The Royston Club are the first headliners for Sound City 2025

The Royston Club are set to headline Sound City 2025.

They're the first act announced for the festival's return next spring, with the event taking place across Liverpool City Centre from 3rd-4th May 2025, preceded by the Sound City+ Conference on 2nd May.

The event marks The Royston Club's largest headline show to date. They comment: "The past few years have been a really amazing ride for us. Sound City and Liverpool hold such a special place in our hearts, so to be returning as headliners for our biggest show to date next May is an honour. Expect something special for springtime."

The Sound City+ Conference has announced a programming collaboration with the BPI and CMU for 2025. The BPI will bring their 'In Tune With Tomorrow' programme to the North for the first time as part of the conference schedule.

Sound City Managing Director Becky Ayres says: "This year's Sound City was a true landmark moment for us - welcoming thousands of music fans across Liverpool City Centre to discover, celebrate and be inspired by the exciting new wave of artists leaving their mark on playlists, venues and memories alike. Witnessing those artists make their start at Sound City before going on to huge success is something that drives us - and it's why The Royston Club feel like the perfect headliner for Sound City 2025. Leading a whole new generation of bands and fans, it's going to make for a really special headline turn that'll be talked about for years to come. With 100s of artists (including our second headliner) and our extensive Conference programme still to be announced, Sound City 2025 promises to be an unforgettable weekend where the music fan comes first."

Tickets are now available, with day tickets starting from £27.50, weekend tickets at £47.50, Sound City+ Conference access at £59.50 and combined Festival & Conference tickets at £89.50 (all prices excluding booking fees).