James Bay has been confirmed as one of this year's Sounds Of The City performers.

The event is taking place at the Castlefield Bowl in Machester in early July.

Bay will top the bill at the venue on July 6.

Stereophonics will play on July 7, while Elbow singer Guy Garvey will hit the stage on July 1.

Catfish and the Bottlemen will perform on July 8 for what will be their biggest headline show to date.

Haçienda Classical are set to play live on July 2.

Tickets for all shows will go on sale from 9am UK time on Friday (December 11).

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Watch James Bay in action below: