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News · 29 June 2022

LIMF economic boost is music to Liverpool’s ears!

Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July in a brand-new home, Liverpool International Music Festival can reveal the three-day event is set to generate nearly half a million pounds in revenue for the city. In a change to previous years, this year’s LIMF will see a city-centre takeover of around 25 venues and

News · 21 June 2022

More acts and events added to the LIMF line-up

The already-packed Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) programme has expanded with more than 60 acts added to the line-up. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, the festival has a new look for 2022 as it becomes a multi-venue, city centre event with the aim of boosting Liverpool’s music sector which has suffered

Black rectangle with Liverpool International Music Festival in white adn the dates 29-31 July in pink

News · 20 May 2022

New Look LIMF is back for 2022!

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 takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July

News · 16 October 2020

LIMF announces Academy class of 2020-21

Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has unveiled its new intake of future music stars. The festival’s award-winning LIMF Academy has selected ten Merseyside-based artists to work with over the next year, honing their skills and providing them with help and support to launch their careers. The work of the academy is even more important during

News · 17 July 2020

Virtual LIMF celebrates city’s music scene

Some of the new leading lights of Liverpool’s music scene are set to take to a virtual stage this weekend in celebration of the city’s music credentials. This Sunday (19 July) should have seen Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) take over Sefton Park – instead, a mini-virtual festival LIMF presents…Music City: Next Phase will take

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News · 21 April 2020

LIMF 2020 cancelled

The award winning Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), which was set to return to Sefton Park in July, will not take place this year. The LIMF team has made a statement today, expressing their sadness at the decision.which has had to be made due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full statement here: We’re sorry to announce

Arts & Events · 8 November 2019

LIMF Academy artists launch Christmas in Liverpool

Young musicians from Liverpool International Music Festival’s (LIMF) award-winning academy will officially start the city’s Christmas countdown. On Friday 15 November, LIMF Academy alumni will be spreading some cheer as they head to Liverpool ONE for Liverpool Unplugged which is part of the ‘ONE Big Christmas Street Party’. Artists including LUNA, Tee, Podge and Sub

Arts & Events · 16 July 2019

Everything you need to know about LIMF 2019

What Is LIMF? Liverpool International Music Festival with Liverpool Gin is a huge celebration of music taking place in Sefton Park on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. In its seventh year, it is one of the highlights of the city’s events calendar, with more than 70 acts taking over four performance areas – Central

News · 12 July 2019

City’s Festival Fringe Begins

Liverpool International Music Festival with Liverpool Gin (LIMF) 2019 is just over a week away, but some city venues will start the party a week early as part of the official LIMF Fringe. The Fringe kicks off tonight (Friday) and will see a number of pubs and clubs programme live music, with a focus on

Arts & Events · 18 June 2019

Nile Rodgers & CHIC to headline LIMF!

Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) with Liverpool Gin has announced multiple Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers as its Saturday headliner, along with his pioneering band CHIC. They join the already confirmed De La Soul, SIGMA and Disco Classical with special guest Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, who close the festival on the

Arts & Events · 12 March 2019

LIMF 2019 line-up announced

International hip-hop legends, Grammy-nominated artists and a Liverpool music institution join Disco Classical with special guest Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge for the award-winning festival’s seventh anniversary.

Uncategorized · 19 March 2014

Event success for Liverpool

Two of Liverpool's major cultural events have scooped gold and silver prizes after fighting off international competition at a prestigious award ceremony.