Award winning music academy to celebrate decade of success with major event

LIVERPOOL'S LIMF Academy is to stage a special celebration of the City's music scene with a two-day event showcasing some of the best talent the Academy has produced over the past decade.

The free, ticketed event; Open Sauce; will also provide a creative space for the next generation of music leaders to discuss and debate the future of Liverpool's dynamic music scene and the industry at large.

LIMF Academy is an award winning initiative dedicated to enhancing the professional skills of young, aspiring music creators aged:- 16 to 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 1st 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 Bethan�, 3 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 2nd 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.

Both days of Open Sauce 2024 are free to attend but pre-booking is required. For more information and tickets visit:- LIMFAcademy.Com.

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."

Sound of silence is not for everyone

NEW research by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 27% of pedestrians have recently been taken by surprise by the almost silent approach of a plug-in car while they were crossing the road, and 47% remain concerned about how quiet plug-ins are when in transit.

This is despite the introduction of EU regulations on electric vehicle (EV) noise levels, which have required the use of an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System[i] (AVAS) since 2019. Venson says that without tighter regulation and greater consistency on the artificial noises a plug-in vehicle makes, the safety of vulnerable road users could continue to be put at risk.

As a recently published study[ii] finds that pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by an EV or hybrid car compared to petrol or diesel vehicles. In a vote for common-sense, 49% of road users surveyed by Venson said they think the running noise of an EV should be a standard one that all manufacturers must use.

However, 37% of those surveyed feel that car buyers should be able to determine the noise their EV makes in transit, choosing from a predetermined list of regulated options available from the manufacturer. Only 13% believed that manufacturers should be able to have their own standard but regulated noise, that differentiates their brand.

Despite the phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, road users are keen to maintain the roar of a petrol or diesel engine on UK roads. Currently, when an EV is being driven at low speed or in reverse, a noise automatically starts; in type they can vary from clearly artificial bells and chimes to those that mimic engine sounds or tyres moving over gravel. 26% of road users would prefer EVs to have a noise that mimics a traditional ICE engine, the next most popular choice was a continuous low decibel sound, which 21% of road users would choose.

Again, road users applied rational thinking when it comes to the sound they want an EV horn to make, with 65% agreeing that the horn should make the same sound as an ICE vehicle horn. Bearing in mind that a horn is used to warn of a road user�s presence or avoid a potential accident, it was perplexing to see that 23% would prefer an animal or musical instrument sound.

Simon Staton, Client Management Director for Venson Automotive Solutions comments:- �It is easy to see how the stealth like approach of some EVs, coupled with the varying beeps and chimes of these vehicles when driven in reverse, can cause confusion to some of the UKs more vulnerable pedestrians, like children or those who are hard of hearing. Of course, the integration of AVAS into hybrid vehicles back in 2019 was a tremendously positive step, but as our research reveals, 27% of road users have narrowly avoided an incident with an EV so more needs to be done. When people rely on sound to judge the presence, location, and speed of vehicles to protect themselves from harm, easily recognised sounds that can be clearly heard are voted the best.�

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Award winning music academy to celebrate decade of success with major event

Sound of silence is not for everyone