Go to Liverpool Sound City, an innovative music, film and art festival

If you’re planning on spending the summer collecting an armful of festival wristbands, Liverpool Sound City is the place to start. There’s a hefty line-up of over 360 well-known bands and artists headed for the big time playing in 25 eclectic venues, ranging from make-do garages to the cavernous Liverpool Anglian Cathedral.

Liverpool Sound City isn’t just about the music, but innovation and the arts too. Entrance to the digital trends Expo is a must for DJs, musicians and gamers, while film screenings and photography exhibitions have the arts crowd covered. There’s also a conference where you can listen to keynote speeches from industry bigwigs, so you can dance, rave, learn and even network your way through the weekend.