Support Details
- Location: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
- Business Stage: Established Business, Social Enterprise, Start-Up
- Sector: Creative & Cultural Industries
- Help Categories: Accessing Finance & Funding, Business Planning, Markets & Opportunities, Networking, Product & Service Development, Sales & Marketing
Sonic Futures is a Tees Valley Combined Authority funded music development programme designed to strengthen the regional music industry by supporting artists, venues and creative professionals. Led by Generator, it focuses on nurturing talent, building infrastructure and positioning the region as a hub for music creativity. The service provides targeted funding, skills development and industry support, alongside opportunities for artists and music businesses to access training, networks and new routes into wider sectors such as film, TV and gaming. Benefits include access to funding and career development pathways, stronger industry connections, improved skills and infrastructure, and increased visibility for regional talent supporting sustainable growth while boosting the wider creative economy and job creation.
