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Sound City + Sound City Forum: The UK's leading independent conference for new music. First announcement soon...

Sound City+ is the UK's premier international music & digital business conference, taking place on 1st May 2026 across multiple venues in Liverpool City Centre.

Are you aged 18–21, based in Liverpool, not currently in education, employment or training, and interested in working in...
26/08/2026

Are you aged 18–21, based in Liverpool, not currently in education, employment or training, and interested in working in the music industry? 👀

Applications are now open for our free 10-week programme, created to help you develop practical skills, build confidence and discover pathways into creative careers.

Across the programme, you’ll hear from a range of industry professionals and explore topics including:

🎧 Getting Your Music Out There
💼 Building a Portfolio Career
📊 Project Management
📜 Copyright, Royalties & Publishing
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing

The programme takes place every Wednesday at 16 Jordan Street, 6:00–8:00pm, for 10 weeks.

Participants will receive a £400 bursary and opportunities for work experience with creative organisations including Modern Sky UK and Liverpool Sound City. You’ll also work on real creative briefs with support from the team, gaining valuable skills and experience to help you take your next steps into the industry.

Previous participants of Sound City Launch Training have gone on to work with Spotify, Universal Music, Coca-Cola, Nintendo, Reading & Leeds Festival and many more! 🚀

This programme is made possible thanks to the funding and support of Arts Council England, CAPLL, Youth Music, PRS Foundation Talent Development Network and Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.

Interested in getting involved? 🎶

To apply, please complete the expression of interest form: https://bit.ly/45Kki87

📣 THE NARRATIVE BRINGS LIVERPOOL'S SONGWRITING COMMUNITY TO THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE FOR LIVERPOOL MUSIC MONTHThe Narrati...
29/06/2026

📣 THE NARRATIVE BRINGS LIVERPOOL'S SONGWRITING COMMUNITY TO THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE FOR LIVERPOOL MUSIC MONTH

The Narrative () will take to The Studio at the Royal Court Theatre on Tuesday 30th of June 2026 for a special evening celebrating original music, storytelling and connection, as part of the Liverpool Music Month Programme.

Known for creating welcoming spaces where songwriters can share not only their songs but the stories behind them, The Narrative's latest event will bring together some of the region's most exciting emerging artists for an intimate Nashville-style
songwriter round.

Putting songwriters and their craft centre stage, the evening is designed to invite
the audience behind the scenes of each song, offering a rare insight into the inspiration, experiences and moments that shape the music. Alongside live performances, guests will have the opportunity to meet fellow creatives, industry professionals and music lovers, reflecting The Narrative's ongoing commitment to building a stronger, more connected music community in Liverpool.

Founded in 2023 by Liverpool songwriter Rheana Breckon (nee Forrester), The Narrative has become a platform dedicated to championing original music through showcases, songwriting camps, networking opportunities and creative collaborations.

Hosted in the intimate surroundings of The Studio at the Royal Court Theatre, the event aims to celebrate the city's thriving grassroots music scene while encouraging collaboration between artists, industry professionals and audiences alike.

As Liverpool Music Month shines a spotlight on the city's rich music culture, The Narrative's showcase offers a reminder that behind every great song is a story worth telling—and behind every thriving music scene is a community that supports it.

ℹ️ Event Details
The Narrative Presents: Liverpool In The Round
Venue: The Studio, Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Doors open 7pm. Event starts 7:30pm.

23/06/2026

We were honoured to be joined by the legendary Atlanta Cobb of at this year’s Sound City+ 🙏

Atlanta told us all about why she loves Liverpool, the exciting social media developments happening for artists, and about her work with 🧡

Want to rub shoulders with industry pros like Atlanta? 2027 Early Bird Conference Tickets are now live at the link in bio (30th April 2027, Liverpool City Centre). Grab yours while you can 🫡

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A major new report has found that Liverpool City Region’s music economy is worth £780 million annually — 52% larger than...
12/06/2026

A major new report has found that Liverpool City Region’s music economy is worth £780 million annually — 52% larger than previous estimates — and supports more than 14,000 people across the sector.

The report, The Liverpool City Region Music Economy: Toward a £1 Billion Sector, is the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken of the region’s music industry. It finds that Liverpool City Region is one of the UK’s most significant music economies outside London, with particular strengths in live performance, technical production, publishing and rights administration.

Read the full report at the link in our bio.

Just announced: the free Stoke Music Industry Workshop & Networking Day will take place at Victoria Hall on 22nd June!Jo...
10/06/2026

Just announced: the free Stoke Music Industry Workshop & Networking Day will take place at Victoria Hall on 22nd June!

Join industry professionals across production, marketing, live and artistry for a jam-packed day of panels, open discussion and networking.

With speakers from huge industry names like and , this will be an insightful day no matter what stage of your music industry career you're at.

Sign up here for FREE (link in bio): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stoke-music-industry-networking-workshop-tickets-1991561145999

We're incredibly grateful to be part of PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Network for the third year running.Being a m...
02/06/2026

We're incredibly grateful to be part of PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Network for the third year running.

Being a member of such an exceptional network helps us to gain recognition of our commitment to supporting artists at pivotal stages of their careers and provides vital investment in our emerging talent programmes.

PRS Foundation’s investment in talent development plays a vital role in strengthening the UK music ecosystem and their support enables organisations like Sound City to create meaningful opportunities for artists to grow and experiment 💛

📸 Marina Josephina by Johnsysshots @ The PRS/PRS Foundation showcase at the Jacaranda.

21/05/2026

SOUND CITY+ IS BACK FOR 2027! Celebrating our 20th edition on 30th April 2027 in Liverpool City Centre, we're inviting you to our biggest Conference yet 🤝

Here's your chance to rub shoulders with labels, managers, artists, radio, publishers and so many more of the global music industry's biggest names ✨

Early Bird tickets are NOW LIVE! Secure yours 👉 soundcity.seetickets.com

02/05/2026

Yesterday we brought together artists, industry voices, creatives and music lovers together for a full day of conversations, showcasing and networking in the heart of Liverpool as part of Liverpool Music Month and celebrating 10 years as a UNESCO City of Music⚡️

A huge thank you to The BPI, SAE Institute UK, TuneCore and Liberty Music PR for their fantastic contributions to the day, to The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Leeds Conservatoire for their insightful panels on music education and to PRS for Music PPL - Phonographic Performance Ltd and Scottish Alternative Music Awards for kicking our weekend of music off with their showcases 👏

Same again next year? 👀💛

With that, the sun sets on the 19th edition of our Sound City Conference… What a day 🙌A huge thank you to everyone who j...
01/05/2026

With that, the sun sets on the 19th edition of our Sound City Conference… What a day 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible Friday packed with panels, in-conversations, showcases, mixers and more. From inspiring insights to meaningful connections, it’s been very special 🤝

We’re so grateful to our brilliant speakers, including artists and voices from across the music industry, and to everyone who came along at every stage of their journey. We’d also like to thank our fantastic partners Arts Council England, The BPI, CAPLL, PRS Foundation , SAE Institute UK,Asian Tones - Events, Bundobust Liverpool, TuneCore, Keychange, Complete Music Update, gigseekr, Liverpool Hope University, The Cavern, Leeds Conservatoire, Liberty Music PR, Off Axis , Musicians' Union, PPL - Phonographic Performance Ltd, Scottish Alternative Music Awards, SESAC and The Rock Revival 🤘

Until next year 💛⚡️

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