MusicFutures

🎄 Season’s Greetings from MusicFutures 🎄 As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank everyone for the incredible enthusiasm and support you’ve shown for the MusicFutures Creative Cluster since it was announced last month. We’re working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the launch in early 2025, which will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Liverpool City Region’s music ecosystem. From fostering innovation to creating new opportunities for talent development, MusicFutures is set to make a lasting impact on our city’s vibrant creative community. This will be our final post for a little while as we focus on the next steps, but we can’t wait to share exciting updates with you in the new year. Until then, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for a bright and successful 2025.   #MusicFutures #LiverpoolCityRegion #CreativeCluster

🔦 Spotlight on Adlib 🔦 We’re proud to have Adlib, one of the Liverpool City Region’s leading innovators in live events and technical production as a MusicFutures strategic partner. Known for their expertise in live events, installations, and technical production, Adlib brings the perfect mix of creativity, infrastructure, and industry know-how. Their commitment to excellence and passion for nurturing talent makes them a vital partner for our shared vision. Together, we aim to empower the next generation of music professionals, upskill freelancers, and foster a resilient, innovative community in the region. #MusicFutures #LiverpoolCityRegion #Adlib #CreativeCluster

🎶 Anchoring MusicFutures at Liverpool’s Waterfront 🎶   The MusicFutures team is proud to be working with strategic partners across the Liverpool City Region. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll highlight the collaborations making this vision a reality.   First, a huge thank you to ACC Liverpool—especially Faye Dyer and Ben Williams—for their unwavering support in providing MusicFutures with a home at the city’s iconic waterfront.   This hub will bring together nearly 30 strategic partners, generating vital sector insights and creating career pathways for artists and future music professionals. It’s a space for SMEs and entrepreneurs to innovate, attract investment, scale up, and embrace sustainable practices.   Through diverse cross-sector programmes, MusicFutures will fuel growth, drive environmental innovation, and champion inclusivity—all while aligning with ACC Liverpool’s commitment to sustainability.   Stay tuned as we continue to build up to our official launch next year! 🌍🎶     #MusicFutures #LiverpoolCityRegion #ACC

We're delighted to be announced as a Core Partner of MusicFutures, as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveils a £13.5 million investment in creative clusters across Merseyside and the West Midlands. The Liverpool City Region's MusicFutures cluster (£6.75m) will: Support musicians and small businesses in adopting new technologies Explore sustainable solutions for live music Unite key partners including universities and @Royal Liverpool Philharmonic As our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl notes: "Providing MusicFutures with this funding boost means the music industry will at last have an opportunity to really get to grips with these crucial debates, helping support positive future outcomes for the sector in Liverpool and beyond." This investment demonstrates the government's commitment to spreading creative industry opportunities across the UK. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ed3GxmGR

Great to see MusicFutures, our Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Creative Cluster, highlighted at yesterday's #DCMSPQs with Lisa Nandy, Chris Bryant, and Stephanie Peacock. Excited for what’s ahead for Liverpool’s music community. #musicfutures #creativecluster

Thanks to Kevin Duala for having Dr Mathew Flynn and Dr Jennifer Davies on the BBC Merseyside Breakfast show yesterday to talk about our new Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Creative Cluster for music. #MusicFutures

🎶 Exciting news for the Liverpool City Region! 🎶 The University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University together with 21 strategic partners including ACC Liverpool, Adlib, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, have been awarded £6.75M from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) (UK Research and Innovation) to launch MusicFutures—a new Creative Cluster aimed at strengthening the region’s global reputation for music innovation. Set to launch in 2025, MusicFutures will focus on R&D, talent development, and business growth while helping the UK music industry tackle key challenges, including emerging technologies like AI and advancing environmental sustainability. We’re excited to provide access to new opportunities for the LCR music ecosystem. Follow us for updates! #CreativeCluster #MusicFutures #LCR