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Tribute to Colin Serjent

It is with a heavy heart that we write to tell you that Colin Serjent, stalwart of Nerve Magazine for twenty years, passed away at the weekend aged 70.

Romeo 660 by Ian Cantwell and Marty Snape

Romeo 660 by Ian Cantwell and Marty Snape Album on Bandcamp Album review by Tommy Calderbank This album is something veeeery special indeed. Almost 10 years in the making, ‘Romeo 660’ may have had a longer gestation period than 5 elephants, but I’m happy to report it was definitely worth the wait. These tunes have been lovingly crafted, reworked, distilled and refined till the whole thing shines like a shimmering

Jamie Reid: A Memorial Exhibition

Into the Light is an exhibition of the artist Jamie Reid (1947 – 2023) who was graphic designer for the Sex Pistols and much else, starting Feb 28th – March 29th at the John Lennon Art and Design Building, 2 Duckinfield Street, L3 5RD.

Poor Things (18)

Nick Daly reviews the new film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and adapted from a novel by Alasdair Gray, showing at Picturehouse, Liverpool.

Those Roads

Rob Harrison reviews Those Roads, a new song by Úna Quinn and Neil Campbell, specially commissioned by the Liverpool Irish Festival 2023.

Siapiau - Pi - 161CD (2023)

Rob Harrison reviews the new album by Siapiau, an improvisational quartet who have been playing together in different formats for over twenty years. For this new project all that experience is put to good use in a blend of poetry and free jazz in this excellent CD from Discus records.

Night to Remember Colin

We are having a night to remember the life of Colin Serjent at the Pilgrim Pub on Wednesday 11th October from 6pm.

Raise Our Banner High

A new banner made by David Jaques for UNITE Community branch 567 will be unfurled on Saturday 15th July, with the screening of a new short film celebrating the occasion.

Where's our Dooleys - Lost artworks sought

The hunt is on for 2 pieces of art which once graced the old Speaker’s Platform at the Pier Head designed by the sculptor Arthur Dooley and architect Jim Hunter to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the TUC.

Tribute to Gina Shaw

Nerve remembers Gina Shaw who campaigned for more awareness of dementia as well as being a nurse, organiser, activist and extraordinary human being.

April Fuel's Day

While strikes and protests over the cost of living have forced the government to keep the Energy Price Cap at £2,500, the average monthly bill will still rise by £66 from April.

The Hit List – March 2023

Welcome back to The Screaming Target, the home of new releases, and the hits just keep coming as we head into the new year with Cymande, Mary Elizabeth Remington, Everything but the Girl and others.

Babylon (18)

Nick Daly reviews the period comedy drama film Babylon, written and directed by Damien Chazelle and screening at Picturehouse.

Don't Pay - Strike 1 December!

Millions of us won’t be able to afford our energy bills this winter so Don’t Pay, a grassroots campaign opposing the rise in energy bills, are organising for a strike on 1st December.