Sunderland was granted the title last week by the international Music Cities Network, becoming only the second UK city after Manchester to become part of the network. There’s a five-year strategy in place to help build on and build up the city’s music scene which would lead to a wave of economic, social and cultural benefits.
1. Music United
Sunderland AFC and Sunderland Music City come together to celebrate the city’s acceptance into the Music Cities Network. | SAFC
2. Red and white army
All of the Sunderland squad – including stars Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg and Wilson Isador – wore Sunderland Music City t-shirts for the pre-match warm-up, as did Samson and Delila. | SAFC
3. Wear your colours with pride
The t-shirts have been signed by the players and will now be auctioned off with all funds going to local music organisations in the city. | SAFC
4. Sing your heart out!
A giant record with the words ‘Sing Your Heart Out For The Lads’ adorned the centre circle thanks to volunteers from The Bunker. | SAFC