LIMF Academy celebrates 10 Years with major event at District

Liverpool’s LIMF Academy is marking a decade of nurturing the city’s next generation of musical talent with a special two-day event, Open Sauce, celebrating the Academy’s success and providing a platform for emerging artists.

Taking place at District Liverpool in the heart of the Baltic Triangle on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October, the event will be free to attend but ticketed, offering music lovers the chance to experience some of the best talent from LIMF Academy.

LIMF Academy is an award-winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the professional skills of young, aspiring music creators aged 16-25 based in Merseyside.

Since its inception in 2013, the Academy has become a cornerstone of the region’s music scene, providing a platform for over 5,000 young artists to develop their talents and gain a foothold in the competitive music industry.

In celebration of LIMF Academy and its success in nurturing a host of successful artists, Open Sauce 2024 will take place in District Liverpool’s vibrant multi-purpose venue in the Baltic Triangle on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October.

The first day of Open Sauce will be a showcase of live music from 2pm until 10pm, with performances from LIMF Academy alumni featuring rising stars, Michael Aldag, known for his Electro-Pop sound, and Tonia, known for her debut single, Flux.

Joining the line-up is Jazmine Johnson, Immi Dash and Bethané, three artists who have just been announced as part of the 2024 – 2025 LIMF Academy cohort.

As well as many more musicians, there’s also a photography exhibition documenting LIMF Academy throughout the years.

The second day of the event is about talking and connecting and will include a networking brunch, followed by roundtable discussions on topics such as ‘Tech in Music’, ‘Future of Music Communities’ and ‘The North South Divide’.

Some of the best in the business will be there to share their wisdom and insights, to inspire and empower the next generation of music creators and industry professionals. To keep the energy high there will also be an exciting DJ set by Ni Maxine.

Councillor Harry Doyle, Liverpool City Councils Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing, said:

“LIMF Academy is a vital component of Liverpool’s music landscape and provides a crucial springboard for our emerging artists, as this special event will showcase.

“Open Sauce is going to be an amazing event, celebating some of the best musical talent of the past deacde whilst hosting much-needed debates and discussions with some of the sharpest music minds in the business about the fture of the industry itself.”

Kevin McManus, Head of UNESCO City of Music, said:

“LIMF Academy has provided crucial support for a significant number of artists over the last decade, helping many of them on the way to building successful and sustainable careers in the music industry.

“It’s really exciting to see some of these artists performing at this event and I’d encourage anyone with an interest in finding out more about building a career in the music industry to sign up for the Sunday sessions too.”

Both days of Open Sauce 2024 are free to attend but pre-booking is required.