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This latest set of music creators to join the LIMF Academy are:

Immi Dash – Immi Dash delivers introspective and eclectic music, blending Latin, jazz,
and classical influences into her moody, dark sound.

Jazmine Johnson – Liverpool’s Jazmine Johnson, known for her powerful voice, gained
acclaim with a hit collaboration and continues to craft resonant, soul-driven music.

Bethane – Alternative R&B singer Bethane, inspired by Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé,
blends soulful influences into her music while embracing Liverpool’s vibrant scene.

Danelia – Mexican singer-songwriter Danelia merges indie and alternative pop into a
high-energy sound with Latino flair and Dua Lipa vibes.

The Kowloons – Liverpool’s The Kowloons revives Britpop with jangly harmonies and
an acoustic garage vibe, crafting catchy, chorus-driven songs.

Maddie Lara – Merseyside singer-songwriter Maddie Lara creates ethereal folk music
with dreamy lyrics and a unique blend of dark, distorted textures.

For full biographies of each artist, please visit the LIMF Academy website.

This year’s six chosen music creators will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A personalised talent development programme featuring masterclasses,
coaching and networking.
• Financial support via career development bursary
• Professional press assets
• High-profile performance opportunities
• Ongoing creative development including free rehearsal time, performance,
collaboration and showcase opportunities
• Mental health and well-being support with specialised training and courses.

For three members of the cohort—Immi Dash, Jazmine Johnson, and Bethane—who are
currently considered the ‘Most Ready’ to launch nationally, there will be additional
exclusive opportunities. These include extra career funding, mentoring, extensive
performance coaching, free PRS for Music and Musicians’ Union membership, and a
collaborative performance with the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company Session
Orchestra as part of the annual LIMF Academy Orchestrated.

In addition to this talent development programme, the LIMF Academy will host two
industry events—one in October 2024 and another in March 2025. These events will
feature masterclasses, showcases, ideation sessions, networking opportunities, and
more, all aimed at benefiting the wider music and creative community.

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing,
Councillor Harry Doyle, said: “LIMF Academy continues to be a vital component of
Liverpool’s thriving music landscape and serves as a crucial springboard for our city
region’s emerging artists.

“What the Academy offers is truly exceptional—access to top-tier industry guidance,
unique performance opportunities and a network that’s essential for breaking into the