Bristol Sounds 2022: Full line-up and times announced

20,000 are set to descend on the open-air concert later this month

By Sophie Wills

Published 14th Jun 2022, 17:21 BST

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Bristol Sounds is set to return to the city’s harbourside later this month, with over 20,000 festival-goers set to descend for six days of ‘world class’ music.

The open-air summer concert will take over Lloyd’s Ampitheatre, which offers a stunning backdrop of Bristol harbour behind the main stage, from Wednesday, June 22 - Monday, June 27.

Bonobo plays Lloyds Amphitheatre for Bristol Sounds. Photo by Paul Box.

Bonobo plays Lloyds Amphitheatre for Bristol Sounds. Photo by Paul Box.

Joining the big-name headliners are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Paolo Nutini, Elbow, Jungle, First Aid Kit and The War On Drugs.

Support acts include Austrialian indie electro pop band Confidence Man, Kelly Lee Owens who has collaborated with the lies of Björk, along with Bristol local Katy J Pearson.

Closing the music event series on June 27 alongside The War On Drugs is Nashville’s Soccer Mommy.

After being forced to cancel the much-loved event over the past two years due to the pandemic, organisers say this year’s Bristol Sounds will be ‘the biggest to date’.

What’s the full line-up?

June 22 – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds + Confidence Man (From 6.30pm)

June 23 – Paolo Nutini + special guests (From 6.30pm)

June 24 – Elbow + The Magic Numbers + Jesca Hoop (From 6.30pm)

Among the headliners are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Among the headliners are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

June 25 – Jungle + Kelly Lee Owens + Ibibio Sound Machine + Joel Culpepper + Porij + Ujima Radio (From 2.30pm)

June 26 – First Aid Kit + Katy J Pearson + Bess Atwell (From 4pm)

June 27 – The War On Drugs + Soccer Mommy (From 6.30pm)

‘One of the most epic line-ups we’ve ever had’

Event promoter Conal Dodds, of Crosstown Concerts, said: “This year will be the biggest to date for Bristol Sounds with a line-up representing the diverse music genres represented in Bristol and beyond.

“It’s great to be back after a two-year Covid-imposed hiatus with some of the most epic line-ups we’ve ever had.

The event will feature six shows from Wednesday, June 22. Pic: Paul Box.

The event will feature six shows from Wednesday, June 22. Pic: Paul Box.

“Not only are the headline acts massive this year, we’re also lucky enough to be welcoming some fantastic supports for six days of non-stop music.”

Tickets are on sale at: https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=bristol+sounds

To keep up to date with the latest information and news on Bristol Sounds 2022 visit: www.crosstownconcerts.com.

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