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We support young creatives, emerging artists and music professionals to find their rhythm. Equalising opportunity is in our DNA.

Brighter Sound supports young creatives, emerging artists and music professionals to find their rhythm. Rooted in Manchester and open to the world, we produce workshops, residencies, commissions, training and events that help people carve their own unique path in music. We've been pioneering new ways of exploring creative potential for 22 years. Our projects are a safe space for artists to take ri

sks, connect and collaborate, and develop skills and confidence. Our events are opportunities for audiences to discover the cutting edge of the North’s creative talent. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to helping create a fairer and more equitable music world. Join us and be part of the change.

01/06/2026

We’re excited to share that Liam Gallagher is joining us as a Brighter Sound ambassador – kicking off a new partnership focused on supporting the next generation of artists in Greater Manchester 💟

This new partnership with Liam begins with a special fundraising prize draw giving fans the chance to win pairs of his sold-out adidas Achille SPZL trainers – including rare Japanese-exclusive editions!

All proceeds from the draw will go directly towards supporting our work with emerging artists and young creatives across Greater Manchester. Read more 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/liam-gallagher-ambassador-announcement/

28/05/2026

It’s an exciting time for us at Brighter Sound, we’re delighted to welcome four new members to our Board of Trustees...

• Composer, producer, DJ and broadcaster AFRODEUTSCHE
• Music innovation specialist Amalie Briden
• Creative industries researcher Dr Roaa Ali
• Finance professional and musician Sarah Biggerstaff

As for the latest member of staff, we’d like to introduce creative leader and musician Phill Howley as our new Head of Programmes!

Find out more about our new additions 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/meet-our-new-trustees-and-head-of-programmes/

19/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what a day in a music studio actually looks like? Phill Howley gave us a quick tour of Voltalab Sound Studios when we last took over the space for a day ✨

From the live room to the control room, it's a place for you to discover and have fun with your music 🎧

14/05/2026

Does Reaching Out sound like a bit of you? A place for music leaders to meet, chat, learn and share 🤜🤛

It's a future-thinking network for anyone who plans and manages inclusive music activity for children and young people, at Reaching Out you get to:

• Share ideas, approaches and problem-shoot plans for future delivery of music projects with children and young people
• Stay up to date and connected with other programme and project managers working across the region
• Find ways to support each other through signposting, sharing resources and identifying potential partnerships

Next session is next Thursday 21 May, 10.30am-12pm on Zoom 📅

You can sign up for free now 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/reaching-out-2026/

A partnership project between More Music and Brighter Sound, with funding from Youth Music

08/05/2026

LAST ORDERS 🔔 You have till next Tuesday 12 May at 11pm to apply for ELEVATE - our new year-long development programme for artists ready to level up, supported by PPL - Phonographic Performance Ltd ⚡

Anyone still thinking of applying, use the weekend well! 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/elevate/

05/05/2026

What does being a working musician look like for you?

For SCAPA it includes 80% admin, and keeping an open mind to new projects and collaborations and letting one thing lead into the other ✨

30/04/2026

ELEVATE - our new year-long development programme for artists ready to level up, supported by PPL - Phonographic Performance Ltd, is taking applications now ⚡ Here's what you should be thinking about when you apply...

• How would you describe your artistic identity at this point in your career?
• What would you like to develop or change in your work over the next 12 months?
• What feels like the next step towards operating at a more professional level?
• What feels like the biggest barrier between where you are now and where you want to be?

Apply by Tuesday 12 May, 11pm ⏳ https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/elevate/

27/04/2026

Amplify Wythenshawe Live - an evening of new music spotlighting Wythenshawe's up-and-coming young music talent - coming to Wythenshawe Forum on Thursday 11 June ✨

Featuring a culmination of new music created during Amplify Wythenshawe, our regular music-making sessions for instrumentalists, rappers and singers aged 11-17

Join us on Thursday 11 June at Forum Library Creative Space between 6-7.30pm 📆

Tickets are free but capacity is limited. Sign up to secure your place 🎟 https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/amplify-wythenshawe-live-june-26

24/04/2026

How can we challenge, disrupt, and reimagine the music industry?

How can the idea of leadership be redefined in ways that centre care, community, and collective growth?

In March 2026 12 changemakers came together to interrogate these questions on our Change the Record Retreat ✨

Featuring panels, workshops and discussions on everything from safe spaces, embracing conflict and breaking gatekeeping to allyship, DIY infrastructures and more.

The Retreat created an open space for people of marginalised genders to step back from day-to-day pressures, reflect on their own practices and empower one another 🫶

Supported by Sony Music UK 🙏

Address

First Floor, Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street
Manchester
M41LE

Website

http://www.brightersound.com/

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