Jungle and Sounds of the City

Jungle — British modern soul and electronic music collective formed in 2013. Known for their funk, neo-soul, and disco sound, they gained acclaim with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut. Following their 2023 album "Volcano" and hit "Back On 74", they are releasing "Sunshine" on August 14, 2026, and are touring extensively worldwide.

Sounds of the City is an annual series of high-profile outdoor concerts held at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester. The series has been running for over 15 years, organized by Manchester-based promoters SJM Concerts. Castlefield Bowl is part of an urban heritage site—the world's first industrial heritage park. To accommodate larger crowds, designers once famously built a 22-meter "floating" stage over a spur of the Bridgewater Canal to maximize space and sightlines.