The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic
Sep
13

The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic

Join Leeds Art Gallery in partnership with Launchpad for an acoustic Open Mic at Tiled Hall, Leeds Art Gallery.

Taking place on Saturday 13th of September 2025 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm

Whether you’ve performed before or you’re just curious to give it a shot, this is your moment to step up and share in a laid-back, welcoming space. No pressure, just good vibes!

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Launchpad Music Industry Support: Hull + Gig @ The Polar Bear Music Club, Hull
Jul
29

Launchpad Music Industry Support: Hull + Gig @ The Polar Bear Music Club, Hull

 
 
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Join the Launchpad team and a selection of speakers from the music industry for an insightful discussion on the opportunities available to musicians, artists, and aspiring professionals in Hull and across Yorkshire.

Taking place from 7:30pm on Tuesday 29th of July at the Polar Bear Music Club, Hull, the evening will feature details of Launchpad programs that provide industry advice & mentoring, opportunities to perform live at festivals and events across the region and funding to support project and personal development, as well as opportunities by other organisations such as Youth Music, Help Musicians & PRS Foundation.

Discussing opportunities to develop music careers will be a panel discussion from individuals who have built successful music careers both locally and nationally, sharing their experiences and offer advice on navigating and developing a career in the music industry.

Speakers include:

Stick around after the panel for a Launchpad special of the classic Sesh night from 9:30 pm. Music comes from Spielman & Slaprash.

Times for the evening

7.30pm Doors

8 - 9.15pm - Launchpad Panel

9.30pm - Spielman

10.30pm - Slaprash

 
 

Launchpad is delivered by Music Local, and is supported by Youth Music, with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, PPL Giving, Bradford Council, Leeds City Council funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.

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The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic
Jul
12

The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic

Join Leeds Art Gallery in partnership with Launchpad for an acoustic Open Mic at Tiled Hall, Leeds Art Gallery.

Taking place on Saturday 12th of July 2025 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm

Whether you’ve performed before or you’re just curious to give it a shot, this is your moment to step up and share in a laid-back, welcoming space. No pressure, just good vibes!

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Bradford Music Industry Careers Day
Jun
25

Bradford Music Industry Careers Day

 

 Launchpad Music Industry Careers Day at Loading Bay, Bradford City Centre on Wednesday 25th June, delivered in partnership with BBC Introducing, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, Bradford Music and Bradford Producing Hub. 

The day is aimed at young people aged 14-18 in full time education, and will feature talks, panel discussions and workshops to showcase a range of roles and careers in the music industry, from performers and a variety of backstage jobs across live, radio, recording and more!

Speakers will be drawn from across Bradford and West Yorkshire as well as those from further afield, working in London for major organisations. Specifically, BBC Introducing will be bringing speakers from across the BBC networks to inspire the young people in attendance.

Schedule

Welcome & Introduction to Music Careers 

Introduction and Welcome from Christian Carlisle

Short talks / presentations from:

  • Jenny Harris - Bradford 25 UK City of Culture

  • Carl White - Bradford Music

  • Sinead Campbell - Bradford Producing Hub

  • Sam Nicholls / whiskas - Launchpad.

Panel Discussion - Building A Music Career in Bradford & West Yorkshire (Session 1 + 2)

Featuring:

  • Satnam Galsian - Launchpad, artist

  • Ben Crick - composer, conductor

  • Kel - event promoter, Teen Scene

  • Joe Tilston - artist, booker St Georges Hall

  • Sally Bryant - artist manager

 

Panel Discussion - BBC Introducing Artists Journey talk (Session 3 + 4)

Featuring:

  • Christian Carlisle – BBC Introducing in Leeds and Sheffield Presenter & BBC Introducing Rock on Radio 1 Cover Presenter.

  • Sinead Campbell – artist

  • Kenzo Jae – artist

  • Vanessa Ndukuba – artist, AfroBaby

  • Tanisha Badman

 

All Stars Production Workshop

Featuring:

  • Allstar Overview & YU-Studios DAW demo

  • DJ  workshop 

  • Music tech workshop

 

BBC Introducing Outside Broadcast Workshop featuring:

Featuring:

  • Shimla Randall – BBC Introducing Apprentice

  • Kayah Hazell – BBC Introducing on 1Xtra Producer

  • Richard Biddulph – BBC Local Engineer

Find out more about the speakers here:

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The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic
May
10

The Sound Gallery - Acoustic Open Mic

Join Leeds Art Gallery in partnership with Launchpad for an acoustic Open Mic at Central Court, Leeds Art Gallery.

Taking place on Saturday 10th of May 2025 from 12pm until 4pm

Whether you’ve performed before or you’re just curious to give it a shot, this is your moment to step up and share in a laid-back, welcoming space. No pressure, just good vibes!

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Launchpad Conference 2025 - Leeds
Mar
28

Launchpad Conference 2025 - Leeds

  • Leeds School of Arts | Leeds Beckett University (map)
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A free day of panels, workshops, presentations and networking for those working in, or aspiring to work in the music industry.

Taking place on 28th of March 2025 at Leeds School of Arts @ Leeds Beckett University City Campus.

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Launchpad Careers in Music Q&A in partnership with Discover Creative Careers 
Mar
25

Launchpad Careers in Music Q&A in partnership with Discover Creative Careers 

Are you aged 11-18, living in Kirklees and looking to learn more about the Music Industry?

Join the Launchpad team and a selection of speakers from the music industry for an insightful discussion on the opportunities available to those looking to get into the Music Industry.

The event will feature introductions from Launchpad and be followed by a Q&A with Chiedu Oraka and Kemmi Gill.

This free event takes place on Tuesday, 25th of March at Conscious Youth, The Corner Hub, 5 Market Walk, Huddersfield, England, HD1 2QA

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THE GRAYSTON UNITY X LAUNCHPAD

Comfort Zone Showcase Gigs

 

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