Beyond The Music 2024: A Genre-Defying Musical Revolution in Manchester

In what promises to be a game-changing moment for the global music scene, Beyond The Music 2024 has just announced its genre-bending second wave of artists and a stellar roster of curators for this year’s festival and forum, set to ignite Manchester's Northern Quarter from October 9-12, 2024.

This unique global cooperative music festival, renowned for its forward-thinking approach to live music and industry dialogue, has pulled together an eclectic mix of trailblazing artists and influential voices. The newly revealed lineup features an impressive array of talent including the likes of **Adjua, Adwaith, Alien Chicks, Black Market Gallery, Jaws The Shark, Salo, and Zola Courtney, among others. These artists will perform across multiple venues in Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter, showcasing the future of music across genres.

Not just another music festival, Beyond The Music is a three-day celebration of cutting-edge sound and culture, coupled with a world-class conference at Aviva Studios. This year’s summit will see some of the most important voices in the music industry come together to tackle the urgent issues facing the industry today. Expect engaging keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and networking sessions that are set to reshape the future of music.

Adding to the excitement, this year’s event sees collaboration with top-tier curators like BBC Introducing, Nice Swan Records, Manchester Pride, and Focus Wales, ensuring a diverse and inclusive platform that pushes the boundaries of the contemporary music scene. From grassroots movements to established acts, this festival is set to capture the spirit of an industry in flux.

Beyond The Music’s commitment to spotlighting the next generation of artists and leaders extends to their innovative stage curation, with young local promoters being given the chance to showcase their talent. The result is a dynamic and varied program that reflects the vibrant and ever-evolving nature of Manchester's music scene.

Co-founded by music industry veterans Oli Wilson and Sarah Pearson, alongside Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, Beyond The Music is backed by a powerful coalition of cultural institutions and supported by Manchester City Council. Last year’s debut event received rave reviews, with Clash calling it “the beginning of something incredibly special” and Hunger Magazine predicting it could position Manchester as “the center of the musical universe.”

Tickets for this landmark event are now on sale, with Delegate Passes available for £170, and festival tickets starting as low as £20. As the anticipation builds, Beyond The Music 2024 is poised to not only showcase a new wave of artists but also to drive critical conversations that could define the future of the music industry.

For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the official Beyond The Music 2024 website. Don’t miss out on what could be the most influential music event of the year!