Heartbreaking interview with L6 Community Association Chief Exec, Gerard Woodhouse “The bigger picture is that I’m 58 and never in my life have I seen it so bad,” said Gerard Woodhouse, Labour and Co-operative Party Councillor and Chief Executive of the L6 Community Association. He spoke emotionally on the impact this has had on the wards of Merseyside as well as his own association. The L6 Community Association was founded 21 years ago but has massively expanded in recent years. They provide a food bank, food union, a children’s uniform store, a baby bank for expectant mothers, a youth club … Continue reading “There’s no day I don’t see a person in front of me crying”

In these unprecedented times, the theatre industry has been sent into a whirlwind of uncertainty. We have spoken with Holly-Anne Hull, who was playing Christine Daae in the UK tour production of Andrew Lloyd Webbers iconic musical, ‘The Phantom of … Continue reading In Conversation With: Holly-Anne Hull

Today we are back with the weekly roundup for the B-Side Beat. I spoke to one of our main writers Steph Colderick about the latest stories on the site this week. We also discuss tips on how to stay happy … Continue reading Beth’s Beat: Weekly Roundup #2 with Steph Colderick

Ma Boyle’s, Liverpool. On the first Tuesday of every month people are given a voice. It’s been three years since Ali Harwood inherited “The Liver Bards Poetry Night”, where anyone can come and have their voice heard. Harwood shared what … Continue reading Sharing Your Voice: An Interview with Ali Harwood

In “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism”, Max Weber argues that capitalism is dependent on the protestant ethic. One of the traits of this ethic is delayed gratification. The idea that in a capitalist society, the priority isn’t … Continue reading I’m Liverpool Fan and I Don’t Want Liverpool to Win the League

“Sometimes I think my life has revolved around Liverpool, instead of my wife and kids. But as a Liverpool fan, I couldn’t have wished for anything better.” To many, George Sephton is merely the man who announces the substitutes and … Continue reading The Voice of Anfield: George Sephton Interview

ONE OF LIVERPOOL’S BRIGHTEST YOUNG TALENTS SHARES HIS TALE OF REDEMPTION On 24th July 2019, Boris Johnson began his term as Prime Minister of the UK. On 25th July 2019, Mason Owens released the song “I’m Not an Englishman”. The … Continue reading Not an Englishman: The Mason Owens Story

We’re a new blog aiming to provide in-depth interviews, insightful opinions and thoughtful news. Our writing team consists of five student journalists based all over the country trying to find engaging content to share with the world. The team consists … Continue reading Welcome to The B-Side Beat!