Industry Unplugged

Applications are now open for the Trailblazer Fund from @YouthMusic ! Grants of £2,000 to £30,000 are available for grassroots organisations in England running music projects for children and young people. Deadline: 10th April Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4saxY5H

IT’S TIME TO PLAN YOUR DAY !! 🕰️ Below, you can find all of the panels as part of the Launchpad Conference 2026, along with times and locations! For the first time ever we’re adding extra sessions so you have even more choice on the day! ℹ️ More Info bit.ly/lpconf26

Delighted to have commissioned this groundbreaking study at UK Music. A lot of hard work has gone into exploring what Black Music means to the UK. We need to both celebrate its impact, and use this report to drive growth into our sector further.

Take a listen back to the Kirklees Most Wanted studio sessions at Vibrations Studios 🎙️ Stream the full playlist on @SoundCloud here: soundcloud.com/saving-grace-m…

Join us for at The Launchpad Conference 2026 for In Conversation with Dan Chalmers (Head of YouTube Music for EMEA) 🎵 ℹ️ Register your place now and checkout the full schedule available now on our website -> bit.ly/lpconf26

Do you want to volunteer at Slam Dunk 2026? Not only will you get free entry after your shift, but this year the first 120 volunteers will be entered into a prize draw for some priceless experiences! Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4bnzquA

The team at Tracks are looking for a part-time Operations Manager based in Sheffield! Deadline: 15th March For the full job description, email 👉 lucy@tracksuk.com

🎤✨ We’re giving 12 people a spot in our FREE music journalism workshop. Top talent could land a permanent spot as a paid writer! To enter: Write 200 words on your favorite artist. Email it to toolegittoquit@saving-grace.co.uk with your contact info. 📅 Deadline: March 30

Can you believe we're back at Wakefield Exchange a week today for our next showcase gig! 🎵 Find out more about the artists and find their performance times below. ℹ️Each gig is free to enter and everyone is welcome. Find out more here -> bit.ly/46nQfDK

🎤✨ We’re giving 12 people a spot in our FREE music journalism workshop. Top talent could land a permanent spot as a paid writer! To enter: Write 200 words on your favorite artist. Email it to toolegittoquit@saving-grace.co.uk with your contact info. 📅 Deadline: March 30

To mark #InternationalWomensDay UK Music Head of Diversity Eunice Obianagha explored this year's 'Give to Gain' theme and the power of advocacy. Read what she has to say here.

There's not long to go now! Be sure to get in touch with your local indie record shop to let them know what's on your #RSD26 wishlist 📋 Want to know more about how RSD works? Read our full FAQs bit.ly/3OO9QHq🔗 📸: Hundred Records, Romsey

Are you a young musician/producer interested in making electronic dance music? Free workshops are taking place from May 5th - June 9th 2026 at The Watershed, and will be performed by DJ at Marsden Mechanics showcase event. To book a place, email 👉 jonny@marsdenmechanics.co.uk

The team at @HPBCLeeds are hiring a Marketing & Content Producer! You will plan and deliver campaigns for events and projects for Hyde Park Book Club, Eiger Studios and Holding Patterns. Deadline: 5th March Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4aLGYZ2

The Catalyser Fund from @YouthMusic is now open for Expressions of Interest! They’re offering grants up to £300,000 to organisations in England that help make music more inclusive. Deadline: 20th March Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3ZUmuXF

Sacha Lord slams "disgusting" comments by Chancellors adviser. "It'll make your blood boil. Government is no longer hiding it from us." A must read. The Hospitality sector need to now come together and fight back. insidermedia.com/news/national/…

👋 We're heading back to @wxwakefield for our next free showcase gig. Join us on Friday 20th March from 7pm, for an evening of outstanding music featuring @aboutfacesband, Eva Kiss & Lucas Assagba. More info 👉 bit.ly/46nQfDK

UK Music Campaigns Director @OlgaFitzRoy spoke to Go Radio about our Manifesto for Music in Scotland. Scroll to 00:02:12 on Olivia Topalian’s Feb 22 show at 2pm to hear what she had to say. Listen here: thisisgo.co.uk/listen-again/

Plans for a £3.75m visitor centre with bedrooms on Castle Hill have been approved again by Kirklees Council - but it's not the end huddersfieldhub.co.uk/plans-to-build…

It's EVENT DAY! 🎉🎧 Fiesta La Ginger is setting the mood at @TheTerraceDews tonight! We cannot promise entry on the door without a ticket. Secure your spot now - eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-mos…