| Renowned as a leader in new music discovery, Sound City today announces its 2024 festival day splits, plus Sunday afternoon headliner and Liverpool legend, Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band. Nestled in the heart of Liverpool – one of the world’s most influential music capitals – Sound City returns to its core multi-venue roots between the 4th-5th May 2024. Sound City: the dynamic music festival that first graced Liverpool’s streets in 2008 swiftly became a pivotal event for music enthusiasts worldwide. Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, The xx, Alt-J, Courtney Barnett, The Wombats, Royal Blood and Catfish & The Bottlemen to name but a few have passed through Sound City on their way to global stardom. Always looking to celebrate the vital fresh new artists paving their own destinies, Sound City is the spotlight that’s always shining on the sounds defining the year ahead. The UK’s longest consecutively-running showcase festival, Sound City’s reputation as the kickstart of the summer festival season ensures it’s a must for all music fans, offering a first look at your next favourite artist. Continuing its uncanny knack for showcasing diverse talent and influencing the music landscape – Today, Sound City welcomes Liverpool legend Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band as Sunday’s special headliner. Alongside a third wave of talented acts and a glimpse into the festival’s daily lineup for the special May weekend. In the vibrant lineup of talent set to make their mark at the Sound City Festival, Liverpool’s own Michael Head will take centre stage as a true legend. From his beginnings with The Pale Fountains to his journey with Shack and beyond, his influential career has left an indelible mark on UK music. With his heartfelt melodies and poignant lyrics, he continues to enchant audiences, reaffirming his status as a beloved figure in Liverpool’s rich musical tapestry. Headlining the special afternoon set, Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band promise a performance not to be missed in the near religious setting of the Grand Central Hall. Among the lineup of essential artists poised to define the year ahead, a host of rising stars awaits discovery. From the synth-heavy post-punk of Home Counties to the indie charm of London’s Flat Party, whose debut EP marries jagged art-rock with melodic sixties pop, the diversity of talent on display is unmatched. Manchester’s genre-defying newcomer DellaXOZ, cinematic indie duo Wings Of Desire and an array of names like Soft Launch, Terra Twin, Fraulein, NXDIA, and many more, ensure that Sound City remains a hotspot for new music discovery. Excitement mounts as Sound City unveils the eagerly awaited Day Splits, offering festival-goers a tantalising look into the scheduling of their favourite acts across the weekend. But that’s not all: for those hungry for more, a special Weekender Upgrade Ticket presents an irresistible opportunity. For a limited time, attendees with day tickets can seize the chance to extend their experience and embrace the full spectrum of Sound City magic throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out! Grab your upgrade now at : https://soundcity.seetickets.com/event/liverpool-sound-city/various-liverpool-venues/2656344 With much more to be announced across the Sound City music programming and Sound City Forum, tickets for both are on sale now. Weekend Festival Tickets (gaining access to music programming across multiple venues between the 4th-5th May) start from just £49.50, with access to the full Sound City Forum (including networking features, events, mixers and more) in addition to full access across the Sound City music programming for just £99.50. Tickets are available now at: https://www.soundcity.uk.com/ Continuing their long-standing relationship, Sound City is once again the UK’s lead festival for Keychange, a global movement focused on the restructuring of the music industry to achieve gender equality. Leading a vast array of festivals and events across the UK and beyond, the focus remains on achieving a gender balance across all Sound City events and initiatives. An equal representation of women and diverse genders is announced in the festival’s first batch of names and a range of initiatives, panels and more lined up in collaboration with Keychange over the coming months. Sound City is proud to work with many leading and innovative partners, sponsors and funders. Announced today include creative merchandise specialists Wild Thang, HOTS – the Hungarian music export agency, FACTOR, promoting new music from Canada, The Cavern Club and Sentric, global music publishing giant based in Liverpool. Joining previously announced Arts Council England – supporting new artistic and industry talent and organisations from all corners of the sector, CAPLL, corporate funder of the Sound City Emerging Talent and Training; SAE, a global higher education provider in creative media industries; Virgin Music, a prominent record label and artist services company fostering diverse musical talent; Innovation Partner Amplead and Exclusive Discovery Partner Gigseekr. Other Partners include: Bundobust, a renowned street food restaurant, Leeds Conservatoire, an institution offering higher education in music and performing arts, and the PRS/PPL Momentum Fund. As a part of Sound City celebrations, the Sound City Forum Conference returns between Thursday 2nd-Friday 3rd May 2024, sitting as a hotbed of forward-thinking ideas and discussion on what lies ahead for the music and entertainment industries. Bringing together figures from across the globe for what’s primed to be one of the first opportunities to reconvene and examine the music landscape after a transformative 12 months, the Sound City+ Conference will feature a range of programming, panels and speakers not to be missed. Giving back and inspiring a new generation, the future of music once again thrives through the streets of Liverpool. |