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: