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Launchpad and PRS Foundation Talent Development Conference

  • 10.00 - 18.00
  • 24 Feb 2023
  • City Campus (Various) - Registration in The Rose Bowl, Portland Way, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds LS1 3HB
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Launchpad and PRS Foundation Talent Development Conference
Leeds Beckett University is pleased to welcome The Launchpad Conference, partnered with PRS Foundation and their Talent Development Conference.

The conference will be part of the LEEDS 2023 Awakening showcase, offering aspiring musicians in Leeds a day of inspiration, learning and networking, with speakers from the local music scene, and those working on a national and international level.

The Conference marks a widening partnership between Leeds Beckett University, LEEDS 2023, and music organisations in the city, with Leeds School of Arts Senior Lecturer and Music: Leeds Director Samuel Nicholls, playing an active role in supporting students and graduates to build their careers in the music industry.

Topics for discussion will include: 

  • Making the Most of Live Showcase Events
  • What next for Talent Development Pipeline
  • On Track with PRS, PPL & PRS Foundation
  • Songwriting Collaboration, Publishing and Sync
  • Building Support in a Regional Music Sector
  • Music Sector Partnerships for Industry & Music Education
  • UK Music MAP Panel
  • PLUS our regular Speed Advice Sessions will return, allowing you to book one to one meetings with industry professionals

Panellists & Speakers include:

  • Kate Lowes (Head of Programmes at Brighter Sound)
  • Yasin El Ashrafi (HQ Recording Studio, HQ Familia record label, HQ CAN)
  • Yvette Griffith (Co-Chief Exec of Jazz re:freshed)
  • Toby Smith (Music Service Manager at Rotherham Music)
  • Michelle Myrie (Grants and Learning Officer at Youth Music)
  • Stephen Lynch (DJ/Producer, DJ Agent M)
  • Benjamin Akpojaro (A&R / Manager at Triple Seven Music)
  • Adam Joolia (CEO of AudioActive)Jo Towler (Chief Executive of Music in the Round)LayFullstop (Artist)
  • Cath Hurley (Co-Founder + Head of Skills and Development at Future Yard, Artist Manager at MOSTDEFFO and Liverpool City Region Music Board member)

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