Sound Of Guns to headline Liverpool Sound City 2011

Sound Of Guns are the first headline act announced for Liverpool Sound City taking place in May 2011.

Fresh from the success of their summer debut album, 'What Came From Fire', Liverpool indie rockers Sound Of Guns will headline one of the prime shows at St George's Hall.

As part of the business conference for 2011, Liverpool Sound City have also announced they will be working with the historic publication Mersey Beat to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Founding Editor Bill Harry created the seminal newspaper in the early 60s which helped launch The Beatles to the world.

The 50th anniversary publication of Mersey Beat will reflect back on the publication's importance whilst focussing on the new generation of talent playing at Liverpool Sound City in May 2011. Bill will also be taking part in a debate looking at the state of the music media today.

Liverpool Sound City returns for three days and nights from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st May and is held at multiple venues and spaces in Liverpool's cultural quarter.

In total, more than 400 acts from around the world will play to 25,000 people across 30 of Liverpool's venues for four days, with the traditional series of label showcases, late night sessions and parties also happening across the city.

For 2011, there will be no ticketed gigs at all and for the first time the entire festival will be wristband only. Weekend tickets are on sale priced at £25. Super Early Bird Full Delegate pass are available priced at £99 for a limited time only also. To buy tickets, click here.

Sound City wristbands allow entry to ALL Liverpool Sound City 2011 branded gigs on a first come first served basis subject to the individual venues capacity. Please note some gigs will be 18+ only.

Liverpool Sound City also features conferences and panels with seasoned veterans and younger voices, the commemorative John Peel World Cup, and legendary keynote speakers and special guests.

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