Chrissie Hynde, and more announced for Liverpool's Sound City+ conference

14 March 2019, 11:46 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Some new names have been announced for Liverpool's Sound City+ conference, including The Pretender's Chrissie Hynde, and more.

Andy McCluskey and Erin Tonkon have also join the Sound City+ conference speakers line-up. The panel discussions have also announced a new list of topics, including talks on getting signed, playlists and streaming, the Levi’s Music Project, and guidance on budgets, contracts and law as an artist.

The new speakers join BBC Radio host Huw Stephens, Blur's Dave Rowntree, and many others.

We are delighted to announce that @ChrissieHynde, @OfficialOMD's Andy McCluskey, @erintonkon & many more will be joining across the 3rd - 5th May 209 for three FULL days of in-conversations, workshops and exclusive insights at Sound City+!

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— Sound City+ (@SoundCityPlus) March 14, 2019

Gwenno, who will perform at the festival with her longtime producer Rhys Edwards, is hosting a five-day residency from 30 April - 4 May, and is searching for local female artists to create new work before performing with her at the festival. Find out more.

Sound City will see performances from Loyle Carner, Mabel, Shame, Blaenavon, Stella Donnelly, SOAK, and many others.

Liverpool Sound City and the Sound City+ takes place in the city's Baltic Triangle 3-5 May. Weekend tickets are on sale now for £60.50. Find out more.