This is a practical, engaging, action learning style session where participants will be working on various frameworks and worksheets together to ensure the learning is implemented in a sustainable way. Participants can expect to develop series of actions/ideas/strategies by the end of this session.

Join the Launchpad team and a selection of speakers from the music industry for an insightful discussion on the opportunities available to musicians, artists, and aspiring professionals in Wakefield and across West Yorkshire.

Speakers just announced include music creator and project producer, Lins Wilson; Serena Johnson from Conscious Youth and Savvy ( aka Nigel Cudjoe) recording artist and founder of Saving Grace.

Unlock Your Creative Business Potential in Leeds

A Leadership & Business Skills Course for Creative SME's and Freelancers across Creative Sectors

Goal Setting Masterclass

Monday, 03 March, 2025
Online (Zoom) 13:30-16:30

This event is intended for creative industries freelancers and microbusinesses in the region. 

It is also aimed at creative industry graduates taking their first steps towards establishing a business in the region.

Unlock Your Creative Business Potential in Wakefield

A Leadership & Business Skills Course for Creative SME's and Freelancers across Creative Sectors

This 3-hour online course is designed specifically for micro businesses and freelancers in the creative sector who are interested in collaborating with heritage organisations in West Yorkshire. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the types of heritage organisations active in the region, explore potential partnerships, and develop strategic planning skills for successful collaboration.

This event is intended for creative industries freelancers and microbusinesses in the region. It is also aimed at creative industry graduates taking their first steps towards establishing a business in the region.

Quiplash is co-led by Amelia Lander-Cavallo (they/them) and Al Lander-Cavallo (they/them).

Lunch is provided

This event is intended for creative industries freelancers and microbusinesses in the region. It is also aimed at creative industry graduates taking their first steps towards establishing a business in the region.

Quiplash is co-led by Amelia Lander-Cavallo (they/them) and Al Lander-Cavallo (they/them).

This is a practical, discussion-led group coaching session designed to support freelancers and microbusinesses from the creative sector to empower themselves with some of the most essential soft skills needed to sustain a successful and healthy creative business. 

Delivered by SAIL, this hybrid training course is designed to empower creative professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into their work.

Through a blend of online pre-learning and interactive in-person workshops, this course will explore key concepts such as:

• Understanding Sustainability in the Creative Sector: Discover what sustainability means for the cultural industries and how you can play a part in driving change.

Join the Launchpad team and a selection of speakers from the music industry for an insightful discussion on the opportunities available to musicians, artists, and aspiring professionals in Halifax and across West Yorkshire.

The creative-health landscape is rapidly evolving, with growing recognition of the benefits that arts and culture bring to health and wellbeing

Understand the value of networking in the cultural sector and learn the process of establishing and maintaining networks and sub-networks.

Good governance isn’t just about compliance—it is about creating a framework that allows your charity to thrive, deliver meaningful impact and grow sustainably.

Join the Academy of Live Technology at Production Park on Tuesday 25^th March and get lost in the world of immersive technology. Presenting a unique one-day opportunity to be absorbed into the constantly evolving world of immersive media technologies, including a practical introduction to Virtual Production and an exploration of recent innovations in LED and integrated media control solutions.

Care-full creativity: 

Resilient Practices that Sustain Wellbeing and Creativity for Cultural Sector Freelancers

Freelancers in the cultural sector, particularly those engaged in public-facing work, face unique challenges that impact their wellbeing, creativity, and professional longevity. The demands of public engagement, and the need to balance creativity with work-life responsibilities can contribute to high levels of stress and burnout.