Championing new music, local promoters and the off-kilter beauty of Salford for 20 years.

At the heart of SFTOC is the creative community who have helped it to continually evolve for two decades.

The unique festival model means that the curation of the Sounds line-up remains in the hands of that community; each year they invite a selection of the region’s best promoters and selectors to book the artists that most excite them. They give them a stage and budget and the rest is up to them.

Sounds from the Other City is an exciting showcase of the power of independent music, grassroots creativity, and the vibrant community that has kept it alive for 20 years. This year’s lineup features Du Blonde, Grove, Astrid Sonne, The Orielles, and over 100 more acts, all selected by an evolving group of independent promoters, selectors and tastemakers. The festival will once again take over 15 unconventional venues across Salford, from pubs and churches to concert halls and art spaces.