Providing advice, funding & opportunities for Yorkshire artists and music projects.
Delivered by @musiclocal_ with @musicleeds @bradfordmusic @musicsouthyorkslinktr.ee/launchpadmusic YorkshireJoined July 2020
Apply to play Doncaster Music Festival!
2026 is set to be their biggest year yet, and they’re looking for new talent to light up the stage!
Date: 6th June 2026
Location: Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster
Applications close 30th September!

Apply here 👉 donnyfest.co.uk/apply-to-play
Join the Festival & Event Crewing Skills Bootcamp from the Academy of Live Technology!
The next course begins at the end of Sept and again in November. Must be 19 or over and based in West Yorkshire.
Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4nf4AbQ
Applications are now open for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award from @HelpMusicians!
The grant supports emerging jazz musicians with £5,000 towards their career plans as well as 1-to-1 business advice!
Deadline: 12th September
Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3Jzi2bZ
We're teaming up with The Grayston Unity for a series of gigs over the next few months🎤
Kicking off this Sunday, get out of your comfort zone and experience new genres, music, artists and vibes this Autumn.
🎟️Find out more and grab your tickets here👉bit.ly/lpxevents
Applications are now open for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award from @HelpMusicians!
The grant supports emerging jazz musicians with £5,000 towards their career plans as well as 1-to-1 business advice!
Deadline: 12th September
Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3Jzi2bZ
This week we're taking you to @OfficialRandL!
🎧 We have a Tastemaker Tip from Lucy Tessier (@_launchpadmusic)
🌙 After Dark by Bristol producer @Milly_on_Air
+ new music from Elmiene, Westside Cowboy, Bring Me The Horizon, Katy B and more 🎶
Here: linktr.ee/selectorradio
Congrats to DREAMLAND for receiving support from @PRSFoundation ’s Early Career Promoters Fund!
Their next night is 17th Oct at Wharf Chambers!
The fund offers up to £3500 for promoters, the next deadline is 4th September!
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4mYfse6
Sound Roots Artist Mentoring Pathway 26/27 applications are now open!

Providing emerging folk, roots and acoustic musicians with the skills and networks to thrive in the industry and build a sustainable career.

Deadline: 28th Sept
Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3JFz9Zr
Applications are OPEN for the Drake Music Emergent Artist Programme!

Open to Disabled early-career musician aged 18+ based in England. You’ll get funding, performance opportunities and creative sessions.
Apply by: 20 Aug
Info + access formats 👉 tinyurl.com/4v2cruh4
Apply for the Will Smith Emerging Artist Fund!
A fund to help artists cover various expenses associated with their artistic development. Open to Emerging music artists from underrepresented groups, 18-30 years old.
Deadline: 1st Sept
Apply here 👉 bit.ly/41zV8Hk
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