Hey music lovers! On 26 March, join @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social and partners at Invisible Wind Factory for the launch of of 'tele sync' - a collection of interactive digital portals placed across the city to connect people directly to venues.
MusicFutures at the Houses of Parliament 🏛️
MusicFutures team members were invited to the launch of The Show Music Go On #3: State of the Industry Report and Climate Transition Plan 2030 for the UK Live Events Industry this week.
Full report here 👇
visionsustainableevents.org/show-must-go...
MusicFutures IP Clinic & Lab is Live!
Supported by the #IntellectualPropertyOffice & @livunilawsj.bsky.social Law Clinic.
Offering free legal advice to help music creators & music businesses across #LCR understand their rights.
Get in touch:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
#LCR Creative industries!
Alma Economics, an independent research organisation, has been commissioned by the @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social to conduct research on AI Copyright and Licensing in the Creative Industries 📊
‼️Deadline: February 22nd
⏱️ 10 minutes
🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5
@futureyard.org first Soundcheck Music Industry SWAP Placement Programme is underway! 🎶
🔊 Young people in the #LCR are gaining hands-on experience in roles like sound engineering, stage management, lighting, and event production. It's not just about learning – it's about living the job.
🏆5 exciting #LCR artists and 3 future industry professionals selected for PRS Foundation's PPL Momentum Accelerator support including A lesser version, Amique, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, KOJ, Zara Smile, Anna Herbst, Basil Reynolds & Kieran Irvine. In partnership MusicFutures 💥
🔊 | A new programme to help venues put on live music has been launched in Liverpool. Grants of up to £3k are available, together with business support & advice.
Deadline: Fri 13 Feb
🔗 https://liverpool.gov.uk/grmv
@musicvenuetrust
Great to see Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray getting behind @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social, a new initiative designed to help transform the region's music industry! 🤘
💡 Applications open in March 2025!
Organisations supporting young people (14-21) in:
🎼 Music training
🎛️ Production
🎭 Performance
🎓 Creative career support
can apply for grants up to £6,000 for projects launching from June 2025.
#AmplifyLiverpool #MusicFutures #Liverpool #YoungMusicians
📅 Join us for the official launch event!
📍 Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic
🗓 Tuesday 18 March 2025, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
🎤 Talks, industry insights & networking with music leaders in the city.
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/AnoYdtEbnF5L...
Since 2020, Amplify London has:
✅ Funded 20+ innovative projects
✅ Reached 500+ young people
✅ Supported grassroots organisations
Now, Amplify Liverpool is set to bring new opportunities to young creatives across the city! 🎧🎸
Amplify supports young artists, producers, and musicians aged 14-21, helping them access:
🎼 Creative projects
🎤 Mentors
🚀 Personal development
🎭 Performance spaces
This programme empowers young talent & builds career pathways in the creative industries! 🎶✨
🎶 Amplify Liverpool is launching! 🎶
The London Music Fund is expanding its grassroots funding programme, Amplify, to Liverpool, in partnership with YouTube and supported by UNESCO City of Music. 🏆🎵
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🎶🤖 AI is transforming creativity, but what about copyright & fair pay? Join MusicFutures &
@LCRMusicBoard
for a key discussion!
📅 Feb 11, 2025 | 5.30-7.30pm
📍 Arts Bar Baltic
🎵 Music creators | 🎬 Content producers | 💻 AI devs
🎟 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
This will be our final post for a little while as we focus on the next steps, but we can’t wait to share exciting updates with you in the new year. Until then, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for a bright and successful 2025. 3/3
We’re working hard behind the scenes to prep for a launch in early 2025, which will play a key role in strengthening the LCR’s music scene. From fostering innovation to creating new opportunities for talent development,MusicFutures is set to make a lasting impact on our city. 2/3
🎄 Season’s Greetings from MusicFutures 🎄
As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank everyone for the incredible enthusiasm and support you’ve shown for the MusicFutures Creative Cluster since it was announced last month. 1/3
Adlib’s commitment to excellence and passion for nurturing talent align with our vision to:
🎵 Empower the next generation of music professionals
🎵 Upskill freelancers
🎵 Foster a resilient, innovative community in the region 3/3
Adlib is renowned for their expertise in live events, installations, and technical production. Their perfect mix of creativity, infrastructure, and industry know-how makes them a vital partner for MusicFutures. 2/3
🔦 Spotlight on Adlib🔦
We’re proud to have Adlib, one of Liverpool City Region’s leading innovators in live events and technical production, as a MusicFutures strategic partner.
🎶 Big news for Liverpool City Region! Liv Uni and LJMU, with 21 strategic partners, have been awarded £6.75M by AHRC to establish MusicFutures, a new Creative Cluster strengthening the region's global reputation for music innovation.
Follow for updates! #CreativeCluster
