Cambridge Music Forum
- Date
- 23 April, 2026
- Start time:
- 09:30
- Venue Name
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
Description
Cambridge Music Forum is a student-built conference based on a simple purpose: to create a space where rising talent can directly connect with industry professionals. Our mission is to encourage collaboration, insights, and opportunities, bringing all who love our timeless art-form under one roof.
Devised and delivered by students from Anglia Ruskin University’s Music Department, this event will include panel discussions and fireside chats led by industry professionals surrounding the issues that emerging artists face. With topics such as supporting grass root infrastructures, the effects of industry monopolisation and what the future of the industry may look like.
Throughout the day we will host live performances from emerging artists and engaging activations from businesses within the industry to help young and emerging artists and future artists explore their potential and help realise their ambitions. Activities we hope to bring to the day will be live music, networking, refreshments, booths for business to share their work.
As a student-led conference our main goal is to offer opportunity and employability to the next generation of musicians and industry specialists. Our unique perspectives as students will help tailor the content of the conference to be beneficial to not just establishing our professional careers but will help elevate other students and young artists begin their industry endeavors.
Although our primary focus is to help students with employability skills and opportunities, it is not exclusive to the demographic. The conference will provide exciting activities and insightful knowledge which will be of interest to anyone already involved, looking to get involved or are simply curious about the industry, whether that be as an individual or a business.
Schedule of Activities for the Day
09:15 - Registration opens
10:00 – Welcome to Cambridge Music Forum
10:30 – Panel Discussion: Monopolies and Law Makers
11:30 - Fireside Chat with Constant Follower - WHAT NOW: Building an audience without traditional gatekeepers
13:00 - Explore Cambridge Music Forum (networking/lunch)
14:00 - TBC
15:00 - Panel Discussion: The Stage and Beyond
15:45 – Keynote Speaker TBC
16:15 - Closing remarks, followed by networking
17:00 - Venue closes
This is a FREE event, book your free spot today!
Market House
Mix and match between vibrant British and Asian menus at Market House — one of Cambridge’s favourite independent eateries, just minutes from the Corn Exchange.
Book your table for a pre-show meal!Accessibility Information
If you would like to book accessible seating, your account with the Cambridge Corn Exchange must have a tag applied to it. Please email tickets@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 357851 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)* to request we add this tag to your account. Please read our access document in advance of booking to ensure the tickets you book are the most suitable.
Access to the box office
The Box Office for the Corn Exchange is called Cambridge Live Tickets and is located left of the venue, two doors down (next to the restaurant Steak & Honour.)
The Cambridge Live Tickets Box Office is currently closed, however, when there is a performance taking place the Box Office opens at 6pm (or an hour before a matinee starts) and closes half an hour after the start time (or until 9pm for standing performance.)
Here is a summary of Box Office features:
- Lowered kerb providing level access
- Automatic sliding doors to Box Office
- Large print seating plans
- A lowered counter
- An induction loop
- Wi-Fi
Audio Loop
There is an infra-red hearing enhancement system which can be used either with, or without a hearing aid. The system only works in the auditorium and balcony. The headphones and receiver can be obtained from the steward at the Customer Services Desk. No deposit is required but the stewards will ask for your name and seat number” There are 6 sets available which consist of, a headset, receiver and neck loop. There are certain areas within the auditorium where the system doesn’t work:- Rows S to Z, seats 1 to 8 (House Right), at the rear of the auditorium. Rows XF to XK Rows O to R, seats 1 to 4 Using the system with a hearing aid Headphones are attached to the receiver and then worn in a similar fashion to a personal stereo. For those customers with hearing aids without a T setting, we suggest using this system with headphones but removing your hearing aid whilst inside the auditorium. The loop should be placed around the customer’s neck and attached to the receiver. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver. Using the system without a hearing aid The headphones should be attached to the receiver and worn in similar fashion to a personal stereo. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver.
Wheelchair Access
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at our venue.