Brighter Sound

When: March-April 2026 Where: Hebden Bridge / Online Deadline to apply: 6 February 2026 Part of the Initiative: All Things Equal We’re inviting people of marginalised genders working across the music industry to join us for a four-day retreat in March 2026.  The Change the Record   Retreat offers a supportive, open space to step back from day-to-day pressures and explore a core question:  What tools can I use and develop to drive change in the music sector? Building on the success and learnings of the first year of Change the Record, we’ve reflected on how the word 'leader' can sometimes feel exclusive – reinforcing dominant power structures, and limiting who feels 'allowed' to step into leadership roles.  In response, this year’s programme has been curated around six key themes: Agency, Autonomy, Social Justice, Care, Vision, and Belief.  Together, you’ll explore what...