Paris Seawell
SILVERWINGKILLER, Another Country $$$$, ALT BLK ERA and more added to Beyond The Music line-up
Beyond The Music has announced the second wave of artists for its third edition, taking place at MediaCity, Salford in Greater Manchester between 6-9 October 2026.
Joining the programme for the music and creative industry conference is a range of artists set to take stages across MediaCity, redefining what "grassroots" can be. This includes British/Chinese electro duo SILVERWINGKILLER, audio-visual duo Another Country $$$$, and alt-rap outfit ALT BLK ERA.
This is in addition to Sunderland singer-songwriter Tom A. Smith, who will also be speaking at the festival’s creative industry forum, Scottish art-rock group Walt Disco, British-Jamaican artist, producer and rapper Superlative, Manchester singer-songwriter Cody Frost, and more. Check out the poster below to see the full line-up announced thus far.
Beyond The Music 2026 is set to feature an exclusive premiere of the 24th Anniversary edition of 24 Hour Party People, the debut launch of Billboard UK’s 40 Under 40 list and three days of panels, keynotes and debates themed around Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness. There will also be an All Content AI Summit backed by Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the UK, which will bring together practitioners and policymakers from different content industries to explore an integrity-first position for AI. Festival tickets, delegate passes and Festival day and single show tickets are available to purchase now.
For tickets and more information on Beyond The Music 2026, visit beyondthemusic.co.uk
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