Creative and Music Industry Links
If you enjoy making music or other creative pursuits, you might want to know more about taking the next steps into the creative industries in Dorset, Somerset and beyond.
UK Music Careers Information Pack
UK Music has created a UK Music Careers Information Pack as a guide for young people who want to get into the music industry.
The pack includes:
- A list of types of jobs in the music industry
- A list of possible places to study
- Advice on apprenticeships
- Advice on internships
- Useful links
Routes into Music: Careers Expo for Young People – 20th October 2025
An engaging conference day for students, and their teachers, to explore the diverse career opportunities within the music industry.
For students in years 9 – 13.
Dorset Music Service and B Sharp would like to invite students from years 9 – 13, and their teachers, to join us for an engaging conference day to explore the diverse career opportunities within the music industry
- Monday 20th October 2025: 10.30am – 2.30pm
- The Thomas Hardye School, Queen’s Ave, Dorchester DT1 2ET
Students will:
- Explore music careers and jobs
- Take part in workshops, demos and talks
- Meet music Industry Professionals
- Learn about routes into the music industry
The programme will include a panel and Q&A, workshops and demos around music production and recording, commercial composition and songwriting, live sound and production arts, as well as a range of ‘behind the scenes’ industry roles. Students will also hear from young, emerging and established music industry professionals about their routes into the sector.
- Schools booking link: ‘Routes into Music’ School Booking form
- Families booking link: ‘Routes into Music’ Family booking form
For further information please contact info@bsharp.org.uk
Careers in Music
General music careers advice:
Not sure which career direction you want to take? These sites will help guide and refine your thinking and help you explore the routes that you can take to get into your chosen career.
Careers In The Music Industry – UK Music
UK_Music_Careers_Information_Pack_2020.pdf (Already on our YP page)
Careers in music: how to get started in the industry | Prospects.ac.uk
WHAT BIY DO | BIY People & Talent
Qualifications:
Interested in gaining a qualification to help you on your career path? Have a look at these options to decide what the right qualification for you is…
How to choose the right degree | Prospects.ac.uk
Guide to qualifications | Prospects.ac.uk
Certificate for Music Educators
Certificate For Music Educators: Early Childhood — CREC
Career Development | RSL Awards
Local Post-16 music courses:
As well as traditional Sixth Forms, these post-16 colleges offer a range of music qualifications to get you started on your journey.
Music, Music Technology & Performing Arts Archives – Weymouth College
Search | Main | Bournemouth & Poole College
All Courses – Richard Huish College
Higher education establishments offering music qualifications:
Considering studying at a music at Higher Education level? Take a look at what they offer and how they support career development to help you progress in the music world.
Music Schools in the UK | Colleges & Universities – Careers in Music
Spotlight on music careers:
Already got an idea for a career? Looking for inspiration? These spotlights will help you find out more about different careers in the music industry and how to get into them.
Careers in the Music & Performing Arts Industry
Music Publishing Careers – Music Publishers Association
How Recording Engineers Work | HowStuffWorks
List of all Film & TV Job Types with Descriptions | Music Jobs UK
Music therapist | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Music Careers: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, & More
What Is Music Production? How To Get Started Right Now
Radio producer job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Broadcast presenter job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Musician | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Musical instrument maker and repairer | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Music teacher | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Music promotions manager | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Live sound engineer | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
DJ | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Studio sound engineer | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
TV or film sound technician | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Roadie | Explore Careers | National Careers Service
Skills required for careers in music:
A career in music isn’t just for those who can play a musical instrument or sings beautifully, there are a whole range of skills required to make it in this competitive industry.
What skills do I need to succeed in the music industry? – BBC Bitesize
Beyond The Music: Essential Skills and Qualities for a Sustainable Music Career | The MU
Essential Skills to Start Your Music Career | SkillsYouNeed
Professional musician CV skills: definition and examples | Indeed.com UK
Jobs and opportunities:
Looking for your first job in the music industry? Take a look at these sites who focus on creative careers to see what jobs are on offer across the country and further afield!
- Routes into Music: Careers Expo for Young People – 20th October 2025
- Somerset & Dorset Schools Choir Competition
- Creative Horizons & Digital Dreams conference, 9th July: book now – don’t miss out!
- FREE online mass-participation day of singing, dancing and design with Royal Ballet & Opera
- Music Technology Club – free taster session available