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Guide to Liverpool's Sound City 2025

Dan Wareing
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Sound City returns to Liverpool with artists performing across Saturday and Sunday

Liverpool Sound City is back for its annual festival celebrating independent music and artists.

Emerging artists and other creatives will be showcasing their work at various independent venues across the city centre throughout the weekend.

Headliners include The Royston Club, Dylan John Thomas, and Corella.

The event has been a staple of the city's music scene since its founding in 2008.

What time does it start?

On Friday, Sound City's yearly conference will see a schedule of panels, in-conversations, Q&As, workshops and roundtables.

An opening address will be delivered by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) at 09:30 BST, at the FACT media arts centre.

Sessions will continue throughout the day and conclude with a closing address at 17:00 BST

On Saturday and Sunday, doors are set to open at 12:00 BST.

What venues are taking part?

This year, artists will be performing across eight venues in Liverpool city centre. The venues will feature a total of more than 50 artists.

  • Grand Central Hall
  • Arts Club (Loft)
  • Arts Club (Theatre)
  • Kazimier Stockroom
  • EBGB's
  • Spanish Caravan
  • The Jacaranda
  • The Shipping Forecast

Who will be performing?

On Saturday, those performing include The Royston Club, Nieve Ella, Hyphen, MT Jones, Panic Shack, Keo, Alfie Erskine, Hannah Weedall, and Delights.

The Sunday line up will see artists such as Dylan John Thomas, The Heavy North, Lavender, The Clause, The Cheap Thrills, Mandrake Handshake, Emily Harte, Tian Qiyi, and Hongza.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased through See Tickets.

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