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First Steps into the Music Industry

Explore music careers at Lancashire Music Association’s free session for ages 16–21. Discover industry opportunities, develop your own projects, and connect with music professionals for advice and support.

4 November 2026 16:00 - 18:00
In person / Burnley Library Music Room Grimshaw St, Burnley BB11 2BD
Age 16 - 21

Are you interested in a music-related career, getting started in music, developing your own projects, or finding out what opportunities exist across the music sector? First Steps into the Music Industry: LMA on Tour is a free, discussion-led session for young people, emerging artists, students, musicians, producers, promoters, event organisers and anyone interested in taking their first or next steps in music.

The session will shine a light on the wide range of career possibilities across the music sector, share practical insights, and help demonstrate that music-related careers are realistic and possible for people in the area.

We'll explore themes including:

  • Music careers and industry pathways
  • Building confidence and developing your own projects
  • Running events and creating opportunities locally
  • Releasing music and building audiences
  • Digital DIY, labels and online activity
  • Making connections and finding follow-up support

The session is part of Lancashire Music Association on Tour, a programme of free music industry sessions, showcases and development activity taking place across Lancashire.

We'll be working with More Music and our friends at Burnley Library, alongside music industry executive Ramin Bostan, LMA Advisory Board members and local music people.

There will be opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, make connections and find out more about support available through Lancashire Music Association.

Free entry - booking advised. Recommended for ages 16+. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent, carer or responsible adult. Aimed at ages 16-21.

Become a Lancashire Music Association member for FREE at lancashiremusic.org

Supported by Lancashire County Council, Arts Council England, Arts Lancashire and Lancashire Music Hub.

Run by Lancashire Music Association

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