Reflecting on Bristol Sounds, Dodds said it remained the most distinctive venue he had worked at.
“The backdrop to it is the water and the industrial museum on the other side – you can see St Mary Redcliffe church – an 800-year-old church,” Dodds said.
He recalled a 2024 performance by Skindred as a standout moment.
“Benji, the singer, I put on his first gig back in the day. The energy from him in 91 was still there in 24 – just on a bigger scale.
“There were 3,000 people swinging their t-shirts in the air being commanded by him. That was incredible.”
Looking ahead, Dodds said he hoped the festival still had a long future.
“I’d like to get to a point where we can see Bristol Sounds as having done 50 years – we’ve done 12 years so we’re youngsters.
“I’ve got a few more years left in me yet,” he added.