The Music Works

DIY Culture & Entrepreneurialism 💡 Kicking off our Creative Futures: Industry Day is a powerful conversation about creativity, independence and building your own lane in today’s music industry. Thu 13 Nov | 12:00–13:00 The Music Works, Gloucester | Free Entry 🎤 Panel 1 Speakers: ✨ James Threlfall — BBC Introducing @jamesthrefall ✨ Rachel Prager — Head of Music, 7Wallace @iambabyblue ✨ MsM — Sound Engineer @msmengineer ✨ Anthony Iban — Senior A&R and Partnerships Manager, Warner Chappell ✨ Rich Castillo — President & Founder, Lionbear Music Group @richcastillo1 ✨Eyelar - Singer/Songwriter @eyelarx From pioneering UK rap to launching global cultural movements and shaping major label rosters, this panel brings together voices redefining what it means to be entrepreneurial in music today. 🚀 More panellists to be announced soon.

Just a reminder – our in-person Branding 101 Masterclass with Benjy Kusi is coming up soon! Bring your moodboards and get ready to refine your personal brand. 📍 The Music Works, Gloucester – 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DX 📅 Monday 7 October | 6–8pm Tickets still available, register your place for free. Can’t wait to see you there! 🚀

✨ Upsurge Presents: Branding 101 Masterclass ✨ Join us in person for the first part of our Branding 101 series with Benjy Kusi – Queer, British-Ghanaian inclusion & wellbeing consultant, author, and social media creative with 240k+ followers. - Define and refine your personal brand - Learn how to communicate your values and vision as a creative - Gain practical strategies to grow your audience and stand out - Bring along your personal brand moodboard for hands-on feedback 📍 The Music Works Gloucester, Kings Square, 2nd floor, Kings House, 27 St Aldate St, Gloucester GL1 1RP 📅 Tuesday 7 October 6 - 8pm 🎟️ Free | In person Perfect for creatives & artists ready to build a brand that’s authentic, impactful, and truly their own.

🎶 Free Online Masterclass – Next Tuesday! We’re teaming up with Warner Chappell Music for an Upsurge x Warner Chappell Masterclass with Lulu Largent (Senior Manager, A&R). - Hear Lulu’s journey from Spotify to Warner Chappell - Gain insider insights into A&R – what it really means and how it shapes artist careers? - Get practical advice for breaking into the music industry - Ask your own questions in the live Q&A Book your place if you’re an emerging artist, producer, or creative, this is your chance to hear directly from an industry expert.

🎵 LIVE MUSIC. REAL TALENT. YOUR SCENE. 🎵 The Hub, Gloucester | Friday 9th May | Doors 6PM | 18+ (ID required) Experience the future of Gloucester's music scene as seven breakthrough artists from our UPSURGE development programme take the stage. This isn't just another gig – it's your chance to hear original music (including unreleased tracks!), connect with artists you might recognise from around Gloucestershire, and discover their creative journeys. Be part of something special as these emerging talents share their authentic sound in an intimate setting. ON THE LINEUP 14JK – grime, drill, trap, hip hop Crispin – alternative pop / singer-songwriter Vanessa Carr – RnB, jazz, bossa nova, latin Chaka – UK RnB, lofi-rap Tallulah Blue – multi-genre Sometimes Eleanor – indie, pop, electronic Tia Callum - DnB GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY GO! Ticket prices will increase on the door.