THE FUTURE OF MUSIC @ H.O.M.E

A first look at Liverpool’s new international hub for the independent music sector

Monday 21 September 2026, 1pm–5pm
H.O.M.E Music Hub, Liverpool’s Royal Court, 89 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL

Join H.O.M.E and Liverpool city Region Music Board for the official launch event and first preview of H.O.M.E’s brand-new Liverpool venue.

Following the announcement of H.O.M.E Liverpool, this event will give the region’s music community one of its first opportunities to experience the new space, hear more about H.O.M.E’s vision and discover what the hub will offer to artists, entrepreneurs, music businesses and innovators.

The afternoon will bring together music professionals, businesses, creators, support organisations and industry partners for a programme of discussion, insight, networking and practical business support.

Discover H.O.M.E Liverpool

H.O.M.E has been established to support the growth of independent music businesses by creating opportunities for collaboration, innovation, investment and international trade.

Its new Liverpool venue will provide a base for entrepreneurs, music technology companies, record labels, publishers, managers, creators and investors looking to develop new ideas, build commercial partnerships and access wider markets.

The Liverpool hub joins H.O.M.E’s growing international network and will host industry networking events, investor showcases, international trade delegations, business development programmes and collaborative innovation projects.

Attendees will hear directly from the H.O.M.E team about the vision for the new venue, the opportunities it will create and how businesses and individuals can become involved in future programmes and activities.

Gregor Burney, General Manager at H.O.M.E, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Liverpool City Region’s music community into H.O.M.E and give people the opportunity to experience the new space for themselves.

“It feels fitting that our first event here will be delivered with Liverpool City Region Music Board and will bring the sector together to discuss the future of music in the city region. We want H.O.M.E to be a place where people can connect, collaborate and access opportunities, and this event is a brilliant way to begin that journey.”

Liverpool City Region Music Board AI Principles launch

As part of the programme, Liverpool City Region Music Board will launch its new Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Music.

Developed in consultation with the sector and informed by the Music Board’s recent AI in Music Survey, the principles aim to help artists, businesses and organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and other emerging technologies.

The session will introduce the principles and provide an opportunity for discussion, questions and feedback from attendees.

Business support, partnerships and opportunities

Attendees will be able to connect with organisations supporting the music sector and learn more about the funding, development and growth opportunities available across Liverpool City Region.

The event will feature contributions from Music Technology UK, MusicFutures, The LIVE Trust and other industry partners helping to support and invest in the sector’s future growth.

Attendees will also be able to take part in small-group business advice sessions led by experts with experience of working in and supporting the music industry. The sessions will be tailored to attendees’ interests, as identified through the event booking form, and informed by recent consultations into the business support needs of Liverpool City Region’s music sector.

Topics are expected to include:

• General advice on running a music business
• Strategic advice for developing and growing a business
• Intellectual property and rights
• Artificial intelligence
• Supporting and sustaining live music venues
• Music marketing and promotion

A range of support organisations will also attend in a marketplace-style format, providing opportunities to ask questions and learn more about current programmes, business support initiatives and routes to growth.

The event and its programme of music industry-specific business support are supported by funding from Local Growth Funding; awarded to the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and invested through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority through its Strategic Investment Fund.

Helping to shape what comes next

As H.O.M.E’s new Liverpool venue opens its doors, the event will provide an opportunity for the local music community to influence its future activity, identify the types of support that would add value to the sector and hear about upcoming events, programmes and opportunities to become involved.

Whether you are an artist, founder, freelancer, music business, innovator or support organisation, this is an opportunity to experience the new venue and help shape the next chapter of H.O.M.E Liverpool.

Who should attend?

The event is designed for people working in, or aspiring to work in, music across Liverpool City Region, including:

• Artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and DJs
• Managers, record labels, publishers and music businesses
• Music technology companies and innovators
• Freelancers, founders and creative entrepreneurs
• Venues, promoters and event professionals
• Students and emerging talent
• Organisations supporting the development of the sector

Free to attend

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC @ H.O.M.E is free to attend, but advance booking is required.

Join us for a first look at H.O.M.E’s new Liverpool venue, discover the opportunities it will bring to the region, access practical business support, connect with industry partners and help shape the future of Liverpool City Region’s music sector.

Book your ticket here