One of Liverpool’s most popular events returns this year – with a whole new look and ambition to boost the city’s music sector. Renowned for showcasing the best international and national household names alongside emerging talent at an accessible, low ticket price, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) takes place from Friday ... Read More...
Liverpool International Music Festival
10 ways to have the ultimate Liverpool staycation this summer Left it too late to book a summer getaway? Don’t spend the next couple of months scrolling enviously through your friends’ holiday snaps on Instagram. Get out there and enjoy all the amazing events, activities and locations the Liverpool City Region ... Read More...
Liverpool’s 2017 cultural programme boosted the city’s economy by £36.4 million – attracting over 1m visitors, according to a new study. The end of year report examined the impact of major events such as Sgt Pepper at 50, River of Light and the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF). Highlights of the study, ... Read More...
The seaside is heading to Calderstones Park once again tomorrow (23 July) with the return of its urban beach. The free attraction gets underway during the same weekend which will see the LIMF Summer Jam take place in Sefton Park and the opening of a special roller disco at Albert Dock. Set ... Read More...
Liverpool International Music Festival has announced the finalists for its prestigious 2016 LIMF Academy programme, which provides support for young unsigned artists on Merseyside. Singer-songwriters Eleanor Nelly and LUMEN will headline the class of 2016 with producer SUEDEBROWN as the recipients of the Elite Talent Development Programme, a scheme reserved for the three ‘most-ready’ artists. The LIMF ... Read More...
Two of Liverpool’s biggest festivals are set to join together this summer to highlight Arab music and culture at a free event in Sefton Park. Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) and Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) are partnering up for the first time during the Sunday of LIMF Summer Jam on ... Read More...
Independent Venue Week is now underway with event spaces across Liverpool showing their support. The UK-wide celebration of small music venues and the people behind them has returned for the third time from 25-31 January and Constellations, The Zanzibar Club and the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) Academy will be marking the occasion ... Read More...
Liverpool has been declared a City of Music, joining the select few destinations across the globe to attain the title. UNESCO, which awarded Liverpool ‘World Heritage Site’ status in 2004, has recognised the city’s musical offering which has given the world the likes of The Beatles and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (RLPO), confirming ... Read More...
A number of Liverpool’s music festivals have been recognised among the best in the world as they are nominated for the 2015 Festival Awards. Running for a 12th year, the Festival Awards recognise the best events around the UK and overseas recognising the hard work, vision and creativity of the festival industry. Winners ... Read More...
An eclectic line-up of performers will descend on Sefton Park throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, as the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) brings its Summer Jam to the city. Whilst big name acts including Basement Jaxx, Labrinth and Echo and the Bunnymen are gearing up to top the bill, the free ... Read More...