Launchpad Future Leaders
Applications are now OPEN for Launchpad Future Leaders 2026. Read more about Launchpad Future Leaders below.
Deadline to apply is Monday 13th July at 5pm
Launchpad Future Leaders is open to anyone based in Yorkshire aged between 18 and 25 years old.
If you have further questions about the programme or application, please drop an email to kieron@musiclocal.co.uk with any queries. Or join our open zoom calls on the dates below
Tuesday 7th July - 6pm - [HERE]
Launchpad Future Leaders offers a group of emerging music industry professionals aged 18-25 and based in Yorkshire the opportunity to engage with national music industry organisations, attend training workshops on professional development in the industry and build relationships with other early career music professionals.
Through the opportunities delivered by this programme, those selected will gain music industry insight and knowledge from music industry professionals, as well as management and leadership tools to work with us and play a role in developing a vibrant, inclusive and healthy music industry in the future.
Participants in Launchpad Future Leaders will receive:
*Industry Training Sessions
*Mental Health First Aid training
*Outdoor Team Building Activity
*Launchpad Music Industry workshop
*Social Events
*One to One Career Mentoring & Coaching
*Activity will take place as a combination of online and in-person. Travel costs are supported as part of the programme.
Launchpad Future Leaders is delivered by Music Local, and is supported through Youth Music’s Industry Connect Fund thanks to funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, PPL Giving, Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.