3–7pm: Registration open

5–6.30pm: Members and Partners drinks

Partner: Manchester Music City

6.45–7.45pm KEYNOTE Aitch in conversation with Dotty (Apple Music)

BRIT award-winning, multi-platinum-selling artist Aitch kicks off the conference as the opening Keynote speaker, in conversation with Dotty, host of ‘The Dotty Show’ on Apple Music 1 & Lead Cultural Curator, Black Music for Apple Music UK.

Aitch continues to make waves across UK music and culture. Kicking off this year with ‘Famous Girl’, he reunited with German rapper Luciano for the Euros-inspired track ‘Baddies’, before joining forces once more with D-Block Europe for his latest offering, ‘Gold Mine’, showing the sentimental side of his character, explored on his #2 debut album Close To Home.

‘Dotty In conversation with Aitch’ promises to touch on a range of topics, from the importance of Manchester’s musical legacy for today’s generation of artists, Aitch’s personal experiences and challenges within the industry, to the idea of decentralising London as the home of UK rap.

8–9pm: Launch Event at Everyman Cinema, ABC Buildings, 23 Quay St, Manchester M3 4AS

9pm–midnight: After Party at Everyman Cinema

9.30–10.30am: Welcome Networking Brunch

PPL and PRS For Music are excited to kick off Beyond the Music in style with a Welcome Brunch for all delegates.

Speaker: Bev Craig (Leader of the City of Manchester)

10.45–11.30am: Keynote – Tony Harlow (Warner Music UK, Chairman)

11.30–11.45am: The Tom Grey Address

'Just how did we get here? A short history of a messy business.

Speaker: Tom Gray (Chair, The Ivors Academy)


11.45am–1pm: Grassroots Summit

Growing the Grassroots: How cross-industry investment can save the music ecosystem.

Moderator: Andy Burnham

Speakers: Pamela McCormick (United Development), Atlanta Cobb (Music Industry Mentor), Jon Collins (LIVE), Sam Duckworth (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly / Music Venue Trust), Dr Jo Twist (BPI), Kara Mukerjee (Warner / Restore The Music)


1–2pm: Lunch

Musicians' Union Networking

2–3pm: Economics Summit

The New Economic Frontier: Building the Next Music Industry Paradigm

Moderator: Andy Edwards (UK Music)

Speakers: Dan Chalmers (YouTube), Annabella Coldrick (MMF), Sarah Wilson (Tunecore), Grace Blakeley (Economist / Author), Sophie Jones (BPI), Erinch Sahan (Doughnut Economics), Ben Wynter (AIM)



3.15–4.30pm: Misogyny Summit

In a drive to rewrite the cultural boundaries of the music business by truly understanding the difficulties women face, Beyond The Music gives the stage to those who want to share their experiences, gathering experts to discuss and shape the brand-new voluntary regulation.

Moderator: Dr Diljeet Bhachu (Musicians’ Union)

Speakers: Jen Smith (CIISA), Rebecca Ferguson (Artist), Zelda Perkins (Can’t Buy My Silence), Ni Maxine (Artist)

Partners: Musicians’ Union x SheSaidSo

4.30–6.30pm: AIM 'Regions & Nations' Roundtable & Networking Event (bookable)

Join us for the AIM Regions & Nations Roundtable at the conference, where we'll delve into the current musical landscape in Manchester. This session aims to facilitate candid conversations, exploring the needs of the local community while also presenting AIM's resources and partnerships.

Hosted by: Ben Wynter (AIM), Nina Radojewski (AIM)

Partner: AIM

5.30–6.30pm: Mental Health Summit

Who Is Looking After the Industry’s Mental Health? A Collective Remedy

Hosted by: Grace Meadows (Help Musicians)

Partners: Music Minds Matter

6.30–8pm: The BPI Reception

Location: Deck & Dome, ABC Building, M3 4AE

9.30–10.30am: ‘The Morning After’ Networking Brunch

MMF host the ‘morning after’ networking brunch including the presentation of the inaugural Northern Manager Spotlight Award

Partner: MMF (Northern Manager Spotlight Awards)


10.45–11.15am: The Tony Wilson Keynote

11.20am–12.25pm: AI Summit

Artificial Intransigence: Where’s Our AI Copyright Law?


12.30–1.30pm: Gaming & Music Summit

Fireside Chat: We talk to IVOR NOVELLO award-winning, GRAMMY®, and BAFTA nominated Composer Richard Jaques about his career and the intrinsic and changing nature of music in today's video game landscape.


1.35–2.35pm: Lunch
Gameopolis launch & Cross Content Sector Mixer


3.15–4.30pm: Future of Music Summit

What will the music industry look like 20 years into the future? xperts and creators come together to predict which new platforms and trends the next-gen industry will have at its disposal, and to discuss how to futureproof the value of artistry.

Partner: BPI


4.30–5pm: A Green Bill of Health?

An industry update on the progress of the Music Climate Pact from the leader, Roxy Erikson.


5.10–6.10pm: Emerging Markets Summit

The Future is a Foreign Country: How Emerging Markets Are Rebooting the Music Business

Partner: PPL

6.15–7.15pm: Networking

End of Conference Drinks