Session 1: Music Industry Organisations and Education : Careers - 4pm to 4.50pm

Oliver Morris (Director of Education & Skills, UK Music) will present an introduction to UK Music and the topic of ‘Connecting Industry and Education’.

This will be followed by a discussion on ‘What opportunities are there currently for educators, students and young people to connect with industry and develop the skills needed for a career in the industry? What could we do better? How do we support the development of the Entrepreneurial skills needed?'

Industry and Organisation Panellists: Oliver Morris (UK Music), Tim Bennet-Hart (RSL Awards (Rockschool) Ltd.), Rita Campbell (JAMES and Insiders Guide), Ruth McPherson (ISM), David Barnard (MU) and Tanyel Gumishan (UK Music 'Music Academic Paertnership' (MAP) Member).

Session 2: Careers - Community, Music and Progression Pathways - 5pm to 6pm

Presentation of ‘Connected Community Music’ Film - A case study following the journey of Tian Mhende (Musician) from participant to Music Leader.

Followed by panel discussion:

Panellists: Akshay Sharma (Leicester Music Education Hub), Naji Richards (Musician), Yasin El Ashrafi BEM (HQ Recording Studio), Tian Mhende (Freelance artist and music leader) and Sophie Antunes (Independent Young Artist).

'Technology in Music Education UK - Connectivity to Careers' is a collaborative and innovative series of three online events delivered in partnership with Technology in Music Education UK (TiME), UK Music, Leicester-Shire Music Education Hub (LMEH) and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM).