University of Leeds International Concert Series: Launchpad Industry Panel & Gig - 6th July 2023
As part of The University of Leeds International Concert Series, join Launchpad for an evening of presentation and panel discussion, for those aiming to build a career in music throughout Yorkshire. The evening will feature details of Launchpad programs that provides industry advice & mentoring, opportunities to perform live at festivals and events across the region and funding to support project and personal development, as well as opportunities by other organisations such as Youth Music, Help Musicians & PRS Foundation.
Discussing opportunities to develop music careers will be a panel discussion from those who have received support from Launchpad and other organisations and who have built their careers in the music industry, talking through their experience and passing on advice about working in the industry, Including:
Lins Wilson (Musician - Magick Mountain)
Maddie Morris (Musician/Activist)
Sammy Robinson (Brudenell Social Club / Treeboy & Arc)
Graziana Presicce (Classical Pianist)
Chiedu Oraka (Musician)
Lins Wilson (Musician - Magick Mountain)
Chiedu Oraka (Musician)
Graziana Presicce (Classical Pianist)
Maddie Morris (Musician/Activist)
Sammy Robinson (Assistant Promoter / Band Member)
Following the panel discussion, there will be an opportunity to network with food & drink provided. The evening will feature a Launchpad showcase with live performances with artists selected through Launchpad's Open Call to support emerging artists from the region including:
Safii Koii
Lauren Mikki
Claudia Fenoglio
Safii Koii
Lauren Mikki
Claudia Fenoglio
Tickets are available here (If you have registered for the panel look out for a discount code to give you 50% off the full ticket price).
Schedule
17:00 - Arrival
17:30 - Welcome to Launchpad Introduction
18:00 - Short Break
18:15 - Industry Panel
19:00 - Canapes & Drinks
20:00 - Safii Koii
20:45 - Lauren Mikki
21:30 - Claudia Fenoglio
Launchpad is is supported by Youth Music, with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, arts@leeds, Leeds City Council and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL