Stage set for new musical showcase at Leeds Millennium Square

Home-grown Leeds musicians will have the chance to take to the stage on Millennium Square in a brand new showcase for the city’s talented and emerging artists.
PIC: Leeds City CouncilPIC: Leeds City Council
PIC: Leeds City Council

For the first time ever this summer, the Music:Leeds - Live in the Square event will give artists from across Leeds and surrounding areas the chance to perform in one of the city’s biggest outdoor venues in August.

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Artists, musicians, DJs and bands who want to be part of the event on the square are being asked to send in their music now to be considered by Music:Leeds’s Launchpad team. Artists who want to perform can submit their music for consideration by visiting www.musicleeds.com/launchpad with a deadline for submissions of June 19.

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As well as bringing the event’s programme together, Launchpad offers emerging talent the opportunity to receive paid recording time, live showcases and industry mentoring - as well as attending workshops and networking.

Music:Leeds is supported by from Leeds City Council, PRS Foundation and the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: "Leeds has a very proud tradition of supporting and nurturing musical talent and this event will give some of our brightest emerging stars a chance to perform on the big stage at the heart of the city centre."

Music:Leeds - Live in the Square takes place on Saturday, August 3, from 12pm until 10pm and is free to attend. A number of street food catering concessions together with a fully licenced bar will be available within the specially created outdoor arena.

The venue is also fully accessible with a raised viewing platform, disabled toilets and a Changing Places high dependency unit.