A career in live music is the dream of many young people. Yet the industry lacks standard entry routes and qualifications. Getintolivemusic offers answers and resources to pursue this creative career.
Getintolivemusic.org offers advice, contacts and resources for young people wanting to work in this exciting but fiercely competitive industry.
Advice from music industry experts
Submit a question to the website and a panel of industry experts are available to provide an answer. Among them is ‘Deptford’ John Armitage, a freelance guitar technician, lecturer and owner of the Guitar Hospital chain of instrument repair shops.
“As a freelance touring guitar technician with over 30 years experience I still remember how hard it was to get established in live music.
"A site like this gives everybody a chance to enter into an industry that was a closed shop for many years.
"Agreeing on some standard training and qualifications can only unify the live music industry in the long term as fresh ideas and people will always be needed.
"As someone who left school with no qualifications I have realised that it doesn’t mean you can’t gain qualifications in later life – and so called ‘normal’ jobs don’t suit everyone!”
Get involved in live music
The website has listings of events, opportunities and venues:
- Current opportunities – for jobs, work experience or volunteering opportunities
- What’s On – events training and workshops
- College course finder – search to find the right course for you
Music industry knowledge
Getintolivemusic is part of the National Skills Academy’s commitment to providing industry-relevant advice, guidance and training to young people interested in getting into the creative sector.
The website gives a direct connection between the live music sector and its future workforce – ensuring that these young people gain the skills their potential employers most value.
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