Funding Growth for Music SMEs: An Introduction to the British Business Bank

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC+00:00

Royal Armouries Museum | Leeds

West Yorkshire Music Network
Publisher/HostWest Yorkshire Music Network
Funding Growth for Music SMEs: An Introduction to the British Business Bank
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Join WYMN Commercial Development Group and the British Business Bank to learn how music SMEs can access funding, finance and support to grow
About this Event

What do West Yorkshire’s music SMEs need to develop and thrive?

Join West Yorkshire Music Network for a panel discussion and Q&A with Cat Smith, Senior Manager for Yorkshire & Humber at the British Business Bank, followed by informal networking.

The British Business Bank supports small and medium-sized UK businesses by improving access to finance, offering funding programmes, and sharing practical guidance on raising investment.

The WYMN Commercial Development Group is being established to represent the region’s music businesses and improve access to finance. This session will explore the types of funding available, best practice when fundraising, and how music businesses can prepare for growth. Designed for music professionals, creatives and SMEs at all stages.


Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM
Arrival
🕑: 12:15 PM
Panel discussion & Overview

Info: • Introduction to the British Business Bank
• Types of funding available
• Fundraising best practice for SMEs


🕑: 12:45 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking & Lunch
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, United Kingdom

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