The innovative, pioneering and independent Sound City launches its list of artists to book end the festival season in 2021. For its 13th edition F.A.B. headliners, with many more amazing artists revealed over the weekend in Liverpool.. From the Docks to the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool’s Sound City has played host to a vast range of artists and venues since 2008, but after more than 13 years the festival is returning to the heart of the city centre where it originally kicked off its festivities. The festival – will run from October 1-3, and take place across locations including the Arts Club (Theatre and Loft), Grand Central Hall, The Jacaranda, The Shipping Forecast, Jimmys, EBGBS, The Kazimier Stockroom and Leaf.
New acts have also been announced as Jessica Winter, The Dunts, Bad Nerves, Eyesore & The Jinx, Lily Denning, Jekyll, Pacific, Jaws The Shark, Mollie Coddled and more are set to join the line-up. On the announcement, Sound City MD Becky Ayres, said: “It has been incredible to see such a rapturous return for live music across the UK, and it’s only raised our excitement levels for the return of Sound City in 2021. Bringing such a diverse and thrilling lineup to the heart of Liverpool this October is something we’re dead proud of – returning to the original stages and vital venues in the city centre we all need to support at this time. With our best lineup to date, and so many exciting artists to discover – I can’t wait to get stuck in and create huge new memories this October!”
Returning to the British Music Experience for a weekend of exclusive insights and workshops from the best in the industry, the flagship independent new music conference Sound City+ returns this October.
As one of the first post-lockdown music business events, Sound City+ is an unmissable and immersive opportunity for all to be inspired by the people behind the scenes making our industry tick.
We are delighted to have our new collaborators the Association of Independent Music co-curating the conference this year – and believe us no topic is off the table! From the pioneering independent-flag-flying labels of Domino Recording Company and Killing Moon, to exclusive platform-cracking tips from tech giants including Spotify, Facebook and YouTube. From the organisations educating and championing the need for greater representation across the industry, including Black Lives in Music and Keychange, to covering the latest technological trends and resources for artists at all levels – including all-things NFTs.
With so many tools at an artists’ disposal, staying true to your creative vision can be a challenge. Learn from musicians at the top of their game about how to maintain integrity at all times without compromising your artistic values, including YONAKA and NOVA TWINS who join us in-conversation to how they stayed true to themselves throughout their careers.
Whether you’re an established professional, or a simply looking for a place to start, the Sound City+ Conference offers endless opportunities to learn, network and create connections for life. When the music industry’s leading figures are together in one place, can you afford not to show your face?
Thank you to Arts Council England, CAPLL and Keychange for their continued support – it’s good to be back!
Sound City+ tickets are on-sale now: https://plus.soundcity.uk.com/
Sound City+ conference will bring together 100’s of artists, performers, labels, collectives, speakers, thinkers, showcases, collaborators, panels and more from around the world for an unrivaled three days and nights, sound-tracked by some of the most electric talent from around the world. There is no place quite like it, where a pulsating energy ripples through the festival’s many intimate venues and urban spaces. The dazzling weekend also celebrates Liverpool itself and all of its present and possible future glories, set across perhaps the country’s most dynamic cultural landscape in the shadow of the Anglican Cathedral.
They are joined by a wealth of initial talent including The Blinders, Tim Burgess, The Lathums, Stealing Sheep, The Mysterines, Jamie Webster and The Lottery Winners. Further support comes from Abbie Ozard, Alfie Neale, Bessie Turner, Catholic Action, Diving Station, Dylan, Elm, Far Caspian, Fever, Grace Lightman, On Video, Para Fiction, Sam Calver, Social Contract, Sophie and the Giants, Talkboy and Wargasm. Many more artists will be revealed soon.
Sound City is also the UK’s lead partner for Keychange. In 2019, Sound City+ was proud to achieve a 50/50 gender split throughout its speakers. The festival’s lineup champions gender equality and its first announcement is close to achieving parity towards the pledge for an equal gender split by 2022.
✨ VIP lineup revealed…
Liverpool’s iconic Sound City, the UK’s leading independent festival and industry conference for emerging music, arts and discovery, returns for its 13th year across 1st – 3rd October to end this year’s boutique festival season in fine style. Widely regarded as one of Europe’s most innovative and pioneering festivals, Sound City is a true celebration of the eclectic underground, the next generation of maverick talent and those who have already reached the top of their respective games. Witness the raucous live show from pop-punk trio Dream Wife joined by Working Men’s Club, Peaness at Constellations. In the legendary Cavern Club Liverpool; special guest TBA along with hip-hop tastemakers Chinatown Slalom & MAX RAD & Ask Elliot. Get hooked on synth-pop bangers with Fickle Friends at District, followed by Nikki & The Waves & Tilly Louise. Across the weekend; secret gigs, rooftop parties, sponsored parties, beat the queue entry and a 2021 discount. Only available to VIP wristband holders to want to party in style this May! 🔥🔥
Sound City 2019 was for the DarkHollow team definitely the best one ever.. Rebecca Ayres, Sound City’s Managing Director, says: “It doesn’t feel that long ago since we were partying to Loyle Carner, Mabel, The Magic Gang, slowthai and Louis Berry in 2019 – and now here we are releasing our first wave of names for Sound City 2020. For our 13th year, we will continue to champion the very best sounds the UK has to offer across an incredibly diverse spectrum, as well as reaching out around the world to brilliant artists making a difference. Liverpool is the perfect backdrop for our festival and conference, and working again with the Arts Council England and a range of partners, we are determined to create a weekend and wider series of events and showcases which will once more shape the agenda for music, arts and culture across the UK and beyond. We cannot wait to be back.”
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Sound City
October 2021
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About Sound City
Sound City is the brand responsible for organising a range of boutique music, media and technology festivals and conferences around the world. Since its inception, it has designed, delivered, marketed and hosted events in cities on three continents that range from a series of shows, conferences and product and service launches to full music and arts festivals and creative and digital industries conferences. Sound City consistently delivers high quality, high calibre events that have been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Sound City owned events include Liverpool Sound City festival and conference, Dubai Sound City / Tromso Sound City / New York Sound City, Gateway to the Asian Music Markets, Sound City Korea and Sounds of the Xity, Beijing and China.
Sound City is proud to work with many leading and innovative partners during the campaign. These include the Arts Council England supporting new artistic and industry talent; INES and Creative Europe, stage and festival partner The Cavern Club, official curator Horus Music who are bringing some of the best new music from across the UK and many exciting showcases from Modern Sky UK, BIMM and Leeds College of Music.
About Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development body for arts and culture across England, working to enrich people’s lives. It supports a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to visual art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. Between 2018 and 2022, Arts Council England will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help create these experiences for as many people as possible across the country. http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
About INES and Creative Europe
We are part of Innovation Network of European Showcases. The INNOVATION NETWORK OF EUROPEAN SHOWCASES, or INES, is a European cooperation project initiated by eight international showcase festivals and gigmit, the European digital platform for artist booking. Co-funded by Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
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