SALT & TAR

BOOTLE MUSIC WEEKENDER

Four nights of live music in Bootle, delivered by Sound City.

Running from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2025, the Music Weekender kicked off in style in its most recent edition, with soul legend Billy Ocean and Liverpool’s own The Real Thing. Friday saw indie favourites The K’s on Friday night, whose energetic set had the Salt and Tar crowd in full voice.

On Saturday Sugababes electrified the open-air venue with a performance of chart-topping hits, while the weekend closed on a high with Ocean Colour Scene delivering a phenomenal finale. They were supported by Cast, Keyside, and The Solaas, bringing the curtain down on what is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting emerging music festivals.

Following on from yet another successful year since our partnership with Sefton Council began in 2023, we can’t wait to reveal what’s in the pipeline for next year!

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ARTISTS WE’VE WELCOMED TO BOOTLE

TOM JONES

CAST

BILLY OCEAN

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE

SUGABABES

THE LATHUMS

STATUS QUO

THE REAL THING

MORE THAN JUST MUSIC

  • "This weekend has truly shown what Bootle is capable of. Once again Salt and Tar has delivered a world-class experience and has brought a huge boost to our local economy and energy to our streets.”

    Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council

  • “The Salt and Tar Music Weekender proves what can be achieved when culture and regeneration come together. Events like this support our long-term vision for Bootle as a vibrant, sustainable and welcoming town centre.”

    Cllr Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Skills and Employment