Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover 12th May 2026 Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival. This is the second year that Hull has had a presence at the festival which provides artists and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Great Escape FestivalNorthern Music TakeoverSam RyderThe Great Escape
New Hull Music Board launch will drive ambitious new music plan for the city 11th July 2025 Members of the new Hull Music Board have been revealed at the city’s first forum meeting. Taking place at Connexin Live, the new board was officially launched to oversee the delivery of the Hull Music Plan 2025–2030 – a bold and inclusive five-year strategy to elevate Hull’s music sector and support with the city’s wider […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardCulture & Heritage StrategyDamien GrecoElle DouglasforumGerard GibbonsHull Music BoardJames DickinsonJames MeadowsJenni HarrisonMusic PlanSam RyderSarah Shiels