The first wave of acts has been announced for Liverpool International Music Festival.
The festival returns for its fourth outing earlier this summer – Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th July 2016.
The free shoes in Sefton Park continue with the LIMF Summer Jam featuring The Wombats, Lianne La Havas, Sigma, Kwabs, Netsky, Ms Dynamite, Maverick Sabre, a very special Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Friday evening performance.
The recent national award winning LIMF Academy stage will return to showcase tomorrow’s stars, which alongside the its Liverpool stage, which showcases past, present and future homegrown talents.
There will also be five commissioned projects and performances, including a live show by BBC 6 Music’s Gilles Peterson called From The Soul – a celebration of Liverpool’s counter-culture over the last 40 years with 76-16: From Eric’s To Evol and House Nation, where Liverpool-based DJ and Producer Yousef will explore what defines house music in four international cities.
Chart topping dance duo Sigma, responsible for hits Nobody To Love and Changing are confirmed to headline on Saturday evening, with Liverpool’s very own quirk-pop legends The Wombats headlining the following day.
Singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas will bring her mellow groove to the proceedings while Belgian drum ‘n’ bass pioneer Netsky will have the Sefton Park revellers dancing to his contagious beats.
Bringing an urban vibe to the LIMF Summer Jam bill will be trailblazers Kwabs, Ms Dynamite and Maverick Sabre, with RnB up and comer Shakka and BBC 1Xtra’s Hot For 2016 nominee Samm Henshaw also lined up to play.
Local heroes John Power and Dave McCabe and the Ramifications will be performing, as well as Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band and China Crisis.
LIMF Curator Yaw Owusu says: “LIMF continues to move forward in its ambition to be one of the most dynamic, diverse and inherently different festivals in Europe!
“Year four is all about us shining a light on re-defining musical moments and movements, as well as the artists that lead these! I hope that music lovers from anywhere and everywhere, of all ages and backgrounds, revel in a number of special experiences at LIMF 2016.”
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson adds: “It’s clichéd, but this year really offers something for everyone – whether your musical tastes lie in pop, dance, indie or classical; established or emerging artists, LIMF caters to it all, ensuring that once again, it stands out as an incredibly diverse yet accessible festival.
“Each year the popularity of the event grows. Key players in the music industry are eager to be part of it, which goes to show not only its reputation for showcasing top acts but that the artists know they are going to get a warm welcome from our audience.”
LIMF Summer Jam
Sigma
The Wombats
Lianne La Havas
Netsky
Kwabs
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ms Dynamite
DJ Target
Maverick Sabre
Shakka
Anne-Marie
Samm Henshaw
Michael Head & The RedElastic Band
China Crisis
John Power Band
Dave McCabe and the Ramifications
Rhys Lewis
Jalen Ngonda
Michael Seary
Amique
Ali Ingle
Seramic
Viola Beach
Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L17 1AF
Tickets: FREE
For more information: LIMFestival.com