Un-Convention

The next Un-Convention Manchester music conference and showcase takes place on the 22nd and 23rd October 2026.

[Greater Manchester Music Commission @GMMusicCom]

We’re thrilled to be teaming up with @unconvention to showcase incredible Greater Manchester talent at @MaMAevent in Paris this October!

First up… it’s The K’s! 🔥

Stay tuned 👀 — more amazing GM artists coming soon!

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Manchester based artists and industry professionals. 

The summer edition of the Manchester Music Scene Social will be taking place four weeks tomorrow, on Tuesday 17th June at @MattandPhreds on Tib Street. 

To register for a free place visit: https://t.co/bGAfMk8wSI

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Un-Convention Manchester will take place at @bandonthewall on the 20th and 21st November 2025.

A limited number of discounted early-bird tickets are currently available for £45 plus booking fee at: https://t.co/kfCr5Ma5dd

[LIVE @LiveMusic_UK]

25 years of fueling the future of music! Huge congratulations to @PRSFoundation on this milestone and an incredible evening celebrating fresh sounds and groundbreaking talent.

Here’s to many more years of supporting the next generation of artists!

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Delighted to announce that the next Manchester Music Scene Social will be held at @MattandPhreds in the Northern Quarter from 7pm on Tuesday 17th June.

They’ll be a link to register nearer the time, but for now you can keep updated via the mailing list: https://t.co/V2VHxkViva

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

A huge thanks to everyone who made it along to last night’s Manchester Music Scene Social.

Thanks also to @NCHMCR for being such brilliant hosts, and to the @PRSFoundation and @PPLUK for their support in making it happen. We will be announcing details of the June event soon.

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Tonight, at the wonderful New Century we have our first Manchester Music Scene Social of 2025. Looking forward to having so many people from across the region together for it...

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

In just under a month our good friends at @McrFolkFest are back with a stunning line-up of live music. It’s all taking place between the 20th and 22nd March. Details can be found at:

https://t.co/CyInDfjxBv

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

If you're passionate about live music then do take a look at the first ever @MusicFansVoice survey. This is going to help shape the future of the UK Live sector - it’s an important piece of work, so do get involved (it’ll only take 15 minutes too):

https://t.co/OQx5Cl0BpX

[Greater Manchester Music Commission @GMMusicCom]

Excited to support @YasminCoeMusic & @hungryhungree—two amazing Greater Manchester artists—at @thegreatescape! 🎶 The first of four talents we're backing this year. Can’t wait to showcase GM’s best! 👀

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Un-Convention Hastings takes place from 10am on Fri 28th Feb at the East Hastings Sea Angling Association.

Panellists including @LiveMusic_UK @PRSforMusic @HelpMusicians @ace_national @wildpathsfest and more will discuss key challenges for artists.

Tix: https://t.co/waZDpDoO5h

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

We are delighted to announce that the next Manchester Music Scene Social will take place from 7pm on Tuesday 11th March at New Century Kitchen on Hanover Street.
The social is free to attend but registration in advance is required. Please book at: https://t.co/JZ5m2hKu1U

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

🔊Last week, we announced the UK Artist Touring (UKAT) Fund.

See what our CEO, Arts Council England, Music Managers Forum, UK Music, LIVE and the Musicians' Union had to say about the fund.

@ace_national @MMFUK @UK_Music @LiveMusic_UK @WeAreTheMU

➡️https://t.co/0Ex4Uu9RSa

[Scottish Music Centre @scottishmusic]

SURVEY take 15 minutes to help shape the future of live music @MusicFansVoice commissioned by @AllGlasgowMusic / @glasgowlife + @greatermcr @belfastcc @MayorofLondon @LpoolCityRegion @WestMids_CA @TeesValleyCA @CdiffMusicCity take the survey at ➡ https://t.co/Q7pTNWdsgZ

[LIVE @LiveMusic_UK]

LIVE has launched The LIVE Trust, a transformative fund to support grassroots live music—artists, venues, festivals & promoters—amid rising costs and challenges.

LIVE represents 15 organizations powering the UK’s £6.1bn live music industry. The Trust will safeguard its future.

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

We have our final event of the year tomorrow evening at Ramona in the Northern Quarter, a pre-Christmas social for anyone working in and around the Manchester music scene.

Doors are at 7pm. It's free to attend - you can register for your place at https://t.co/ZUMoxek5dw

[Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust]

In February and March 2025, @MrScruff1 will be doing a 14 date UK miniature arena tour in support of MVT & @SaveOurSceneUK with £1 from each ticket sold donated to the Liveline Fund, supporting grassroots music venues, artists and promoters.

Dates: https://t.co/uwwEJl0liD

[UK Music @UK_Music]

Our Chief Executive @Tomkiehl joined industry leaders at @unconvention to analyse UK music's future. From record growth to AI challenges - exploring what's next for our £7.6bn sector. #UKMusic

Read more: https://t.co/WpXIWnMd2A

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Here’s some highlights from last week's Un-Convention featuring @BlossomsBand @NovaTwinsMusic @musicvenuetrust @UK_Music and more.

Thanks to @PRSFoundation @skiddle @WeAreTheMU & @PPLUK for supporting, and to AIP @AIF_UK @slackcityradio & @FeaturedArtists for helping to curate.

[Un-Convention @unconvention]

Next Tuesday (3rd December at 7pm) we have our next Manchester Music Scene Social, this time at Ramona on Swan Street.

A pre-Christmas / end of year get together for anyone working in and around the Manchester scene.

Registering for a free palace at https://t.co/ZUMoxek5dw