“Using the power of music, arts and entertainment as poverty reduction tools; with special emphasis on child poverty in the UK for now but we also have a heart to help those in need in, Africa, USA and the rest of the world where there is poverty”
IMG_2090.JPG

Our Mission

Operating from the vibrant heart of Liverpool, MAPFEST harnesses the universal power of the performing arts to ignite positive, lasting transformation across our communities.

We believe that through sound, rhythm, and performance, we can break barriers, challenge poverty, and unite people for a greater global cause.

Our Values

At MAPFEST, Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) are not just policies—they are the foundational pillars of everything we do. We break down physical and societal barriers by actively championing equal representation.

We provide performance opportunities for disabled musicians and performing artists across all genres. We ensure our stages, venues, and line-ups truly reflect a diverse and accessible world.

Our Model

Artist Development

MAPFEST is deeply committed to sustainable artist development. We build robust pathways to success for creators at every stage of their professional journey, offering targeted support to help them thrive in the modern music industry.

🚀 Aspiring & Emerging Artists

We provide a high-profile platform and professional mentorship delivered through TIGON Music (another LSFH subsidiary). It is designed to fast-track your music career. We are welcoming long and short course ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) Graduates from across their Liverpool, Leeds, London and Glasgow sites.

Our festival helps you:

  • Refine Stage Performance Skills: Gain invaluable experience playing on professional stages with top-tier sound and production.

  • Expand Your Fanbase: Showcase your talent directly to passionate, live music lovers and industry professionals.

  • Elevate Your EPK: Capture high-quality media assets from your performance to enhance your Electronic Press Kit.

  • Boost Social Media Presence: Leverage our festival's digital marketing reach to grow your online following.

🌟 Mid-Career & Independent Musicians

We collaborate closely with established independent artists, offering the strategic exposure, networking infrastructure, and industry alignment needed to advance your career to the next level.

Funding

MAPFEST is funded through corporate and institutional grant funding to cover costs for venue hire, promotions and talent. 100% of the commercial revenues generated from our ticket sales, merchandise, and festival events are directly reinvested into our own projects. This self-sustainability strategy secures the independent future of LSFH and MAPFEST initiatives.

Generosity

We actively campaign for poverty reduction, homelessness relief, and the empowerment of impoverished or physically disabled children.

To support these vital causes, we encourage voluntary public donations during our annual festival; and 100% of these voluntary donations go directly to carefully selected annual charities that lead the fight on the ground. None of this money is kept for festival operations.

Media