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

We’re offering twelve emerging musicians from the North of England the opportunity to receive mentoring from established musicians and music business professionals. Find out more and apply…

We’re looking for a committed, hard-working and ambitious musician aged between 18-25 to complete a Gold Arts Award with Brighter Sound.

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.