Music is Black: Industry Insights

Music is Black: Industry Insights – Queer Frequencies

Black, queer and non-binary voices are shaping the future of music. Come and hear how.

Join us for Music is Black Industry Insights: Queer Frequencies - a free East Bank Academy careers event bringing together artists, producers and creative industry leaders for an evening of honest conversations, career insight and connection.

Taking place on Thursday 3 September, 6-9pm, as part of the Music is Black Festival, this event puts Black, queer and non-binary creatives at the centre of the conversation, celebrating the people challenging the status quo and redefining what the music industry can look like.

Whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, DJ, creative, or simply curious about the careers behind the music, you'll get the chance to hear directly from people working across the industry - including the realities, opportunities and different routes that can shape a creative career.

🎤 What to expect

Hear it from the people doing it
Get honest insight into real career journeys from artists, producers and creative industry professionals.

Ask the questions that matter
Take part in conversations and Q&As exploring what it really takes to build a career in music and the wider creative industries.

Make connections
Meet industry professionals and other young creatives in an informal, welcoming environment.

Discover different routes in
Explore the many roles and career pathways across music and the creative industries - from creative practice and production to behind-the-scenes roles.

Get practical guidance
Find out more about routes into employment, freelance work, creative programmes and opportunities to develop your skills.

This event is for young people aged 16–30 from Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest who are interested in exploring careers and opportunities in the music and creative industries.

You don't need to have your career figured out. Whether you're taking your first steps into the industry, building your creative practice or looking to grow your network, there's something here for you.

Come curious. Ask questions. Meet your future collaborators. Find your place in the future of music.

Photograph: Eklipse by Faith Aylward