The Welcome to Leeds Stage: Curated by Launchpad
Sunday 28th May
12 30pm - 8 30pm
Located on Cookridge Street, Between The Radisson hotel and Henry Moore Institute
Presented by Launchpad
Free
Launchpad are curating a full day of emerging talent, from all corners of the jazz+ world. There will also be two panel discussions; on diversity and careers in jazz.
12 30pm - 1pm: Fabienne
1 25pm - 1 55pm: Yarni
2 20pm - 2 50pm: Nefaerious
3 15pm - 3 45pm: Fine
4 10pm - 4 50pm: dorsal
5pm - 5 45pm: Careers in Jazz: Joining The Dots - Creating A Sustainable Career In Jazz
Featuring:
Lucy Wooley Festival Director, Lancaster Jazz Festival / Label Development Manager, Edition Records / Emma Johnson Saxophonist/Composer/Bandleader, Emma Johnsons’ Gravy Boat / Chris Bye CEO, Jazz North / Chris Sharkey Musician/ Producer
6pm - 6 45pm: Diversity in Jazz: Who Said Jazz Is A Man’s World?
Featuring:
Lara Jones Artist / Heather Spencer Programme Manager, Jazz North /
Mica Sefia Artist / Verity Watts Artist / Producer, Better Songs Productions
7 15pm - 7 45pm: Phenicia
8pm - 8 30pm: READYMEAL