Liverpool International Music Festival

[2] In 2018, over 70 artists including Basement Jaxx, Wiley, Example, Jax Jones, Stefflon Don, Aurora, Young Fathers, Rae Morris, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Trevor Nelson, and Gilles Peterson performed at the festival.

Over the two days, LIMF paid homage to Liverpool's ever-evolving relationship with music and its creative cultural diversity.

Aimed at artists, bands, producers, and DJs between the ages 16–25 from across Merseyside, the Academy is geared towards encouraging young residents to kick-start their music careers.

For those selected, the Academy offers performance opportunities at LIMF Summer Jam and other regular showcases, as well as access to an exclusive masterclass day featuring panels of top industry experts.

On top of this, for the top three of those artists, the Academy also offers a 12-month Elite Talent Development Programme, which includes financial investment in their career; a BBC Music Introducing live session; the creation of professional press assets such as photographs, biographies, and EPKs; monthly masterclass sessions with industry leaders on topics such as marketing, promotion, performance, distribution, media training, and funding opportunities; year-round mentoring by an industry professional; and showcase opportunities to key press and industry figures in both Liverpool and London.