Brighter Sound

From today we’ll no longer be posting on our X/Twitter account. It’ll remain dormant as an archive but this might change. Head to our Instagram for the full statement: instagram.com/p/DE7QnEsi3j-/

We're taking a beat to reflect on the past year, and look ahead to 2025 🤩 From a change in management and the arrival of WOMEX to commissioning 6 exciting new pieces of work - 2024 really has been one to remember! Read about all this and more 🔗 brightersound.com/the-feed/2024-…

From 50s jazz to 90s club culture, the specialist record shop played an important role in shaping Black music trends. Find out more in The Record Store & Black Music: England’s Tastemakers - a new book from @2funkyempire 🔗 amazon.co.uk/dp/1399991264 @HeritageFundUK

We’re taking some downtime over the holiday period, so our social media accounts won't be monitored between 21 Dec and 6 Jan. If you send us a message, we'll get back to you in the New Year We hope you get some well-earned chill time in 😌 and see you in 2025!

@2funkyempire present The Record Store & Black Music: England’s Tastemakers - a new book, film, podcast & KS3 education pack documenting & celebrating the history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music 🔗 linktr.ee/brightersound @HeritageFundUK

Audiovisual work 'Human' by @A_C_Maxwell and @JoelFosterMusic available to view now 👀 A cross-disciplinary exploration of people’s perception of what it means to be human, inspired by the Delia Derbyshire Archive, commissioned with @DeliaDDay in 2023 🔗 brightersound.com/the-feed/human…

Who features in Nsɛbɛ this Saturday? Production from @SCAPAXO, trap hip-hop artist Cyril Shey, rapper VALiD, filmmaker and vocalist A Nice Name Vocals from SisterDeep and Uyai 🎙️ Tunes presented in a 12 speaker spatial audio system 🔊 Final tickets 🔗 brightersound.com/get-involved/n…

This Saturday 7 December @SCAPAXO presents Nsɛbɛ at Submerged Spaces - but what is it? Nsɛbɛ is a unique immersive audio installation, honouring a new wave of Afro-Electro music from native and diaspora Ghanaians 🇬🇭 Book your free tickets now 🔗 brightersound.com/get-involved/n…

We're buzzed to be sharing our win for Promotion of Talent and Leadership this year with our pals at @MyHubMusicMcr at the #MCRCultureAwards 🎉 And shoutout to our dear friend @DebraKing6 who took home a Special Recognition Award ✨

Just over two weeks until @SCAPAXO presents Nsɛbɛ - a unique immersive audio installation showcasing music and visuals made with some of Accra’s most talented artists 🇬🇭 Featuring @cyrilshey, VALiD and A Nice Name 7 December at Submerged Spaces 📅 brightersound.com/get-involved/n…

Our Senior Programme Manager Lucy Wallace heads to the Music Industry + Music Education Conference this Sat at @bandonthewall Bringing together everyone supporting the next generation of talent, on stage & behind the scenes, in education & industry 🔗 pathwaysintomusic.com/mimeconference…

Get to know the Change the Record cohort taking part in our eight-month learning programme for women working in the music industries ✨ Supported by @SonyMusicUK, this network of Northern women will explore and expand what leadership means to them 🔗 brightersound.com/the-feed/chang…

Tickets on sale now for new audiovisual work premiere by composer, songwriter and performer @phoenixoxo666 ✨ On Sat 30 Nov, Phoenix heads to @lowfourstudio for new multimedia work that pays tribute to Manchester's queer communities and ballroom culture 💃brightersound.com/get-involved/p…

Living Wage Week is here - we're proud to be a Living Wage Employer 🎉 We're standing with thousands of employers across the UK committed to going a step beyond and paying employees a real Living Wage. Find out more 🔗 livingwage.org.uk #LivingWageWeek

📢 Applications Now Open - Artist Mentoring Pathway 📢 Are you an emerging folk, roots or acoustic artist? Find out how Sound Roots can help you develop your professional network and profile. Apply today and showcase at @FocusWales, @CamFolkFest & more! englishfolkexpo.com/applications-n…

Composer, songwriter and performer Phoenix Rousiamanis pays tribute to Manchester's queer communities and ballroom culture on Saturday 30 November ✨ Save the date - tickets on sale next week 🎟 Till then, find out more about our creative commissions 🔗 brightersound.com/the-feed/commi…

We're excited to announce Nsɛbɛ: a unique immersive audio installation showcasing exciting Afro-Electro music and visuals made with some of Accra’s most talented artists 🇬🇭 Created by Ghanaian-British musician @SCAPAXO 7 December at Submerged Spaces 📅 brightersound.com/get-involved/n…

Still reeling from last night's Opening Concert for WOMEX at @BridgewaterHall 💃 Featuring @DirtyFreud, @vulvavoce, Heather Ferrier and @weareagbeko 🤩 Artistically directed by @j3nnag and hosted by @DJPAULETTE 🫶

We the Leaders - 'Future Forming Symposium' @mcr_central for #WOMEXinMCR by @BrighterSound. Day 1 of WOMEX and we are looking at future vision for an inclusive, vibrant music sector. @GarryBridges #McrMusicCity Come see the showcases womex-festival.com

Big few days coming up for us! First up - Thurs 24th October 11:30-12:30 We're hosting a panel at Womex exploring ethics, resistance & decolonisation of global music ft. @gavsborg (Equiknoxx Music), @SirasarB (Hear & Found) + SEEN co-founders @kamilarymajdo and @deejaysamrai