What: Talk and networking
Location: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen St, Huddersfield HD1 2SP
Introduction to Launchpad and artist / industry development opportunities in Yorkshire
At this event, Launchpad project director Sam Nicholls (aka whiskas), will talk about the support Launchpad provides for those aiming to build a career in music throughout Yorkshire - including details of their grant-funded support that provides industry advice & mentoring, opportunities to perform live at festivals and events across the region, funding to support project and personal development, as well as for making new recordings.
In addition, we will break down what other opportunities are available for artists based in Kirklees, from other regional projects such as Come Play With Me, and national funders such as Youth Music, Help Musicians & PRS Foundation.
Alongside whiskas, there will be the opportunity to hear from two individuals supported by Launchpad over the last few years.
6.30pm / Doors
7:00 - 7.30 / Presentation from whiskas (Launchpad)
7.30 - 7.45 / Short break
7.45 - 8.15 / Conversation with Lily Fontaine (English Teacher, Eades and Clue Records) & Nigel Cudjoe (Saving Grace Music), followed by Q&A
8:15 - onwards / Networking
Speakers
Accessibility: the venue is fully accessible with lift access and an accessible toilet. More information can be found here, if you have any questions please email claire@musiclocal.co.uk.
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COVID-19: Guidance from the venue says that the wearing of masks is required while indoors, except whilst eating and drinking. NHS Covid Passes are not required and there are sanitiser stations across the theatre.
Please do not attend the event if you have any symptoms of Covid-19, or are self-isolating. For more information, click here.
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Launchpad is delivered by Music Local to support the music sector throughout Yorkshire and supported by Youth Music with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and PRS Foundation’s Talent Development Partnership, supported by PPL as well as additional regional partners, Leeds 2023, arts@leeds and Leeds City Council.