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, hosted by Millz from the band Dead Sheep, featuring celebrated musician Aziz Inrahim, music industry executive Ramin Bostan, musician & festival director Dave Shooter.

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 to secure your place.

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 www.lancashiremusic.org

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

Description supplied by the event organiser.