Calling all new bands - apply to play at Liverpool Sound City

1 Comment

“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

With Liverpool Sound City 2010 set to return to the cultural capital in May, a unique opportunity for up-and-coming talent to perform alongside some of the hottest new bands has been announced.

At the heart of the UK music scene, Liverpool Sound City is a tour de force of cutting edge live acts and a world-renowned conference that has seen he likes of The Zutons, White Lies, Florence and the Machine, You Me At Six and Little Boots headline shows.

Taking place in over 35 venues across 4 nights, Liverpool Sound City is once again offering new bands the chance to be centre stage and to play alongside some of the festivals top bands, and in front of top industry insiders from the UK, Europe and North America.

Always supporting new music, all bands who apply will be listened to by the festivals A&R team and the lucky few shortlisted to play one of the biggest metropolitan festivals of the year.

HOW TO APPLY TO PLAY AT LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY 2010

- National and International bands can apply at www.sonicbids.com
- APPLICATION PROCESS CLOSES ON MONDAY 15TH MARCH
- Bands will be shortlisted by head honchos at Liverpool Sound City and contacted if successful

And for a limited period to further support local talent, bands from the North West can apply for FREE through Sentric Music.
- Log onto www.sentricmusic.com before Friday 22nd January.
- Create a Sentric ‘profile’ and upload at least 5 tracks plus live recordings of 3 gigs to qualify for inclusion.

According to Dave Pichilingi – Festival Director:

Liverpool Sound City is about offering Liverpool bands the chance to show what they do best in front of over 30,000 people we welcome into the city every May. More importantly as part of the Sound City offering we will be bringing in over 1000 delegates made up of key industry execs, mavericks, new entrepreneurs from all areas of the international and European music, media and technology businesses. We effectively bring the industry to the city. These are people that can influence the careers of our young bands, musicians, record labels and managers. It is our aim to build upon the legacy of Liverpool as the music capital of the world and to create jobs, money and opportunities for our new talent of the future.

Early Bird discounted tickets for the festival will only be available until the 5th February, to ensure an annual fix of music exposure and education visit www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Key Info:

Date:                                      19th – 22nd May 2010

Location:                               35 various venues, Liverpool.

Ticket Price:                          Early Bird Festival Tickets: £40
                                                Early Bird Full Delegate Pass Tickets: £100

Online Tickets:                     Offical Festival Website:
                                                www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk