These are all linked out on our Launchpad website opportunities page- we also post this all out on our Launchpad socials, and WhatsApp channel, so make sure you are connected to find out more. Join here:
www.launchpad-music.com/other-resour...
whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
And if you’re 18-25, our own Music Local Launchpad Future Leaders program closes on Thursday - no direct funding but lots of great opportunities as part of it.
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And Wakefield Council Culture Grants upto £2k - deadline 19th May
For established businesses - DCMS Create Growth is open now with up to £50k for innovation projects.
Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice - for artists and creatives (including producers, programmers) - deadline 22nd May
And if you’re in Leeds, LCIP funding for projects and events:
Grow: £4K-£8k - deadline 12th May
Inspire: £500-£2000 - deadline 27th May
Help Musicians Next Level - upto £3k to support emerging artists - deadline 9th May
PRS Foundation PPL Momentum - upto £15k for artists at a commercial tipping point - deadline 12th May
PRS Foundation Early Career Promoter Fund - upto £3.5k to book live events - deadline 15th May
For those involved in music, events and even wider cultural activities and wanting extra support, there are LOADS of funding and schemes open right now. Many of these won’t come around again for a few months or are one offs or part of annual cycles, so definitely worth checking out now.
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Apply via written or video before 5pm on Thursday 8th of May 2025.
If selected applicants will be informed of decisions by Friday 16th May 2025. With the welcome event and first social taking place the following week.
More info & application here 👉 bit.ly/lpfuture
Applications for Launchpad Future Leaders are now OPEN!📢
Future Leaders provides emerging music industry professionals aged 18-25 with opportunities to connect with national music orgs, attend professional development workshops, & network with other early-career professionals!
Great day in gorgeous Bradford
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20 years since me and my mate Andy launched Dance To The Radio. Lots of bands, lots of people, funeral balloons and Denise Van Outen. Posted more in other places...
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Did a walk. Said some things. People seemed to find it enjoyable.
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We're slowly rolling out a @launchpadmusic.bsky.social
Whatsapp channel to share music opportunities, events, jobs and more across Yorkshire.
Check it out here and let us know what you think: whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
If you don't use channels already, make sure you turn notifications on!!
Good / busy night in Huddersfield tonight. Thanks to all those involved!
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Fun morning in Wakefield for the opening of WX and the Rhubarb Festival!
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Other walks:
* Black Music in Leeds City Centre, led by local actor/researcher Joe Williams
* Club Cultures in Leeds, led by legendary co-founder of Vague + Speedqueen, Suzy Mason
* Punk & Post-Punk in Leeds, led by local musician Sarah Statham/Fig By Four
* Women|Music|Leeds, also by Sarah
Excited to announce five themed, guided Leeds Music History Walks that will take place in March and April to celebrate the musical heritage of the city.
Kicking off with me & Si Rix talking 00s Leeds
Find out more and book at: www.musicleeds.com/leedsmusichi...
Found some CDs
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Bradford 2025
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Some of my favourite tracks of the year, incase you’re interested x
open.spotify.com/playlist/5d2...
We’re back!
27.11.2024 10:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I couldn’t see them! I don’t find it that easy to search accounts on here though
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Great to be at Pathways Into Music conference part of Unconvention @bandonthewall.bsky.social today!
Great to share our work on music careers through @launchpadmusic.bsky.social with everyone.
Looking forward to some exciting news next week.
The next meeting of @westyorkshireca.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social Culture, Heritage & Sport Committee is next Friday. All the papers are publicly available here:
westyorkshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocume...
Heading to Music Industry Music Education Conference in Manchester this Saturday to talk about our Launchpad Futures work, promoting music career pathways in schools.
Looks like a great programme
pathwaysintomusic.com/mimeconferen...
Live At Leeds
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