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Here's What's On In May And June At Liverpool's Rollerdrome At The Invisible Wind Factory

WHAT'S ON IN MAY & JUNE AT THE ROLLERDROME?

Invisible Wind Factory's Rollerdrome is offering a fantastic lineup for May and June (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
Invisible Wind Factory's Rollerdrome is offering a fantastic lineup for May and June (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).

SO WHAT'S GOING ON?

The Invisible Wind Factory just outside of the City Centre will be hosting an astonishing array of entertainment over the coming weeks throughout May and June.


In its home across the road from Bramley-Moore Dock, the Rollerdrome will be the place to go as it is the Liverpool City Region's only major roller skating venue.


The roster for the upcoming weeks is jam packed, with the Rollerdrome hosting events for five nights a week - every week.


The team at Rollerdrome want to make sure that skaters of all abilities are more than welcome, from beginners to those with more advanced skills.


Invisible Wind Factor's Rollerdrome now includes a permanent wooden dance floor with a range of quality skating gear that is available to hire.


Invisiburger are offering a range of food on the menu, including meatless food such as burgers and sides, and a selection of drinks such as vegan shakes. Plus they serving cocktails, soft drinks and more from their bar area.


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Weekend Vibes

Liverpool Disco Festival’s recently unveiled United Skates offers a roller skating party to remember every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Rollerdrome.


United Skates are programming each weekend with live DJ sets and streamed shows.


Guests and events already confirmed include the likes of Mafalda, Mr. Thing and Jimpster.


There is an 'End of Term Weekender' session on 4th-5th June with LDF X Soul Jam and SecretSundaze.


As well as the 'We Out Here' festival on Saturday the 12th of June with Rebecca Vasmant (World Wide FM), Rich Medina, Jovonn and DJ Spen (Thurs-Friday respectively).


On Saturday the 26th of June there is an all day skate session with special guest Marcel Vogel followed by an after party featuring Danilo Plessow, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Jeremy Underground, Dam Swindle and Marcel Vogel with LDF DJs providing support.


For Friday the 30th of July, as part of Liverpool Disco Festival's 'Freedom Weekender', is special guest Natasha Diggs performing a disco skate set.


Sunday Plans

Rhythm Sport and friends will be hosting the opening Sunday at the Rollerdrome.


The bank holiday Sunday programme, curated by the in-house Windy Rollers troop, will include sets from Twindependent Women, sneakBeats, Buddha and Jacques Malchance.


Sunday the 6th of June will see the decks taken over by local collective Lime, and on Sunday the 13th of June by Melodic Distraction.


With dates yet to be announced later on in the summer, there will be further performances, takeovers and collaborations to come from Africa Oye, Stealing Sheep DJs and plenty more.

On Friday the 30th of July, as part of Liverpool Disco Festival's 'Freedom Weekender', is very special guest Natasha Diggs performing a disco skate set (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
On Friday the 30th of July, as part of Liverpool Disco Festival's 'Freedom Weekender', is very special guest Natasha Diggs performing a disco skate set (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
There is an 'End of Term Weekender' session on 4th-5th June with LDF X Soul Jam and SecretSundaze (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
There is an 'End of Term Weekender' session on 4th-5th June with LDF X Soul Jam and SecretSundaze (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
On Saturday the 26th of June there is a Rollerdrome after party featuring Jeremy Underground (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
On Saturday the 26th of June there is a Rollerdrome after party featuring Jeremy Underground (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).

WEEKLY EVENTS

AT THE ROLLERDROME

Wednesdays - Beginner’s Classes.

Thursdays - Laces Out - Hip-hop, soul and funk.

Fridays - Hustle on House and Disco tip celebrating skate culture sounds of NY, Chicago, Detroit.

Saturdays - Liverpool Disco Festival - LDF day with Classic & Rare Disco, Funk, Soul, Boogie, Jazz-Funk & worldwide sounds.

Sundays - IWF Sunday Skate Sessions.


A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LINE UP

OVER THE COMING WEEKS

The Rollerdrome's lineup towards the end of May 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
The Rollerdrome's lineup towards the end of May 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
The Rollerdrome's lineup for the start of June 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
The Rollerdrome's lineup for the start of June 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
The Rollerdrome's lineup towards the end of June 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).
The Rollerdrome's lineup towards the end of June 2021 (Credit: Image Supplied by Invisible Wind Factory).

THE WEEK'S DAYS AT ROLLERDROME EXPLAINED:

Wednesday

Wednesdays at the Rollerdrome is all about getting started and is suitable for beginners for all ages. Sessions will be hosted by the coaches from Liverpool Roller Birds, Liverpool’s own roller derby team. They will teach the key fundamentals such as proper skating posture, balance, skating, falling safely, stopping and more.


Thursday, Friday & Saturday

These weekend-centric days offer live and streamed DJ sets from Liverpool Disco Festival’s United Skates every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You can have the ultimate party with a great atmosphere so you can get together with some mates, skate, enjoy some great scran, drinks and have a blast.


Sunday

The Sunday Stake Sessions are regular family-friendly all day events for families and groups of friends to go to. It is intended to be a chilled out place to go and skate, enjoy food & drinks, and listen to good music.

The Rollerdrome is set to welcome skaters inside from Saturday the 22nd of May (Credit: Image Supplied By Invisible Wind Factory/Rollerdrome).
The Rollerdrome is set to welcome skaters inside from Saturday the 22nd of May (Credit: Image Supplied By Invisible Wind Factory/Rollerdrome).

You can pre-book and visit the Rollerdrome upon opening from Saturday the 22nd of May:

Invisible Wind Factory Rollerdrome,

Invisible Wind Factory,

3 Regent Road,

City of Liverpool, L3 7DS,

Liverpool City Region, UK.


Phone Number - 0151 236 3160

Email - info@IWF-Rollerdrome.com

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