Off The Record is a new one day festival for emerging talent taking place i Manchester's Northern Quarter.

Off The Record is hosted by some of the UK's leading independent festivals (Kendal Calling, Sound City and bluedot together with Louder Than War.

The event includes both a conference which includes speakers from: label and publishing A&R, agents, bloggers and promoters, who inspire those starting out in the industry.

Together with some of the best emerging talent in the country as selected by the likes of Guy Garvey, Lara Baker, Elizabeth Alker, Huw Stephens, John Kennedy, Tim Burgess.