Kirklees Year of Music: Launchpad 2023 - 15th February, 2023

Launchpad returns to Kirklees for 2023 as part of the Kirklees Year of Music 2023 music industry programme.

The free event will feature a presentation on support available to emerging artists and industry professionals in Yorkshire by Sam Nicholls (aka Whiskas), talking about the support Launchpad provides for those aiming to build a career in music throughout Yorkshire - including details of their grant-funded support that provides industry advice & mentoring, opportunities to perform live at festivals and events across the region, funding to support project and personal development, as well as for making new recordings.

In addition, we will break down what other opportunities are available for artists based in Kirklees, from other regional projects such as Come Play With Me, and national funders such as Youth Music, Help Musicians & PRS Foundation.

There will be a panel discussion made up of people who have received support from Launchpad and other organisation, and who have built their careers in the music industry, talking through their experience and passing on advice about working in the industry.

The Panel:

• Lins Wilson - Chair (Magick Mountain)

• Eeshar Singh

• Nicole Raymond (NikNak)

• Jesse Piggott (Jessie Marcella)

• James Mabott (Napoleon IIIrd)