Our Music Development Labs are back!
When?
Thursday 19 February 2026
What time?
10 AM - 4 PM
Where?
Bradford College
Our Amplify: Music Development Labs is a free, full-day, in-person event for musicians and music creators based in the Bradford District.
Taking place at Bradford College, this intensive day offers hands-on creative development, industry insight and the chance to book tailored 1-to-1 support with experienced music industry professionals.
Designed to be practical, supportive and rooted in the realities of the music industry, the labs will support you to strengthen your creative practice, develop your professional knowledge, and expand your confidence in navigating the music industry.
What to expect
Our Amplify: Music Development Labs event will include:
Music labs
Industry insight session set in Bradford College’s brand-new state-of-the-art facility – The Producing Academy.Industry panel discussion
Hear from a range of music industry professionals sharing insights into their roles, career pathways and current sector realities.
(Panel speakers to be confirmed.)Bookable 1-to-1 support sessions
1-to-1 sessions with panellists and facilitators, offering tailored advice relevant to your own practice and goals.
This programme takes place at Bradford College’s brand new music facilities, and offers a rare opportunity to work alongside peers and professionals in a focused, supportive setting.
Participants can expect to gain:
- Insight and learning from experienced music industry professionals
- Increased understanding of career routes within the music sector
- Practical recording and songwriting techniques
- New connections with artists and industry peers
- Clearer next steps for creative and professional development
Who this event is for
This opportunity is for you if:
You are a musician or music creator living in the Bradford District, or you have a strong, demonstrable connection to the district
You are aged 18 or over
You have been making music for at least one year and are already releasing music, or have music ready to release
You will be asked to confirm your eligibility when booking.
Online introductory session
Ahead of the in-person event, all registered participants will be invited to attend an online introductory session.
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Time: 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Format: Online (Zoom)
This session will:
- Introduce the industry panellists
- Outline what to expect from the Development Labs
- Help participants decide which 1-to-1 sessions they would like to book
How to book our Music Development Labs
Registration for this event closes on Wednesday 13 February 2025 at 11 AM
If you have any questions at all, please drop us an email at hello@bdproducinghub.co.uk
Meet the Industry Professionals joining our Labs
Full details of panelists and facilitators will be announced soon.
FAQs
If you need a bursary to cover your time, please complete our Bursary & Access Fund form. We offer bursaries of £75 for full-day in-person development activities such as this.
To enable us to support as many artists as possible through our programmes, bursaries should only be requested if this is something you need, for example, if you are freelance or required to take unpaid leave to participate in the activity.
Yes, we can cover travel and any other access costs that may otherwise present a barrier to you being able to participate in the activity. Access costs include things like childcare and other caring costs; BSL, language and other interpretation costs; as well as access support workers, or any other access costs you might face.
To apply for this funding, please complete a Bursary & Access Fund form once you have booked your place.
Yes, but you will need to book individual tickets.