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52 scenes, A to Z
- United KingdomBELFASTNorthern Ireland's musical heart, from punk roots to a current wave of guitar bands and electronic producers.
- United KingdomBIRMINGHAMA city with deep musical roots spanning heavy metal, bhangra, grime and a thriving indie circuit.
- United KingdomBRIGHTONA seaside city with one of the UK's most active independent music scenes. Home to The Great Escape festival, a dense network of small venues, and a steady stream of emerging guitar, electronic and indie acts.
- United KingdomBRISTOLThe birthplace of trip-hop and a city with deep roots in drum & bass, post-punk and DIY culture.
- United KingdomCARDIFFThe Welsh capital with a proud musical identity from Manic Street Preachers to a current crop of guitar bands.
- IrelandCORKVenues, artists and shows from Cork.
- IrelandDUBLINIreland's capital with an outsized musical legacy and a current wave of post-punk, indie and electronic acts.
- United KingdomEDINBURGHScotland's festival city with a strong indie and folk scene and world-class venues.
- United KingdomGLASGOWOne of the UK's great music cities, from post-rock and indie to a legendary club and venue circuit.
- United KingdomHULLVenues, artists and shows from Hull.
- United KingdomLEEDSA northern powerhouse for guitar music with a fiercely independent live circuit. From the legendary Brudenell Social Club to arena shows at First Direct Arena, Leeds sustains everything from DIY punk to stadium rock.
- United KingdomLIVERPOOLThe city of The Beatles, with a musical legacy matched by a current scene of guitar bands and electronic producers.
- United KingdomLONDONOne of the world's great music capitals — from grime and jungle to indie, classical and everything in between.
- United KingdomMANCHESTERA city that defined indie music, from Factory Records and Madchester to a current wave of guitar and electronic acts.
- United KingdomNEWCASTLEA fiercely loyal live music city with a tradition of guitar bands and a growing electronic scene.
- United KingdomNORWICHA small city with a disproportionately active music scene and a history of championing new artists.
- United KingdomNOTTINGHAMA city with deep roots in indie, electronic and hip-hop, home to Sleaford Mods and a network of independent venues.
- United KingdomOXFORDVenues, artists and shows from Oxford.
- United KingdomSHEFFIELDThe birthplace of electronic pop, from Cabaret Voltaire to Arctic Monkeys and a thriving current scene.
- United KingdomSOUTHAMPTONVenues, artists and shows from Southampton.
- NetherlandsAMSTERDAMA crossroads for electronic music, indie and experimental scenes, home to Paradiso and Melkweg.
- United StatesATLANTAThe epicentre of modern hip-hop and trap, from OutKast to the current wave shaping global pop culture.
- New ZealandAUCKLANDNew Zealand's largest city with a tight-knit indie and alternative scene punching well above its weight.
- United StatesAUSTINThe self-proclaimed live music capital of the world, home to SXSW and hundreds of venues.
- SpainBARCELONAA Mediterranean music city known for Primavera Sound, Sónar and a deep electronic and indie culture.
- GermanyBERLINThe global capital of electronic music and a magnet for experimental artists from every genre.
- United StatesBOSTONVenues, artists and shows from Boston.
- United StatesCHICAGOThe birthplace of house music, Chicago blues and a relentless hip-hop and indie rock scene.
- DenmarkCOPENHAGENA Nordic hub for electronic, indie pop and punk, with a DIY ethos and venues like Vega.
- United StatesDETROITThe birthplace of Motown and techno, still a vital force in electronic music and garage rock.
- GermanyHAMBURGThe city that shaped The Beatles' early sound, with a scene spanning indie, electronic and hip-hop.
- United StatesLOS ANGELESThe entertainment capital with scenes spanning indie, hip-hop, punk, electronic and Latin music.
- SpainMADRIDSpain's capital with a late-night culture feeding rock, indie, electronic and flamenco-fusion scenes.
- United StatesMEMPHISThe home of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll — Sun Studio, Stax Records and a legacy that shaped popular music.
- United StatesMIAMIA gateway city blending Latin music, bass culture, electronic and hip-hop across its diverse communities.
- United StatesMINNEAPOLISPrince's hometown and a city with a strong tradition of indie rock, hip-hop and experimental music.
- CanadaMONTREALA bilingual city with one of North America's richest indie scenes, from Arcade Fire to a deep electronic underground.
- United StatesNASHVILLEMusic City — the heart of country music and an increasingly diverse scene spanning Americana, indie and rock.
- United StatesNEW ORLEANSThe birthplace of jazz, a city where brass bands, bounce, R&B and hip-hop are part of daily life.
- United StatesNEW YORKThe city that gave the world punk, hip-hop, disco and no wave — still the most diverse music scene on earth.
- NorwayOSLOVenues, artists and shows from Oslo.
- FrancePARISA global music city spanning chanson, electronic, hip-hop, indie and classical with a legendary venue circuit.
- AustraliaPERTHVenues, artists and shows from Perth.
- United StatesPHILADELPHIAThe birthplace of Philly soul, a hip-hop powerhouse and a city with deep indie and punk roots.
- United StatesPORTLANDVenues, artists and shows from Portland.
- United StatesSAN FRANCISCOThe city of psychedelic rock, with a legacy spanning punk, hip-hop, electronic and indie.
- United StatesSEATTLEThe birthplace of grunge and a city that continues to produce vital indie, hip-hop and electronic music.
- South KoreaSEOULThe K-pop powerhouse with a parallel underground of indie, hip-hop and experimental electronic music.
- SwedenSTOCKHOLMA global pop songwriting factory and a city with deep scenes in metal, electronic and indie music.
- AustraliaSYDNEYAustralia's biggest city with a diverse scene spanning indie, electronic, hip-hop and punk.
- JapanTOKYOA city of musical extremes — from J-pop to noise, city pop to hardcore punk, with thousands of live venues.
- CanadaTORONTOCanada's largest city with a scene spanning hip-hop, indie, electronic and the world's most diverse musical communities.
