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Sounds From the Other Quays

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Sounds From the Other Quays

MediaCity and Salford Quays, Manchester
11 September 2022

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free
Breige Cobane
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Sounds From The Other City, one of the country’s foremost festivals showcasing new and emerging talent, will bring its DIY ethos from Chapel Street to Salford Quays for the first time, treating music fans to a Sunday filled with brilliant acts split across four stages.

Collaborating with partners like Band on the Wall, who will be joining forces with family-friendly gig organisers Baby Rock Sampler, Salford’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration Salford Pride, and local music festival Langworthy Live, SFTOQuays will pop up in The Lowry Bar, Dockyard, Seven Brothers Stretch Tent and North Bay stage.

Included in the list of artists announced so far are musician, producer and DJ Werkha, Yemi Bolatiwa, Ellen Beth Abdi, At Home With Lilac, David Gorman, Emma Connor and Good Afternoon DJs. Check out the Festival’s website via the button below for the latest word on the line-up, locations, and timings.

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