hcmf// shorts is a programme that showcases curated events alongside performances by artists selected from an open call, offering a platform for emerging musicians to present new works or innovative interpretations of existing contemporary repertoire. hcmf// shorts 2025 celebrates both renowned figures in experimental music and innovative early-career artists, featuring 14 performances that include no fewer than 7 UK premieres and 4 world premieres at the UK’s leading new music festival.
All concerts in the hcmf// shorts programme take place in venues across Huddersfield on Monday 24 November 2025, and admission is free with no advance booking required. Entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seating is unallocated.