Brand marketing specialist Wild Thang wins deals to produce merchandise for Sound City and Bowie Con, a global gathering of the rock legend’s biggest fans in Liverpool this summer. Tony McDonough reports
Bootle brand marketing firm Wild Thang will produce branded merchandise for two mega music events taking place in Liverpool in the next few weeks.
Wild Thang will be the official merchandise partner of Sound City 2024, Liverpool’s now well-established showcase for the best live bands. It will take place this year on May 4 and 5.
And from July 26 to 28, Bowie Con will rock up at St George’s Hall in the city centre for the biggest annual gathering of music legend David’s Bowie’s fans. Wild Thang will provide the official merchandise reflecting his iconic influence on music, fashion, and culture.
Delighted Wild Thang founder and managing director Andrew Dwerryhouse said: “At Wild Thang we understand the importance of tangible memories which is why we’re dedicated to creating high-quality, bespoke merchandise for both Sound City and Bowie Con.
“From eco entry wristbands and organic custom tees to must-have jumpers and more, our team is passionate about putting our expertise in print and design into every piece of merchandise.
“This ensures that attendees can take home a piece of the experience but also making sure these is a real emphasis on showcasing merchandise that is from a more sustainable sources..
“Sound City has always been Liverpool’s beacon for new music discovery, illuminating the city with vibrant sounds and artistic talent.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, showcasing our dedication to supporting the arts and music scene while emphasising our commitment to sustainability and innovative design.”
Based in Bootle, close to the Port of Liverpool’s northern docklands, Wild Thang produces a large range of branded products for multiple blue chip clients including SkyBet, McDonald’s and Paddy Power.
It defied the strong headwinds of the pandemic to invest more than £2m in a huge upgrade of its headquarters. Since then it has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds more in new production equipment to increase capacity and improve efficiency.
Wild Thang has a strong sustainability focus and is committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2023. Andrew explained these two events are an opportunity to showcase what the company can offer.
He added: “These partnerships mark a significant milestone for us, showcasing our dedication to supporting the arts and music scene while emphasising our commitment to sustainability and innovative design.
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“In line with our long-term sustainability pledge and the values of our partners at Sound City and Bowie Con, we are focusing on creating as many sustainable or eco-oriented products as possible.
“This commitment to sustainability is a core part of our ethos at Wild Thang, as we strive to make a positive impact on the environment while still providing high-quality, memorable merchandise which all aligns with our Wild Thang Way values, ESG and long-term sustainability pledge.”