Liverpool Sound City seek emerging talent

Liverpool Sound City are giving new and emerging and talent who apply for a slot at next year's festival the opportunity to win the chance to 'open' Jools Holland's show in Manchester on 7th December.

For 2014, the seventh edition of Liverpool Sound City will take place from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd May and is held acrross multiple venues and spaces in Liverpool's cultural quarter.

Liverpool Sound City combines a music festival, which celebrates new talent alongside the biggest names in the British music scene, with an industry conference. Sound City 2013 saw over 300 emerging bands and artists taking to the stage – following an open application process and this year they’re looking to offer even more up and coming artists the chance to play.

Applications are invited from all over the world (performers from over 18 countries took part in the festival in 2013) and from all music genres. Applications will close on the 31st January 2014.

Any band or performer who would like to be part of Liverpool Sound City should visit www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk and click on the Apply to Play button for full details on how to apply, they will then be sent more information on how to enter the competition to open the Jools Holland show.

Alex Simmonds, Marketing and Ticketing Manager, said: “We’re extremely excited to be planning for Liverpool Sound City 2014 and we’re definitely expecting big things.

"Last year, there was fantastic response to our open band application process and we’re sure it will be even better this year. We’re looking for a very high level of talent and performance ability, we want something groundbreaking – basically, bands who could be the next big thing.”

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Festival wristbands are priced at £35 plus booking fee.