Industry Day

The Music Works is hosting Industry Day on Thursday 12 November, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. It's run by the Gloucestershire charity as part of Creative Futures Week, a platform that brings together the county's creative community for connection, learning and open discussion. The day is aimed at young people looking to build a career as artists, creatives or behind the scenes, and it sets out to give them an insight into how to build a sustainable career in the modern music industry.

Three panel discussions led by industry professionals work through the questions shaping careers today. The first looks at what it actually means to 'make it'; the second asks whether AI is a threat or a tool; and the third covers how artists get paid fairly. That last one goes into signed, independent, portfolio and hybrid pathways, as well as the business side of the industry. The day is held in partnership with BBC Introducing, Warner Chappell Music and Sony Music, and a complimentary lunch and refreshments are provided.

If you're coming, you can also request a chance to take part in a limited A&R listening session. The Music Works is based at the Gloucester Hub, 2nd Floor Kings House, 27 St Aldate Street, GL1 1RP. Tickets are £5 for ages 16-30 and £15 for others, and the whole thing runs from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.