Brighter Sound is an award-winning music development charity based in Manchester, with 25 years of experience creating fairer pathways into music. Working across all genres and areas of the music sector – from community-rooted projects to international exchange – Brighter Sound supports young creatives, emerging artists, and music professionals through creative and career development programmes, events, and advocacy that tackle inequality and strengthen grassroots music.

As the lead organisation for Manchester Music City, a city-wide partnership, Brighter Sound provides strategic leadership for music development in the city, supporting the long-term sustainability and resilience of Manchester’s music sector.