✨ INTRODUCING YOUR FIRST WAVE FOR SOUND CITY 2026 ✨ Sound Citizens, say hello to our first wave for the 19th edition of Sound City 🫡 Joining already announced @keoband_ and @jalenngonda, we’re so excited to welcome @brookecombe, @mtjonesmusic, @westsidecowboyy, @keyside, @TheLilacsUk, @TheMolotovs, @DeaMatronaBand and so many more of the most exciting new acts to the Sound City stage between 2-3 May 2026 😮‍💨 TIME TO FIND YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE ARTIST 💪 WEEKEND DAY TICKETS NOW LIVE: soundcity.seetickets.com As always a huge thank you to our funders partners: Arts Council England, @bpi_music, CAPLL, @PRSFoundation, PPL, @SAEinstituteUK, @ICMP_uk, @TuneCore, @KeychangeEU, Asian Tones, @bundobust, @CMU, @gigseekr, @LiverpoolHopeUK, Leeds Conservatoire, @WeAreTheMU, @offaxis, @OfficialSAMA, @sesac Worn Out Creative 🧡 Give us a shout when you’ve got your tickets 👇

2027 EARLY BIRDS GENERAL SALE IS NOW LIVE AT THE LINK 🧡 soundcity.seetickets.com 🤝 Conference: 30th April 2027 🎤 Festival: 1-2 May 2027 📍 Liverpool City Centre

2027 EARLY BIRD PRE-SALE GOES LIVE AT 6PM TONIGHT. SIGN UP AT THE LINK FOR ACCESS 🧡 📩 soundcity.os.fan/sign-up 🤝 Conference: 30th April 2027 🎤 Festival: 1-2 May 2027 📍 Liverpool City Centre

Bleech 9:3 headlining our showcase at @SoundCity last night was a bit mad 🤯

The wonderful @brookecombe gave us a little tune last night at @SoundCity 👏🏻

Sound City have absolutely nailed it again, gonna be an all timer this

How is Rock music evolving in the streaming era? The BPI’s programme for Liverpool @SoundCity kicks off this Thursday with our Insight Session 'UK Rock in the Age of Streaming' 🚀 This in-conversation brings together Ryan Breslin, lead guitarist of chart-topping indie band @TheKsUK, alongside speakers from Conrad Murray (@SJMConcerts), Alfie Skelly (@ModernSkyUK) and Becky Ayres (@SoundCity) 🎙️ Join the discussion at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for insights into how rock is evolving in the streaming era, from those shaping it firsthand. The event is free to attend, but registration is required, and spaces are limited so make sure to sign up here before it fills up: universe.com/events/the-long…

Liverpool, we’re going nowhere 😉 Catch us on the main stage 7pm @SoundCity

DAY SPLITS ARE NOW LIVE! 🚀 It’s getting real now, isn’t it? 🫣 Sound City is just around the corner and we’re super pleased to share our 2026 day splits. Plus, we’ve added a bunch more of the most exciting up-and-coming artists from around the country. Who can you spot? 🧐 We’ve still got loads more to go, including... ✅ Stage splits ✅ Official app going live ✅ Apply To Play winners ✅ Conference schedule info ✅ Maybe some more special festival guests? 👀 NOW is the time to grab your SC26 ticket, as time and availability are running LOW! Hit up the group chat and get your order placed while you can 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

Throwback to when Keo headlined our stage at @SoundCity last year 🤯

The gorgeous debut record from MT Jones, 'Joy', is on repeat non-stop in the Sound City office today 🙏 Safe to say we're buzzing for his set at Sound City on Sunday 3rd May ✨ We've got a proper Soul Sunday lined up for you with Jalen Ngonda, Brooke Combe, and of course MT Jones 🧡 Grab your tickets todayfor just £30( bf): soundcity.seetickets.com/eve… 🤝

✨ INTRODUCING YOUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON HEADLINER, THE ICONIC @katenash! ✨ Sound Citizens, we are so excited to announce today that the ABSOLUTE LEGEND that is Kate Nash will be joining us at Sound City 2026 as your SUNDAY AFTERNOON HEADLINER 🙏 Weekend Day Tickets 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com ➕ We've got a bunch more names for you, including... COURTING | THE NEW CUT | THE SOLAAS | CUSP | PERMANENT(JOY) | EAST EXCHANGE ... and many more. Plus, Kate Nash has been announced as our Conference Keynote speaker, and we've also announced @TheBPI's Rock Insights Session with The K's lead guitarist on Friday 1st May! Head to Sound City for more info 🤝 Sealed the deal? Head to soundcity.seetickets.com and grab your tickets nowwwww 🫡

Festival Organisers’ Update: New Dazzling Afternoon Titan Incoming, Official News Soon 🍋 SC26 Weekend Day Tickets 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

We're currently laying the foundations for our next lineup announcement next week and tickets are flying out 💨 Prices will rise with this announcement so take advantage of that Friday feeling and get your May Bank Holiday boxed off x 🎟️ soundcity.seetickets.com Who do you want to see on this next wave? 👀

We need your help 🙏 Sound City has been nominated for the People's Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2026, and we need your votes! 🗳️ If you love what we do, please vote for us today 👉 liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.u…

Take a first look at some of the day splits for SC26 🤝 We'll be revealing full splits soon, so make sure to grab your ticket before prices rise 🤑 SC26 Weekend Day Tickets 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

ANOTHER ONE 🫡 We're delighted to be nominated for 'Festival of the Year' at @MusicWeek Awards 🙏 Over 19 years, we've developed a steadfast reputation for programming the most exciting emerging talent from around the globe, and it's always an honour to be recognised for this 🧡 Want to see what the fuss is about? SC26 (2-3 May) Weekend Day Tickets are selling fast 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com #MusicWeekAwards

✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: @Bashtofficial ✨ Basht., hailed by HotPress as "one of the most exciting young rock bands to emerge in eons" have been making waves across Europe with their energetic live performances. Their sophomore EP, ‘Bitter & Twisted’, produced by Richard McNamara of Embrace, was released in May 2025 to no shortage of critical acclaim. Having supported the likes of #Wunderhorse on tour, as well as #BeenStellar and #GooGooDolls, Basht. have catapulted to the top of everyone’s ‘must-see’ lists in 2026. Grab your tickets to see Basht. live in Liverpool (2-3 May) 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

Liverpool, will you be our Valentine's? 🥹

Sound City 2026 act @TMolotovs are in a race for #1 in the UK Official Album Charts! ⚡️ Help support emerging talent by visiting their page and grabbing your copy of their unreal debut record 🫡 Grab your tickets to see The Molotovs live in Liverpool at Sound City 2026 (2-3 May) 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

🚨 APPLY TO PLAY - sponsored by @TuneCore UK - CLOSES TONIGHT AT 9PM GMT Send us your tunes 👉 amplead.com/apply-to-play/ls… Have you applied to play at Sound City 2026 (2-3 May, Liverpool City Centre) yet? At the heart of Sound City is the belief that the most exciting new music comes from artists from diverse backgrounds and cutting across genres. Artists are family to us - we'd be nothing without you. So, we listen to every single track that's submitted and each applicant gets feedback. So, what are you waiting for, Sound Citizens? Apply To Play before the deadline tonight! @TuneCore is the leading global platform empowering independent artists to build sustainable careers. Through cutting edge technology, distribution and tools we allow self-releasing artists to keep control, grow their audience and their revenue. As long-time partners with Liverpool Sound City we're honoured to support the next wave of emerging talent with the apply to play activation, and can't wait to hear who comes through. To benefit from TuneCore's services, start your application for Sound City's 2026 Apply To Play and receive a 20% discount on their Professional level subscription via email when applications have closed.