Sound City has become renowned for showcasing emerging talent in music (Image: Supplied)
Sound City has confirmed more acts for the 2026 lineup. Since its beginning in 2008, the annual music festival has showcased dozens of emerging artists and homegrown talent each year.
This year is set to be no different as the festival returns to Liverpool on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. The eight venues hosting the festival are Grand Central Hall , Arts Club (loft and theatre), Kazimier Stockroom, EBGBs - in the basement of Heebie Jeebies, Spanish Caravan, The Jacaranda and The Shipping Forecast.
Sound City announced on October 29 that its Sunday headliner is Jalen Ngonda. The contemporary soul sensation will play at Grand Central Hall on Sunday, May 3.
The singer has perf

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