Industry Pathway
The Industry Pathway will introduce participants age 14-19 to the inner workings of the music industry, demonstrating the range of opportunities and roles across business, administration and production responsibilities.
2024-25 Programme
Practical sessions
Weekly sessions led by working professionals will explore diverse topics, building in practical activities supporting participants to try their hands at a broad range of skills including but not limited to:
Music Industry Structure & Career Opportunities
Production & Songwriting Essentials
Music Rights & Revenue Streams
Branding & Visual Identity
Marketing & PR
Learning will be put into practice during intensive projects, which will allow participants to focus on an area of particular interest as the group creates, markets, promotes and delivers a set real-world outcome: for example, a playlist, an event, an album, etc.
Holistic support:
career mentoring and pastoral support from BMA mentors, community musicians and BMA staff
Participants with a specific interest in music production (recording, mixing, mastering) will be given the option to receive further training in these areas before each afternoon session.
Sign Up
Referral is through a trusted educator, such as a class teacher, peripatetic music teacher or worship leader. For more information please visit our referrals page.
Pathway eligibility criteria
We have published a criteria for each pathway to help professional educators decide on the right pathway for their young person.
Expanded offer for 2025-26, will include:
Independent enrichment projects based on student interest
Masterclasses/visits from guest artists/professionals
Access to RPO and partner organisation events (open rehearsals, concerts, Q&A with artists, attendance at recording sessions)