Make Music Work

Building a successful and sustainable career in a challenging global landscape.

Come and participate in this thought provoking, exciting and diverse event held in the glorious surroundings of Milton Court.

The challenges facing ambitious performers and composers have never been greater. This event aims to lift the lid on the myths and mysteries of professional music with a view to empowering and inspiring performers and composers across all musical genres.

In four main sessions, interspersed with live music, panels of prominent music leaders and young professionals will discuss how to:

• encourage creative initiative and artistic conviction
• develop a distinctive ‘voice’ in the profession
• build confidence and mitigate risk
• avoid common pitfalls and exploitation
• hone entrepreneurial skills
• understand the underlying dynamics of the profession – how things really work