Unlock Your Music Career: Join the Biggest Music Industry Event in the North!

The Largest Music Industry Careers Event is Back!

This March, the largest annual music industry careers event for young people in the North of England returns! In partnership with top music organizations such as Universal Music, Spotify, UK Music, AdLib, PLASA, LIPA, Revere Arts, and LIMF Academy, the Music Industry Careers Fest is the perfect venue to explore career opportunities in music, network with industry professionals, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 8 March 2024
• Keynote Speaker: Jonny Abraham, composer and member of Public Service Broadcasting will share his insights, joined by Ellie Ajao, a Freelance Broadcaster, for a Q&A session.

Engaging Workshops and Talks

This year’s fest will feature a variety of workshops, demonstrations, and talks by industry experts, including:

• ‘Careers in the Music Recording Industry’ led by Bryan Johnson, Head of Artist & Industry Partnerships at Spotify.
• ‘Careers in Classical Music’ presented by DECCA Records.
• ‘Social Media Planning in the Music Industry’ hosted by Howard Monk, CEO of The WRD.

Additional sessions will cover essential skills like networking, CV curation, and soundcheck management. Attendees will also learn how to create a promo plan in just 30 minutes and develop a portfolio career in music.

The event promises to explore a wide array of career paths including performing, composing, songwriting, sound engineering, technical and production roles, and more.

Insights from Industry Leaders

Jordan Armstrong, Youth Company Producer at Liverpool Philharmonic, emphasized:

“Working in the music industry is incredibly fulfilling but knowing where to start can feel very overwhelming. We’re delighted that so many voices from leading music organisations have joined us to share their invaluable insight and expertise.”

Meet Industry Representatives

The Music Careers Marketplace will feature representatives from various leading organizations including Universal Music UK, The Royal Northern College of Music, LIPA, UK Music, and more.

Ticket Information

Tickets are priced at £10 for the full day. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult, who will need to purchase their own ticket. You can book your tickets here.