The Welcome to Leeds Stage: Curated by Launchpad - May 28th 2023

On Sunday 28th of May Launchpad will be curating a full day of emerging talent, from all corners of the jazz+ world as part of Leeds Jazz Festival 2023. Located on Cookridge Street, Leeds we are taking over the 'Welcome to Leeds stage’. Alongside a day of exciting new jazz there will also be two panel discussions; on diversity and careers in jazz.

12 30pm - 1pm: Fabienne

1 25pm - 1 55pm: Yarni

2 20pm - 2 50pm: Nefaerious

3 15pm - 3 45pm: Fine

4 10pm - 4 50pm: dorsal

5pm - 5 45pm: Careers in Jazz: Joining The Dots - Creating A Sustainable Career In Jazz

Featuring:

Lucy Wooley Festival Director, Lancaster Jazz Festival / Label Development Manager, Edition Records / Emma Johnson Saxophonist/Composer/Bandleader, Emma Johnsons’ Gravy Boat / Chris Bye CEO, Jazz North / Chris Sharkey Musician/ Producer

6pm - 6 45pm: Diversity in Jazz: Who Said Jazz Is A Man’s World?

Featuring:

Lara Jones Artist / Heather Spencer Programme Manager, Jazz North /
Mica Sefia Artist / Verity Watts Artist / Producer, Better Songs Productions

7 15pm - 7 45pm: Phenicia

8pm - 8 30pm: READYMEAL