Following a two-year hiatus, Bristol Sounds has announced its emotional return to the city’s much-loved harbourside. Today, organisers have revealed a spectacular first wave line-up, with headliners Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds, Jungle and First Aid Kit all confirmed.
Bringing a diverse bill of live music to the heart of the city, the open-air summer concert series will take place from Wednesday 22 - Sunday 26 June 2022, with tickets on sale this Friday.
Event promoter Conal Dodds of Crosstown Concerts said: “We’re proud to announce the first acts from our strongest line-up yet for Bristol Sounds 2022. After a long period without live music, the 2022 event marks a new and exciting rebirth for our harbourside series. We're putting together a bill that represents the city's diverse musical tastes and heritage and bringing some great names to play in one of our best locations with the backdrop of Bristol's harbour. There are further great artists to be announced and we look forward to our best ever run of shows in Bristol! ”
Following an epic headline set at The Downs, Bristol in 2018, firm festival favourites Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will top the bill on Wednesday 22 June. Bristol Sounds 2022 is confirmed as one of Noel Gallagher’s only UK performances for next year. Supporting will be Australian hi tempo dance outfit Confidence Man.
Assured to get Bristol dancing, British electronic duo, Jungle will headline on Saturday 25 June. Their new album ‘Loving In Stereo’, is a dynamic disco record for the post social distancing age, with a dancefloor-igniting celebration of all the things that make music irresistibly fun. The show with be the first time Bristol Sounds has had an all-afternoon event, with gates opening at 2pm and a full supporting bill still to be announced.
Sunday 26 June welcomes Swedish Soderberg sisters First Aid Kit, headlining their biggest ever show in the south west. Johanna and Klara will return with a new album in 2022. Special guest will be breakthrough artist and BBC Radio 6 Music favourite Katy J Pearson. The Bristol singer’s popularity has soared over the last 12 months, following the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album, ‘Return’.
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday November 26th 2021 at www.seetickets.com.
June 22 2022
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds + guests Confidence Man https://www.seetickets.com/event/bristol-sounds-noel-gallagher-s-high-flying-birds/canons-marsh-amphitheatre/2155982
June 25 2022
Jungle + special guests
https://www.seetickets.com/event/bristol-sounds-jungle/canons-marsh-amphitheatre/2155983
June 26 2022
First Aid Kit + guest Katy J Pearson
https://www.seetickets.com/event/bristol-sounds-first-aid-kit/canons-marsh-amphitheatre/2155986
To keep up to date with the latest information and news on Bristol Sounds 2022 please visit www.crosstownconcerts.com and www.facebook.com/bristolsoundsofficial or follow @Bristol_Sounds @Crosstown_live on Twitter and @bristolsounds @crosstownconcerts on Instagram. The hashtag for this year’s event will be #BristolSounds2022
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