Bristol Sounds 2024: Two more headliners announced for this summer's Harbourside concerts

Two more headliners for the Bristol Sounds concerts at the amphitheatre on Bristol’s harbourside have been announced.

The seven-day event in June has already revealed some of the big acts lined up, including Skindred, The Breeders, Gentleman's Dub Club and The Skints.

And now organisers have confirmed that Placebo and James Arthur will also be headlining concerts in the series, which marks the tenth year of Bristol Sounds.

The concerts take place from Saturday June 22 to Sunday June 30 June and pre-sale tickets for James Arthur and Placebo go on sale on Wednesday January 24, with any remaining tickets on sale from 5pm on Friday January 26.

Soon to release his fifth album, James Arthur will headline Bristol Sounds on Wednesday June 26 and Placebo will headline on Friday June 28. Special guests and support artists are soon to be announced for both nights. 

With a sold-out arena tour taking place later this year, James Arthur will bring his show to the open-air concert series as he celebrates the launch of his brand new album, Bitter Sweet Love.

Nineties grunge-rock icons Placebo make a rare UK appearance to promote Never Let Me Go, their first album in almost a decade. Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal last played Bristol in 2015 and the Bristol Sounds headline appearance in June is currently their only UK show.

Event promoter Conal Dodds of Crosstown Concerts, said: “Bristol Sounds is fundamentally a festival for the people of Bristol, and each year we like to curate a programme that will catch the attention of everyone and anyone! It’s such an eclectic mix of genres and gigs, you’re guaranteed to have a great time.

"When we’re thinking about our bookings, the line-up has always been put together with the fans at the core of our decision-making, and we can’t wait to watch the crowd's reactions as their favourite artists take to the most incredible stage in the city.” 

You can sign up for exclusive early access pre-sales for James Arthur here and Placebo here.