https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/production-training-scheme

Apply here – deadline 18/12!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmCGJZlxGgWWy5Hex8V0-e4quBbNLOcKQ4tGHmnKanqBWHfw/viewform

Bradford Council is excited to launch a new Music Network for Bradford, supported by Bradford Producing Hub and Music Local.

Guiding the network, and supporting development of Bradford’s music sector, will be a steering group that will work with Bradford Council, Bradford Producing Hub and other local and national organisations to create new opportunities for the region and promote the amazing music stories from the District, with support from a new Music Instigator & Music Local.

This group will be limited in number, and be made up of those who can collaboratively represent the wide and diverse experiences of Bradford’s music sectors, from local grassroots through to those having a major impact on the regional and national music scene.

We are actively welcoming candidates who are currently under-represented in traditional arts decision making: anyone with a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse background, who self-identifies as LGBTQIA+, young people, is from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or self-identifies as disabled.

Having worked with a range of local musicians, producers and music organisations to launch this initiative, we are now looking for anyone who is interested in joining the steering group to apply by sending us a written or video submission

The deadline for submissions will be 5pm, Friday 18th December.

At present, the expectation is for the steering group to meet every 2 months in an online format. The steering group is voluntary and unpaid, but where there are financial or access barriers to engagement, this will be addressed to ensure the Steering Group is inclusive and representative of the sectors.

The steering group will be selected by representatives from Bradford Council, Bradford Producing Hub, Music Local and a representative from a similar representative music body in the UK.

For further information, or questions related to the formation of the steering group, please email [email protected]

The Bradford Music Network and its Steering Group is being established have been convened by Bradford Council, and will be supported by Music Local and Bradford Producing Hub, as well as the newly recruited Music Instigator.

Radical Social Awards are looking for creative ideas in addressing social change, might be a music video, a viral campaign, starting a collective, a game, a documentary, a podcast, street production, murals, clothing range, …endless options really.

Age 16-25  

LOOKING FOR IDEAS THAT CAN:TRANSFORM Bring underused or disused spaces back to life for use as arts and cultural spaces.  

IMPROVE Help others improve their skills and employment opportunities.  

INVOLVE Engage communities who face disadvantage.  

CREATE Make and sell creative products or services that benefit others and make a profit.  

CONNECT Bring people together to enjoy art, culture and creativity.  

CARE Improve social connections for people that are isolated or feeling alone in our communities.   RSA are offering –

 £500 – £1500 funding and support for 16-25 year olds to run a creative project that addresses social change or makes a positive difference in communities.  https://www.radicalsocial.theleapbradford.co.uk/  

Online application deadline is 14^th January 2021  

College is running online drop-in sessions Thursday 7th January at 6.00pm – about application help, it’s a short turnaround time, but if we could get a few students involved could be fantastic.  Maybe if we sent it before the holidays they could come back in the new year with ideas. 

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/nov/20/a-gamechanger-for-musicians-app-offers-library-of-interactive-sheet-music

https://www.musicleeds.com/

Music:Leeds acts as a centralised point to support, develop, grow and promote music in the city across all levels, genres and cultures. 

We run projects, events, workshops, create networking opportunities, and signpost information on music in Leeds.

We work with individuals, artists, musicians, local organisations and businesses, funding bodies, local and national government and national music industry bodies.

Search for Musicians

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival – hcmf// 2020 kicks off this week, with a full weekend of events taking place from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November. We can’t wait to get going, and we’re excited to share our full programme of online streams, talks, podcasts and broadcasts with you.
 
Our online programme will be available via live stream from our website as well as our YouTube account, every day of the festival, while our broadcasts will be accessible by tuning into BBC Radio 3’s New Music Show or visiting BBC Sounds.
 
Below you’ll find everything else you need to know about experiencing hcmf// 2020.

How to view hcmf// 2020

This is an initiative from Come Play With Me www.cpwm.co – a social enterprise that puts out split 7” releases from the most exciting artists from the Leeds City Region.
It’s all in this thread:
https://twitter.com/comeplaywith/status/1326566697684373510?s=20
But basically, they’re putting out a compilation, and want tracks.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify:
– The artist (or at least half of the band members) must be based in Yorkshire.
– The artist (or at least half of the band members, or the main creator within a band) must be black, Asian, indigenous, or of mixed black and/or Asian and/or indigenous heritage.
ADVICE SESSIONS – THIS WEEK
Online advice sessions are available THIS WEEK on Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th to talk things through with a member of our team (BCB RADIO). Book here: https://bit.ly/2JTRaVg

18 and 25 November at 5pm – 6pm

Bradford Music Education Hub is proud to announce workshops for the brand new Bradford Youth Choir!

We believe that everyone can sing and that everyone should! If you’re in Years 7 – 13 and looking to improve your shower singing or blow the crowd away at the next karaoke night, we can help!

The Bradford Youth Choir is able to provide the best vocal training to improve your confidence, no matter your ability or ambition. 

We will sing a wide range of songs, from Pop and Rock to Musicals and beyond. There will be regular performance opportunities including annual Christmas and summer shows, in addition to local performances and festivals.

There’s no audition or other requirements to join our workshops; simply come along and see how much fun you can have! You can build your confidence, experience new opportunities and make new friends for life.

But don’t just take our word for it, sign up for 2 free taster sessions. We think it’s time you made some noise.

The workshops will take place online from 5pm – 6pm on 18 and 25November 2020

To sign up for this opportunity please complete our on-line form at https://www.bradfordmusiconline.co.uk/site/where-to-play/new-bradford-youth-choir/

Please note that due to safeguarding procedures, we can have no direct emails with students.

Contact details must be for parents, on behalf of their son/daughter.

A parent or appropriate adult must be available in the same location as the young person during the online sessions to enable their child to take part. 

Further details will be sent upon registration.

As a young musician – you SHOULD be interested in something here:
Saturday 13th – Thursday 17th November

Yorkshire Music Forum Convention 2020
An online event to support the region’s music industry with panels and live performances: https://www.launchpad-music.com/ymf
Artist guide to building your own PR and approaching the media
1-1 Press Advice Sessions
Managing mental health in challenging times
Blueprint for the future (with Youth Music)
Building Back Better: Post Coronavirus Music Industry

These are the people in the district that can help you with your music career – it’s Yorkshire wide but Leeds based.

I’d be interested to know if any of you ‘attend’/ get anything from the event.