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 4th June, Step Up, Wakefield - Wakefield Council are putting on a networking event at the Wakefield Exchange for creatives based in Wakefield. This will give those the chance to meet professionals who will give you tips and advice on how you can work in various creative industries [MORE DETAILS]
Sunday 8th June, Thursday 12th June and Wednesday 18th June, Connect With Creatives, Morley - Crank Studios are offering several networking events aimed at bringing people working within the creative industry together to share their projects and make worthwhile connections. There are three different dates and it will cost £5 [MORE DETAILS]
Monday 9th June, Future of Music In Technology, Bradford - UK Black Tech teams up with BPI and industry guests such as Sony Music Entertainment & Spotify to explore the intersection of music & technology, showcasing cutting edge innovations and to discuss its evolution [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 10th June, Networking for Sheffield’s Culture Sector, Sheffield - Culture Sheffield is starting a quarterly networking event called Culture Club, which is designed to bring together the minds that drive Sheffield’s vibrant culture scene [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 10th June, FFWD Leeds, Leeds - FFWD is a one day conference made for future leaders and forward thinkers. FFWD is on a mission to drive great equality across the music industry [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 10th & 17th June & Wednesday 25th June & 2nd July, Songwriting Workshops, Bradford - Undercliffe Cemetery Charity are working with Commoners Choir to offer free songwriting workshops. Participants will work alongside Boff Whalley from Chumbawumba [MORE DETAILS]
Wednesday 11th June, LNEG Social, Leeds - Leeds Night Time Economy Group are putting on an informal social event at Society in Leeds [MORE DETAILS]
Friday 13th June, Signals Presents: Breaking Through, Rotherham - Rotherham Music are hosting a special creative social at Rock Out Music on Friday 23rd May. This will be a Q&A led by industry professional John Hart, current course leader for Music Business at BIMM Music Institute Birmingham [MORE DETAILS]
Wednesday 18th June - Wednesday 16th July, Song-Writing, Cloth Cat Leeds - Cloth Cat in Leeds have partnered up with Leeds Library to offer a free five week songwriting course for musicians aged between 15 to 18 years old. The course will be led by musician Jack Winn who will support you to create your own compositions using guitar, keyboard or voice [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 24th June, Youth Club Open Mic Nights, Sheffield - Sheffield Music School are hosting free Youth Club Open Mic Nights over the next few months [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 24th June, Bills and Beats, Leeds - The Attic are putting on an event aimed at helping young creatives learn how to balance their passion for art and the practicalities of managing your money [MORE DETAILS]
Tuesday 15th July, Senior Group Auditions, Sheffield - Sheffield Music Hub are putting on auditions to join their Senior Music Group [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
WeCompose, Music In The Round, UK - WeCompose are seeking composers who are passionate about working with young people and facilitating their creative ideas. WeCompose is an in-schools composition project, a collaboration between teachers, professional composers, outstanding ensembles and leading music educators. Deadline to apply is 9am Monday 9th June [MORE DETAILS]
Classically Black, Black Lives in Music, London - Black Lives in Music are offering the opportunity for early-career classical musicians and composers from under-represented backgrounds to perform at Kings Place in London on Saturday 18th October as part of Classically Black. Classically Black is a one day event celebrating Black and global majority excellence in classical music. Selected artists will showcase their talent in front of music industry professionals, including reps from Warner Music Group. Deadline to apply is 18th June [MORE DETAILS]
Sound and Music Commission, British Arts Council, UK - British Arts Council are looking for six composers or music creators based in the UK and ODA (official development assistance countries) to co-create a new work for radio to be broadcast in Autumn 2025. Three UK-based composers and three composers from ODA countries will be selected to form collaboration pairs. Each composer will be paid a £1500 commission fee. Deadline to apply is 23rd June [MORE DETAILS]
Young Leaders Wanted, Fuse Festival, Pudsey - The Music Box are looking for young creatives, organisers and future leaders to join the Fuse Festival Young Leaders Programme for Fuse Festival on Saturday 5th July [MORE DETAILS]
Musician Callout: Youth Performers, Voice For Youth, Sheffield - Sheffield Music Hub are looking for youth performers to perform at their upcoming event on 10th July [MORE DETAILS]
WaterBear Sheffield X Sarah Nulty Foundation BA (Hons) Scholarship, Water Bear College, Sheffield - WaterBear has teamed up with the Sarah Nulty Foundation to offer this BA (Hons) scholarship award for 2025. The scholarship will cover all tuition fees for one lucky student throughout their degree at WaterBear Sheffield. Deadline to apply is Thursday 31st July [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, Barnsley Live Festival, Barnsley - applications are now open to play Barnsley Live 2025 on Saturday 21st June [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
Music Centre Instructor, Harrogate Music Centre, Harrogate - Harrogate Music Centre is looking for an inspiring and passionate strings tutor to teach on Saturday mornings from 9am to 12:30pm. Deadline to apply is 23:59 on 6th June [MORE DETAILS]
Artistic Director, Northern Opera Group, UK - Northern Opera Group are looking for an Artistic Director to work with them. Successful candidates will be expected to work in programming, strategic planning, relationship building and advocacy. Deadline to apply is 5pm 20th June [MORE DETAILS]
Songwriters, Swan Song Project, West Yorkshire - The Swan Song Project is looking for some new songwriters to join their team and help more people leave their legacy in song. Deadline to apply is 10am on Monday 30th June [MORE DETAILS]
Trustees, Swan Song Project, West Yorkshire - The Swan Song Project is looking to recruit some new trustees to be a part of their board. The role of a trustee is to oversee the charity and ensure it is working effectively towards its aim. Deadline to apply is 10am Monday 30th June [MORE DETAILS]
Music Tutors, Sheffield Music Hub, Sheffield - Sheffield Music Hub are recruiting Music Tutors to teach violin and cello for September 2025 [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 wokring 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
Alan James Creative Bursaries, English Folk Dance & Song Society, UK - applications for the Alan James Creative Bursaries are now open. This fund aims to support artists exploring new creatives ideas inspired by and sourced from traditional folk music relating to England. This programme provides artists with an opportunity to undertake creative exploration without the pressure of a final product. Successful applicants will receive a bursary of up to £2000, research facilities at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, up to five days rehearsal space and more. Deadline to apply is midnight Sunday 15th June [MORE DETAILS]
Amplify, Bradford Producing Hub, Bradford - applications for Amplify are now open. This is a talent development programme aimed at supporting early to mid-career musicians and people working in the music sector in the Bradford district. Successful applicants will receive a development grant of £750, mentoring, industry masterclasses and more. Deadline to apply is 11pm Wednesday 25th June [MORE DETAILS]
Developing Your Creative Practice, Arts Council, England - Arts Council England are accepting applications for the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice. This fund is aimed at supporting individual creative and cultural practitioners to focus on their development and take them to the next stage of their practice. Deadline to apply is 24th July 2025 [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]
Culture Grants Medium, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Medium. There are medium grants on offer of up to £5000 for charities, CICs and individual creatives and organisations for medium scale creative projects. There are two deadlines through the year: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and Monday 14th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
Culture Grants Large, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Large. there are large grants on offer of up to £10,000 for charities, CICs and individual creatives and organisations. There are two deadlines through the year: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and Monday 14th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]
RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants, Royal Philharmonic Society, UK - applications are now open for the Thea Musgrave Composition Grants to support established composers writing a new work for soloist, duo or chamber ensemble. Successful applicants will receive between £5000 - £10,000 each. Deadline to apply is 11am Tuesday 1st July [MORE DETAILS]
RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants, Royal Philharmonic Society, UK - applications are now open for the Thea Musgrave Performance Grants for performers, ensembles, festivals and venues. Successful applicants will receive between £5000 - £10,000 each. Deadline to apply is 11am Tuesday 1st July [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]
POWER UP - Power Up is a long-term initiative which supports Black music creators and industry professionals and executives, as well as addressing anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector. Applications open on 27th January 2025 and closes 13th March 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, with round nine opening on January 15th 2025 and closing on February 11th 2025 [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]