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Thu 2 Apr 2026

12:00

Above The Noise 2026

The West of England’s music industry event

Bristol Beacon

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£11.20 - £22.40 incl. booking fee

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Above The Noise is the West of England’s music industry event designed to connect anyone active in the region’s music scene with the modern music business.

Presented in partnership with Association of Independent Music (AIM), this one-day event transforms Bristol Beacon into a hub for artists and music professionals to come together, unlock essential knowledge, and level up the skills needed to advance their careers.

Over the course of the day, you’ll hear from top industry experts from AIM’s independent music network as well as a range of key music support organisations through a series of specially curated discussions, with previous speakers including representatives from Partisan Records, YouTube Music, PRS Foundation, Musicians’ Union, Notion Magazine and more.

Tickets go on sale from Wed 4 Feb, with session topics and speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.

Sign up now to be the first to hear about any updates and be notified once tickets are on sale.

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Format: In-person standing event

Age: 18+

 

Event times

Doors: 11:00
Start: 12:00
Finish: 16:30

A dedicated networking session will also take place 16:30 – 17:30

Speakers and session topics will be announced in the coming weeks.

All timings are approximate and subject to change

 


In partnership with Association of Independent Music

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Supported by the PRSF Talent Development Network

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Ticket prices & offers

Ticket prices

Standard price: £16.80 incl. booking fee
Open concession: £11.20 incl. booking fee

Open Concession tickets are available to anyone who cannot pay the standard ticket price at that time, or there is another reason which means you normally benefit from a concessionary price.

You do not need to explain or prove why you need to access a lower price, but it is there if you need it.

Multibuy offer

Standard price: £22.40 incl. booking fee
Open concession: £14.56 incl. booking fee

Access both the Above The Noise Conference and Showcase for a reduced price with the multibuy offer.

 

How to book

  1. add a ticket for each event to your basket
  2. proceed to checkout
  3. your tickets will be discounted at checkout stage

About our venues

Beacon Hall, Lantern Hall and Weston Stage

 

The venue

Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

  Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.

  Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

  Bus

The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.

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Access

Mobility

Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.

Hearing Facility

There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.

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This event will be on sale from Wed 4 Feb. Sign up to be the first to hear any updates and know when tickets become available.