Taking place as part of the Otley Live Festival, join the Launchpad team 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:
Simon Rix (Holy Moly MGMT / Kaiser Chiefs)
Danny West (Sable Studios / CPWM Records)
Sally Bryant (Dance To The Radio / Futuresound Group)
Lily Fontaine (English Teacher)
Iona Lane (Artist / Campaign Manager)
Schedule
17:00 - Arrival
17:30 - Introduction to Launchpad Presentation
18:00 - Industry Panel
19:00 - Networking
*This event has an anticipated audience of those aged 13+, if you have any issues when trying to book tickets, please contact: richard@bighooha.co.uk
**Registration does not guarantee entry to this event, a first come first serve entry process will take place, please arrive early. The panel is scheduled to begin at 6pm.
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