Want to understand more about the current issues affecting the music industry and see tons of bands too? Then the second Beyond The Music Festival is the place to be between 9th – 12th October.
During the day there’s discussions on a wide range of music industry based topics with a host of renowned artists, presenters, and music industry figures, then at night there’s around fifty bands per night playing across the city’s music venues.
Highlights include:
Daytime Events: Aviva Studios
Weds 9th
Kicking off proceedings ‘Dotty In Conversation With Aitch’ sees Manchester hip hop sensation Aitch chatting about the current state of UK hip hop along with his journey to becoming a successful artist.
Thursday 10th
Grassroots Summit – Moderated by Andy Burnham, Machester Mayor and a huge music fan, this panel discussion aims to delve into what needs to happen to keep the grassroots music venues open, and maintain a vibrant music scene.
Friday 11th
Artificial Intelligence – Where’s Our Copyright Law
As usage of AI increases, what can be done to protect copyright for songwriters. A panel of copyright, legal and AI experts debate what’s needed.
The Tony Wilson Keynote Speech – Delivered by Lisa Nandy
Evening Events
With around fifty bands playing each night, across Manchester’s music venues, you’re spoilt for choice. Indie, hip-hop, rock, soul, pop dance, take your pick.. Here’s the line up so far (may be subject to change, please see the official Beyond The Music Site https://beyondthemusic.co.uk/ for more details
Thursday 10th October
33 Oldham St
18:00
Adjua
19:00
Mellt
20:00
Campfire Social
21:00
Shlug
22:00
MINAS
Aatma
18:00
Greytooth
19:00
Modema
20:00
Lili Holland-Fricke
21:00
Adjustments
22:00
Formal Sppeedwear
Band on the Wall Bar
21:00
Yasmin Coe
22:00
West Side Cowboyy
23:00
Human Interest
00:00
Georgian
01:00
Fuzz Lightyear
Castle Hotel
18:00
Arthur Black
19:00
D3LTA
20:00
Jaws The Shark
21:00
Teleshopping
22:00
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Disorder
18:00
The Empty Page
19:00
Little Strange
20:00
Drella
21:00
32 Tens
22:00
DR DR
Gullivers
18:00
Harriet Dagnall
19:00
Zoe Graham
20:00
Coults
22:00
OneDa
Matt & Phreds
18:00
Arka
19:00
Slimzz
20:00
Zeddy
21:00
Cass
Off The Square
18:00
Hollowbody
19:00
David Arlo
21:00
Cheidu Oraka
Peer Hat
18:00
Slowhandclap
19:00
FEMUR
20:00
Divorce Finance
21:00
Yaang
22:00
Ditz
Soup
18:00
The Manatees
19:00
Lavelle
20:00
LALA Hayden
21:00
Kuill
22:00
Meduulla
Stage & Radio
18:00
Black Market Gallery
19:00
Elcee The Alchemist
20:00
JYellowL
21:00
Renee Stormz
22:00
RTB Cypher
Friday 11th October
33 Oldham St
18:00
Blossom Caldarone
19:00
Martial Arts
20:00
Better Joy
21:00
Zola Courtney
22:00
Katie & The Bad Sign
Aatma
18:00
Run Remedy
19:00
Baby Said
20:00
Heavy Salad
21:00
Plasticine
22:00
WRKHOUSE
Band on the Wall Bar
21:00
Pippa Crossland
22:00
Moreish Idols
23:00
Slate
00:00
Cody Frost
01:00
Alien Chicks
Castle Hotel
18:00
Bronagh
19:00
Lucy McWilliams
20:00
Lei Hope
21:00
Chroma
22:00
George Lawson
Disorder
18:00
Usual Suspects
19:00
Britizen Kane
20:00
Isabelle Mettle
21:00
Jords
22:00
[ K S R ]
Gullivers
18:00
Lotusbliss
19:00
Cam Mannix
20:00
Willow Parlo
21:00
Death by Denim
22:00
The Vanns
Curated by
Night & Day
18:00
Mere Amore
18:45
Night Swiimming
19:30
Congratulations
20:15
Adwaith
21:00
Coach Party
Matt & Phreds
18:00
Big Other
19:00
Charlie Cooper
20:00
IORA
21:00
Good Grief
22:00
Roukaya B
23:00
Conor & The GreensKeepers
Off The Square
18:00
OnTheBeats
19:00
Arjuna
20:00
Riya
21:00
Saloni
22:00
Mumzy Stranger
Peer Hat
18:00
Ms Dee
20:00
Sarah Bates
22:00
Chunky
Soup
18:00
Hannah Mazey
19:00
Karen Dió
20:00
Lucy Deakin
21:00
Honey Motel
22:00
The Wytches
Stage & Radio
18:00
M1llz
19:00
Thrty
20:00
No Substance
21:00
Nucci
22:00
Tsana
Saturday 12th October
33 Oldham St
14:00
Queen Cult
15:00
Ambiere
16:00
The Redroom
17:00
Goodnight Louisa
18:00
Crysometimes
19:00
Tough Cookie
20:00
Selve
21:00
Nico Harmony
22:00
Daisy Veacock
Aatma
14:00
Michael Brindley
15:00
Shader
16:00
The Outcharms
17:00
Half Happy
18:00
Threads
19:00
Divinitas
20:00
Low Pulse (Joey T & Lady Lady)
21:00
Levi Love
22:00
Metrodome
Band on the Wall Bar
21:00
Werkha
22:00
The Beautiful Sinners
23:00
China Lilly
00:00
Ellen Beth Abdi
01:00
SNO
Castle Hotel
14:00
Frances Mistry
15:00
Junkyard Tornado
16:00
SAINT
17:00
Alex Apolline
18:00
Ivey
19:00
Lazy Day
20:00
Spielmann
21:00
MOULD
22:00
Crashface
Disorder
14:00
Ownlane Kay
14:45
Marii Ella
15:30
024Kas
16:15
DeeD0t
17:00
Troopz
17:45
Just Banco
18:00
Melanie Baker
19:00
Caleb Kunle
20:00
Shelf Lives
21:00
Dog Sport
22:00
Fan Girl
Night & Day
14:00
Third Kulture
15:00
Bandit
16:00
Prido
17:00
Indoor Pets
18:00
Bastet
19:00
The Mercians
20:00
The Rolling People
Matt & Phreds
14:00
Brasis
15:00
Vulva Voce
16:00
Hadewych Van Gent
17:00
Alexandra Whittingham
18:00
Skee
19:00
Salo
20:00
Sacha T
21:00
Victoria Jane
22:00
Arkayla
23:00
Hooton Tennis Club
Off The Square
14:00
Lavender Rodriguez
15:00
Leo Hermitt
16:00
MilkMaiden
17:00
I AM FYA
18:00
Rosebud
19:00
Claire Welles
20:00
Private Joy
21:00
PRNCSS
Peer Hat
14:00
MusiqByChina
14:40
Laymarie
15:20
Sianthevisionary
16:00
Kitty Bella
17:00
Trip Sitter
18:00
Saint Harmony
19:00
Danny Ray
20:00
Gemma Rodgers
22:00
Pat
Soup
14:00
Sadaxe
15:00
The Red Stains
16:00
Onlooker
17:00
Electric Press
18:00
The Restarts
19:00
Danny H
20:00
Industries
21:00
Charlieeeee
Stage & Radio
15:00
Grumpy
16:00
Daniyaal Omar
17:00
Soul 31
18:00
Aleighcia Scott
19:00
Teeben
20:00
Nyah Grace
21:00
J Chambers
22:00
Mace The Great
Tickets are available for the gigs only or a full delegates pass for all events and gigs.
Gigs Only:
Full 3 Day Gig Pass £45
Thursday Gig Pass All Venues £15
Friday Gig Pass All Venues £20
Saturday Gig Pass All Venues £25
Full Delegates Pass -3 Days £225
