Sounds of the City is set to take over Castlefield Bowl this month with a week full of headline shows. The popular gig series has established itself as a staple part of the Manchester music scene since 2013 featuring some of the most acclaimed live artists taking to the stage. 2021’s line-up is sure to live up to the hype with performances from Dermot Kennedy, Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, The Streets, Haçienda Classiçal and Snow Patrol; with special guests just announced!
Kicking off from Tuesday 21, the best-selling Irish artist of his generation Dermot Kennedy is the first headliner of the SOTC series. Gearing up for his biggest tour to date this Autumn (including two sold out dates at our very own O2 Victoria Warehouse), Dermot will be joined by guest Mimi Webb.
Next up on Wednesday 22 is one of the most successful British guitar bands of the millennium – Kaiser Chiefs. The Leeds legends will be joined by very special guests, indie-rock elite Razorlight and local talent PINS.
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s headline sold out show on Thursday 23 follows the release of last year’s Number 1 album ‘Manchester Calling’ – support coming from The Skints.
Rapper, producer, DJ, singer, writer and actor Mike Skinner AKA The Streets comes to the Bowl on Friday 24 and will be joined by The Skinner Brothers.
Haçienda Classiçal also returns on Saturday 25 with Manchester Camerata on for its fifth event at this venue in what is becoming an annual event for FAC 51 The Hacienda in its home city. Ending the week on Sun 26 – critically acclaimed band Snow Patrol perform with support from The Lathums and Lucy Blue.
Tues 21 September – Dermot Kennedy plus special guest Mimi Webb
Weds 22 September – Kaiser Chiefs & Razorlight plus special guests Pins
Thurs 23 September – Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott plus sepcial guests The Skints
Fri 24 September – The Streets plus special guests The Skinner Brothers
Sat 25 September – Haçienda Classiçal plus special guests K Klass
Sun 26 September – Snow Patrol plus special guests The Lathums + Lucy Blue
Remaining tickets are available to purchase right now with each gig individually priced. Hit the booking link to find out more and grab your tickets.
- Words:
- Cat Allan
- Published on:
- Sat 18 Sep 2021
