Join the Export Training ProgrammeFor Artists & Creatives

FFWDxLEEDS Exclusive

Get expert-led training and mentoring to build a sustainable, export-ready music business – right from West Yorkshire. Whether you’re a self-releasing artist, indie label, or creative entrepreneur, this fully funded programme will help you grow internationally, reach new markets, and connect with global opportunities.
Register Now
If you’re attending FFWDxLEEDS and want to grow your creative career beyond borders, this programme is for you.

About the Programme

Who’s it for?
Freelancers, artists, and small businesses in the music and wider creative industries based in West Yorkshire.
What’s included?
  • Tailored one-to-one mentoring with an Export Growth Specialist
  • Practical workshops on market selection, IP, pricing, and international distribution
  • Guidance on export planning, funding access, and buyer engagement
  • Opportunity to develop a personalised Export Strategy & Action Plan
Apply Now
Our Vision:

Bold, Diverse, Inclusive.

We believe a career in the creative industries should be open to everyone. Whether you’re a school leaver, a college student, or just starting to explore your options, if you have the ambition, we have the tools to help you thrive. Our workshops champion:
  • Underrepresented voices – because creativity is richer with diverse perspectives.
  • Equality – breaking down barriers across gender, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Join us, and together we’ll create success stories that showcase the vibrancy of West Yorkshire’s creative economy.

Empowering West Yorkshire’s Creative Spirit.

Funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, ‘You Can Make it Here’ offers skills and business support to creative industry professionals. This programme offers you:
  • Opportunities to explore viable career paths.
  • Support tailored to young, aspiring creatives.
  • Tools to transform your vision into reality.
Ready to take the leap?
Register Now
Scroll to Top

Creative Careers Workshop

Complete the form below to register your interest for Creative Careers Workshop with the Creative Export Accelerator programme:
By submitting this form, you agree to the collection and processing of your data in line with the Creative Export Accelerator Privacy Policy. Your information will be used to assess eligibility, provide programme updates, and administer bursary funding and support services. It may be shared with our delivery partners, including Full Circle and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), for programme administration and reporting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.