LONDON’S MOST UNIQUE MUSIC AND CULTURE EVENT SERIES RETURNS TO THE ICONIC BARBICAN CENTRE IN AUTUMN 2025.
The sixth edition of THE FUTURE IS SOUND - exploring how music shapes people, places & the planet..
LONDON 7TH NOVEMBER 2025
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LONDON 7TH NOVEMBER 2025 ::
:: 2025 EDITION TOPICS
ALTERED STATES THROUGH MUSIC :: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES :: RITUAL OVER SPECTACLE - WHEN PERFORMANCE BECOMES PORTAL :: AI & THE FUTURE OF MUSIC :: SPATIAL SOUND & NEW TECHNOLOGY :: ONE CITY, ONE FREQUENCY - LONDON’S CULTURE HAS ALWAYS SHAPESHIFTED THROUGH SOUND - BUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? :: THE STAGE BELONGS TO THE EARTH :: SONIC MEDICINE - WHERE NEXT? :: THE SOUND OF THE FUTURE :: POWER OF THE HUMAN VOICE + MORE TO BE CONFIRMED..
:: WHY ATTEND?
THE FUTURE IS SOUND offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in the ideas, experiences, and people shaping the future of music and culture. You’ll hear from visionary voices, discover groundbreaking performances, and connect with a community of thinkers and makers from around the world. Whether you’re here to learn, collaborate, or lead — this is where the future unfolds..
:: AUDIENCE
Our community is cross-disciplinary, future-facing, and united by a belief in music as a force for transformation. From groundbreaking artists and producers to technologists, curators, founders, and cultural explorers — attendees come not just to connect, but to co-create the future. This is more than a summit. It’s a movement — and everyone here plays a part.
:: PARTNERS & SPONSORS
We collaborate with a range of partners and sponsors to bring THE FUTURE IS SOUND to life - from pioneering organisations to mission-aligned innovators in music, tech, wellness, and the arts.
As a partner, you’re invited to co-create meaningful moments, support talent development, and connect with a new generation of influential, purpose-led audiences.
Whether you're activating a space, curating content, or investing in the future of music - this is an invitation to shape what’s next.
