Sound City has announced that the 2015 conference will take place in the Rum Warehouse at The Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock between 21- 22 May.

The international music conference will debate, discuss and highlight key issues with the contemporary music business on – brought to you by some of the leading figures in the global industry. The key theme for 2015 will be the notion of The Unsung Hero.

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First to be announced as part of the conference line up, under the theme The Unsung Hero, will be The Fall’s acclaimed front man Mark E. Smith, Ramones manager Danny Fields and creator of Cream James Barton.

Said Danny Fields, "I am so looking forward to being in Liverpool for this event. I had the great pleasure of participating in Liverpool Sound City's New York seminar last year and I can't wait to bring those great vibes back across the Atlantic."

Said Dave Pichilingi, CEO of Sound City, ‘We all know the names of the people who are the supposed Godfathers and saviours of rock and roll; Elvis, The Beatles, The Stones, The Sex Pistols, the list goes on. What about those who lie in the murky shadows? Those artists and individuals who single handedly helped to shape and change the direction of rock and roll forever but have never really been recognised. What about their journeys? These are the stories that we want to hear. These are the stories that need to be told. For your delight and delectation, Sound City presents The Unsung Heroes!’

What’s more, in true Sound City style, the conference is upping its game for the eighth year. This year’s conference site will be a festival in itself with live bands performing, a VIP showcase and, for those who don’t want to miss out on the legendary music festival, Sound City delegates can jump on a boat, complete with live music, and be jetted from the conference venue to the festival site.

Sound City has also announced a partnership with their legendary Mediterranean cousin – Primavera Pro. (27th-30th May). As part of this partnership this means they are offering discounted tickets to the Primavera Conference for all delegates who attend Sound City.

Liverpool Sound City Conference takes place on the 21 and 22 May 2014.

Liverpool Sound City’s music festival takes place 22-24 May.

Early bird tickets are now on sale, for more information and ticket links click here.