Founded in 2008, Un-Convention is a series of music conferences, showcases and events that have brought together thousands of artists and music professionals, both nationally and internationally. Grassroots events and conferences have taken place on 5 continents with organisations and partners from 25 countries including England, Africa, India, Ireland, Brazil, Spain and more. UnConvention Manchester 2024 takes place 21–22 November 2024 at Band on the Wall, and across the city, bringing the independent music sector together to share ideas, collaborate and discuss the future of music https://www.unconventionhub.org
Bad Saint. Promotions are a Manchester based promoter helping artists cut their teeth without the pain
Sound Of Belfast 2024 x Off Axis the festival takes place throughout the city in November full details coming soon see https://soundofbelfast.com
Bexhill-on-Sea startup, Office for Personal Development have hosted headline seminars including at The Heavenly Social, secured prestigious slots at Truck, Tramlines and YNOT festivals, in addition to being live session guests for John Kennedy on Radio X, Additional radio support from Riley and Coe, Craig Charles and Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music. Join the company and Off Axis at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 31 October 2024 in association with Bad Saint
Flair are a promising indie rock quintet from Glasgow. Their debut EP Run Away is scheduled for release in October 2024 and will coincide with a series of live shows. They headline The Old Hairdressers, GLASGOW on 18 October 2024 and perform at The Bongo Club in EDINBURGH on 17 October 2024
Talking About Ray are a dynamic female fronted three-piece rock band hailing from the heart of Scotland. The trio consists of Sarah Monteith-Skelton, Ronan Guy and Reece Ryan and they draw inspiration from artists such as Wolf Alice, Black Honey, and Pale Waves
Hailing from Nottingham but studying in Newcastle, Keane Baldwin is a self-taught pianist, heavily inspired by the legend Elton John. His debut EP, In Spite of Everything tells an autobiographical story of loss and grief, but with a twist of positivity, optimism and most importantly love.
Slow Flame have enjoyed airplay thanks to BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and secured the coveted Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday. The duo is Joseph Hegazy and Glen Farris, who combine elements of electro, pop, rock, R’n’B and hip-hop. They recorded, produced and self-released their debut album Never Closer To The Sun last month, with launch gigs at Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Wednesday 21 August 2024 followed by a slot at Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH part of their Central Belters festival during Edinburgh Festival on Thursday 22 August 2024 both shows with PELOWSKA and guests
Delicia are an indie rock pop band from south east England they support The Worry People at The Coachworks, ASHFORD on Saturday 13 July 2024 alongside The Young Hearts
Emerging from Nottingham, now based in London, Drew Thomas has been championed by BBC Introducing one of their Top Ten most played artists), Amazing Radio, Spotify. Taking inspiration from noughties rock, Drew pens tales of rejection, sexuality, broken relationships and addiction. They support The Worry People at The Coachworks in ASHFORD on Saturday 13 July 2024 plus The Young Hearts
Boys Should Learn are a three-piece rock/alt-rock/indie band hailing from Speyside in Morayshire consisting of Fraser MacDonald, Luca Ianetta and Rowan MacDonald. The group take inspiration from acts like Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, Ash and Skunk Anansie. They support Cameron Ferguson at The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Saturday 28 September 2024 plus guests
Alt-rock shoe gaze-inspired group Skeeve hail from Derby. They support The Roster at The Indie Night, The Victoria Inn, Derby on Friday 26 July 2024
The Roster are an indie rock quartet from Derby. They’ve been championed by BBC Introducing, securing the coveted Artist of the Week spot, Indie Central Music and they’ve performed at festivals such as Y Not? The group have sold out numerous headline shows in Derby and Nottingham and support The Skinner Brothers in November. They headline The Indie Night at The Victoria Inn, Derby on Friday 26 July 2024 with support from Skeeve and guests
Cameron Ferguson is a songwriter from Tain in the North of Scotland, his music encapsulates a punchy guitar style with lush synth sounds and cutting vocals. They’ve played legendary venues such as King Tuts and The Garage and supported acts like Declan Welsh and the Decadent West. After opening the main stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2024, Cameron and the band are ready to deliver a high energy performance at The Tooth and Claw in Inverness on Saturday 28 September 2024 plus support from Boys Should Learn and guests