Hull Music Cities Convention: Fourth Wave of Speakers Announced!
The final wave of speakers has been confirmed for the Music Cities Convention, taking place in Kingston upon Hull from 10–11 June 2026.
This final wave brings together artists, policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe, each one driving real change in their field.
Confirmed speakers include:
Ása Dýradóttir, Director, Reykjavík Music City
Katie Duffy, Head of Arts and Music, Glasgow Life
Jett Glozier, Head of UK & Europe and Global Head of Infrastructure, Sound Diplomacy
Audrey Guerre, Coordinator, Live DMA
Naomi McMahon, Head of Brands, Universal Music Group
Samuel Nicholls "Whiskas", Director, Music Local
Chiedu Oraka, Musician
Bob Riley, Manchester Camerata
Sam Ryder, Director of Concert Hall Development, Legends Global
Nadine Shah, Musician and Advocate
Sunil Sharpe, DJ and Founder, Give Us The Night
Maisie Taylor, Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager, Liverpool City Council
Dave Wakelin, Head of Sustainability and Net Zero, Liverpool City Council
Sarah Wall, PPL
Conversations that matter
This final wave of speakers rounds off a programme designed to spark real-world thinking, with sessions set to explore:
Live music venues and European cultural policy
Music and civic leadership
Night-time economy and licensing reform
Music, health and wellbeing
Artists shaping public conversation
The Convention is designed as a working forum, bringing together practitioners and decision-makers to move beyond discussion toward meaningful, transferable outcomes for cities of all sizes.
Alongside the conference programme, delegates will experience a citywide music showcase across grassroots venues, as well as the Music Cities Awards, celebrating global innovation in music-led development.
A global conversation, hosted in Hull
With over 300 delegates expected from across the world, Music Cities Convention 2026 provides a platform for cities to exchange knowledge, share best practice and build the long-term partnerships needed to realise the full potential of music in urban life.
Further speakers and final session details will be announced in the coming weeks.