Careers Evening is a chance for people aged 14-21 years old to hear from professionals earning a living through music, including, but not limited to, as a performer. Discover more about the music industry and plot your creative journey.
Programme:
16:00 – 19:00 Network with stallholders – Learn about the work of different London-based organisations and find out about potential opportunities
16:15 – 16:45; 17:00 – 17:30 Syncing Workshop: Music for TV and Film with Michelle Nnadi.
LIMITED CAPACITY.
Michelle is Global Asset Coordinatory for Warner’s Global Sync Department. From getting her start through Small Green Shoots’ Short Sharp Shot Programme to securing a key role at a major label, Mish’s journey is a testament to the power of early career networking.
16:45 Performance from MIRI.
MIRI roles have included music facilitation, mentoring and pastoral support work.She’s worked for Young Lyric, Somerset House, Soundcastle, Attitude is Everything, Spark The Noise (previously Girls Rock London), Wigmore Hall, Newham Music and many more. MIRI has ran open mic sessions in mental health wards for organisations who specifically target groups that are unjustly represented in the mental health system.
MIRI’S performance will be followed by a drop-in Q+A.
16:30 – 18:30 Drop in CV clinic with Newham Music – get advice on your CV presentation, content and format from Newham Music’s team
18:00 – 18:30 Panel: Music Can Pay the Bills with artist Young Athena, archivist Naz from Newham and artist-educator Nia Ekanem.
Listen to young artists and cultural professionals discuss how they overcame institutional inequalities and bias against music as a professional industries to carve out successful careers.
18:30 – 19:00 In Conversation: Backstage Careers
With award winning production manager Pembe Tokluhan and rapper, audio producer Mae-Li Evans, and educator and youth professional development leader Shay Mula
Where: Rosetta Arts, Stratford, 1 Hamilton Rd, London E15 3AE
Who? For young people aged 14-21 who are interested in a career in the music industry, plus their parents/guardians. (Parents/guardians must be accompanied by a young person!)
Cost: Free
How to Apply
While we have publicised this opportunity, please note that: (i) the application and selection process is managed by the advertising company/organisation; and (ii) we rely on them to: provide accurate, up-to-date details about themselves and the opportunity; ensure that opportunities are ethical and paid fairly. To report a listing, please email [email protected].
