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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 risks, 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.

12/10/2026

Deadline approaching to apply for our new Project Manager role ⌛

The role will oversee participatory music projects and sector-facing initiatives across Brighter Sound and Manchester Music City

This is a hands-on management role where you'll support Project Coordinators, step into practical delivery when needed, make decisions, manage competing priorities and respond constructively when plans change.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, solutions-focused and confident in taking ownership of multiple projects, with a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences, opportunities and connections across the music sector.

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Apply by 10am on Thursday 15 October ⏳ https://www.brightersound.com/about/vacancies/project-manager-sep-26/

06/10/2026

10 years since Imogen Heap and 10 emerging artists under the moniker Frink Frink released their song Marble

Created, recorded, performed and released in under a week as part of Imogen's residency that explored the life of a song 🎵

Hear more about this residency and the making of ‘Marble’ on our website 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/marble-frink-frink-imogen-heap/

30/09/2026

Five years since Libersea presented 'Can You Hear Me?' - a vast and unpredictable sound world that explores the two-sided consequences of our technology-saturated lives 🤳

Libersea was born off the back of an international collaboration during COVID between Caitlin Laing-McEvoy (UK) and Ditte Elly Goard (Denmark).

We tasked the two to create new music that explores what it means to be connected, disconnected and reconnected. The result? A 6-track EP with folk and classical underpinning electronic sounds ⚡

As part of the commission Ditte also created an accompanying graphic novel. Head to our website to have a look and a listen 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/libersea/

17/09/2026

We're looking for a new Project Manager 👀🔎

The role will oversee participatory music projects and sector-facing initiatives across Brighter Sound and Manchester Music City.

This is a hands-on management role where you'll support Project Coordinators, step into practical delivery when needed, make decisions, manage competing priorities and respond constructively when plans change.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, solutions-focused and confident in taking ownership of multiple projects, with a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences, opportunities and connections across the music sector.

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Apply by 10am on Thursday 15 October ⏳ https://www.brightersound.com/about/vacancies/project-manager-sep-26/

12/08/2026

Meet producer and musician Roscoe Fox and composer and sound designer Scarlett Henderson, the two artists exploring their sonic practice through our System Flow commission

Led by sound artist Vicky Clarke, so far they've visited Goldsmiths University's Music, Mind and Brain conference, and taken part in masterclasses with guest speakers.

We're excited to see where their explorations take them. Stay tuned for what comes next 👀 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/system-flow-artists/

30/07/2026

Five years ago our first in-person music project since the pandemic gave us a seven-track EP inspired by the theme of Transformation - from grungy riffs and pop to jazz and pure punk vibes 👩‍🎤

Led by Manchester post-punk trio PINS, 15 musicians aged 16-21 learnt about the band’s artistic process - from initial ideas to onstage transformation - wrote and recorded an EP of new songs, and performed live at The Met. They're all available to stream for free on our Soundcloud ☁

Head to our website to watch, read and hear more about this exciting project 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/songs-on-transformation-pins/

27/07/2026

Today marks 10 years since our first residency with acclaimed composer Anna Meredith which saw musicians and visual artists respond creatively to graphene 🧑‍⚕️

In the summer of 2016 we worked Anna as part of our first gender-equality initiative Here Come The Grrrls. 12 young and emerging musicians and visual artists joined us for four days at the Science and Industry Museum, creating six new tracks and accompanying visuals inspired by the museum’s Wonder Materials: Graphene and Beyond exhibition

Head to our website to read and hear more about this exciting project 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/artistic-directors-series-anna-meredith/

09/07/2026

Calling young creatives in Rochdale - learn about live event production and help bring a gig to life at Heywood Civic in November 2026 🔥

Open to people aged 16-25 (up to 30 for those identifying as d/Deaf, Disabled, or neurodivergent) from Rochdale with an interest in live music production and promotion 🎶

Attend weekly sessions between September and November 2026 📆

Get in touch by 7 September 🔗 https://www.brightersound.com/get-involved/rochdale-young-producers/

03/07/2026

Meet the five Greater Manchester artists joining this year's ELEVATE programme 📢

ELEVATE is our year-long artist development programme supporting Greater Manchester musicians at a pivotal stage in their careers, supported by Giving 🫶

This year's featured artists – FREEQUENCY3, IORA, Jenni Orlopp, Lei Hope and PRIDO – reflect the breadth of Greater Manchester’s music scene, spanning indie, alternative R&B, alt-pop, indie folk, Afro-fusion and genre-defying sounds ⚡

Over the coming year, each artist will receive bespoke support designed to develop their practice, expand their networks and unlock new opportunities.

Get to know them, give them a follow, and watch this space for more news in the future 👀 https://www.brightersound.com/the-feed/elevate-programme-artists/

30/06/2026

Multi-instrumentalist Francesca Pidgeon (Dilettante) has no interest in being ‘cool’

From her roots as a busker to a self-managing independent musician, asking for money has never been an issue for her - and it shouldn’t be for anyone in a similar position!

Track ID: Life of the Party - Dilettante 🎵
Video by Broaden 🎥

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

Website

http://www.brightersound.com/

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