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.​
' INTRODUCTION TO SOUND'
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
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FREE TO APPLY
*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.
APPLICATIONS WILL RE-OPEN SOON!
'COME PLATFORM ME' EARLY PROMOTORS
Access to putting on events as an independent promoter comes with a mix barriers for anyone from marginalised backgrounds, the scheme hopes to platform underrepresented people planning to start their careers in music events.
Through this programme you will:
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Receive funding
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Make venue connections
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Receive PR + marketing assistance
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Receive on-hand support + backing from the CPM to co-promote your event
