Two men injured during incident in the Baltic Triangle
12 fantastic reasons to vist Red Brick Vintage in the Baltic Triangle
There's the nicest kind of revolution happening in the Baltic Triangle now – one where the only offensive strike would be a navy blue trimphone paired with an avocado sofa. For the first time in a long time, vintage, retro and crafty wares are gathered in one building, creating the sort of eclectic emporium that hasn’t been seen in Liverpool since the glory days of Quiggins. They can all be found in the coming together of Red Brick Vintage and Red Brick Hangar, adjoining complexes in the increasingly fascinating world of Cains Brewery Village. Around 2,000 people were over the door for its official opening at the weekend and for Deborah Steggel, a fashion textiles lecturer and expert in public spaces, it’s affirmation of the vision she had when first setting foot on the premises. Deborah said: “We’ve already been compared to Quiggins, Camden and the markets in Berlin and that is such a compliment for us. “I have an MA in public space which led me … [Read more...] about 12 fantastic reasons to vist Red Brick Vintage in the Baltic Triangle