The Maccabees confirmed for Liverpool Sound City

After a fantastic weekend for the band, in which they performed to a particularly rowdy Brixton Academy crowd and were joined on stage by Edwyn Collins for a version of Orange Juice classic 'Rip It Up', The Maccabees have now been confirmed to perform two massive shows at Liverpool's O2 Academy for the City's Sound City event.

Also fresh on the line up are The Sunshine Underground whose album 'Nobody’s Coming to Save You' was released to all round acclaim this month. Based in Leeds and known for their high octane funk and punk sound they’re well placed next to local lads Hot Club de Paris for delivering engaging live shows. Born and bred in Liverpool Hot Club de Paris shot to success 4 years ago with their debut album 'Drop it til it Pops' and have since toured all over the world. Joining them in Liverpool will be Welsh rock royalty Attack! Attack! and local rock n roll legend Ian McNabb has also been confirmed to play a one off special Sound City show.

From further afield, Canada’s Chilly Gonzales will be performing an exclusive piano and talk based show on the converted altar, at the palatially transformed ex-church, Alma De Cuba. Gonzales’ collaborations with such diverse artists as Peaches, Jane Birkin and Feist reflect the diversity of his approach and are an indication to his unique live style and performance. This show will be a must see!

Sound City wristbands for entry to ALL shows are available now from liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk for just £45

Dates: 19th – 22nd May 2010
Location: 35 various stages, Liverpool, UK.
Ticket Price: Standard Festival Ticket Price: £45

Standard Full Delegate Pass: £150
Walk up Festival Ticket: £60
Walk up Full Delegate pass: £200

Individual gig tickets are also available via liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk