Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
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)








