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Launchpad is once again teaming up with Wakefield Exchange to present a more showcase gigs for 2026. Shining a spotlight on incredible musicians from across Yorkshire.Wakefield Exchange is The city’s go-to destination for, creativity, culture, leisure and work. It’s a place where casual food and drink pair seamlessly with extraordinary encounters in art, craft, and innovation.
Best of all, the gigs are free entry and open to everyone.
Join us on Friday 8th of May 2026, 7pm–10pm, at Wakefield Exchange for the first evening of outstanding live music. Line up includes Molly Rymer, Romy Taylor and Lola Simms.
Curious about Launchpad and the support we offer across Yorkshire? Come and chat with one of our team at the venue!
Feeling Peckish? WX has some incredible street food & drink vendors that have something for everyone…
Smash & Dash - Smash & Dash Wakefield | Wakefield Exchange
Gray’s Coffee Shop - Gray's Coffee Shop | Wakefield Exchange
La Chingada Tex Mex - La Chingada Tex Mex | Wakefield Exchange
The Exchange Tap - The Exchange Tap | Wakefield Exchange
Spudz Wakefield - Spudz Wakefield | Wakefield Exchange
*Launchpad is delivered by Music Local, and is supported by Youth Music, with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, PPL Giving, Bradford Council, Leeds City Council funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and PRS Foundation's Talent Development Partnership supported by PPL.*
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WX Wakefield, Wakefield Exchange, Union Street,Wakefield, United Kingdom
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