Speech Debelle and Paloma Faith confirm Liverpool Sound City

Liverpool Sound City announce Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle and stunning vocalist Paloma Faith as the first of their headline acts for this year's festival, alongside musical legend Seymour Stein as the first of their keynote speakers.

Kicking off the festival in style, retro soul singer Paloma Faith headlines the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday 19th May. Faith released her debut album 'Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?' at the end of 2009 to rave reviews following a summer of stunning shows. The multi talented, Hackney born, ex-burlesque dancer sets herself apart with unique theatrical performances that promise to take the festival by storm.

"I'm so excited to perform at such a prestigious event; Liverpool is supposed to be the centre of the arts in Britain and that's where I want to be, smack bang in the centre of the arts!" - Paloma Faith

Speech Debelle will be headlining O2 Academy Liverpool on Friday 21st May. Debelle has risen from hostel dwelling and bad deeds on a wave of critical acclaim to an articulate, honest and abrupt performer whose thoughts, beliefs, mistakes, love, anguish & humour are reflected in every performance through her stunning lyrics and smooth vocals.

Individual tickets go on sale Friday 5th February, 9am

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To see these acts and more to be announced in the coming weeks visit www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

Date: 19th – 22nd May 2010
Location: 35 various venues, Liverpool.
Ticket Price: Early Bird Festival Tickets: £40 (ENDS 5TH FEBRUARY)

Early Bird Full Delegate Pass Tickets: £100 (ENDS 5TH FEBRUARY)

Standard Festival Ticket Price: £45
Standard Full Delegate Pass: £150
Walk up Festival Ticket: £60
Walk up Full Delegate pass: £200