Music Futures

Building a world-leading, sustainable, and inclusive R&D ecosystem for music, creativity, and technology for the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

Launching in February 2025, MusicFutures is a bold new five-year UKRI Creative Cluster led by the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, and core sector partners ACC Liverpool, Adlib and LIPA. Based at ACC Liverpool's waterfront campus, MusicFutures is dedicated to transforming the Liverpool City Region into the UK's leading hub for music research, development, and innovation.

With a mission to drive breakthroughs in technology, sustainability, and creativity, MusicFutures brings together a dynamic network of over 1,500 regional music businesses, alongside Liverpool City Council, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and nearly 30 regional and national organisations – including UK Music, LIVE, and the UKIPO. By connecting artists, entrepreneurs, and researchers, MusicFutures is shaping a more equitable, sustainable, and globally competitive future for the UK music industry.