Hull Musicians and Music Professionals Invited to Apply for Launchpad Connect Support
Whether you're making music, putting on gigs, running a record label or trying to work out your next step in the industry, there's a great opportunity for Hull's music community to get some expert advice and support.
Applications are now open for Launchpad Connect, a Yorkshire-wide artist and music industry development programme offering one-to-one mentoring, networking opportunities and practical guidance to help people take their music careers further.
And it's not just for bands and solo artists! DJs, producers, promoters, managers, record labels and people working behind the scenes are all encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will receive four one-to-one sessions with experienced music industry professionals, matched to the areas where they'd most like some help. That could be anything from planning a release and promoting your music to songwriting, management, booking gigs or figuring out how to build an audience.
There's also the chance to connect with other musicians and music professionals across Yorkshire through online communities, social meet-ups and regular check-ins with the Launchpad team.
Applicants selected for the programme will be invited to Music Industry Insights sessions too, covering useful topics such as marketing, royalties, funding and live opportunities.
Launchpad has previously supported Hull rapper Chiedu Oraka, alongside Leeds band English Teacher, who went on to win the Mercury Prize in 2024. They're among more than 160 artists and music professionals from across Yorkshire who have received support through Launchpad since 2019.
The programme also opens the door to potential opportunities further down the line. Everyone selected for Launchpad Connect will be considered for future projects and partnerships, which have previously included opportunities connected to The Great Escape in Brighton and Live at Leeds.
Of course, those opportunities aren't guaranteed, but it's another way of getting your name out there and making connections with people working in music.
You don't need to have everything figured out before applying, but Launchpad is looking for people who are already making music or working on a music-related project, have an idea of what they'd like to achieve and could benefit from some advice along the way.
Whether you're getting ready to release your first EP, looking to grow your audience or developing something in Hull's music scene, it could be a really useful chance to get some guidance from people who've been there before.
Applications close at 11pm on Monday 7th December 2026, so there's still time to get yours in.
You can find out more about the programme and apply at https://www.launchpad-music.com/connect