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]
Music Industry Insight Sessions - weekly from Tue 23rd Sept. Run by our music industry advisors, each session will cover a topic to help you develop your project and career, plan your next steps and give you confidence in reaching out to other music organisations and partners. [MORE DETAILS]
Yorkshire Music Forum - Belgrave Music Hall, Thu 9th Oct. This year’s event features panels that will explore the themes of building a sustainable and rewarding career in the contemporary music industry, alongside the growing significance of export and internationalism in fostering global reach. [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.
Wednesday 17th September, Brews & Beats - Open Decks & Networking - Academy94, Leeds. An intimate evening of music, networking, and good vibes in a creatively lit studio space. [MORE DETAILS]
Saturday 20th September - Contains Straight Language, BBC Introducing Panel, Bradford - the BBC’s Contains Strong Language Festival is coming to Bradford, the annual celebration of poetry, performance and spoken word. There’ll be four days of performances, readings, events and activities [MORE DETAILS]
Friday 26th September, Bradford Asian Music Focus Groups, Bradford - Bradford Producing Hub are calling all South, Central and Western Asian musicians and singers to feedback on what is needed within the Bradford Music Scene. There is an in person meet-up at the Assembly in Bradford on 26th September, and then online on Saturday 27th September [MORE DETAILS]
Monday 29th September - PRS For Music & MU present: Make Music Your Business: Get release ready - Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds. A practical session designed to help independent artists build a strong foundation for managing their music and maximising their earnings [MORE DETAILS]
Thursday 2nd October, Night Vision: A forum on Sheffield’s late-night Culture - Sidney & Matilda. If you run a venue, perform on stage, work behind the scenes promoting cultural events, or just love spending time on the dancefloor. This event gives you space to be part of a conversation around the city's cultural nightlife, and how to shape it to be inclusive, creative and future-ready. [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]
Saturday 29th November, FAC Artists Day - Headrow House, Leeds. Find out how to get the most out of your music, your fanbase and your rights - and how to pick and get more from your business partners [MORE DETAILS]
Opportunities
Artist Mentoring, Sound Roots, UK - applications for the Sound Roots’ Artist Mentoring Pathway are now open. This programme is aimed at supporting folks, roots and acoustic musicians. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm Sunday 28th September [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 free [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]
Musicians Call-out, Bradford Markets, Bradford - Bradford Markets are looking for people part of a choir, singing group or something similar to perform every day at ther Christmas Market from 7th - 14th December [MORE DETAILS]
Co-Pilot, Help Musicians, UK - applications are now open for Help Musicians Co-Pilot scheme. Successful applicants will receive free access to a one-to-one music industry specialist, access to networking opportunities, online resources and more [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 - 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]
Apply To Play, Focus Wales, Wrexham - applications are now open for artists to play Focus Wales in Wrexham in 2026. First deadline is 1st September and the final applications deadline is 5pm on 1st November [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
Head of Operations, Bradford Arts Centre, Bradford - Bradford Arts Centre are looking for a new Head of Operations to join their team. Deadline to apply is 10am Friday 12th September [MORE DETAILS]
Marketing Manager, Bradford Arts Centre, Bradford - Bradford Arts Centre are looking for a new Marketing Manager to join their team. Deadline to apply is 10am Friday 12th September [MORE DETAILS
Fundraising Assistant, South Asian Arts, Leeds - South Asian Arts are looking for a new Funding Assistant to join their team. The successful applicant will support fundraising campaigns, turn complex into engaging reports, stories and social media and help improve fundraising processes. Deadline to apply is 5pm Monday 15th September [MORE DETAILS]
Senior Finance and Operations Manager, South Asian Arts, Leeds - South Asian Arts are looking for a new Senior Finance and Operations Manager. The successful applicant will lead financial planning, compliance and reporting, strengthen their operational system and more. Deadline to apply is 5pm Monday 29th September [MORE DETAILS]
Events Assistants (Casual), National Centre for Early Music, York - applications are now open for new casual events staff to work at weddings, conferences, concerts and other events that are run at the NCEM [MORE DETAILS]
Funding & Grants
Early Careers Promoter Fund, PRS Foundation, UK - applications are now open for the Early Careers Promoter Fund. Successful applicants can receive grants of up to £3,500 that can go towards a range of activities including the booking, programming and promotion of a gig, costs around those activities, capacity building and much more. The next deadline to apply is Thursday 30th October [MORE DETAILS]
Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, Help Musicians, UK - applications are now open for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. The Peter Whittingham Jazz Award supports emerging jazz artists or groups with the creativity and ambition to build a career in music. Successful applicants can receive up to £5,000 in financial support and one-to-one business advice. Deadline to apply is 5pm Friday 12th 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, 2025 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]
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]