Brighter Sound is on the hunt for composers aged 16-25! We’re commissioning two young composers to write an original body of music in any genre, in response to this year’s theme of the role of systems within music making…

Inspirational BRIT award-winning artist Beth Orton returns to Brighter Sound to lead the first residency in the ambitious Both Sides Now programme. We’re looking for emerging female musicians of any genre from across Greater Manchester. Find out more & apply…

We are delighted to announce Emergent Commission, a new commission opportunity in partnership with Drake Music.

Mercury-nominated jazz pianist and composer Zoe Rahman leads the third edition of the Jazz Directors Series residency and tour for emerging musicians. Find out more and apply…

Modul:Projects and Brighter Sound announce Push:Music – an artistic residency and performance series for emerging electronic musicians. Apply now…

Mercury Prize-nominated singer and multi-instrumentalist ESKA leads Brighter Sound artistic residency. Apply now.

Open call: Mr. Scruff is looking for six creative artists to take part in a three-day vinyl pressing course with Brighter Sound and Birds Hit Records at Band on the Wall. Find out more…

A week-long music project for musicians, producers, beat-makers, DJs, freestylers and composers aged 16-25. Apply now…