SOUND CITY RETURNS IN 2024 WITH FIRST WAVE Of Acts Announced
Liverpool's iconic Sound City festival is set to make a triumphant return on May 4th and 5th, 2024, revealing a stellar lineup that includes headliners Caity Baser and The Snuts, along with an array of emerging stars ready to define the next era of music.
Managing Director Becky Ayres expressed her excitement, stating, “We’re well proud to reveal the first details and names for Sound City 2024. With artists like Caity Baser, The Snuts, Brooke Combe, and flowerovlove announced today, they represent some of the most exciting names in music ready to define the next few years in their own unique way."
Sound City has long been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in the music industry, continuing its partnership with Keychange. The festival proudly focuses on achieving a gender balance, with equal representation of women and diverse genders announced in the first batch of names. Initiatives, panels, and more are lined up in collaboration with Keychange over the coming months.
The festival is supported by leading partners, sponsors, and funders, including Arts Council England, CAPLL, SAE, Virgin Music, Amplead, Gigseekr, Bundobust, and Leeds Conservatoire. These collaborations showcase a commitment to fostering diverse talent and supporting new artistic and industry initiatives.
As part of the Sound City celebrations, the Sound City+ Conference returns on May 3rd, 2024. The conference serves as a hotbed of forward-thinking ideas and discussions about the future of the music and entertainment industries. With a range of programming, panels, and speakers from across the globe, the Sound City+ Conference provides a unique opportunity to examine the music landscape after a transformative 12 months.
Becky Ayres encouraged music enthusiasts to join the celebration, saying, "With an incredible Conference program to be revealed and even more names to be announced over the coming months - we’re dead excited to welcome the world to venues across Liverpool City Centre next May. We’ll see you down the front!”
Sound City 2024 is not just a festival; it's a dynamic force driving positive change in the music industry, celebrating diversity, and inspiring the next generation of artists and enthusiasts. Get ready for a weekend that promises electrifying performances, groundbreaking discussions, and the celebration of music in one of the world's most influential music capitals.
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