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LIMF ACADEMY ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 19/20

With the Liverpool International Music Festival just days away, exciting news was announced as LIMF Academy announced their class of 2019/2020.

Now in it’s 7th year, LIMF Academy announced Tee, Lydiah and Podge as there top 3 most ready artists, with SSJ, Nora and Michael Aldag completing the class.

The 6 artists where hand picked from 100’s of applicants from Merseyside and will now be mentored by industry professionals over the next year, as well as being handed some excellent opportunities which include showcases in London, playing at LIMF and much much more. With past artists such as XamVolo, Luna, Jalen N’gonda and Eleanor Nelly all graduating from the Academy, the new artists are in great hands.

LIMF Academy is headed by The Playmaker Group’s Yaw Owusu who also curates the festival and he spoke to The Guide Liverpool to find out more about this years artists…

NILE RODGERS TO HEADLINE LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Today Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) announced the addition of another MASSIVE headliner to the already stacked 2019 lineup – Nile Rodgers & Chic!

The Disco superstar will headline the Saturday of their weekend’s festivities with Disco Classical with special guests Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge headlining the Sunday.

Nile Rodgers is responsible for some of the biggest hits in music; having worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Daft Punk, Sister Sledge and much much more over the past 40 years. Now the disco legend will bring the party to Sefton Park on the 20th July.

Nile Rodgers & Chic join a brilliant line-up of more than 60 acts across four different stages at LIMF 2019 – including SIGMA, De La Soul, Ella Eyre, Nao, Yxng Bane, Maverick Sabre, Norman Jay, Kenny Dope & many more.

Get ready for the biggest party in Liverpool this summer!

Tickets are on sale now for just £11 which you can buy here

LIMF ACADEMY APPLICATIONS OPEN…

The applications are now open for the 2019/2020 LIMF Academy! Aimed at artists, producer-artists and bands between the ages 16-25 from across Merseyside, LIMF Academy gives you exclusive access to activities and insider know-how from the music industry.

Artists such as XamVolo, Jalen N’Gonda and Pizzagirl have all previously been apart of the elite talent development program and went on to exciting things.

For those selected, the Academy offers:

Performance opportunities at Liverpool International Music Festival and other regular showcases
Access to exclusive monthly masterclass sessions with industry experts
Financial investment in your career (3 individuals will each receive an award of £600 and 3 individuals will each receive an award of £2,500)
Paid membership of PRS For Music
50 hours rehearsal time with Pirate Studios

On top of this, for the three most exceptional artists, producer-artists and/or bands the Academy will also provide:

Creation of professional press assets – photographs, EPK and biog
Year round mentoring
Exclusive bi-monthly skills sessions
Showcase opportunities to key press and industry in both Liverpool and London
Paid membership for one year to the Musicians’ Union

The award winning initiative was conceptualised by THE PLAYMAKER GROUP’s Yaw Owusu, who continues to drive it to this day. This years call out video below was also created by ourselves.

BBC 6 MUSIC FESTIVAL SHOWCASES LIMF ACADEMY EVENT

You may know BBC 6 Music Festival are taking over Liverpool at the end of the month with a host of seminars,, Q&A’s, events, performances and much much more. The likes of John Grant, Hot Chip, Jungle, The Good, The Bad & The Queen, Little Sims will all perform as well as a range of locals artists.

To coincide with this, THE PLAYMAKER GROUP have curated and stage manage The LIMF Academy Showcase which will be one of the BBC 6 Music Festival Fringe events. The lineup consist of XamVolo, Luna, New Junior and CaveParty.

The event is completely free and takes place at The Jacaranda Phase One on Friday 22nd March, come down and vibe with us!