4 days… 35 venues… 400 artists… 1000 Delegates… 35,000 revellers.
FIRST HEADLINE ACTS CONFIRMED FOR TOP MUSIC FESTIVAL
Liverpool Sound City have announced the first two headline acts to play in this year’s music festival. The girls lead the way with stunning vocalist Paloma Faith and Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle visiting the city. Also confirmed is musical legend Seymour Stein as the first of the keynote speakers, plus Wave Machines, Hook & the Twin, Grosvenor and Gold Panda joining the line up. They are all taking part in what has quickly become one of the top music festivals in the World today.
Kicking off the festival in style, retro soul singer Paloma Faith headlines the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday 19th May. Faith released her debut album ‘Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?’ at the end of 2009 to rave reviews following a summer of stunning shows. The multi talented, Hackney born, ex-burlesque dancer sets herself apart with unique theatrical performances that promise to take the festival by storm.
Paloma Faith said “I’m so excited to perform at such a prestigious event, Liverpool is supposed to be the centre of the arts in Britain and that’s where I want to be, smack bang in the centre of the arts!”
Speech Debelle will be headlining O2 Academy Liverpool on Friday 21st May. Debelle has risen from hostel dwelling and bad deeds on a wave of critical acclaim to an articulate, honest and abrupt performer whose thoughts, beliefs, mistakes, love, anguish & humour are reflected in every performance through her stunning lyrics and smooth vocals.
Individual tickets go on sale Friday 5th February, 9am
www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
In contrast to the live performances, the festivals first keynote speaker to be announced is musical royalty Seymour Stein. Stein was the founder of Sire Records and famous for signing artists such as Madonna, The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads and Liverpool’s own Echo and the Bunnymen. A musical mastermind in his own right, Stein will be in conversation with a surprise celebrity guest whom he has worked with in the past.
Showcasing the best in local and international talent, Liverpool Sound City have also confirmed local lads Wave Machines, who deliver art pop rhythms, soaring synths and infectious gigs. Hailed by NME as this year’s ‘ones to watch’, Wave Machines recently took Dubai Sound City by storm and promise to bring a vibrant taste of the Liverpool underground to the festival. And Liverpool hotspot Korova (set up by pioneers of electro-clash Ladytron) will host crafty electronica act Gold Panda on Friday 21st May, with guests Hook and the Twin from Bristol and dance act Grosvenor.
Liverpool Sound City 2010 is beginning to shape up and replicate the resounding success of the 2009 festival, announcing a packed programme of live acts, special events and world renowned speakers and panellists who not only shape, but make the music industry.
Festival Director Dave Pichilingi said
“We are delighted to be announcing 2 sterling acts for Liverpool Sound City 2010. To launch the festival in grand style on 19th May we have the amazing Paloma Faith in the splendid setting of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Alongside her we have Mercury Award Prize winner Speech Debelle who will be bringing her stunning live show to our partner venue, O2Academy2 Liverpool on 21st May. Watch out for many more announcements over the coming weeks…”
Mr Pichilingi continued to say “Liverpool Sound City is about being the coolest and most exciting city centre music festival in the world. With Sound City we bring together the greatest new music and art from all over the world. Together with this we welcome the key execs, mavericks, new entrepreneurs and industry players from the international arena of music, media and technology businesses…”
Dates: Wed 19th – Sat 22nd May 2010
Location: 35 City Centre Venues, Liverpool, UK.
Offical Website: www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Ticket Price: Early Bird Festival Tickets: £40
Full Delegate Pass Tickets: £100
(Early Bird discount ends Friday 5th February 2010)Standard Festival Ticket Price: £45
Standard Full Delegate Pass: £150Walk up Festival Ticket: £60
Walk up Full Delegate pass: £200Individual gig tickets are also available Friday 5th February, 9am via www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
Or for Paloma Faith visit www.liverpoolphil.com
Or for Speech Debelle Tickets visit www.o2academyliverpool.co.ukFestival Contact -
Liverpool Sound City Head of Marketing and Communications:
Carly Chowder – carly@liverpoolsoundcity.co.ukInformation can also be found on www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
Useful Links for Liverpool Sound City 2010
Liverpool Sound City Website
SoundCity on Twitter
SoundCity on Facebook
SoundCity on MySpace
Calling All New Bands to Play at Sound City 2010 | theUnsignedGuide.com
Other Blogs We Found About Sound City Liverpool 2010
Liverpool Sound City 2010 | The Von Pipe Musical Express
Liverpool Sound City 2010 | AltSounds.com
Liverpool Sound City | Virtual Festivals.com
Marl Mc Nulty Framing Sound City 2010 | LivintheLimelight
INFORMATION
LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY IS SUPPORTED BY: Merseyside ACME, Liverpool Vision
LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY (Overview)
Liverpool Sound City 2009 welcomed the best in new music with over 400 bands from across the world at 35 venues across the city. Over 4 days and nights of live acts included The Zutons, White Lies, Little Boots, White Denim, Black Lips, Telepathe, Enter Shikari, You Me @ Six, Cage The Elephant, Mongrel, Juliette Lewis, The Damned plus many more, alongside parties hosted by the likes of Gigwise, SXSW and Clash magazine. On top of a premier and eclectic line up Liverpool Sound City includes an international music conference. With over 1000 registered delegates and 40 panellists in 2009, the Liverpool Sound City international music business conference caters for everyone; from young people aspiring for careers in the music industry to the more established entrepreneur looking to grow their business. Complimenting the extensive music festival and conference offering Liverpool Sound City also present a mastermind selection of Special Events including art and photography exhibitions and the now legendary John Peel World Cup where 18 teams of music industry favourites don their shorts and battle it out for the prestigious cup. New for 2010, as part of its ongoing commitment to grass roots education and the DIY spirit of music, Liverpool Sound City will host ‘Create @ Sound City’- a series of educational panels, workshops, seminars and interactive sessions aimed at both new and established artists and young people.
Applications are also now open to perform at Liverpool Sound City 2010, through www.sonicbids.com. Bands will be chosen from the festival’s extensive A&R team to play a gig alongside some of the biggest names in the current music scene.
NORTH WEST VISION AND MEDIA
Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest, to create a world-class digital and creative economy in the region. We provide strategic leadership, help to build businesses, develop skills and talent, encourage and invest in production and inspire audiences. Find out more at www.visionandmedia.co.uk or follow us on twitter: @Visionandmedia. Northwest Vision and Media is funded by the UK Film Council, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, European Funds, Skillset, local, city and council authorities across the region.
ABOUT 02 ACADEMY LIVERPOOL:
O2 Academy Liverpool launched in September 2003 with local heroes Shack and quickly made a fantastic names for itself, thanks to its unique warehouse feel and secondary stand-alone venue, O2 Academy2 Liverpool, that not only offers great diversity for club nights but also acts as a showcase forum for emerging talent from the surrounding areas and a platform for new bands on national tours.
www.o2academyliverpool.co.uk
ABOUT ACADEMY MUSIC GROUP:
Academy Music Group (AMG), whose shareholders include Live Nation, SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music, is the UK’s leading owner and operator of multi-award winning, nationwide O2 Academy venues in Brixton (London), Islington (London), Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Oxford and Bournemouth as well as O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (London). AMG is also a majority shareholder in O2 ABC Glasgow.
www.academy-music-group.co.uk
PRESS QUOTES AND ACCOLADES
“One of the biggest musical events the city has seen” NME“Taking control of Liverpool’s venues and commanding attention with one of the city’s most eclectic line-ups…..the event shows a lot of promise and could certainly become an annual draw on the festival circuit” Virtual Festivals
“This event is sure to stay on the UK music calendar for many years to come and has plenty of room to expand in the future. Proving that Liverpool really is a ‘Sound’ city” Music-News.com
Critics Pick 2009 – Independent on Sunday
Top City Festival 2009 – Sunday Times Culture
For further information please contact:Postal Address: Fenwick House, 2nd Floor, 15 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7LS.
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