Ku’umba is a grassroots black-youth led label, band and collective of MCs, singers, musicians, performance artists and producers who used the support to mix and master a new album celebrating their eclectic community.

BITEZ is a writer, spoken word poet, musician, actress and filmmaker, who used the support to record their EP Vintage Destiny.

Classical pianist Edane NG used the support to experiment creatively, exploring the connections between animation and classical music.

Jack Bowes, who runs record label Fixed Abode, equipped the studio which they share with other Manchester artists Blackhaine and Space Afrika.

A Neo-soul via jazz and RnB artist, Mali Hayes used the support to release and tour her new EP.

Electronic bassline outfit Dirty Freud released their Native Immigrant EP, and explored new ways of collaboration during its recording.

Multi-disciplinary artist Obeka created a new soundscape that references the sounds of South America, Africa and the Caribbean alongside usual field recording captured right here in the UK.

Creative professional Sam Malik launched a new artist management company to support and develop British Asian musicians from Greater Manchester.

Music producer, songwriter and visual artist SIBZ created a new audio/visual story showcase alongside other Manchester artists.

Synth-folk artist Test Card Girl used MIF Sounds support to enable the recording of their EP.