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iluvlive
iluvlive is a not-for-profit live music and artist development platform based in the UK, focusing on emerging artists in Black music genres. It serves as a bridge between the subsidized and commercial music sectors.
Overview
What iluvlive does
What iluvlive is
iluvlive is a not-for-profit live music and artist development platform based in the UK, focusing on emerging artists in Black music genres. It serves as a bridge between the subsidized and commercial music sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2004
- Approximate age
- About 22 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find iluvlive elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
iluvlive as a community
Community overview
iluvlive is a London-based artist development organization that was initially established as a showcase platform. It aims to support emerging artists in the music industry by providing opportunities for performance and professional growth.
Community focus
iluvlive focuses on artist development, offering a range of services to support new talent. This includes performance opportunities, workshops, and mentorship programs designed to enhance the skills and visibility of emerging artists.
Member value
Members benefit from performance opportunities, workshops, and mentorship programs that enhance their skills and visibility in the music industry.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United Kingdom
Community activity
Events and activity
iluvlive hosts multiple events, including 'The Break,' a series focused on educating artists about royalties and industry practices, collaborations with festivals such as City Splash for live performances, and regular showcases and open calls for artists to perform.
Notable members
iluvlive has a roster of artists and alumni who have participated in their programs, although specific names and descriptions were not provided.
Common questions
What to know about iluvlive
Upseed classifies iluvlive under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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