Hull Music Cities: Second Wave of Speakers Announced
The second wave of speakers has been confirmed for the Music Cities Convention, taking place in Kingston upon Hull from 10–11 June 2026.
Building on the strong international foundation set by the first announcement, this new cohort brings together voices from Sweden, South Africa, Germany, France and across the UK — each working at the forefront of how music drives meaningful change in cities, communities and industries worldwide.
Confirmed speakers include:
Emma Andrau, Umeå
Sally Currie, Drake Music
Charlotte Dryden, Oh Yeah Centre
Nils Fischer, Nachtrat Leipzig
Jake Groshong, Playing for Change Foundation
Eddie Hatitye, Music In Africa
Teresa Moore, A Greener Future
Ahmed Saqer, Palestine Music Expo
Kath Wynne-Hague, Hull City Council
A programme built for real-world change
This wave of speakers reflects the breadth of topics the 2026 programme will tackle, with conversations expected to span:
Nighttime culture and city governance
Sustainability and green events
Disability, access and music technology
Cultural resilience and international development
Creative economy and placemaking
Across two days of panels, workshops, roundtables and networking, the Convention continues to be designed as a working forum — one that moves beyond discussion toward practical, transferable solutions.
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, Music Cities Convention 2026 brings together policymakers, placemakers, cultural leaders and music industry professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practice and build long-term partnerships across sectors.
Additional speakers and full session details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Join the Convention
Music Cities Convention Hull 2026 takes place from 9–11 June in Kingston upon Hull. Early ticket pricing is currently available for a limited time.