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YMf CONVENTION 2021
IN FOCUS YMf CONVENTION 2021
Artists and Industry professionals get together to support Yorkshire’s music industry
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Yorkshire Music Forum Convention returns in 2021, back in person at Belgrave Music Hall, to support the region's music industry.
Yorkshire Music Forum Convention returns with a series of important panel discussions for future artists, entrepreneurs and industry makers, a keynote speech by former Kaiser Chief Drummer, Nick Hodgson and an opportunity to meet industry experts 1:1. The day is put together in collaboration with Launchpad, DMF Digital, Arnold Brown Ltd and Music:Leeds. The focus of this years’ convention is placed on a balanced programme suited for both musicians and industry professionals.
The event features the likes of emerging 17-year-old singer Cole LC (Columbia Records), James Smith of rising Leeds band Yard Act, independent record label The Leaf Label and communications and events marketing agency Hanglands.
'It’s great to be able to bring people from across the music sector in Yorkshire to this year’s Yorkshire Music Forum event.’ Says Sam Nicholls/Whiskas, Director of Music:Leeds. ‘We’re really keen to make sure there is something for everybody in the event, so we have panel discussions about
artists and those working in the industry at the start of their careers, as well as an intense conversation about the resilience of the music industry moving forward.’ Alongside the panel discussions, the day will feature a ‘meet the experts session’ with representatives from Help Musicians, PRSf, Launchpad, PRS, PPL and the Musicians' Union at hand to offer advice.
‘You really get an insight into their world and an opportunity to network.’ Artist Premaura reflects on to last year’s convention. ‘Attending the session, and event as a whole, has been something that has contributed to my growth as an artist: opportunities have come to me off the back of attending this event, connecting with people and following the advice that resonated with me.’
The day of talks will be concluded by a Yorkshire Music Forum Showcase from Northern talent Faux Pas, Fuzz Lightyear and Pleasure Centre. The event is free, attendees are encouraged to register via EventBrite.
Yorkshire Music Forum Convention is produced by Launchpad, DMF Digital, Arnold Brown Ltd and Music:Leeds and supported by BPI, Youth Music with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, as well as Leeds 2023, arts@ leeds, Leeds City Council and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.
