Enter Shikari, one of the biggest and best rock bands in the country, have been announced as a main act at Liverpool Sound City festival.
Enter Shikari’s post hardcore sound has gained them legions of fans who always ensure a raucous and sweaty mosh pit wherever they play. The band is used to playing huge venues and this 14+ show will be one of the most tumultuous at Sound City.
Returning to Liverpool 2nd-4th of May 2013, Sound City showcases the best in emerging and acclaimed talent from across the globe. Now officially the first festival of the year, Sound City music, digital and film festival and conference is the discerning music lovers opportunity to catch the world’s most exciting new talent, up close and personal, in one place before they hit the summer festival circuit and is a snapshot of everything that is vital in music right now.
Sound City last year provided a first chance for new music lovers to see acts such as Mercury Music Prize winners Alt-J, Jake Bugg and Django Django before the bands released critically and commercially acclaimed albums later in the year and this year’s batch of fresh faced young talent includes Solely, Theme Park, Amateur Best, Marmozets, Hacktivist, Mind Enterprises, Dan Croll and Brolin as well as a showcase from the much celebrated label, Double Denim Records.
For those who enjoy a break from the music, Sound City has recruited Jon Morter, best known for his phenomenal ‘Rage Against The X Factor’ campaign, sweeping Rap/Metal band Rage Against The Machine into the UK Christmas No.1 spot.
Jon is a real coup for the event and is sure to provide a witty and perceptive look at social media engagement for bands and brands.
Acclaimed for its bold and innovative programming and forward thinking conference, Liverpool Sound City is focused on the future, intent on bringing the best new music, film, art and more from all over the world to Liverpool.
Liverpool Sound City brings established acts to intimate venues and introduces you to tomorrow’s headliners today. With hundreds more bands, pop culture initiatives and a conference programme to be unveiled, Liverpool Sound City is the UK’s premier cultural happening.
LINE UP TO DATE:
Dexys | The Walkmen | Enter Shikari | Thee Oh Sees | Reverend and the Makers | Toy | Mount Kimbie | Future Of The Left | AlunaGeorge | Darkstar| Egyptian Hip Hop | King Krule | Unknown Mortal Orchestra |Soley | Outfit | Theme Park | Swim Deep | Murkage | Fossil Collective | The 1975 | Hawk Eyes | Amateur Best | Marmozets | Hacktivist | The Family Rain | Mind Enterprises | Dan Croll | Brolin | Double Denim Records
MANY MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
Website and ticket link: www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/
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Twitter: @SoundCity