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Music Cities Convention is where experts, policymakers, and advocates meet to network, address problems, and develop solutions across city planning, economic development, tourism, festivals and events, real estate and community development.
WHAT TO EXPECT
300+ DELEGATES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
30X EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS
RECEPTIONS, AFTERPARTIES AND LOCAL HOSPITALITY
2 FULL DAYS OF TALKS
A POP-UP FESTIVAL FEATURING HULL’S VIBRANT MUSIC ECOSYSTEM
THE GLOBAL MUSIC CITIES AWARDS
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WHY HULL?
From its year as UK City of Culture in 2017, to its five-year plan to achieve UNESCO City of Music status by 2030,
Hull has consistently placed music at the centre of cultural, social, and economic transformation.
The city’s legacy is rich — producing world-renowned artists like The Housemartins, ambient icon Throbbing Gristle, Everything but the Girl, and today’s breakthrough rapper Chiedu Oraka. But Hull isn’t only about heritage. It’s about building a future where music drives identity, tourism, and opportunity for the next generation.
This is a living, breathing music city, and the perfect place to host the Music Cities Convention.
MUSIC CITIES CONVENTION VENUES
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HULL
The 4* hotel and conference centre
will host day 1 of the conference
HULL MINSTER
The Music Cities Awards will be held in one of England’s most iconic medieval churches, reimagined as a cultural gathering space.
CONEXXIN ARENA
Hull’s leading large-scale entertainment venue will host day 2 of the conference
LOCAL MUSIC VENUES
Hull City Council and Sound Diplomacy will present a one-day local music festival on June 10th featuring legendary grassroots venues like The Polar Bear Music Club, The Welly Club, and The Adelphi Club — the lifeblood of Hull’s music scene.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONVENTION
The schedule for the event, including all keynote speakers, panel participants and event partners, will be announced in March.
HOST PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
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Do you have any other questions regarding the Hull Music Cities Convention, or want to sponsor? Contact Pablo at pablo@sounddiplomacy.com to learn everything related to the event's programme and activities.