Great Music Cities of the World

Some are inland. Some are by the sea. Some are small towns broken by recession and others are the greatest metropolises the world has ever known. Despite their differences, they all have one thing in common. Their music has changed our lives. This May, MAX explores the pioneering cities that have shaped music history with the exclusive new eight-part series, Great Music Cities of the World.

From New York to London, Manchester to Detroit, Nashville to Melbourne, music is a living, breathing force of nature, fuelled by each city’s people, its economic standing, its venues and its cultural diversity. Its here that trends are forged and history is made.

The city will reveal itself through tales shared first hand by those who know the city best - the iconic artists who were born there, drawn there or drew inspiration from the city. Most of all, the series will celebrate the rich and varied history of each city through its iconic musical landmarks which continue to inspire today's artists.

Through exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most respected, revered and successful music makers, each episode reveals a detailed and intimate story of each city’s musical greatness. Music luminaries featured in the series include: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Chuck D, Slash, Jay-Z, Madonna, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Jane’s Addiction, Blondie, Clive Davis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keith Urban, Kylie Minogue, Adele, Noel Gallagher, Kid Rock, Kaiser Chiefs, Alice Cooper, Ke$ha, Lady Antebellum and many, many more.

Great Music Cities of the World is on MAX as part of the Starter Pack option.