Beyond The Music returns this October after a successful launch in 2023. Attend the conference in its new location at Aviva Studios – then discover new music with a series of gigs across the Northern Quarter.

Beyond The Music will explore ongoing challenges in the music and content industry – from AI copyright threats and the pervasive culture of misogyny to a blocked talent pipeline and an unsustainable economic model. Join artists, business executives, innovators, politicians and thought leaders from a range of sectors to tackle these urgent global issues. Come together to find solutions, innovate and build an ambitious plan for the industry that champions human creative potential with a firm artist-first focus.

After the conference, head out into the city for a diverse line-up of gigs taking over the Northern Quarter and discover the artists of the future in Manchester’s most exciting venues.

This year, Beyond The Music introduces the inaugural The Future of Music Village – a showcase of the best in music innovation and visionaries in the tech industry.

Also announced is the first wave of over 70 new artists taking over the Northern Quarter and their support of Chai Wallahs’ ‘Drop A Headliner’ campaign, by renouncing the traditional festival format. Check out the line-up and sign up for pre-sale tickets here.

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