Opportunities & Resources
Launchpad Activity
Launchpad+ - Supporting artists, managers and labels to release their music effectively and maximise their royalty collection. Find out more and get in touch for support [MORE DETAILS]
Launchpad Connect - applications are now open for existing or aspiring artists and music professionals to receive industry advice, peer support and join the Launchpad community. Deadline 30th June [MORE DETAILS]
Events
Every Friday, Getaway Girls Music Group, Seacroft - Getaway Girls hold a music group every Friday from 4-5:30pm for young women aged between 15 - 19 where they can learn music production, DJ’ing and writing music. To get involved, call 0113 240 5894.
Wednesday 6th August, Creative Summer Social, Bradford - Bradford City of Culture are putting on a Creative Summer Social to celebrate Bradford’s creative sector [MORE DETAILS]
Sunday 24th August, Black Music Festival, Leeds - Black Music Festival returns to Potternewton Park in Leeds August Bank Holiday weekend [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 9th September, FFWDx Leeds, Leeds - FFWDx are putting on their first ever event in Leeds on Tuesday 9th September for those who are building their music career in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas [MORE DETAILS]
17th - 19th October, Plug It Up, Bradford Sound Women, Bradford - Bradford Sound Women are putting on workshops for women and gender minorities from 17th - 19th October [MORE DETAILS]
Opportunities
Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program, Sony, UK - applications are now open for the Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program. This is an opportunity to propel the future careers of young, diverse talent in the music industry. The aim is to help alleviate the financial burden of students from diverse backgrounds, support students through their college careers and to help build and grow a diverse talent demographic of young music leaders towards gainful employment. Deadline to apply Friday 8th August [MORE DETAILS]
Rotherham Loves Music Brief, Flux Rotherham, Rotherham - FLUX Rotherham is looking to commission a major artwork or series of artworks created for Rotherham, which use projection, life and sound to animate one of two sites in Rotherham. Deadline to apply is 5pm Monday 25th August [MORE DETAILS]
Sonica Open Call Out, Sonica, UK and Ireland - applications are now open for Sonica’s open call out. The opportunity is open to artists based in the UK and Ireland working in sonic installations, audio-visual performances and real-time visuals for performance. Deadline to apply is midday Monday 25th August [MORE DETAILS]
Musician Call Out, Peace Artistes, Bradford - local street band Peace Artistes are looking for up to 100 people to take part in creating a pick-up band for the HONK Bradford street band festival 26th - 28th September [MORE DETAILS]
National Diploma in Music Technology, Higher Rhythm, Yorkshire - Higher Rhythm are offering a National Diploma in Music Technology [MORE DETAILS]
Violinists and Viola Players Call Out, Rotherham Symphony Orchestra, Rotherham - RSO are looking for more plays in their upper strings section. They are mainly looking 1st violinists, and viola players aged 14+ and ideally grade 7+ in ability. For more information, email rotherhamsymphonyorchestra@gmail.com
Start Up and Grow, Leeds City Council, Leeds - Leeds City Council and Leeds Libraries are offering a new programme for budding entrepreneurs and young businesses across Leeds, Start Up and Grow. Start Up and Grow is designed to provide essential guidance for launching and managing a successful business, alongside opportunities to build a strong entrepreneur support network within local communities [MORE DETAILS]
Musicians Call-out, Wakefield Exchange, Wakefield - Wakefield Exchange are looking for musicians and bands to perform at Wakefield Exchange, both local and regional [MORE DETAILS]
Co-Pilot, Help Musicians, UK - applications are now open for Help Musicians Co-Pilot scheme. Successful applicants will receive free access to a one-to-one music industry specialist, access to networking opportunities, online resources and more [MORE DETAILS]
The Lounge, Beckview Presents, North Yorkshire - Beckview Presents and The Lounge are offering artists and bands the opportunity to record a live session at their studios [MORE DETAILS]
Bradford Sound, Allstar, Bradford - Allstar are offering the opportunity for those aged between 11 - 18 years old in the Bradford District to record music and star in a professional music video [MORE DETAILS]
Paid Music Brief, Northern Hawk Media, UK - Northern Hawk Media are looking for Big Room Producers who can create euphoric funky house anthems for their paid music brief [MORE DETAILS]
Volunteering, Sheffield Music Hub, Sheffield - Sheffield Music Hub are offering volunteering opportunities for those in the local area for those that study at a Sheffield School/College [MORE DETAILS]
Get Your Act Together, Cloth Cat, Leeds - Cloth Cat Leeds are offering free music courses for 11 - 18 years old in Leeds. They are now enrolling for their summer term which begins after the Easter holidays [MORE DETAILS]
Artists Collaborations & Curators, No Bounds Festival, Sheffield - No Bounds Festival are looking for artists, collaborators, curators and partners for this year’s edition happening between Sheffield and Rotherham [MORE DETAILS]
Music Leaders Network, UK - applications are now open to join the Music Leaders Network. Applicants must be a woman, trans or non-binary person with 5 - 25 years experience of working in the music industry. Successful applicants will work with two of the UK’s top music industry coaches and be embedded into a growing network of leaders in the industry [MORE DETAILS]
All Star Youth Radio Presenting & Podcasting Training, All Star Entertainment, Bradford - All Star Entertainment are offering young people the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in radio and podcasting, build confidence and create content that showcases their talents [MORE DETAILS]
DJs Wanted, The Key Club, Leeds - the Key Club in Leeds is looking for enthusiastic and experiences DJs able to cover a range of genres for various different club nights. To apply, email a CV and example playlist to info@thekeyclubleeds.com
Volunteers, Hyde Park Unity Day, Leeds - Unity Day are looking for volunteers to help support their next event. There are roles available as a: Volunteers Liaison, Events Planner, Artists Liaison, Community Engagement Volunteer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Social Media Content Creator and Admin Support. To get involved email unityday.hydepark@gmail.com.
Futuresound Promotions Team, Leeds - Futuresound are looking for people to join their promotional team. To apply, email ben@futuresoundgroup.com
NYO Inspire, National Youth Orchestra - NYO Inspire is a free program from the National Youth Orchestra that helps teenage musicians in the UK develop their musical skills and confidence. It’s open to young musicians who may have faced barriers to making music, such as location or finances. To take part you must apply, applications are open all year round and are open to those aged 13 - 18 years [MORE DETAILS]
Apply To Play, Chapel Allerton Arts Festival, Leeds - applications are now open to play Chapel Allerton Arts Festival from 29th - 31st August [MORE DETAILS]
Apply To Play, ESNS, Netherlands - applications are now open for all European artists to apply to play ESNS in Groningen. Deadline to apply is Monday 1st September [MORE DETAILS]
Apply To Play, Piano Village, Saltaire - Saltaire Fest are looking for pianists to perform at their opening weekend 13th - 14th September [MORE DETAILS]
Apply To Play, Focus Wales, Wrexham - applications are now open for artists to play Focus Wales in Wrexham in 2026. First deadline is 1st September and the final applications deadline is 5pm on 1st November [MORE DETAILS]
Gig Opportunities, SuperFriendz - SuperFriendz are looking for local musicians, singers, bands & DJ’s for shows in Leeds. Send your music to harry@superfriendz.com.
Skills Bootcamp, Wakefield - Academy of Live Technology (fka Backstage Academy) in Wakefield have free Skills Bootcamps coming up over the next few months. If you're interested in Live Event Production and Event Management, check out more details here.
Doncaster DAB - if you are interested in starting a new local or community radio station in Doncaster, or want to put an existing radio station onto DAB in Doncaster, contact Doncaster DAB [MORE DETAILS]
Leeds Dance Community Radio - Presenter open call, no deadline [MORE DETAILS]
Girls I Rate #GIRARMY - Support and funding for women aged 16+ in music and the creative sector [MORE DETAILS]
The F-List - A directory of female and gender minority musicians in the UK, sign up to create your listing [MORE DETAILS]
Bradford Producing Hub Advice Sessions - Monthly in-person and online drop-in advice sessions open to artists and professionals working in the music industry [MORE DETAILS]
Jobs
Digital Marketing Executive, Super Friendz, Leeds - Super Friendz are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join their expanding team. Deadline to apply is Friday 8th August [MORE DETAILS]
West Yorkshire Create Growth Programme, We Are Creative, West Yorkshire - applications are now open for West Yorkshire based creatives (either business, or those working in music, screen, convergent technologies, fashion or gaming industries). The Create Growth Programme is designed to address challenges facing investment in the creative industries [MORE DETAILS]
Senior Events Manager, Bradford Live, Bradford - Bradford Live are looking for a new full-time Senior Events Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering the entertainment, conference and private events business at Bradford Live with the Operations Team [MORE DETAILS]
Facilities Technician, Bradford Live, Bradford - Bradford Live are looking for a new full-time Facilities Technician. The successful applicant will be responsible for completing Bradford Live’s maintenance tasks, ensuring that the building, facilities and ground are maintained to the best possible presentation, safety and compliancy standards [MORE DETAILS]
Music Teacher, Music Lab, Leeds - Music Lab are looking for various music teachers for various different roles across Leeds. All candidates must be DBS checked, self-employed, have previous experience and access to their own transportation [MORE DETAILS]
Funding & Grants
Trailblazer Fund, Youth Music, UK - applications are now open for Round Number 10 of the Trailblazer Fund. Successful applicants of the Trailblazer Fund will receive grants between £2000 - £30,000. Applicants must be organisations based in England that run projects for children and young people (25 or under) to make, learn and earn in music. Deadline to apply is 5pm Friday 29th August [MORE DETAILS]
Electronic Music Award, Help Musicians, UK - applications are now open for the Electronic Music Award in associations with DJ Mag. Successful applicants will receive up to £3,000, 6 hours of 1-2-1 business advice, online meet ups with other awardees and industry guests and more. Deadline to apply is 5pm Friday 29th August [MORE DETAILS]
Regional Creatives Fund, Amazon, UK - applications are now open for the Regional Creatives Fund. This is aimed at charities that upskill people for careers in the Creative Industries. Successful applicants will receive between £1,000 - £30,000. Deadline to apply is Sunday 31st August [MORE DETAILS]
Early Careers Promoter Fund, PRS Foundation, UK - applications are now open for the Early Careers Promoter Fund. Successful applicants can receive grants of up to £3,500 that can go towards a range of activities including the booking, programming and promotion of a gig, costs around those activities, capacity building and much more. The next deadline to apply is Thursday 4th September [MORE DETAILS]
Culture Grants Small, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Small. There are small grants on offer of up to £2000 for community groups, charities, CICs, and other VCSE organisations for small scale creative projects. There are various deadline throughout the year [MORE DETAILS]
Thrive in 2025, Young Sounds UK, UK - applications are now open for Young Sounds UK’s Thrive in 2025. Successful applicants will receive funding to support their musical journey and musical opportunities based on their own circumstances and level of need. Applicants must be based in the UK and aged between 5-17 [MORE DETAILS]
Early Career Promoter Fund - applications for the Early Career Promoter Fund are open with various deadlines. Grants of up to £3,500 will be available to support any range of activities including booking, programming and promotions of events, costs associated with those activities, capacity building & more [MORE DETAILS]
Inspire, Leeds City Council - Inspire provides small grants for one off cultural projects and activities. Grants are available from £500 to £1500. There are multiple deadlines [MORE DETAILS]
PRS Foundation, 2025 Deadlines
All deadline are 6:00PM unless otherwise stated. More information here.
The Open Fund for Music Creators - The Open Fund supports the development of outstanding music creators of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career with grants of up to £5000. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 3rd March 2025 and closes 31st March 2025 with the second round opening 1st September 2025 and closing 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
PPL Momentum Music Fund - the PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k - 15k for UK based artists / bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. There are four rounds: the first round opens 6th January 2025 and closes 3rd February 2025, the second round opens 14th April 2025 and closes 12th May 2025, the third round opens 14th July 2025 and closes 11th August 2025 and the final round opens 29th September 2025 and closes 27th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
Women Make Music - Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriter and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. There are two rounds, the first round opens on the 3rd March 2025 and closes 31st March 2025 with the second round opening on 1st September 2025 and closes 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
Composers Fund - the Composer Fund is an opportunity for composers with a strong record, giving direct access to funding at pivotal stages in their career. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 17th February 2025 and closes on 1st April 2025 with the second round opening on 8th September 2025 and closing on 6th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
The Hitmaker Fund - The Hitmaker Fund offers an opportunity for songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production with grants of between £5000 - £10,000. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 3rd February 2025 and closes on 3rd March 2025 with the second round opening on 1st September 2025 and closing 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
Early Career Promoter Fund - the Early Career Promoter Fund recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems. Grants of up to £3500 can be given to support a range of activities. There are rolling deadlines [MORE DETAILS]
Beyond Borders - Beyond Borders is about stimulating and strengthening cross-border collaborations between music creators, performers and presenters. It supports the creation, touring and promotion of innovative and high-quality new music across genres and encourages engagement with audiences across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through multiple performances and digital activity. Funding of up to £15,000 is available for projects that include new music commissions, recordings and repeat performances of music written in the past five years. Applications open 15th May 2025 and closes 28th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
Resonate - Resonate is a fund and resource which encourages professional orchestras to programme into their repertoire the best pieces of British music from the past 25 years. There are two rounds, the first one opens on 5th February 2025 and closes on 19th March 2025 with the second one openig 1st September 2025 and closing on 13th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
International Showcase Fund - rolling deadlines.
Always open / Rolling deadlines
Fast Track, Help Musicians - musicians are able to apply for a short-term fund of £500 throughout the year to support opportunities. Artists may spend the money on things such as a short course, investing in new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform that will help you to fulfil your ambition [MORE DETAILS]
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, Sheffield - The Power of Music Foundation supports people of any in age in Sheffield who are socially or economically disadvantaged. They work with individuals and organisations supporting people with disabilities and complex needs, with children and schools and with anyone experiencing hardship. Small grants of up to £750 are open on a rolling basis [MORE DETAILS]
Arts Council Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund - the Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund has been extended with an extra £1.5 million available to support Grassroots music venues across England [MORE DETAILS]
Arts Council England Project Grants - National Lottery Project Grants is an open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations [MORE DETAILS]