Come Play With Me

Thanks for shouting us and Music Local out Lily!

Not one, but two, exciting opportunities to work with Come Play With Me, Leeds Conservatoire & CreateBritain as we build out the essential West Yorkshire Music Network alongside Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire / West Yorkshire Combined Authority 👀

Really valuable conversation with Christopher Bryant MP, Minister For Creative Industries, Arts & Tourism Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Chris listened and engaged constructively and enthusiastically as we discussed both positives for the region (EMI North setting up shop in Leeds, English Teacher's deserved Mercury Prize Limited win, the new West Yorkshire Music Network being launched by a consortium of Leeds Conservatoire, CreateBritain + Come Play With Me for Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire) and the very real challenges for regional music (our struggling venues/ticket levies - with a shout-out for the amazing work of BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB LIMITED & Music Venue Trust, post-Brexit touring challenges, shockingly bad Northern transport etc.) Appreciate Chris taking time to speak to us, Tash & Erin (EMI), Jilly (Clue Records) & Claire (Music:Leeds) ahead of meeting the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture team and Tracy Brabin. Working in this sector is bloody hard - but having a sense that the Government want to understand the challenges and work with Combined Authorities, local councils and MPs (shout out to our own Alex Sobel) to support is a breathe of fresh air!

It's a huge privilege to announce that Come Play With Me will be working closely with Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Leeds Conservatoire & CreateBritain to create this network, opportunities and a much-needed voice for everyone working in/alongside the music industries in West Yorkshire! https://lnkd.in/ehDW_gbV

Did you catch the news on Music Week & Prolific North yesterday! We were over the moon to see our recent hires highlighted for all to see! While we're celebrating this, the amazing news of English Teacher's thoroughly deserved Mercury Prize Limited award and all the other good stuff happening in live music in Yorkshire, it could suggest that everything is rosey in the garden. But for CPWM, and many of our music development organisation peers, funding is a bit of a struggle right now. As a non-profit, we always depend on the support of our incredible funders (Arts Council England PRS Foundation PPL Youth Music etc.) and our sponsors and partners who want to align our impactful work with marginalised communities in music alongside their brands. If you, or anyone you know would like to discuss supporting one of our events or projects, please contact Alice Scott, Antonia Lines or Tony Ereira as we'd love to speak some more! There is tons to come - but we need your help to make it happen! https://lnkd.in/eDHdmfDt https://lnkd.in/eb7SwAnu

A win for the grassroots. A win for Northern talent. Massive congratulations to English Teacher on the #MercuryPrize. Youth Music funded partners Music Local and Come Play With Me provided a vital space for Lily and the band to explore their artistry before being signed. It's amazing to see the band's continued success after winning the Rising Star Award at the Youth Music Awards 2022. We're delighted that two years in a row, grassroots supported artists have won the Mercury Prize. However, we must continue to invest in this vital infrastructure to ensure that we are developing a diverse pipeline of musical talent. Our recent #SONG24 report has shown a decline in young people in the North of England pursing music due to a lack of support, funding and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/e3qQ5cwd English Teacher are the first act from outside London to win the Mercury Prize since Young Fathers in 2014. We hope that this win marks the beginning of a regional shift beyond the London centric industry.

Tony, our CEO/Founder, spoke to Creative UK about the importance of sharing/creating opportunities for creatives from marginalised backgrounds: https://lnkd.in/eMVPkR68

Applications to come and work with us at Come Play With Me closing very soon!

Just over a week left to apply for our new 'Senior Programmes and Events Manager' role at Come Play With Me! We’re looking for an experienced Senior Programmes and Events Manager to join our senior management team. The post-holder will oversee all our external-facing projects, including our Record Label, Events, Conferences and Magazine. We’re looking for someone with experience in all aspects of programme delivery including managing budgets, project planning and evaluation, as well as managing people. You’ll work closely with the CEO, COO, Senior Partnerships and Development Manager, and other senior managers to set and achieve the yearly organisational strategy. You’ll also work closely with project teams and our youth advisory group to design and deliver a series of change programmes for marginalised communities looking to further their careers in the music industry and other creative fields. Our mission is to work towards an industry that is equitable, inclusive and diverse. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, women, trans and non-binary people, disabled & neurodiverse people, people from working-class backgrounds and other currently under-represented communities in the music industry. Does this sound like you? Find out more, download the full job pack, and apply via our website: https://lnkd.in/eNN7yJ-Q KEY INFO Job Role: Senior Programmes and Events Manager Hours: 37.5 hrs a week (full-time) Contract: June 2024 - June 2025 (12 months with a 3-month probation) Location: Hybrid: Central Leeds Office / Working from Home Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Closing Date: Sunday 19th May, Midnight

Two weeks to apply to come and be our new Senior Programmes & Events Manager! Details below.