Sounds From The Other City is to return for 2025, with Salford once again being taken over by some of the best alternative music in the UK.
Among the headliners this year will be the likes of The Orielles, Du Blonde, Loose Articles, YARD, WH Lung’s Tom Sharkett and Grove ft. Toya and TaliaBle.
Also on the bill will be German-Australian producer Hachiku, Danish violist Astrid Sonne, Manchester dons Chunky B2B Samrai and Marla Kether.
Heavenly Recordings, Now Wave and Band on the Wall will be among those hosting stages and throwing parties, alongside Crop Radio, $eamu$ Presents, Rare Mags and FLUFF.

Events will happen across 15 stages and venues, around Chapel Street and The Crescent, including Peel Hall, Islington Mill, the Working Class Movement Library, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Maxwell Hall and St Philips Church, while after parties will happen upstairs at the Pint Pot at Islington Mill Galleries and The White Hotel.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “For 20 years, Sounds From The Other City has been a driving force for new music and underground culture, not just in Greater Manchester but across the UK. Our grassroots music scene in the North is something to be proud of—it’s bold, independent, and constantly pushing boundaries.
“This festival is a perfect example of that spirit, and this year’s lineup shows just how much talent is coming through. Grassroots venues and promoters are the lifeblood of music, and it’s brilliant to see them celebrated in such a big way.”

Mark Carlin, SFTOC Founder and co-director of Sounds From The Other City said: “Like many of life’s great things, Sounds From The Other City started with no grand vision and no real idea how to do it. To reach this 20 year milestone and still remain as a truly independent, community-led platform proves that, with the right support, grassroots music can thrive even in tough times.
“Through SFTOC, Fat Out, and our expanding residency and partnership programmes, From The Other continues to champion the weird and wonderful people, places, and communities across the North West and beyond who make the music scene come alive.”
It all happens on 4 May, the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday.
Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7 February, with pre-sale access for registered subscribers from Tuesday 4 February. Find out more, explore the line-up and register for pre-sale at the Sounds From The Other City website.
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