Leics Connect!
Expression of Interest Call Out
Are you a young musician, artist, producer, or band member looking to take the next step in your music career?
This is your chance to join Leics Connect, an exciting programme for 14-18 year olds delivered by Leicester Music Board and funded by Youth Music and Sound Connections, designed to help you grow, learn, and connect with industry professionals as well as having your voice heard about what support and advice you need along the way.
Leics Connect is a seven-month music development programme for young people who want to progress in music or the creative industries. You will take part in group sessions and one-to-one mentoring with music professionals, develop skills in areas such as songwriting, music production, live performance and live sound. The programme includes rehearsal and studio time, visits to industry events, opportunities to perform and support live shows, and a final performance at the Leicester Riverside Festival. Alongside building creative skills, you will gain confidence, make new connections, and learn how the music industry works and how to take your next steps.
What's on offer?
If selected, you'll get access to:
- Bi-weekly sessions with music industry professionals
- Studio rehearsal time
- One-to-one mentoring/music tuition
- Performance opportunity at the Riverside Festival, Leicester
- Entry to the *Leicester Music Board Young Person Music Industry Careers Conference
- Opportunities to perform at and help run open mic nights across the year
Sessions start 12th February 2026 and run every 2 weeks until July 2026
Who are we looking for?
Young people aged 14-18 who:
- Are passionate about music and want a career in the industry
- Have already started their journey (tell us what you've done so far!)
- Show commitment, motivation, and ambition
- Have unique qualities and ideas
- Can imagine where they'd like to be in 10 years' time
Ready to take the next step? Here's how to Apply
To be considered for a place, please send us an expression of interest.
This can be a written piece (no more than 2 sides of A4) or an audio/video file (max 5 mins in length) – however you feel you can express yourself best!
Submit your Expression of Interest here: sarah.barton@leics.gov.uk
We can't wait to hear from you!
This is what we'd like to know in your application:
- Your experience so far – what have you done and what are you into?
- Your unique qualities
- A time when you've shown commitment and ambition
- In the future, what kind of work, creativity or role would you like to be involved in? Where you see yourself in 10 years
- Why you think this programme will help you
Please also tell us your 'Access Rider' - what do you need us to provide or do to make sure this programme is accessible to you?
Key Details
- Deadline: Sunday 25 January 2026
- Places available: 12
- Selection: An independent panel made up from Leicester Music Board
The Leicester Music Board (LMB) is a collaborative network established in 2024 to champion Leicester's vibrant music scene and elevate its profile on a national level.
Supported by Leicester City Council, the LMB brings together professionals from the music industry and education sectors to foster growth and development within the city's music ecosystem.For more information please visit https://leicestermusicboard.co.uk/
