Bills and Beats: Self-Publishing Your Music
Being an independent musician today means more than making work– strategy counts. Get in the room: it’s the conversation you can’t miss.
Welcome to Bills and Beats: Self-Publishing Your Music! Join us at Lost & Found Leeds Club on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM for an exciting evening of talks, performances and Q&A. Learn to navigate the music industry, promote your work, and build your brand independently.
You’re a multi-discipline artist, film creator, a seasoned musician or just starting out — either way, you’ll enjoy this unique forum of audience and speaker conversations, layered with live song performances and storytelling.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with creatives, thinkers, influencers, business owners and money managers! This event is open to all. Come discover what value means in an evolving creative economy. Limited seats. Real insights. See you there!
Run-of-Order
(Europe/London Timezone)
19.00: Networking & Refreshments (Doors open 18.45 / Pizza buffet)
19.30: Main Programme Starts – Speakers, Songs and open Q&A
20.40: Main Programme Ends – Continue Networking
21.30: Doors & Bar close
Rare opportunity: Up-and-coming talent Lucy-Anne Daniels joins us in Leeds after her personal milestone show at Southbank Centre in March. Lucy-Anne was the winner of the 2025 Tina May Young Jazz Musician Award, with judges praising her “rhythmic freedom and inventiveness… and irresistible sense of sheer enjoyment”. TEDx Speaker Hughie Brown brings the music business to vivid life for guests, with insights into conventional and unconventional routes to market. Expect entertaining riffs as our speakers share their stories through songs and conversations in this unique and intimate event.
Bonus: A tax accountant with a sharp eye on the bottom line is around to address any finance topics you may have.
Note: There’ll be a pizza buffet on us! Just notify us of any food allergies you may have. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the bar in the room.
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Bills and Beats:
– Our informal and inspirational events are open to everyone.
– Connect directly with speakers about art & money matters.
– Locate resources and new contacts – valuable for early-career artists & producers.
– Explore creative business strategies with a like-minded community.
– Discover sustainable creative pathways on your own terms!
You’ll gain insights into:
– Lived experiences as Independent Artists.
– Strategic income opportunities.
– What it takes for Independent Artists to think like a creative business.
Bills and Beats aims to empower young musicians and other creatives with financial confidence. Learn more at billsandbeats.com.
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