Since 2019, over 150 artists, labels, managers and early career music professionals from across Yorkshire have been supported through Launchpad.

Launchpad Connect aims to empower existing or aspiring artists and music professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate a career in music whilst also building an important peer support network. Successful applicants to the programme will be provided with:

- Four one-to-one sessions with experienced music industry professionals. You’ll speak with our team who’ll help you to decide which of our advisors would be most useful for you to talk to based on your individual needs. Our advisors include radio DJs, professional artists, promoters, publicists, managers, events organisers, sync directors, accredited coaches and producers. Sessions with advisors cover management, releasing, building an identity, songwriting, live, production and much more.

- The opportunity to join our online community for supported artists and music professionals past and present to update each other on what they’re doing, ask questions and get support via a group chat. Our team will be available to help with any questions that the community can’t answer.

- Regular check-ins with our Launchpad Connect project co-ordinator to assess your ongoing support needs.

- The opportunity to attend social meet ups so that those who are able to can connect in person with current and previously supported people.

- Invites to our regular Music Industry Insights online sessions. Topics covered in these sessions include getting release ready, promotion and marketing, managing royalties, live opportunities and funding.

All successful applicants to Launchpad Connect will be added to the roster of artists and music professionals to be considered for any opportunities that are offered to Launchpad. In the past this has included The Great Escape festival in Brighton and Live At Leeds, as well as partnership work.

You can apply for Launchpad Connect support from Tuesday 27th May 2025.

The deadline to submit your application is Monday 30th June 2025 at 11pm.