**LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT** Lets go Montello Roisin McCarney Honey Motel Grumpy 🙌 …and don’t forget you have until the 28th April to Apply to Play - forms.gle/Zk3fjtGvVt5UZq… See you on the beach! 🔆🎪 #greatescape #thegreatescape #tge2025 #newmusic

Do you want to perform at the first edition of a brand-new festival in Yorkshire? Well, here is your chance – applications for Wake Up Festival are now open! Apply to play a paid 30-minute, open to artists! Deadline: 18th May Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4jis7H6

ℹ️ The first application support call is taking place tonight at 6pm followed by another tomorrow at 1pm! Find out more here 👉 launchpad-music.com/futureleaders

UK Music celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Music Academic Partnership (MAP) with a special event in Parliament, with leaders from music, education, and politics marking the occasion. Thanks to all partners who've helped open doors to music careers! ukmusic.org/news/uk-music-…

We are open! BANDS! MUSICIANS! SINGERS! PRODUCERS! ARTISTS! COMPOSERS! Send us a track via the link in this post and the team will check it out, all genres welcome! freshonthenet.co.uk/submit/

Create Growth is now recruiting a new cohort of creative businesses in West Yorkshire! The programme provides support, workshops and mentors. Previous participants include record labels, education platforms and music production companies! Apply here 👉 bit.ly/431sQHf

The Early Career Promoter Fund from PRS Foundation is open again! Applications can be for activities including: booking, programming and promotion of gigs, concerts, club nights, showcases, tours and other performances. Deadline: 15th May Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3YWnYjV

UK Music Chief Executive @TomKiehl has hailed the far-reaching benefits music can bring to people of all ages at Intergenerational England’s AAA: Access All Ages event. You can read what he had to say in full here: tinyurl.com/37pt4mfr

"I'd like Government to protect our rights by making sure we are fairly remunerated with the use of our songs and that the requests come from AI companies, as opposed to us having to actively refuse usage." Igor Haefeli of the band Daughter on Government's AI proposals.

Commitments made to support cultural exchange for touring artists are an important first step on the road to what we hope will ultimately become a new deal between the EU and UK. Musicians and crew effectively suffered.. 1/2 bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2j…

Launchpad-supported artist Spielmann will join the Generator / Northern Music Network showcase at SXSW London next week! Fresh off tour with Donny Benet, Spielmann will be playing JuJu's Bar & Stage alongside Amelia Coburn, Kay Greyson and Koj on Saturday 7th June.

The British Council Arts are looking for composers to co-create new work for radio, ready for broadcast later this year with partner radio stations!  Find out more and get involved here 👉 ow.ly/QCe150W1qXS

UK Music is delighted to welcome the HarrisonParrott Group Foundation into the Music Academic Partnership (MAP) in an exciting development for the network. tinyurl.com/ytj32tkh

Our Chief Executive Tom Kiehl hails the UK's "job-creating, growth-delivering, diverse, uplifting and all round amazing music industry" in his UK Music Summer Party speech.

Slam Dunk are looking for a Marketing Manager! The role is full time and based in Leeds and on-site during events season. Deadline: 27th July To apply send a detailed cover letter and creative CV to [email protected]. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4lQdwnq

i just want to dance is the romanticising of our first experiences of going out. the start of our crunchy pop journey. it started with light up dance floors and neon drinks. right now, i just want to dance <3 out via Launchpad+ X EMI North lnk.to/lucky-iris-ijw…

You're not alone in the music industry 🫶 If you're struggling with mental health, there are people who understand. We've compiled resources specifically for music professionals: ukmusic.org/advice/mental-…

Absolutely buzzing to announce we’ll be opening up the Sheffield United fan zone for his year down at Bramall Lane against Bristol City FC. Huge thank you to everyone involved from United and a massive shout out to KYCKER for sorting it out! see you there! UTB #twitterblades

What a day down at Sheffield United today! Huge shout out to all the fans coming down to the fanzone early doors. Shame about the result but win, lose or draw we’ll still come back for more it’s gonna be United all the way ⚔️ #twitterblades

Chiedu Oraka has announced his Undeniable UK tour taking place this October! Get your tickets whilst you can, here 👉 temple.fans/chieduoraka