The next raft of artists announced for the TWO week free-festival extravaganza include- FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS, SUMMER CAMP,TWIN SISTER, BIG DEAL, TRIBES, THE YOUNG KNIVES, THE DUKE SPIRIT, FOREIGN BEGGARS, DELS, BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH,STEALING SHEEP, LANTERNS ON THE LAKE, THREE TRAPPED TIGERS, MARCUS FOSTER, BAXTER DURY.

The UK’s biggest indoor winter music festival kicks off on the 28th October and we are pleased to announce details for this year’s Liverpool Music Week 2011 free show agenda. This year LMW HQ has delivered one of their most cutting edge line ups ever, which will the previously announced sold-out launch show with THE HORRORS and the incredible closing party headlined by GHOSTPOET with THE WHIP, THE PHANTOM BAND, GROSS MAGIC, OUTFIT, D/R/U/G/S, CEREBRAL BALLZY and more.

However this year the ever-present winter festival - that this week has also been nominated as Fans Best Festival in the UK Festival Awards - is proud to announce one of the most exciting free line-ups in the event’s 9 year history,  with a selection of the UK’s freshest artists at the one of the city’s most lively young music hotspots - MOJO.

The free music agenda has always been the integral part of the festival’s blueprint, and due to the success of last year’s partnership MOJO once again has been chosen to host the bulk of the free festival between 28th Oct – 13th Nov.

This year fans will also be able to get the chance to see exciting new acts such as TWIN SISTER, SUMMER CAMP, BIG DEAL, THE DUKE SPIRIT, THE YOUNG KNIVES, TRIBES, FOREIGN BEGGARS, BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH, DELS, THREE TRAPPED TIGERS, MARCUS FOSTER, BAXTER DURY, with proceedings being wrapped up by festival favourites FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS.

Another free show announced is the highly acclaimed LANTERNS ON THE LAKE at Leaf Café on Bold Street, with a further selection of special events still to be announced at The Kazimier, Static Gallery, Wolstenholme Creative Space and Mello Mello. 

+ further acts announced for closing show: HYDE & BEAST, DJ DEREK, DJ WRONGTOM, WARM BRAINS, EAGULLS, LUCKY BEACHES, THE LOUD all added to event at Contemporary Urban Centre

LMW Director Mike Deane said “We are thrilled at the agenda we have pulled together for 2011. A sold out opening show with one of the hottest bands on the planet and a hugely ambitious closing show at one of the city’s most intriguing venues. But once again, the free festival we’ve announced is a blinder – our best to date – showcasing the best new bands out there alongside the freshest talent our great city has to offer. We can’t wait for this year’s festival to kick off.”

If you are looking to go to MOJO free shows, please be advised to attend early. Doors at 7pm each show. We will announce ways of guaranteeing entrance on the Facebook page.  The full agenda for the free shows will be announced in the next 2 weeks.  

LMW 2011 LAUNCH SHOW

THE HORRORS – SOLD OUT Thursday 20th October The Kazimier – Wolstenholme Square SOLD OUT

FREE FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY featuring:
THE DUKE SPIRIT Friday 28th October Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
THE YOUNG KNIVES Saturday 29th October Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
TRIBES Sunday 30th October Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH Monday 1st November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
FOREIGN BEGGARS Wednesday 2nd November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
LANTERNS ON THE LAKE Wednesday 2nd November Leaf Cafe – Bold Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
DELS Thursday 3rd November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
BIG DEAL Friday 4th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm 
BAXTER DURY Saturday 5th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
TWIN SISTER Sunday 6th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
GARDENS & VILLA Monday 7th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
MARCUS FOSTER + CASHIER NO.9 Tuesday 8th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
THREE TRAPPED TIGERS Wednesday 9th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm
SUMMER CAMP Thursday 10th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm


LMW 2011 GRAND FINALE Featuring:
+ GHOSTPOET + THE WHIP + THE PHANTOM BAND+ OUTFIT + BETH JEANS HOUGHTON + CEREBRAL BALLZY+ DJ DEREK + DJ WRONGTOM + D/R/U/G/S + DRUMS OF DEATH + DUSTIN WONG + DUTCH UNCLES + ECHO LAKE + FEAR OF MEN + GROSS MAGIC + HOT CLUB DE PARIS + MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY + MUGSTAR + NEWVILLAGER + STEALING SHEEP + TREVOR & HANNAH + VESSELS + VISIONS OF TREES
Friday 11th November The Contemporary Urban Centre – New Bird Street £6 SUPER-EARLY BIRD / Age 14+ / Doors 7pm

Free Festival Wrap Party featuring:
FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS Sunday 13th November Mojo – Back Berry Street Free Entry / Age 18+ / Doors 7pm

Tickets on sale HERE