Sound Leisure Supports Future Talent at 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival

Leeds, UK – Sound Leisure, the renowned Leeds manufacturer of handcrafted jukeboxes, is proud to sponsor the 2025 Leeds Manufacturing Festival. Now in its eighth year, this landmark event connects young talent with engineering and manufacturing employers across the region, helping to close the sector’s skills gap.

Engaging Students with Real Manufacturing Careers
The festival offers school and college students hands-on experiences, factory tours and direct interaction with local businesses. By showcasing the reality of a career in manufacturing, the event inspires participants to consider roles in engineering, design, production and more.

Sound Leisure’s Active Involvement
As a long-standing supporter, Sound Leisure goes beyond sponsorship to:

  • Take part in school outreach programmes and recruitment fairs

  • Host student groups at its Leeds factory

  • Demonstrate the creativity and craftsmanship behind its award-winning jukeboxes

These activities highlight the wide range of career paths within Sound Leisure and the wider industry, from traditional skills to cutting-edge innovation.

A Message from Chris Black
Chris Black, Managing Director of Sound Leisure and spokesperson for the 2025 festival, said, “Leeds boasts a vibrant manufacturing community. This festival is one of the best ways to engage young people and showcase the exciting career opportunities available. We are delighted to sponsor the event and to champion future skills and the long-term growth of British manufacturing.”

Investing in the Region’s Manufacturing Future
With deep roots in family-run craftsmanship and a commitment to innovation, Sound Leisure leads by example. The company continues to invest in young talent to ensure the strength and sustainability of Leeds’s manufacturing sector for years to come.