IRELAND’S BIGGEST ONE-DAY MUSIC CONFERENCE & LIVE SHOWCASE

TUE 12 NOV 2024
The MAC Theatre | Oh Yeah Centre | Cathedral Quarter
BELFAST

We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 conference will take place on Tues 12th November to coincide with, and celebrate, the remarkable 10 year anniversary of Sound of Belfast. Our daytime conference will happen at The Mac & Oh Yeah Centre from 10:00-17:00, followed by an evening of live music across a range of Cathedral Quarter venues from 19:00-late.  Stay tuned for 2024 announcements including conference programme and lineup. For further info or to speak to the team visit our FAQ Page.

The conference, showcase and related events are free to attend and open to all thanks to our funders Belfast City Council and Belfast City of Music. The conference is suitable for ages 16+ and any evening showcase gigs held in bars are 18+.

ABOUT

Output Belfast is Ireland’s biggest annual one-day music conference & showcase, presented by Belfast City Council / Belfast City of Music and programmed by Score Draw Music. Featuring over 30 workshops, masterclasses, panels and talks across all aspects of the music industry, the conference is designed to equip NI’s music community with creative skills such as writing, performing or producing music; as well as business skills like management, marketing or cultivating industry relationships. Offering a diverse programme of panels by global music industry leaders, the conference aims to facilitate growth in Northern Ireland’s music industry and create networking opportunities for both emerging and established talent from all sectors (including artists, music managers, journalists, composers and more). 

Panels and workshops are made possible through our valued partnerships with PRS for Music, Ivors Academy, BBC Introducing, Help Musicians, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland, Complete Music Update, On Music LTD and many more.