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EXPLORING REVENUE STREAMS 5/12/24 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In this session we will be looking at all the different ways that your music can make money and what you need to do to receive it. How you can ensure you have money trickling in, when to expect it and how to plan around it.

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FESTIVE OPEN MIC 10/12/24 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted by artist mentor Katie Mac in the Live Room @ FUTURE YARD. Come play a couple of songs in our lovely and supportive environment (open to all), but make it festive.

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FROM SPOT SHOWS TO TOURING 12/12/24 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

How do we sustainably grow our live offer from individual shows to domestic touring? We're going to find out.

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GOAL SETTING 16/12/24 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

As we approach the end of the year, and the start of the next, we will be looking at what we'd like to achieve and how setting goals and targets can help get us closer to our ambitions.

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DIRECT INPUT: ĠENN 19/12/24 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

We are very excited to continue our online Q+A series this month with an absolute Future Yard fave, who have graced our stage a massive FOUR TIMES. ĠENN are an absolute force to be reckoned with. A fiercely independent band who take no prisoners and deliver captivating performances time after time. We'll be talking to them about their journey to date, including the release of their fantastic debut album 'unum'.

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BEACON 9/01/25 12:00 am - 12:00 am

2 days of conversations and panel discussions that will help you put your best foot forward in 2025

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THINKING ABOUT FUNDING: PART TWO 13/01/25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This session will take place in our Workshop Space @ Future Yard. It will focus on how to look at your proposed activity and turn it into a funding application with a plan, clear goals and budget.

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OPEN MIC 14/01/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted by artist mentor Katie Mac in the Live Room @ FUTURE YARD. Come play a couple of songs in our lovely and supportive environment (open to all).

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SONGWRITING PROGRAMME 21/01/25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

4 week songwriting programme taking place at Future Yard on weekly Tuesday evenings. Starts on 21st January and finishes with Open Mic on 11th February. All abilities are welcome.

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BUILDING A TEAM: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 3/02/25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

There's going to be a great deal covered in this. How on earth are you supposed to know if that manager is going to make or break your career? How do you determine whether that label has the resources to get you where you want it to? How do you find out if that press person gets your project and can tell writers about you properly? Expect lots of answers to these questions and a tonne more.

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AVOIDING BURNOUT 6/02/25 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Starting with ideas for effective time and task management, we'll be discussing how to avoid reaching those dreaded feelings of burnout. How can you ensure you are working smarter not harder and that there's "return of investment" on the time you spend pushing your musical projects forward.

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OPEN MIC 11/02/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted by artist mentor Katie Mac in the Live Room @ FUTURE YARD. Come play a couple of songs in our lovely and supportive environment (open to all).

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GOING SOLO 25/02/25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Are you a solo artist? This is an opportunity for those that are working alone and trying to navigate the industry without the buffer of bandmates. A workshop followed by a social so you can get to know others in the same situation and support each other.

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BUILDING A WORLD AROUND YOUR MUSIC 6/03/25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This session will have a focus on ensuring your branding, artwork, imagery, video content and beyond all have a cohesive feel which builds a world that your growing audience will get lost in and stay in for some time.

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OPEN MIC 11/03/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted by artist mentor Katie Mac in the Live Room @ FUTURE YARD. Come play a couple of songs in our lovely and supportive environment (open to all).

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SONGWRITING PROGRAMME 18/03/25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

4 week songwriting programme taking place at Future Yard on weekly Tuesday evenings. Starts on 18th March and finishes with Open Mic on 8th April. All abilities are welcome.

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OPEN MIC 8/04/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted by artist mentor Katie Mac in the Live Room @ FUTURE YARD. Come play a couple of songs in our lovely and supportive environment (open to all).

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THE AGAIN NETWORK 8/04/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sustainable merch solutions at your gig with The Again Network

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FAIRSOUND: VINYL PRESSING WITH NO UPFRONT COSTS 8/04/25 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An all-in-one solution to create vinyl products and sell them without upfront costs. Based in the UK, minimum pressing of 100.

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PROPELLER

PROPELLER is a free to access artist membership and mentorship programme which sits at the heart of the artist empowerment revolution. Through workshops, professional mentors and dedicated development planning, PROPELLER equips artists with the skills to succeed in the modern music industry. Join now to access resources and book mentor sessions.

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STUDIOS

Hire one of our high-quality rehearsal studios from as little as £6.25 per hour. Studios with and without backline available to hire 7 days a week.

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Future Yard

Future Yard is a brand new live venue and music skills hub based in Birkenhead, on the left bank of the Mersey. Music venues are the maternity wards of music cultures. They provide a context for talent to develop, infrastructure to grow and creative communities to blossom. As a community music venue, Future Yard will not only provide opportunities for young music enthusiasts to make their first steps in an exciting career in live music, it will also shape a new-music future for Birkenhead.

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