In 2017, it played host to the city's 'Sounds of the City' series of shows. Artists to perform included
Arcade Fire,
Blossoms,
James,
The Verve and
Blink-182.
Shed Seven,
Haçienda Classical,
Rag'n'Bone Man,
Paul Heaton &
Jacqui Abbott, and
The Levellers played in 2018.
The National,
Kylie Minogue and
Bloc Party performed there in July 2019. The 2020 event was cancelled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Sounds of the City 2021 featured
The Streets,
Kaiser Chiefs,
Razorlight,
DMA's and Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott.
Lewis Capaldi,
Foals,
Crowded House,
The Libertines, James,
Pixies,
Sam Fender, and Haçienda Classical performed in June and July 2022. Sounds of the City 2023 saw performances by
Porcupine Tree,
The Lathums,
The Saw Doctors,
Pulp,
Hozier, Blossoms,
Bastille,
Two Door Cinema Club, and Haçienda Classical. ==References==