Yorkshire Music Forum Convention returns for 2023, with panels, networking and an "In Conversation With" keynote, to support the region’s music industry.
Yorkshire Music Forum was formed in 2017 as a consortium of organisations working in artist and music industry development across the Yorkshire region with a YMF Convention once a year in October. The event is now in its 7th edition & is free to attend.
Schedule:
12:30 - Doors
13:15 - Welcome
13:30 - Music for film, television, advertising, and gaming - an introduction with:
14:45 - "Introducing Launchpad" Panel with:
16:00 - Keynote / in Conversation With…
17:00 - Networking Reception
Sign up for free here + keep up to date as we announce speakers joining us and the topics we will cover.
Look back on last year's event here.
!!! Stick around after for a Live Showcase of three exceptional emerging artists from Yorkshire presented by The Yorkshire Music Forum and KYCKER, featuring
Pleasure Centre
Sam Scherdel
Matilda Shakes
Taking place after the conference at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday October 12th. Tickets are free to all conference speakers and delegates or £7 in advance from here.
YMF former panelist Kim Hawes will be here for one-on-one advice and a book signing (Lipstick & Leather). Ex-tour manager, merchandiser, music industry trouble-shooter, author, mentor, & speaker.
Line Up Subject To Change. This is a 14+ event.
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The venue’s staff have been Good Night Out trained and accredited, their access and safety policies can be found here under the tab labelled 'Accessibility'.
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Accessibility:
All accessibility information can be found on the venue's website here by clicking on the tab labelled 'Accessibility'.
If you have any access requirements or questions, please free to drop us an email at kieron@musiclocal.co.uk or get in touch with the venue, their contact info is available through their website, linked above.
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Yorkshire Music Forum currently works with Kycker, Arnold Brown Ltd, Launchpad & Music: Leeds on the event & Over the years has been supported by BPI, Youth Music with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, as well as Leeds 2023, arts@leeds, Leeds City Council and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.