Join the Launchpad team and a selection of speakers from the music industry for an insightful discussion on the opportunities available to musicians, artists, and aspiring professionals in Hull and across Yorkshire.

Taking place from 7:30pm on Tuesday 28th of July at the Polar Bear Music Club, Hull, the evening will feature details of Launchpad programs that provide 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 individuals who have built successful music careers both locally and nationally, sharing their experiences and offer advice on navigating and developing a career in the music industry.

Speakers include:
Claire Hamilton (Launchpad)
Max Lilley (A Happy Salmon / A Puddle of Otters Touring Ltd - Musician / Backline Technician)
Lucy Tessier (Head of Publicity & Project Management / Vocalist - Pink + Red / Part-Time Model)
Sarah Shiels (Chair - Hull Music Board)
Sophie Walker (Publicist - Toast PR)

Stick around after the panel for a Launchpad special of the classic Sesh night from 9pm

Times for the evening

7pm Doors

7:30pm - 8:30pm - Launchpad Panel

9.00pm - 9.20pm - Madeleine May

9.30 - 10.00pm - A Happy Salmon

10.00pm - 10.45pm - Tymisha

11pm - Flat Number Two

Launchpad is delivered by Music Local, and is supported by Youth Music, with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, PPL Giving, Bradford Council, Leeds City Council funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.