INSPIRE young creatives at Beyond The Music, Greater Manchester

Connecting young creatives with the industry.

Connecting young people aged 16 to 25 across Greater Manchester with the people, places and opportunities of the creative industries.

Get involved How it works

What It Is

Practical
Access

A year-round programme of networking events, educational talks and ticket provisions, running alongside the main festival and conference. It's practical access: real events, real mentors, and introductions to the people who can open doors.

Who It's For

Young people

Aged 16 to 25, from across Greater Manchester.
Educators & youth orgs

Looking for live industry partners to plug into curriculum.
Industry partners

Who want to support the next generation, not just hire from it.

In Partnership

Delivered in partnership with SharpFutures.

SharpFutures is a Manchester social enterprise that supports young people into employment in the creative digital sector, through apprenticeships, work experience and volunteering. Their work helps make INSPIRE's practical access real, connecting young creatives with genuine routes into the industry.

Recap — INSPIRE 2024