Yorkshire's art and music scenes attract worldwide talent. Launchpad works to support local musical talent, and provide a platform to artists within the region. Hear more: industry.yorkshire.com/virtual-y21 #Y21

Launchpad supports the music sector in Yorkshire, providing and signposting to advice, funding & opportunities - for artists, music businesses and music industry professionals. From next week we’ll be accepting applications for our 2021 Artist and Project support programme.

Applications are open for Launchpad artist & project support Delivered by Music Local + Music:Leeds, Bradford Music Network & Music:SouthYorkshire Keychange, Youth Music, Arts Council England, PRS Foundation, Bradford Council, Culture Programmes, LCC, Leeds Council News, Awesome Merchandise, LEEDS 2023, Craven Council

We're delighted to be one of 55 PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners for 2021-22, with support from PPL & Youth Music. Find out about all the TDP's here >> tinyurl.com/4cf3xt2p

Involved in music in Leeds? Join Music:Leeds and have you say at the online City Music Forum. Feedback on important issues with a focus on post-Covid recovery & future opportunities. 📆Tues 8th June 2-5pm 📝musicleeds.com/citymusicforum… Culture Programmes, LCC Inclusive Growth Leeds LEEDS 2023

Final few days to apply for Launchpad Open to Yorkshire based music artists and music projects who are looking for support with 1-1 mentoring, live opportunities and funded recording, project or personal development support. Monday 17th May at 11pm 💻 >> launchpad-music.com

Craven Music Match is a new initiative for musicians, singers & producers making original music. 6 Craven-based artists have an opportunity to collaborate and receive mentoring & live opportunities. Deadline: 9th June >> musiclocal.co.uk/craven Craven Council Historic England

1 week left to apply for Craven Music Match. Opportunity for 6 Craven-based musicians, singers & producers to collaborate, receive mentoring + live opportunities. Deadline: Wednesday 9th June Apply now >> musiclocal.co.uk/craven Craven Council Historic England

Are you a music artist based in or with links to Craven? Craven Music Match is offering mentoring, live opportunities and collaboration for early career music creators. Deadline: Friday 11th June at 11pm Apply now>> musiclocal.co.uk/craven Craven Council Historic England

WE'RE HIRING We're recruiting a new Communications & Marketing coordinator to work part time alongside the team, leading on our socials which include: Music:Leeds, Bradford Music Network, Music:SouthYorkshire + Launchpad 📆 Deadline: Sunday 11th July, 6pm 🧐musiclocal.co.uk/jobs

We’re looking for a new Communications & Marketing Coordinator 👀 Work across the our channels which include: Launchpad, Bradford Music Network, Music:Leeds + Music:SouthYorkshire Apply by 6pm on Sunday 11th July Full job description + application here >> musiclocal.co.uk/jobs

Are you an artist or music business professional ready for the next level? Apply to the Keychange programme for international opportunities, training, mentoring, networking and promotion globally throughout 2022 here: bit.ly/3yngSW3

Applications to be our new Communications & Marketing Coordinator close at 6pm this Sunday. If you're passionate about Yorkshire's music scene and have a keen eye for communications, get that application in to us! View the job description + apply here >> musiclocal.co.uk/jobs

The third round of the PRS Foundation PPL #MomentumAccelerator fund is open ! Specifically for Yorkshire based artists, this fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to support the continued growth of 2 artists. Deadline: 13th September 2021 >> bit.ly/39oL0Xm

Not long 'til the Launchpad Festival, get you tickets from Jumbo Records (bit.ly/3IU6WZ5) or Crash Records (bit.ly/3LtCSVG) + join us for a day of ace Yorkshire music Ft GALAXIANS NTANTU @wanderingmnster Dilettante Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) Simeon Walker 🎹 + more!

Just over a week until this workshop with Dr Jen Wills Lamacq hosted by @IVW_UK and Nath Brudenell Come learn how music helps play, bonding, and development. Grab your ticket here: bit.ly/39WGulM

Do you work behind the scenes, have 10-15 minutes spare and want to contribute to improving diversity in the music industry? ➡️ UK Music has launched its Workforce Diversity Survey, tracking progress to boost diversity and inclusion! Participate here - bit.ly/3buVsQG

🚨 Less than two days left to apply for Opera North's Resonance Residency! 🚨 Opportunity for professional music creators of colour to develop a new performance idea, all genres welcome, 5⃣ spots open. Learn more and apply here --> bit.ly/3amG3l7

Wow 🫢 We're CHUFFED to be awarded “Best Initiative to Support Music Education & Career Development" at this years @MusicCitiesSD! But, of course, a big thanks to all our wonderful mentors, artists, projects, partners and everyone else we've worked with! This is for us all 👏