Sounds Round Town

Sounds 'Round Town is returning to Salford's neighbourhoods this summer... bringing a jam-packed series of music, art, workshops and parades to some of Salford's most loved events – all FREE to attend!

By creative producers From The Other and outdoor performance specialists Walk the Plank

Sounds ‘Round Town returns this summer, popping up across Salford to bring a wave of colour, sounds and fun to Swinton Sounds, Weaste Pride, Eccles Fest, and Irlam and Cadishead Festival.

Highlights of the bustling activity include the SRT DJ bike – a sustainable bicycle-powered roving DJ stage, a giant birthday cake, an interactive marching band led by pop legends Stealing Sheep, Walk the Plank’s famous creative workshops, and an exciting music programme – all guaranteed to create memorable moments at some of Salford’s best free events.

Appearing earlier this summer at Sounds From The Other City, the Sounds ‘Round Team brought joyous celebrations to the 20th Anniversary of the multi-venue festival, debuting their iconic Birthday Cake accompanied by a Marching Band, who led the community in procession around The Crescent on Chapel Street.

Next up: Swinton Sounds on Sunday 1st June, where you can expect another magnificent parade around Victoria Park with the SRT DJ bike in tow, blasting out the best tunes to set the mood.

Check out the full programme and schedule below!

Swinton Sounds (Victoria Park, Swinton), Sunday 1 June 2025

• Stealing Sheep Marching Band Parade with SRT Bike
• Walk The Plank Workshop: Make flag and banners for the parade

Weaste Pride (Weaste and Seedley Social Club), Saturday 12 July 2025 – Fundraiser for Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)

• SRT Bike with guest DJ The Fat Britney
• Hosted by Drag performers Banksie and Violet Blonde
• Walk The Plank Workshop: Make you own pride placards and banners

More info on Weaste Pride on Salford Now news site. 

Eccles Fest (Eccles Recreation Centre), Saturday 26 July 2025

• SRT Bike and Parade
• Music programme by From the Other
• Walk The Plank Workshop

Irlam & Cadishead Festival (Prince’s Park, Irlam ),  Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24 August 2025

• Stealing Sheep Marching Band Parade
• SRT Bike - with guest DJ
• Music programme by From the Other
• Walk the Plank Birthday Cake show celebrating 75 years of Irlam & Cadishead festival

All events are FREE to attend! For more information, head to the event websites below:

Swinton Sounds (Victoria Park, Swinton), Sunday 1 June 2025
More info on Swinton Sounds webpage

Weaste Pride (Weaste and Seedley Social Club), Saturday 12 July 2025 
Weaste Pride Facebook event page

Eccles Festival (Eccles Recreation Centre), Saturday 26 July 2025
More info on Eccles Festival webpage

Irlam & Cadishead Festival (Prince’s Park, Irlam), Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August 2025
Irlam & Cadishead Festival Facebook page