The K's with Sounds of the City, Dea Matrona, and more

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona, from Belfast, features Orláith Forsythe and Mollie McGinn, multi-instrumentalists blending classic rock, blues, and folk with commanding vocals and harmonies. Gaining fame from viral busking, they earned NI Music Prize awards. Albums "For Your Sins" and "Hate That I Care" showcase their signature sound.

The K’s are a four-piece indie band from Warrington, UK. Their debut album I Wonder If The World Knows? hit the UK Official Album Chart Top 3. They won Best Breakthrough Act at the 2024 Nordoff Robbins Northern Music Awards and made their Glastonbury debut.

FLETCHR FLETCHR is a UK indie rock band known for their anthemic, melody-driven sound and honest lyrics exploring themes of anxiety, love, and grief. Originating from Hertfordshire, the band formed around Rohan Fletcher and Adam Sanders, later joined by Oli Williams and George Green. Their popular songs include "Jet Black" and "Feel The Same," with a debut EP "We All Feel the Same." They have supported major acts and are recognized for their powerful live performances.

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.