Join Artists, Innovators and Cultural Leaders for a new kind of gathering » where cutting edge live performance, bold ideas and immersive experiences converge to shape the future of music..

»2026 SUMMIT

From Barbican stages to global collaborations, THE FUTURE IS SOUND brings together artists, scientists and cultural leaders shaping how sound influences the world today. Featuring voices from across music, science, society & technology.

PAST SHAPERS

Beatie Wolfe

Hatis Noit

Sam Lee

Cosmo Sheldrake

Kate Simko

Tom Middleton

Martha Newson

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