Opportunities & Resources

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]

Wakefield Youth Producers and Promoters - opportunity for those aged 16 -25 in Wakefield to curate music events. Deadline Monday 22nd June [MORE DETAILS]

Launchpad Future Leaders - opportunity for those aged 18 -25 in Yorkshire to get career and peer support, and leadership training. Deadline 13th July [MORE DETAILS]

This list is updated once a week - we post the latest opportunities out daily on our WhatsApp channel here.

Events

Every Friday, Basslines, Seacroft - Getaway Girls hold a music group every Friday called Basslines 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.

Every Thursday, Music Sessions, Bradford - Connecting Roma C.I.C are putting on music sessions every Thursday from 5-8pm at Romalandia to teach people how to create their own beats and sounds, record music, mix and produce music and more [MORE DETAILS]

Wednesday 10th June, 17th June, Creative Scene, Dewsbury - CreativeScene and The Terrace in Dewsbury are working together to provide music-related mentoring events for people aged 18 - 25. This is an opportunity for people who to be a DJ, promoter or a gigging musician to let people know what support they need [MORE DETAILS]

Tuesday 9th June, 16th June & 23rd June, Create Your Own DJ Set, Sheffield - TRACKS in Sheffield are putting on a variety of workshops over summer, including several sessions on creating your own DJ set. These opportunities are open to 11 - 18 year olds [MORE DETAILS]

Wednesday 10th June, Kickstart Your Career In The Creative Industries, UK - Creative Export Accelerator are offering a free online workshop for adults across West Yorkshire who are currently unemployed and interested in exploring opportunities within music, live events, technical production and the wider creative sector [MORE DETAILS]

Wednesday 17th June, Developing Your Creative Practice, West Yorkshire - West Yorkshire Music Network are putting on an online workshop based on the Developing Your Creative Practice Fund [MORE DETAILS]

Thursday 18th June, Culture Club 5 - Networking for Sheffield’s Culture Sector, Sheffield - join Culture Sheffield for their latest edition of their quarterly networking event for Sheffield’s music cultural sector. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, freelancers, and professionals working across the city’s culture sector [MORE DETAILS]

Friday 19th June, Under 18’s Open Mic Night, Bradford - Park Grove Productions, Bradford Council and Bradford Markets are putting on an Open Mic Night at Darley Street in Bradford for under 18’s [MORE DETAILS]

Saturday 27th June, Black Music Festival 40th Anniversary, Leeds - Black Music Festival are putting on Island Orchestra at Howard Assembly Room as part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations [MORE DETAILS]

Monday 29th June, Spin Off - DJ Practice Drop-In Session, Bradford - Bradford Sound Women Network are hosting a DJ Practice Drop-In Session at The 1 In 12 in Bradford [MORE DETAILS]

Tuesday 30th June, Performance Master Class with Franz Von, Sheffield - TRACKS in Sheffield are putting on a variety of workshops over summer, including a session on performance with Franz Von. These opportunities are open to 11 - 18 year olds [MORE DETAILS]

Tuesday 7th July, Open Mic, Sheffield - TRACKS in Sheffield are putting on a variety of workshops over summer, including an open mic. These opportunities are open to 11 - 18 year olds [MORE DETAILS]

Saturday 18th July, Leeds Pride: Freedom Party, Leeds - Leeds Pride puts on the Freedom Party on Lower Briggate in Leeds [MORE DETAILS]

Saturday 18th July, Black Music Festival 40th Anniversary, Leeds - Black Music Festival are putting on Take It To The Stage at Belgrave Music Hall as part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations [MORE DETAILS]

Sunday 19th July, Leeds Pride: Main Day, Leeds - Leeds Pride featuring the parade and full site [MORE DETAILS]

Sunday 30th August, Black Music Festival 40th Anniversary, Leeds - the 40th Black Music Festival will take place at Potternewton Park [MORE DETAILS]

Opportunities

Grunge Included, York St John University, York - York St John are inviting music writers, scholars, students, researchers, musicians, critics and cultural commentators to submit abstracts for presentations. Those commenting are expected to explore the multi-faceted legacy of grunge music and culture. Deadline for submissions is 1st July [MORE DETAILS]

Volunteer Backstage, Stage at The Lake, Halifax - applications are now open to work behind the scenes at Stage at the Lake. Participants will receive hands-on experience, an introduction to sound, lighting and technical production and more. Deadline to apply is midday 22nd June [MORE DETAILS]

Performers, Stage at The Lake, Halifax - applications are now open to perform at Stage at the Lake. Performers must be based in West Yorkshire. Deadline to apply is midday 22nd June [MORE DETAILS]

Support Sessions, Bradford Music Scene, Bradford - Bradford Music Scene are offering support sessions for creatives that are struggling with mental health, money, community, confidence and many other things whilst working in the music industry. For more information email hellobradfrodmusicscene@gmail.com‍ ‍

Level 3 Diploma in Live Production Arts, Calderdale College, Calder Valley - Calderdale College are now offering a Level 3 Diploma in Live Production Arts. It’s a practical and creative course for students interested in the technical and behind-the-scenes aspects of live events, theatre, music and entertainment. The course starts in September [MORE DETAILS]

NextGen Sounds, All Star, Bradford - All Star Entertainment are offering free music sessions in Bradford for those aged between 10 - 18 years old (up to 25 for SEND participants) [MORE DETAILS]

DJ’s and Presenters, LDC Radio, Leeds - LDC Radio is looking for new DJ’s and Presenters [MORE DETAILS]

Sound Engineering Opportunity, Grayston Unity, Halifax - Grayston Unity are offering opportunities for those aged under 21 to learn more about sound engineering. They are looking for two aspiring sound engineers to take part in a training programme at the venue [MORE DETAILS]

Photography / Videography Opportunity, Grayston Unity, Halifax - Grayston Unity are offering free photo passes for aspiring photographers and videographers [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Grayston Unity, Halifax - applications now open to play at The Grayston Unity in Halifax [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Boom, Leeds - applications are now open for bands in Leeds and the surrounding areas to apply to play Boom’s new venue, Canalside Community Music Space. It is open to all genres, but dedicated to promoting hardcore, metal and punk [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, The Underground, Bradford - applications are now open to play The Underground in Bradford [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, The Longest Day Festival, Cleckheaton - applications are now open for The Longest Day Festival in Cleckheaton. The festival takes place on 27th June 2026 [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Barnsley Pride, Barnsley - applications are now open for Barnsley Pride. The festival is due to take place on 11th July [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Beat-Herder Festival, Lancashire - applications are now open for Beat-Herder Festival. The festival takes place 16th - 19th July 2026 [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, MENT Festival, Slovenia - applications are now open for MENT festival in Slovenia. The festival takes place 17th - 20th February 2027, deadline is 14th August [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Beyond The Music, Manchester - applications are now open to play Beyond The Music in Salford. The festival takes place between 7th - 9th October [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play / Artist Submission w/ Futuresound - submit your details for consideration on Futuresound promoted shows across Yorkshire [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Not A Thing, Leeds - various live music nights across Leeds. [MORE DETAILS]

Apply To Play, Eurosonic, Netherlands - applications are now open for Eurosonic [MORE DETAILS]

SoundCycle, Sustainability in Music, Bradford - SoundCycle is a Bradford based not for profit group who collect unwanted musical equipment and instruments to service and refurbish before they are donated to help young people get a start in music. SoundCycle are keen to hear from school music departments in the Bradford District and offer to service or repair their current music equipment and instrument whether faulty or damaged at no cost [MORE DETAILS]

Volunteering Stewards, National Centre for Early Music, York - the NCEM are looking for new volunteers to help deliver their world-class music programme and early music festivals. Volunteer Stewards will provide the front-of-house operation for all of their performances at the NCEM and external venues [MORE DETAILS]

Music Call-Out, Kirklees Most Wanted, Kirklees - Kirklees Most Wanted is a collaborative project aimed at showcasing the music scene in Kirklees. The aim is to create a space where artists can grow, work, network and perform, whilst also supporting the local economy and cultural scene [MORE DETAILS]

Artist Support, Bradford Arts Centre, Bradford - Bradford Arts Centre are offering support to artists working in dance, theatre, or other performance artforms. If you work aligns with their Programming Strands (South Asia Now, This Is Bradford, British Diversity), then they can offer 5 studios spaces to use. For unfunded artists the cost is £5, and for funded artists it is £25 [MORE DETAILS]

Promoters, The Parish, Huddersfield - The Parish in Huddersfield are looking for some new promoters to join their Events CIC squad [MORE DETAILS]

Start Up and Grow, Leeds City Council, Leeds - Leeds City Council and Leeds Libraries are offering a new programme for budding entrepreneurs and young businesses across Leeds, Start Up and Grow. Start Up and Grow is designed to provide essential guidance for launching and managing a successful business, alongside opportunities to build a strong entrepreneur support network within local communities [MORE DETAILS]

Musicians Call-out, Wakefield Exchange, Wakefield - Wakefield Exchange are looking for musicians and bands to perform at Wakefield Exchange, both local and regional [MORE DETAILS]

The Lounge, Beckview Presents, North Yorkshire - Beckview Presents and The Lounge are offering artists and bands the opportunity to record a live session at their studios [MORE DETAILS]

Bradford Sound, Allstar, Bradford - Allstar are offering the opportunity for those aged between 11 - 18 years old in the Bradford District to record music and star in a professional music video [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. [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

Futuresound Promotions Team, Leeds and Sheffield - 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]

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

Jobs

Drum Tutor, Bingley Music School, Bingley - Bingley Music School are looking for a Drum Tutor to teach Saturday and Sunday. Candidate must commit to at least 9am - 3pm. If interested, email stubms@outlook.com [MORE DETAILS]

Marketing & Content Producer (Culture & Events), Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds - applications are now open for a Marketing & Content Producer to work across Hyde Park Book Club, Eiger Studios and Holding Patterns. Successful applicants will plan and deliver marketing for events, programmes and projects, create content across platforms, manage and schedule social media across the three organisations and more [MORE DETAILS]

Social Media Manager, Crossfader. Leeds [MORE DETAILS]

Maintenance Technician, Front of House Team Leader, Production Technician, Venue Control Room Operator - Bradford Live [MORE DETAILS]

Funding & Grants

Spare Bob, Bradford Producing Hub, Bradford - applications are now open for the Spare Bob fund. This fund is open to artists and creative freelancers living in the Bradford district. Successful applicants can receive between £100 - £500. Deadline to apply is midday Friday 19th June [MORE DETAILS]

Early Career Promoter Fund, PRS Foundation, UK - applications are now open for the Early Career Promoter Fund. Successful applicants will receive up to £3,500 to support a range of activities. Deadline to apply is 9th July [MORE DETAILS]

CoSTAR Live Lab: Intelligent Venues, CoSTAR, UK - applications are currently open for the CoSTAR Live Lab fund. Applicants can apply for between £20,000 and £50,000 to prototype, test and showcase technology focused on Intelligent Venues. Deadline to apply is 21st July [MORE DETAILS]

Grant Funding, Metal For Good, UK - applications are currently open for Grant Funding from Metal For Good. This fund is dedicated to funding incredibly community groups and projects that use music and the values of the rock and metal community to help create an equal society. There are two funding round per year, the first one opening on 2nd February and closing on 16th February, with the second opening on 24th August and closing on the 7th September [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]

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, 2026 Deadlines

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

International Showcase Fund - rolling deadlines.

PPL Momentum Music Fund - this 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 of this throughout the year. Round One is open now and closes on 2nd February. Round Two opens on 13th April and closes on 11th May. Round Three opens on 13th July and closes on 10th August. Round Four opens on 28th September and closes on 26th October [MORE DETAILS]

Hitmaker Fund - this fund offers grants of £5k - £10k to songwriters and producers working in popular music genres to further develop their careers. There are two rounds of this throughout the year. Round One opens on 10th February and close on 3rd March. Round Two opens on 1st September and closes on 28th September [MORE DETAILS]

The Open Fund for Music Creators - this fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to music creators of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. There are two rounds of this. Round One opens on 25th February and closes on 18th March. Round Two opens on 1st September and closes 7th September. [MORE DETAILS]

The Composers’ Fund - this fund offers grants of up to £8,000 - £15,000 to composers with a strong track record, giving direct access to funding at a pivotal stage in their career. There are two rounds of this throughout the year. Round One opens on 10th March and close on 31st March. Round Two opens on 14th September and closes on 7th October[MORE DETAILS]

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]