We are delighted to have won the Promotion of Talent and Leadership Award at this year’s Manchester Culture Awards! Find out more…

We look back at some of 2017’s highlights – and give a taste of what’s to come in 2018.

This autumn season is jam-packed with residencies, commissions and other exciting opportunities taking place before the year is out.

MCMA School pupils take over Reform Radio

Brighter Sound and Contact present a free open mic session for emerging musicians, rappers, poets and MCs to be held at Manchester Central Library.

Director of Brighter Sound Debra King looks back across the year, reflecting on our work and the positive impact that creating and exploring music can have on people’s lives.

Brighter Sound emerging musician and trainee practitioner James Holt recently performed in front of a sold out crowd at the Royal Albert Hall. James was hand-picked to perform at the Music for Youth Proms in London following a regional FREQUENCIES event here at Band on the Wall.

We’re delighted to announce our Change Or Be Changed young composers: Michael-Jon Mizra and Benjamin Finney.