Bristol Sounds is only a week away, with music fans counting down to the event spanning an impressive six days from June 22-26.
The series of shows will take over the Lloyds Amphitheatre, which offers a beautiful backdrop of the harbour behind the main stage. The huge event is offering a stellar line-up, kicking off with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Confidence Man.
Also on the bill is Paolo Nutini on Thursday, June 23 and a return to the city for Elbow on Friday, June 24. Saturday, June 25 will feature electronic pop duo Jungle with support act, Welsh electronic musician, and producer Kelly Lee Owens.
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Sunday, June 26 will see First Aid Kit and Katy J Pearson serving up a headline show for Bristol and wrapping up the 2022 edition will be The War On Drugs. Event promoter Conal Dodds, of Crosstown Concerts, said: “This year will be the biggest to date for Bristol Sounds with a line-up representing the diverse music genres represented in Bristol and beyond.
"It is great to be back after a two-year Covid-imposed hiatus with some of the most epic line-ups we’ve ever had! Not only are the headline acts massive this year, we’re also lucky enough to be welcoming some fantastic supports for six days of non-stop music.”
Bristol Sounds have announced some equally exciting support acts to make the event complete. Supporting Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on opening night are Australian indie electro pop band Confidence Man.
Elbow will be joined by London pop-rockers The Magic Numbers and Jesca Hoop, who’s new album Order of Romance is out later this year. Whilst on Saturday night electronic pop duo Jungle will be joined by Kelly Lee Owens, who has collaborated with the likes of Björk, St. Vincent and John Cale.
Ibibio Sound Machine, with their African and electronic influences also join Saturday’s line up, alongside RnB star Joel Culpepper, and Porij, who was described by the Guardian as ‘one to watch.’ Sunday 26 June sees Bristol local Katy J Pearson and Bess Atwell take to the stage to support First Aid Kit.
And finally, Closing the music event series on 27 June alongside The War On Drugs is Nashville’s Soccer Mommy. The full line-up can be found below:
June 22 – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds + Confidence Man (From 6.30pm)
June 23 – Paolo Nutini + special guests (From 6.30pm)
June 24 – Elbow + The Magic Numbers + Jesca Hoop (From 6.30pm)
June 25 – Jungle + Kelly Lee Owens + Ibibio Sound Machine + Joel Culpepper + Porij + Ujima Radio (From 2.30pm)
June 26 – First Aid Kit + Katy J Pearson + Bess Atwell (From 4pm)
June 27 – The War On Drugs + Soccer Mommy (From 6.30pm)
