COME PLATFORM ME
Come Platform Me is our programme set up to support people from marginalised backgrounds to further their careers in the live music industry. We run two strands: our Promoter Programme and our Introduction to Sound Programme.
We've supported over 40 promoters and 20 sound engineers from marginalised backgrounds to produce incredible gigs, club nights, drag events, panels and workshops, and start off their careers in studio and live sound engineering.
We're super excited to be running our Introduction to Sound programme again in 2024, in partnership with Hyde Park Book Club and Eiger Studios. More information on how to apply below:
INTRODUCTION TO SOUND PROGRAMME 2024
We're looking for individuals from any marginalised backgrounds* to join our 2024 cohort of sound engineers. If you're interested in studio or live sound engineering, want to learn more about this part of the industry, then we want to hear from you!
Through this programme you will:
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Spend time in small group sessions with professional sound engineers
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Have time in working studios / venues learning the basics 'on the job'
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Increase your general knowledge of studio and venue engineering
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Build a network of other sound engineers across West Yorkshire
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Get time with a 1:1 mentor
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Build skills for future work as a sound engineer
Cost: FREE
APPLICATIONS WILL RE-OPEN SOON!
*We are specifically looking to support creatives of colour, women, trans and non-binary people, disabled & neurodiverse people, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented in the industry through this project. If you are from any marginalised background, then this project is for you.
Keep an eye out for the Come Platform Me logo to support our upcoming promoters and engineers!
Previous Events + Collaborators
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Testimonials
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Favourite part of the process was "Seeing the positive impact it made on so many individuals who wanted to learn about live sound"
Katrina Dixon, Come Platform Me Round 2
"It was the perfect amount of guidance in that we were allowed to have the time to try and figure things out for ourselves but also were nudged in places and helped with contacts, any questions, etc"
Kara King, Come Platform Me Round 2
"The CPWM team were friendly and supportive, I had regular check ins, and appreciated them suggesting ideas"
Will Druid, Come Platform Me Round 2
" We got to form some relationships and networks with people who also were in the scheme"
Cerise Hodgson, Come Platform Me Round 2
"Everyone was super helpful and supportive throughout the process, I learnt so much from everyone involved who were all willing to teach me"
Morgan Emily, Come Platform Me Round 2
"Any questions or worries I had about the event was clearly explained and discussed. This made me feel confident and comfortable about putting on my first event."
Jemma Crane, Come Platform Me Round 2
"The support from Come Play With Me for my proposed gig has undoubtedly energised my
motivations for organising and hosting
events in the future."
Sarah Statham, Come Platform Me Round 1
More opportunities to come, follow our social media to be the first the hear.
