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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce the #LCR projects awarded grants of up to £25K via our Future Live Fan Experiences Call, in partnership with @xrstories.bsky.social and Liverpool Experience Campus. 🏆 Scott Jones Studio 🏆 Stealing Sheep 🔗 Read about it here: musicfutures.co.uk/newly-announ...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎤 Our IP & AI Policy Lead, Sabine Jacques, will host the AVA Festival panel: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝," and take part in Association For Electronic Music's 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 session tomorrow. #AVAFestival #MusicLicensing #MusicIndustry #GamesIndustry #ElectronicMusic

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌍 Do you want to save the planet? One gig at a time? We’ve teamed up with Future Yard to create a new Carbon Literacy course. It is a free one day course for the first 100 participants from the #LiverpoolCityRegion. 🔗 Apply now: futureyard.org/carbonlitera...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎙️Behind the scenes of a very exciting project... Something's been happening behind the mic. Watch this space. 👀 📲 Be first in line – follow us and keep an eye out for what’s coming: linktr.ee/musicfuturesuk #LiverpoolCityRegion #AHRC #BehindTheScenes #ComingSoon #FutureProof

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣Fully Funded PhD Opp with @livunilawsj.bsky.social Innovating Music Rights: Intellectual Property, Metadata and the Future of the Music Industry Learn More: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

PPL Awardee Spotlight ⭐️ We teamed up with PRS Foundation & PPL to announce the 3 talented artists & 2 industry professionals selected for the Momentum Accelerator Fund. A big congratulations to: 🎤 Bethane 🎤 Niki Kand 🎤 Jazmine Johnson 🎧 Carrick Moran 🎧 Tobi Osekita #MusicFuturesLCR #PPLMomentum

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎵 MusicFutures is proud to support @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Reciprocal Mentoring Pilot Programme. The 8-month programme connects senior music leaders with music freelancers and micro-businesses from diverse backgrounds across the #LCR. 👉 More info: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🚨1 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐑+ 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 🚨 In partnership with Skiddle and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Promoter+ supports emerging #LCR promoters from underrepresented backgrounds or under-supported genres, cultures & communities. Learn more & apply: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

REMINDER: MUSICFUTURES PROMOTER+ PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN In partnership with Skiddle & Liverpool Philharmonic Learn more: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚨REMINDER 🎮🎶HARMONY - our project exploring the convergence of music and games. In the music or games industry? We want to hear from you. 🔗 Harmony Music Industry Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/... 🔗 Harmony Games Industry Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

MF team member, Pete Woodbridge, has designed Soundings, an interactive mapping tool for the UK's creative economy. It positions Liverpool as the UK’s leading music-focused large creative economy, with 1 in 5 creative businesses in music. Read more here: musicfutures.co.uk/liverpool-is...

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New Soundings Platform Finding: Liverpool is UK’s most musical big city economy

Liverpool City Region has the UK’s strongest music-focused large creative economy, with one in five creative businesses operating in music, according to new analysis revealed through Soundings…

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ℹ️ Q&A Webinar - MusicFutures Promoter+ Programme, in partnership with #Skiddle & @liverpoolphil.bsky.social 🗓 When: Thursday 6th August | 1–2pm BST 📍 Where: Online 🎟️ Register your place at the webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1361bc...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

MUSICFUTURES PROMOTER+ PROGRAMME - APPLICATIONS OPEN In partnership with Skiddle & Liverpool Philharmonic Learn more: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎮🎶HARMONY - our new project exploring the convergence of music and games In the music or games industry? We want to hear from you. 🔗 Harmony Music Industry Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/... 🔗 Harmony Games Industry Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚀 We're delighted to be featured as a case study in the newly launched UK Government strategy "Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music" – a bold new strategy recognising the vital role music plays in our culture, communities, and economy. 👉 Learn More: musicfutures.co.uk/musicfutures...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📣 Fully Funded PhD Opportunity: Reimagining Music Venues: Spatial, Digital & Experiential Innovation in Live Music 👉 Learn more and apply: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie... @sotauol.bsky.social

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

HARMONY - a new project exploring music x games. We’re running two surveys: • Music pros • Game pros For people in both fields to share insights and experience. 🔗 Music Industry: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/... 🔗 Games Industry: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/liverpool/...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Proud to be a partner of BLK SCL! - A new multi-strand intervention designed to scale up Black music talent, infrastructure & ownership across the North of England & the UK’s devolved nations. Learn more: musicfutures.co.uk/blk-scl-blac...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🚀 MusicFutures PhD Studentship Opportunities LIVE @sotauol.bsky.social @ulmsresearch.bsky.social @livunilawsj.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Learn More: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

⏪Q&A RECAP: Music Innovation Call Swipe to see some of the highlighted Q&A's from yesterday’s information webinar, offering useful guidance to help strengthen your application. 👉 Watch the full playback and download the Q&A Transcript: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

⏳One week left to apply for up to £25K via our Future Live Fan Experiences R&D Challenge with @xrstories.bsky.social 🗓 Deadline: 1:00pm, Friday 29 May 2026 📌 Key information and support details here: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🚨Music Innovation Funding Call - Q&A Webinar 🗓 When: Tuesday 26th May | 1–2pm BST 📍 Where: Online ✅ For: SMEs & CICs in the #LCR proposing breakthrough innovation in music. 🎟️ Register your place: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/82c317...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

💥 Reminder: 3 Funding Calls Still Open! 🎸 Music Entrepreneur Fund – Up to £5K 👉 musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie... 🎵 Music Innovation Fund – Up to £20K 👉 musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie... 🎤 Future Live Fan Experiences – Up to £25K 👉 musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📣 We’re thrilled to partner with the @livunilawsj.bsky.social to offer a fully-funded PhD scholarship exploring digital replicas in the music industry. 📍 Liverpool ⏰ Start: October 2026 📝 Deadline: 12pm, Monday 22 June 2026 📅 Interviews: 7 July 2026 👉 Learn More: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🚨OPEN - Music Innovation Funding Call For SMEs & CICs in the Liverpool City Region 💸 Up to £20,000 🤝 Tailored guidance to accelerate R&D, prototyping, testing, and deployment of innovative solutions. 📆 Deadline: June 19th 🔗Guidance & How To Apply: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🎶 Liverpool City Region SMEs and CICs - heads up! 👀 A fresh funding call drops TOMORROW from MusicFutures HQ. 📲 Be the first in line - sign up to our mailing list and stay ahead of the curve: mailchi.mp/liverpool/mu... #AHRC #MusicFuturesLCR #FundingCall #LiverpoolCityRegion #SMEs #CICs

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

⏪Q&A RECAP: Music Entrepreneur Call 👀 Thinking about applying for our Music Entrepreneur Call? We’ve got all the info you need! Simply check the Webinar Recap section on our website to access the playback. 👉 Explore the full Q&A here: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

LAST REMINDER: Q&A Webinar - Music Entrepreneur Call 🗓 When: Tomorrow | 1–2pm 📍 Where: Online Join the webinar to learn more about the funding opportunity, the application process & ask your questions to the MusicFutures team. 🎟️ Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/728cb5...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

📢 Webinar Q&A: Music Entrepreneur Funding Call Got questions about our recently announced Music Entrepreneur funding call? Join our Webinar Q&A and get answers live from our team. 🗓 When: 7th May | 1–2pm BST 🔗 Sign Up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/728cb5...

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University of Liverpool Management School Research @ulmsresearch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

📣4-YEAR @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social #PhDStudentship FOR SUMMER 2026! Gain full financial support to find solutions to the music sector’s most pressing managerial challenges: 🔵 £21,805 annual grant 🔵 UK #PhD fees coverage 🔵 #HEteacher training+practice Apply before 5/4/26 shorturl.at/UYNW0

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📣 The MusicFutures Music Entrepreneur Funding Call is now Open! For early-stage music entrepreneurs & creators developing new products, services, processes, or experiences within the music sector. 🔗Find out more and apply by 1st June 2026: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📢 Webinar Q&A: Future Live Fan Experiences Got questions about our recently announced funding call? Join our Webinar Q&A and get answers live from MusicFutures and @xrstories.bsky.social reps. 🗓 When: 22nd April | 1–2pm BST 🔗 Sign Up: york-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📣 The Future Live Fan Experiences R&D Challenge is now Open! It is a joint funding opportunity from MusicFutures and @xrstories.bsky.social to accelerate innovation in the live events sector. 🔗Find out more and apply by 29th May 2026: musicfutures.co.uk/opportunitie...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎥Tele Sync Launch Night Recap! One of four projects as part of our Grass Roots Music Venue Innovation Call in collaboration with @costarnationallab.bsky.social supported by @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Delivered by the Studio Tonto Team

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

MusicFutures IP Clinic & Lab is OPEN! 🎉 We were thrilled to see our first day fully booked. The MusicFutures Clinic and Lab is offering free legal advice to music creators and innovators across the #LCR. 📍 ACC Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool 📩 Get in touch via link in our bio

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

MusicFutures x @livunislsj.bsky.social International Intellectual Property Law LLM Scholarships! 🎯 5 scholarships available 🇬🇧 UK students: Scholarship covers full tuition fees 🌎 International students: £12,500 fee reduction (Partial Scholarship) 📢 How To Apply: www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

‼️FREE. Yes, actually free. Our IP Clinic & Lab = free legal support for artists & creatives Rory Taylor from Kanaval Consultancy + law students from the @livunilawsj.bsky.social are here to help you make sense of IP. 📲 Follow the link in our bio to get involved

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎶⚖️ We're encouraged by the government's move to reconsider a broad TDM exception 👏 and commit to further work on key areas like digital replicas, AI labelling, and creator rights. 🚀 At MusicFutures - we believe meaningful progress lies in collaboration.

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our very own Mathew Flynn will be speaking at Music Local's Launchpad Conference 2026, representing MusicFutures🎤 📍Friday 27th March at Leeds School of arts, @leedsbeckett.bsky.social

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Hey music lovers! On 26 March, join @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social and partners at Invisible Wind Factory for the launch of of 'tele sync' - a collection of interactive digital portals placed across the city to connect people directly to venues.

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tele sync launch event at Kapsule, Liverpool ⟋ RA Tickets

March 26th we celebrate the unveiling of 'tele sync' - a collection of interactive digital portals placed across the city to connect people directly to ...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

MusicFutures at the Houses of Parliament 🏛️ MusicFutures team members were invited to the launch of The Show Music Go On #3: State of the Industry Report and Climate Transition Plan 2030 for the UK Live Events Industry this week. Full report here 👇 visionsustainableevents.org/show-must-go...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

MusicFutures IP Clinic & Lab is Live! Supported by the #IntellectualPropertyOffice & @livunilawsj.bsky.social Law Clinic. Offering free legal advice to help music creators & music businesses across #LCR understand their rights. Get in touch: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

#LCR Creative industries! Alma Economics, an independent research organisation, has been commissioned by the @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social to conduct research on AI Copyright and Licensing in the Creative Industries 📊 ‼️Deadline: February 22nd ⏱️ 10 minutes 🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

@futureyard.org first Soundcheck Music Industry SWAP Placement Programme is underway! 🎶 🔊 Young people in the #LCR are gaining hands-on experience in roles like sound engineering, stage management, lighting, and event production. It's not just about learning – it's about living the job.

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🏆5 exciting #LCR artists and 3 future industry professionals selected for PRS Foundation's PPL Momentum Accelerator support including A lesser version, Amique, Grace Elizabeth Harvey, KOJ, Zara Smile, Anna Herbst, Basil Reynolds & Kieran Irvine. In partnership MusicFutures 💥

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Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🔊 | A new programme to help venues put on live music has been launched in Liverpool. Grants of up to £3k are available, together with business support & advice. Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 🔗 liverpool.gov.uk/grmv @musicvenuetrust

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Great to see Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray getting behind @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social, a new initiative designed to help transform the region's music industry! 🤘

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🎶 Amplify Liverpool is launching! 🎶 The London Music Fund is expanding its grassroots funding programme, Amplify, to Liverpool, in partnership with YouTube and supported by UNESCO City of Music. 🏆🎵 🧵👇

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🎶🤖 AI is transforming creativity, but what about copyright & fair pay? Join MusicFutures & @LCRMusicBoard for a key discussion! 📅 Feb 11, 2025 | 5.30-7.30pm 📍 Arts Bar Baltic 🎵 Music creators | 🎬 Content producers | 💻 AI devs 🎟 Sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...

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The Future of Creativity: AI, Copyright and having your voice heard

Explore AI's impact on creativity, copyright, and your rights. Join us to consult and shape the future of technology in the arts.

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MusicFutures @musicfuturesuk.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

🎄 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. 1/3

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