Beyond the Music 2024

Name: Beyond the Music 2024
Start: 2024-10-01T18:00:00
End: 2024-10-31T23:00:00
Location: Band on the Wall

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor Posted 15 December 2023

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Beyond the Music 2024

Band on the Wall, Manchester

1-31 October 2024

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

From £16.75

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After a massively successful year in 2023, Beyond the Music will be returning to Manchester at some point in October 2024 with more cutting edge thinking, excellent gigs and insightful talks.

Unlike any event of its kind, Beyond the Music is entirely driven by the need for change within an industry that is constantly shifting. Part festival, part conference this weekend of talks, gigs and discussions is a place to catch incredible break through acts as well as hearing and contributing to a wider conversation about music both within Manchester and the UK.

They provide support for local independent venues as well as young people looking to get into the music industry. These kind of forward thinking cultural hybrid festivals are more vital than ever. They keep scenes thriving and allow true creativity to be fostered

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