Launchpad conference 2022

After a false start in 2020, we are pleased to announce our first Launchpad Conference, taking place throughout the day on Thursday 14th April across Leeds Conservatoire & The Wardrobe. The conference is a free day of panels, workshops, presentations and networking for those working in, or aspiring to work in the music industry, with speakers from the local music scene, and those working on a national and international level. If you are involved in music at any level and hope to gain a better understanding of the music industries – as an artist, producer, manager, promoter, student, enthusiast or otherwise, you can come to our event to find out more from leading experts and professionals. This year's event includes: *Keynote talk from YolanDa Brown *Music Declares Emergency In Conversation With You *PPL / PRS For Music Workshop *Making Great Music & Finding The Right Audience (Panel) *How to Foster Resilience Whilst Building a Career in Music (Panel) *Using Opportunities to Build Your Audience (Panel) *Have a Word: A Musician’s Guide To Writing Brilliant Biographies (Workshop and One-to-ones) *Come Play With Me Selection Panel *Speed Advice Sessions Tickets for the conference are free / pay as you feel, but you need to register in advance to attend. You can see the latest information on speakers, sessions and event information on our website, here. Tickets can be secured for free so that the event is accessible to people just starting out in music and/or on a lower income, but if you have the means to, please think about making a donation when you book your ticket. By making a donation you will be contributing to our ongoing work to support the music sector in Yorkshire. Launchpad Conference is paired with Launchpad Festival, a new live music event featuring over 30 new and emerging artists from across Yorkshire, performing across 3 venues in Leeds City Centre with a single ticket gaining entry to all the acts, taking place on Friday 15th April. More info here.