Huddersfield Contemporary
Music Festival

hcmf// is the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music, taking place over 10 days each November and featuring 50+ events – including performances, installations, exhibitions, talks and workshops – as well as a year-round Learning & Participation programme.

hcmf// aims to provide life-changing and unique artistic experiences to as wide an audience as possible; to be an international platform for new music and related contemporary art forms in the UK; to engage existing audiences and draw in new ones through adventurous programming and diverse, informed presentation; to provide innovative creative opportunities for all; to reduce our environmental impact and make progress towards sustainability; and to be an ambitious, dynamic participant within our cultural community.