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A global music conference and festival. 6-9 October 2026, Manchester, UK.

14/07/2026

10 of the BEST music films ever made…
A band that never existed, an Aretha Franklin masterpiece buried for 46 years, the most terrifying music teacher ever filmed, and THE movie that turns 24 this year. 24 Hour Party People opens Beyond The Music 26 at MediaCity on 6 October.

02/07/2026

THE 2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME IS HERE.

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness".

Three days and Four Nights of changemaking summits, keynotes and lectures. MediaCity, Salford. 6-9 October.

Opening night: the 24th anniversary premiere of 24 Hour Party People, with Steve Coogan and Michael Winterbottom.

Full conference schedule and speakers to be announced. Link in first comment 🔗

Salford City Council

24/06/2026

Beyond The Music Chair Rose Marley joined Jackie Long on Channel 4 News to unpack "Manchesterism", the thinking behind Andy Burnham's Greater Manchester, alongside former Manchester City Council leader Richard Leese to talk devolution, co-operation and a region that builds on its own terms.

Rose is also CEO of Co-operatives UK. Co-operation runs right through Manchester's story, and through ours.

That is what Beyond The Music is. The world's only music festival and industry conference, owned as a co-operative. One member, one vote.

Built for everyone. Yours the moment you take part. Be in the room to drive the change!

Watch the full interview 📺 link in comments.

17/06/2026

Aitch in conversation with Amplify Dot (Apple Music) - 2024 Wednesday Keynote on the importance of Manchester’s musical legacy for today’s generation of artists, Aitch’s personal experiences and challenges within the industry and the idea of decentralising London as the home of UK rap.

Beyond The Music 2026 - conference info coming soon...

16/06/2026

The Beyond The Music 2026 open call for artists is live. We're looking for artists from Greater Manchester and beyond to perform at this year's festival

Submit now on our website.

7–9 October 2026 · MediaCity, Salford

14/06/2026

"There is another music revolution pending here, and we are proud to be platforming it." - Oli Wilson, Co-Founder and Lead Music Programmer
Phase two is coming.
7 to 9 October, MediaCity, Salford.

12/06/2026

STUDENT TICKETS ARE LIVE.
Three days of new music across MediaCity, Salford for just £38.75 including booking fee, open to students with valid ID. Our best value ticket... Grab one now, link in bio.

11/06/2026

The future of the creative economy needs a home. Alice Webb, CEO of MediaCity and dock10, on why MediaCity and Beyond The Music are such a great fit!

Beyond The Music 26. 7th to 9th October. MediaCity, Salford.

09/06/2026

Take a look back through some previous (and returning) Beyond The Music Artists...

08/06/2026

Don't take our word for it. Three editions in, here's what the people who cover every festival going have said about Beyond The Music. The bands, the conference, the city, the change. October 2026 is going to be the biggest one yet.

Don't take our word for it. Three editions in, here's what the people who cover every festival-going have said about Beyond The Music. The bands, the conference, the city, the change. October 2026 is going to be the biggest one yet.

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