Launchpad Activity

Launchpad+ - Supporting artists, managers and labels to release their music effectively and maximise their royalty collection. Find out more and get in touch for support [MORE DETAILS]

Launchpad, Future Leaders - applications are now open to take part in the Launchpad Future Leaders programme. This is aimed at emerging music industry professionals aged between 18 - 25 years old and will offer training workshops, and the opportunity to engage with national music industry organisations [MORE DETAILS]

Events

Every Friday, Getaway Girls Music Group, Seacroft - Getaway Girls hold a music group every Friday from 4-5:30pm for young women aged between 15 - 19 where they can learn music production, DJ’ing and writing music. To get involved, call 0113 240 5894.

Tuesday 6th May & Tuesday 24th June, Youth Club Open Mic Nights, Sheffield - Sheffield Music School are hosting free Youth Club Open Mic Nights over the next few months [MORE DETAILS]

Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th April, Building Basslines, Bradford - Bradford City fo Culture are teaming up with Bolton Woods Community Centre to invite young people aged between 11 - 18 years to grow their skills, creativity and confidence through music in a series of free workshops [MORE DETAILS]

Thursday 15th May, Sheffield As A Music City, Sheffield - Culture Sheffield are hosting a networking and collaboration event at the Millennium Gallery on Thursday 15th May to explore how to bring the city together [MORE DETAILS]

Sunday 18th May, Songwriting Bootcamp & Performance, Huddersfield - HD Sounds and Conscious Youth UK have teamed up to offer a Songwriting Bootcamp & Performance as part of the Huddersfield Literature Festival on Sunday 18th May. This is a free opportunity open to aspiring artists, producers and musicians aged 16 - 30 [MORE DETAILS]

Tuesday 10th June, FFWD Leeds, Leeds - FFWD is a one day conference made for future leaders and forward thinkers. FFWD is on a mission to drive great equality across the music industry [MORE DETAILS]

17th - 19th October, Plug It Up, Bradford Sound Women, Bradford - Bradford Sound Women are putting on workshops for women and gender minorities from 17th - 19th October [MORE DETAILS]

Opportunities

Worker Callout, Youth Music, UK - Youth Music are recruiting Awards Hosts, Backstage Presenters and a Video Editor for the Youth Music Awards in association with Hal Leonard Europe. Deadline to apply is 4th May [MORE DETAILS]

Artist Callout: LOG Fest, North Yorkshire - LOG is seeking to support artists for their upcoming festivals in North Yorkshire, happening across multiple dates. They are looking for an electronic / experimental artist with connections to North Yorkshire. Deadline to apply is Monday 12th May [MORE DETAILS]

Musician Callout: MARCH, New Music Biennial 2025 (Bradford and London), CoMA - Contemporary Music For All are offering musicians the chance to perform in one of the UK’s most celebrated new music festivals. They will be premiering a new version of Uri Angon’s vibrant musical work MARCH in Bradford and London as part of the New Music Biennial 2025 and Bradford 2025. They’re looking for instrumentalists and singers living in or near Bradford and London who are able to read 5-line notation to a Grade 3 standard. Players must be 16 or over to be involved. Deadline to apply is Sunday 25th May [MORE DETAILS]

Volunteering, Sheffield Music Hub, Sheffield - Sheffield Music Hub are offering volunteering opportunities for those in the local area for those that study at a Sheffield School/College [MORE DETAILS]

Get Your Act Together, Cloth Cat, Leeds - Cloth Cat Leeds are offering free music courses for 11 - 18 years old in Leeds. They are now enrolling for their summer term which begins after the Easter holidays [MORE DETAILS]

Artists Collaborations & Curators, No Bounds Festival, Sheffield - No Bounds Festival are looking for artists, collaborators, curators and partners for this year’s edition happening between Sheffield and Rotherham [MORE DETAILS]

Future Producer Academy, UK - Future Producer Academy are looking for underrepresented music producers (aged 16 - 24) from across the country to work with Fraser T Smith and some of the biggest names in the UK music industry [MORE DETAILS]

Music Leaders Network, UK - applications are now open to join the Music Leaders Network. Applicants must be a woman, trans or non-binary person with 5 - 25 years experience of working in the music industry. Successful applicants will work with two of the UK’s top music industry coaches and be embedded into a growing network of leaders in the industry [MORE DETAILS]

All Star Youth Radio Presenting & Podcasting Training, All Star Entertainment, Bradford - All Star Entertainment are offering young people the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in radio and podcasting, build confidence and create content that showcases their talents [MORE DETAILS]

DJs Wanted, The Key Club, Leeds - the Key Club in Leeds is looking for enthusiastic and experiences DJs able to cover a range of genres for various different club nights. To apply, email a CV and example playlist to info@thekeyclubleeds.com

WYCreate - a brand new series of FREE training opportunities for creative freelancers and microbusinesses in West Yorkshire. [MORE DETAILS]

Volunteers, Hyde Park Unity Day, Leeds - Unity Day are looking for volunteers to help support their next event. There are roles available as a: Volunteers Liaison, Events Planner, Artists Liaison, Community Engagement Volunteer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Social Media Content Creator and Admin Support. To get involved email unityday.hydepark@gmail.com.

Futuresound Promotions Team, Leeds - Futuresound are looking for people to join their promotional team. To apply, email ben@futuresoundgroup.com

NYO Inspire, National Youth Orchestra - NYO Inspire is a free program from the National Youth Orchestra that helps teenage musicians in the UK develop their musical skills and confidence. It’s open to young musicians who may have faced barriers to making music, such as location or finances. To take part you must apply, applications are open all year round and are open to those aged 13 - 18 years [MORE DETAILS]

Live Events Crew, The Leadmill, Sheffield - The Leadmill are looking for crew to join their live events team to help load in, set-up events and pack away at the end of the night. Training will be provided. For more information, email advancing@leadmill.co.uk.

Apply To Play, Alt Escape, Brighton - applications are now open to play the Kycker and AJM showcase at this years’ Great Escape Festival. Deadline to apply is 6pm 28th April [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Kendal Calling, Kendall - applications are now open to play Kendal Calling. Deadline to apply is 23:00 on Sunday 4th May [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Wake Up: Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open to play Wake Up: Wakefield on Saturday 5th July. Deadline to apply is 18th May [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, English Folk Expo, Manchester - applications are now open for the English Folk Expo. Deadline to apply is midnight Sunday 8th June [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Barnsley Live Festival, Barnsley - applications are now open to play Barnsley Live 2025 on Saturday 21st June [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Clarence Park Festival, Wakefield - applications are now open to play Clarence Park Festival from 26th - 27th July [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Chapel Allerton Arts Festival, Leeds - applications are now open to play Chapel Allerton Arts Festival from 29th - 31st August [MORE DETAILS]

Gig Opportunities, SuperFriendz - SuperFriendz are looking for local musicians, singers, bands & DJ’s for shows in Leeds. Send your music to harry@superfriendz.com.

Skills Bootcamp, Wakefield - Academy of Live Technology (fka Backstage Academy) in Wakefield have free Skills Bootcamps coming up over the next few months. If you're interested in Live Event Production and Event Management, check out more details here.

Doncaster DAB - if you are interested in starting a new local or community radio station in Doncaster, or want to put an existing radio station onto DAB in Doncaster, contact Doncaster DAB [MORE DETAILS]

Leeds Dance Community Radio - Presenter open call, no deadline [MORE DETAILS]

Girls I Rate #GIRARMY - Support and funding for women aged 16+ in music and the creative sector [MORE DETAILS]

The F-List - A directory of female and gender minority musicians in the UK, sign up to create your listing [MORE DETAILS]

Bradford Producing Hub Advice Sessions - Monthly in-person and online drop-in advice sessions open to artists and professionals working in the music industry [MORE DETAILS]

Jobs

ArtForms Musician Tutor Strings, Leeds City Council, Leeds - Leeds City Council are looking for a Musician Tutor (Strings) to work across various Leeds schools and academies throughout May half term to October half term. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm 30th April [MORE DETAILS]

ArtForms National Curriculum Music Teacher, Leeds City Council, Leeds - Leeds City Council are looking for a National Curriculum Music Teacher to work across various Leeds schools and academies permanently. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm 30th April [MORE DETAILS]

Audience Manager, NCEM, York - the National Centre for Early Music are looking for an Audience Manager. The Audience Manager will be the first point of contact with the NCEM, they will run the box office system and further develop booking processes and audience communication. Deadline to apply is Thursday 1st May 5pm [MORE DETAILS]

ArtForms Musician Tutors (Woodwind and Strings) - Leeds City Council are looking for two Musician Tutors (Orchestral Strings and Woodwind Teams) to work across various Leeds schools and academies permanently. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm 6th May [MORE DETAILS]

Music Coordinator, Brantwood Specialist School and Childrens Home, Sheffield - Brantwood Specialist School and Childrens Home are looking for a Music Coordinator (with Teaching Responsibilities) to work with students with learning disabilities and complex needs [MORE DETAILS]

Technical Hire Desk Manager, 3D Productions, Leeds - 3D Productions are looking for a Technical Hire Desk Manager to join their hire department [MORE DETAILS]

Senior Events Manager, Bradford Live, Bradford - Bradford Live are looking for a new full-time Senior Events Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering the entertainment, conference and private events business at Bradford Live with the Operations Team [MORE DETAILS]

Facilities Technician, Bradford Live, Bradford - Bradford Live are looking for a new full-time Facilities Technician. The successful applicant will be responsible for completing Bradford Live’s maintenance tasks, ensuring that the building, facilities and ground are maintained to the best possible presentation, safety and compliancy standards [MORE DETAILS]

Funding & Grants

Next Level Awards, Help Musicians, UK - applications are now open for the Help Musicians Next Level awards. This fund is designed to support musicians with a strong track record but lacking the resources to embark on larger and longer-term projects. Successful applicants will receive one-to-one business advice, online meet-ups and up to £3,000 towards their own music. Deadline to apply is Friday 9th May at 5pm [MORE DETAILS]

Developing Your Creative Practice, Arts Council, England - Arts Council England are accepting applications for the next round of Developing Your Creative Practice. This fund is aimed at supporting individual creative and cultural practitioners to focus on their development and take them to the next stage of their practice. Deadline to apply is 24th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Culture Grants Small, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Small. There are small grants on offer of up to £2000 for community groups, charities, CICs, and other VCSE organisations for small scale creative projects. There are various deadline throughout the year [MORE DETAILS]

Culture Grants Medium, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Medium. There are medium grants on offer of up to £5000 for charities, CICs and individual creatives and organisations for medium scale creative projects. There are two deadlines through the year: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and Monday 14th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Culture Grants Large, Creative Wakefield, Wakefield - applications are now open for the Creative Wakefield Culture Grants Large. there are large grants on offer of up to £10,000 for charities, CICs and individual creatives and organisations. There are two deadlines through the year: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 and Monday 14th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

DCMS Create Growth Programme Competition 4: Small Projects, UK - UK registered micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative sector can apply for a share of up to 38 million for innovation projects to grow their business. This funding is from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The competition is open now and the deadline is 11am Thursday 29th May [MORE DETAILS]

RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants, Royal Philharmonic Society, UK - applications are now open for the Thea Musgrave Composition Grants to support established composers writing a new work for soloist, duo or chamber ensemble. Successful applicants will receive between £5000 - £10,000 each. Deadline to apply is 11am Tuesday 1st July [MORE DETAILS]

RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants, Royal Philharmonic Society, UK - applications are now open for the Thea Musgrave Performance Grants for performers, ensembles, festivals and venues. Successful applicants will receive between £5000 - £10,000 each. Deadline to apply is 11am Tuesday 1st July [MORE DETAILS]

Thrive in 2025, Young Sounds UK, UK - applications are now open for Young Sounds UK’s Thrive in 2025. Successful applicants will receive funding to support their musical journey and musical opportunities based on their own circumstances and level of need. Applicants must be based in the UK and aged between 5-17 [MORE DETAILS]

Early Career Promoter Fund - applications for the Early Career Promoter Fund are open with various deadlines. Grants of up to £3,500 will be available to support any range of activities including booking, programming and promotions of events, costs associated with those activities, capacity building & more [MORE DETAILS]

Inspire, Leeds City Council - Inspire provides small grants for one off cultural projects and activities. Grants are available from £500 to £1500. There are multiple deadlines [MORE DETAILS]

PRS Foundation, 2024 Deadlines

All deadline are 6:00PM unless otherwise stated. More information here.

The Open Fund for Music Creators - The Open Fund supports the development of outstanding music creators of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career with grants of up to £5000. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 3rd March 2025 and closes 31st March 2025 with the second round opening 1st September 2025 and closing 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

PPL Momentum Music Fund - the PPL Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k - 15k for UK based artists / bands to break through to the next level of their careers. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. There are four rounds: the first round opens 6th January 2025 and closes 3rd February 2025, the second round opens 14th April 2025 and closes 12th May 2025, the third round opens 14th July 2025 and closes 11th August 2025 and the final round opens 29th September 2025 and closes 27th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Women Make Music - Women Make Music supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriter and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. There are two rounds, the first round opens on the 3rd March 2025 and closes 31st March 2025 with the second round opening on 1st September 2025 and closes 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Composers Fund - the Composer Fund is an opportunity for composers with a strong record, giving direct access to funding at pivotal stages in their career. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 17th February 2025 and closes on 1st April 2025 with the second round opening on 8th September 2025 and closing on 6th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

The Hitmaker Fund - The Hitmaker Fund offers an opportunity for songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers and writing/production with grants of between £5000 - £10,000. There are two rounds, the first round opens on 3rd February 2025 and closes on 3rd March 2025 with the second round opening on 1st September 2025 and closing 29th September 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

POWER UP - Power Up is a long-term initiative which supports Black music creators and industry professionals and executives, as well as addressing anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector. Applications open on 27th January 2025 and closes 13th March 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Early Career Promoter Fund - the Early Career Promoter Fund recognises the vital role independent promoters play in supporting the talent pipeline across England, and offers grant funding and capacity building support, with the aim of bolstering the local, regional and national ecosystems. Grants of up to £3500 can be given to support a range of activities. There are rolling deadlines, with round nine opening on January 15th 2025 and closing on February 11th 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Beyond Borders - Beyond Borders is about stimulating and strengthening cross-border collaborations between music creators, performers and presenters. It supports the creation, touring and promotion of innovative and high-quality new music across genres and encourages engagement with audiences across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through multiple performances and digital activity. Funding of up to £15,000 is available for projects that include new music commissions, recordings and repeat performances of music written in the past five years. Applications open 15th May 2025 and closes 28th July 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

Resonate - Resonate is a fund and resource which encourages professional orchestras to programme into their repertoire the best pieces of British music from the past 25 years. There are two rounds, the first one opens on 5th February 2025 and closes on 19th March 2025 with the second one openig 1st September 2025 and closing on 13th October 2025 [MORE DETAILS]

International Showcase Fund - rolling deadlines.

Always open / Rolling deadlines

Fast Track, Help Musicians - musicians are able to apply for a short-term fund of £500 throughout the year to support opportunities. Artists may spend the money on things such as a short course, investing in new software, or taking opportunities to record, release or perform that will help you to fulfil your ambition [MORE DETAILS]

The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, Sheffield - The Power of Music Foundation supports people of any in age in Sheffield who are socially or economically disadvantaged. They work with individuals and organisations supporting people with disabilities and complex needs, with children and schools and with anyone experiencing hardship. Small grants of up to £750 are open on a rolling basis [MORE DETAILS]

Arts Council Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund - the Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund has been extended with an extra £1.5 million available to support Grassroots music venues across England [MORE DETAILS]

Arts Council England Project Grants - National Lottery Project Grants is an open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations [MORE DETAILS]