From Bruckner’s preoccupation with numbers to modern superstitions around performance, OCD has plagued musicians for centuries. We speak to musicians and researchers about dealing with OCD as a musician and why intrusive thoughts are a common experience for creatives.

Ending careers or enhancing performance, where will AI lead us next and who will monitor its impact? We speak to music leaders about their worries, thoughts and observations on the boom of AI, including how it will impact commissioning and programming in the future.

What role do musicians play in the political landscape? And how safe do they feel about speaking out without damaging their career prospects? In this talk we explore the barriers musicians face to championing their political causes as we become increasingly aware of war, genocide, and climate change.