Ten Breakthrough Artists Announced for the New Music Stage at Aesthetica Film Festival
Ten of the UK and Ireland’s most significant emerging voices have been announced for the New Music Stage at the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival. Taking over York Theatre Royal on Saturday 7 November, the line-up brings together Other People’s Leisure, WineMom,
Where Music, Film and Games Meet: Aesthetica’s New Music Programme
At Aesthetica, the boundaries between creative disciplines have always been deliberately blurred, and in 2026, the Festival’s New Music Programme takes this philosophy further, bringing together the worlds of music, film and games across three days of live performance, masterclasses,
In Conversation with New Music Stage Juror Rachel Croft
Rachel Croft is an internationally recognised musician and multidisciplinary artist, known for her powerful vocals, cinematic songwriting and electrifying stage presence. Her works have been featured on Netflix, BBC Two and have premiered on major global outlets including CMT. A
Music Cities Convention 2026
Last year, Aesthetica Film Festival broke new ground. The launch of the inaugural New Music Stage was a UK first, placing live performance within the festival’s expansive creative programme. The annual showcase brings together 10 breakthrough acts, from indie and
New Music Stage Alumni: Meet Daisy Gill
Daisy Gill is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool, whose signature blend of retro pop fuses infectious vintage sounds with contemporary influences. In 2023, her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence earned a rare four-chair turn on The Voice UK. Since then, she’s