Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle and stunning vocalist Paloma Faith have been confirmed as the first headline acts for this year's Liverpool Sound City event.
Kicking off the festival in style, retro soul singer Paloma Faith headlines the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday 19th May. The fiesty singer released her debut album ‘Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?’ at the end of 2009 to rave reviews following a summer of stunning shows. The multi talented, ex-burlesque dancer sets herself apart with unique theatrical performances that promise to take the festival by storm.
She said: “I'm so excited to perform at such a prestigious event; Liverpool is supposed to be the centre of the arts in Britain and that's where I want to be, smack bang in the centre of the arts!”
Speech Debelle will be headlining the city's O2 Academy2 on Friday 21st May. Debelle has risen from hostel dwelling and bad deeds on a wave of critical acclaim to an articulate, honest and abrupt performer whose thoughts, beliefs, mistakes, love, anguish & humour are reflected in every performance through he stunning lyrics and smooth vocals.
In contrast to the live performances, musical legend Seymour Stein has been announced as the festival's first keynote speaker. Stein was the founder of Sire Records and famous for signing artists such as Madonna, The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads and Liverpool’s own Echo and the Bunnymen. He is set to chat with a surprise celebrity guest who he has worked with in the past.
Showcasing the best in local and international talent, Liverpool Sound City have also confirmed local lads Wave Machines, whose art pop rhythms and soaring synths make for infectious gigs.
Hailed by NME as this year’s ‘ones to watch’, Wave Machines recently took Dubai Sound City by storm and promise to bring a vibrant taste of the Liverpool underground to the festival. And Liverpool hotspot Korova, set up by pioneers of electro-clash Ladytron, will host crafty electronica act Gold Panda on Friday 21st May, with guests Hook and the Twin from Bristol and dance act Grosvenor.
Liverpool Sound City takes place Wednesday 19th - Saturday 22d May 2010. For more information or to buy tickets, log onto www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
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