One of Liverpool's most popular music festivals returns with a new look, new location and new feel this weekend.
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) will return to the city for the first time since 2019. The festival is set to return this week, from July 29 - 31.
This year, the festival is making a move from its usual home at Sefton Park and will instead take place across multiple venues in the city centre. The move has been prompted in a bid to re-energise and support the city's music sector which was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The festival is always a massively popular event in the city's calendar and the LIMF team wants music lovers to experience performers in the city's diverse range of incredible venues - and in the process, bring them much-needed footfall and a financial boost to help with their recovery after an unpredictable two years.
A huge range of artists have been confirmed for LIMF's return, including British reggae and pop band legends UB40 ft Ali Campbell, iconic American hip hop trio De La Soul, Liverpool royalty The Zutons and Red Rum Club. All-female DJ Collective Girls Don't Sync, Kojey Radical, House Gospel Choir and Heather Small are also among the acts to play at LIMF 2022.
LIMF is set to take over around 25 venues in Liverpool this weekend. Among them are the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the Bombed Out Church, Invisible Wind Factory, 24 Kitchen Street, District, Arts Club Liverpool and Camp and Furnace.
This year, LIMF will consist of a mixture of free and ticketed events, with something for everyone. There will be under-18 gigs such as 'LIMF Presents… The Shubz' which will see a host of BBC Radio 1XTRA DJs including Kenny AllStar, Sian Anderson and Cuppy playing the very best in grime and hip hop.
The theme of LIMF 2022 is 'Power to the People & Purpose', and is an homage to those game-changing, trailblazing people, movements and music genres who empowered change for the better.
For full details of the line-up to date, and to get your hands on early bird tickets, head to www.limfestival.com. Ticket prices will vary per venue, with prices starting from £5 to £35 plus booking fee. Some events will be free but are ticketed.
LIMF 2022 line-up
Friday, July 29
UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Aswad, Liam Bailey and Robbo Ranx
Where: M&S Bank Arena
Girls Don't Sync + guests
Where: St Luke's Bombed Out Church
Girls Don't Sync/ LIMF After Party with DJ Shenice, Papu Raf, Yeahitsrenee and DJ Lils
Where: The Merchant
Heartless House Party with Heartless crew, Shola Ama, Shortee Blitz. DJ Cali, MC Shabba D and MC Preshus
Where: 24 Kitchen Street
System By Gaika with Gaika, Flohio, Flora Yin Wong, Glor1a, God Colony and Nazar (DJ set)
Where: Invisible Wind Factory
Return to the Timepiece with Les Spaine and Ben Osborne
Where: District
We Are Scientists and Ali Horn + Seatbelts
Where: Arts Club Liverpool
Saturday, July 30
LIMF Presents…The Shubz with Kenny Allstar, Sian Anderson, Cuppy and Kizzi
Where: District
Greg Wilson LIMF After Party with Roisin W
Where: The Merchant
LIMF Academy Presents…Jalen N’ Gonda, Ni Maxine, Amber Jay, Iamkyami, Lazygirl, Alexander + special guest, Bethanȇ, hosted by Jade Burns
Where: Kazimier Stockroom
The Wombat x LIMF Presents…A Jazz Happening with Amique & The Ecstasy, Tucn, Ni Maxine, Kaine Ofoeme, Iamkyami, Dayze and Jazmine Johnson
Where: Ettie's (beneath Ropes and Twines)
De La Soul (live), Kojey Radical, Berwyn and No Fakin
Where: Exhibition Centre Liverpool Auditorium
Sunday, July 31
The Zutons with special guests Red Rum Club, She Drew The Gun, Big Joanie, The Dream Machine, Michael Aldag and many more
Where: Camp and Furnace
Heather Small (Voice of M People), House Gospel Choir, Terri Walker and DJ Ronnie Herel
Where: Arts Club Liverpool
Havana Meets Kingston
Where: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
LIMF Academy Presents…Dayzy, Philly D, Superlative, Cures and Curses, Vaunce and Serpentin, hosted by Jade Burns
Where: Kazimier Stockroom
L100 Cypher with Tosin Trio Band, The Chedeye Knights, Jake Rosh, Dayzy, P3LZ, D Boii ft Spooks & Markie Terry, Falcon and Paisleighb
Where: Melodic Bar & Coffee Shop
Sisu & Keeping It Cryptic with Mixtress, Mia Lily, Mystique, Zima, Malissa and Paul McGreevy
Where: St Luke's Bombed Out Church
Still Do The Right Thing with Children of Zeus, Poppy Ajudha, Blue Lab Beats, Guvna B, The Mouse Outfit Soundsystem, Aleigvha Scott and Tee
Where: District
Black Nights Trail
Where: L8 and surrounding area
LIMF Talks
Where: Chapters of Us
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