Launchpad+
Supporting artists, managers and labels to release their music effectively and maximise their royalty collection.
In 2023, Launchpad+ distributed 145 releases - made up of 229 tracks from 60 artists.
We collect the publishing royalties (PRS / MCPS) for over 50 artists, comprising over 700 songs.
We manage the neighbouring rights (PPL) for over 400 recordings and over 40 performers.
Artists supported through Launchpad+ have received:
Radio play on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music, Kiss FM and BBC 1xtra.
Playlist features on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon & YouTube including New Music Friday, Fresh Finds and Hot New Bands.
Live appearances at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend, Truck Festival, Live at Leeds and more.
Sync placement with Adidas TERREX, and TV placements with Love Island / ITV & BT Sport.
If you are release-ready, we can support you to:
Distribute your music, ensuring your release strategy is optimised for best success with effective pitch management.
Collect all you publishing income from streaming, live performances and radio play - as well as pitch for sync opportunities on film, TV, games and adverts.
Collect all your neighbouring rights from radio play and other public performance.
As well as this, artists that we work with to develop a longer term plan can benefit from:
Showcase opportunities
Campaign management between partners - press, radio, management, label etc.
Fundraising
Management services
Label partnership with EMI North
Want support on royalty collection and release strategy at a glance? Check out our Music Industry Insights YouTube series here.
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Launchpad+ is delivered by Music Local and supported by Leeds City Council as part of Innovation@Leeds and arts@leeds, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, through Youth Music with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and and part of PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.