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Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

Omg stop flirting with us!!!! And we’ll stop using humour as a mechanism to hide behind when we’re feeling emotional!!!

But seriously – here are just a few lovely, lovely things that have been said about Sounds over the last couple of weeks 🗞️

We are so proud of this thing we've created over the past 21 years. Parts have changed and grown as we've gone on... but our love of place, community and grassroots music & arts remains undiluted.

Thank you for the words @mcrfinest @martinghewitt @clashmagazine @steve_cooke, perhaps our favourite from @goodfuturemusic, and @breigecobanephotography once again for the photos.

Want to have your thoughts on Sounds heard too? Please help us out by filling out a short questionnaire (🖇️ in our bio) about this year's festival. You could win 2x tickets for 2027 + more! Pretty cool! Eh?

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

MORE???

Yes! We have MORE lovely photos from @breigecobanephotography, and MORE misty-eyed thoughts on this year's festival. Click the 🖇️s in our bio to read our recap & have a scroll through the gallery.

Pssst... while you're there, please take 5 mins to tell us your thoughts with the 2026 questionnaire. It's really helpful for us, and you could win 2x tickets for next year, an exclusive Sounds t-shirt + 5,000 pennies*

*£50 – we keep losing count of our 1p coins

Give us a piece of yer mind !!!

We really value your thoughts on SFTOC 2026. As well as having your voice play a part in shaping Sounds, it's a really important step that helps us reflect & try to ensure everyone has the best experience... plus it's essential for our funding and future as a festival.

It should only take ~5 mins, and anything you tell us will remain confidential and anonymous. Plus, you could win an exclusive Sounds t-shirt, 2x tickets for 2027, and £50 cash to boot. Nice.

Follow the 🖇️ in our bio.

Give us a piece of yer mind !!!

We really value your thoughts on SFTOC 2026. As well as having your voice play a part in shaping Sounds, it's a really important step that helps us reflect & try to ensure everyone has the best experience... plus it's essential for our funding and future as a festival.

It should only take ~5 mins, and anything you tell us will remain confidential and anonymous. Plus, you could win an exclusive Sounds t-shirt, 2x tickets for 2027, and £50 cash to boot. Nice.

Follow the 🖇️ in our bio.

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SFTOC 2026 afterparties

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SFTOC 2026 afterparties

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SFTOC 2026 afterparties

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SFTOC 2026 afterparties

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SFTOC 2026 afterparties

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SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

SFTOC you magical beast! What a year! Was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Grey Lantern and taking on the big boy Maxwell Hall.

Super proud of the line up we put together and the energy from all those dancing bodies in the room was intoxicating.

Massive thank you to all the incredible artists who performed on our stage @moonchildsanelly @lynkslynkslynks @jasmine.4.t @bathingsuitsband @scalerband @daisy_dickinson_films

Shout out to @djharam who was unable to play this year. We can't wait to welcome you to Salford in the future. You were there in spirit in-between all the acts through our mega playlist of all your banging tunes!

In these darker times we are living through, SFTOC is the tonic we all needed. It creates a vital space for people from different walks of life to share joy through music. Now more than ever, we need this togetherness. We need spaces where different views, sexualities, races, and beliefs coexist; where we can have conversations, share opinions, and then lose ourselves to that same tune we all love.

SFTOC is a labour of love, built by and for the community. That’s the secret to its longevity.

Can't wait to see all y'allin 2027 for another Salford Christmas!

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

@SFTOC are taking over 👀

For over 20 years, Sounds From The Other City have been championing new music and Salford’s underground scene, and now they’re bringing that energy to WITW.

Expect a full afternoon of live music, big sounds and proper Piazza energy.

🗓 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 1:15PM – 6PM
📍 MediaCity Piazza Stage

Line-up includes:
@madameclaude.official / Andrea Trout / @evabee.mcr / @j3nnag / @afriquoi

Full programme → link in bio

#WeInventedTheWeekend #MediaCityUK #SalfordEvents #ManchesterEvents #WhatsOnManchester

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Brume at Salford Museum & Art Gallery | Sound from the other city

Such a great Sunday of music and good vibes with @ellenbethabdi @nonunonu_ @yoshizawawaa and @inlandtaipan

@sftoc @brume_manc

Give us a piece of yer mind !!!

We really value your thoughts on SFTOC 2026. As well as having your voice play a part in shaping Sounds, it's a really important step that helps us reflect & try to ensure everyone has the best experience... plus it's essential for our funding and future as a festival.

It should only take ~5 mins, and anything you tell us will remain confidential and anonymous. Plus, you could win an exclusive Sounds t-shirt, 2x tickets for 2027, and £50 cash to boot. Nice.

While we're at it... if you want to ride the Sounds train again, we have a very limited run of Super Early Bird tickets for 2027 on sale NOW – only 48hrs left to get yours at the lowest price!

Both 🖇️ in our bio.

Give us a piece of yer mind !!!

We really value your thoughts on SFTOC 2026. As well as having your voice play a part in shaping Sounds, it's a really important step that helps us reflect & try to ensure everyone has the best experience... plus it's essential for our funding and future as a festival.

It should only take ~5 mins, and anything you tell us will remain confidential and anonymous. Plus, you could win an exclusive Sounds t-shirt, 2x tickets for 2027, and £50 cash to boot. Nice.

While we're at it... if you want to ride the Sounds train again, we have a very limited run of Super Early Bird tickets for 2027 on sale NOW – only 48hrs left to get yours at the lowest price!

Both 🖇️ in our bio.

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

Sounds through the camera roll of our content manager while the rest of the team was running around lifting heavy things, making sure everything ran smoothly etc. etc.

It’s a tough job fellas :•(

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

SFTOC 2026!

It’s safe to say that was a really bloody good one. Dancing, singing joy in spaces up ‘n’ down Chapel St: from tapas bar + boozer back rooms to grand concert halls + courtyards.

We have put a photo gallery up on our website for you to look back on with immediate fond nostalgia, but here is just a few of our faves.

PLUS we’ve released some super limited, Super Early Bird tickets for 2027! Available for only 72 hours, at £35. So if you want to ride again (we sure do) then snap yours up, and start the 364 day countdown immediately 📆

All our love,
The SFTOC team

📷 @breigecobanephotography + @jessrphoto_

2026 TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT 🛸

We cannot wait to have you all here with us tomorrow, it’s going to be a truly special time filled with music, art, good chat, great dancing, and an all round lovely time.

Don’t forget to check our website for any info you might need or questions you might have. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Drop us a message!

See you tomorrow. Sleep well, you’re going to need your energy.

SFTOC 👽

1 DAY TO GO 🎈

And just like that, Sounds is very nearly upon us. We can’t wait to be back in Salford’s muscular & loving arms with you lovely lot.

To tide you over ‘til then, you can have a listen to our very own Emma having a natter on @bbc6music yesterday for @craigcharlesfunkandsoul — all about this big ol’ thing we love doing.

Listen back on BBC Sounds, from just after 3pm on yesterday’s programme.

See you tomorrow?

1 DAY TO GO 🎈

And just like that, Sounds is very nearly upon us. We can’t wait to be back in Salford’s muscular & loving arms with you lovely lot.

To tide you over ‘til then, you can have a listen to our very own Emma having a natter on @bbc6music yesterday for @craigcharlesfunkandsoul — all about this big ol’ thing we love doing.

Listen back on BBC Sounds, from just after 3pm on yesterday’s programme.

See you tomorrow?

1 DAY TO GO 🎈

And just like that, Sounds is very nearly upon us. We can’t wait to be back in Salford’s muscular & loving arms with you lovely lot.

To tide you over ‘til then, you can have a listen to our very own Emma having a natter on @bbc6music yesterday for @craigcharlesfunkandsoul — all about this big ol’ thing we love doing.

Listen back on BBC Sounds, from just after 3pm on yesterday’s programme.

See you tomorrow?