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Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry Careers Fest 2026 sessions
Your ticket to Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry Careers Fest 2026 gives you access to a full and exciting programme of activity across Philharmonic Hall, from panels and hands-on showcases, to workshops and the Music Careers Marketplace.
Panels, taking place in the Auditorium and Green Room, are open on a first-come, first-served basis, so no advance booking is required. Simply arrive in good time to secure your seat!
Workshops, however, have a limited capacity so booking in advance is essential. You can book your place onto a workshop on this page. There is a diverse and interesting array of workshops, with some repeated across each session. Your ticket gives you access to one space at each type of workshop.
To reserve your place on the workshop you’d like to attend, simply click on the title of the workshop and select the time you’d like to attend. Click “Book Now”, and follow the standard booking process. There is no additional cost to book onto a workshop.
You cannot book workshops unless you have already purchased your Careers Fest entry ticket. You can purchase tickets here.
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Online booking for workshops in now open. Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office will be open from 3.45pm on Saturday 21 March, and from 9am on Sunday 22 March if you have any queries relating to workshop bookings
A Sound Start: Introductions to Careers in the Music Industry (10am-1.30pm)
Recommended age groups: Secondary school aged students, and their families/ guardians.
Panels (Morning)
10.10am-10.30am
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Keynote Q&A
AUDITORIUM
A chance to hear from this morning’s keynote speaker Natasha Hamilton, the local legend who topped the charts with pop group Atomic Kitten and has since founded Morpho Records.
Keynote Speaker: Natasha Hamilton
Host: Linton Stephens
10.30am – 11.15am
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Music Industry Myth Busters
AUDITORIUM
We’re throwing open the doors to the music world with a rapid fire, myth-smashing panel packed with real talk from people who actually live it. It’s bold, energetic and full of eye opening truths that show just how many exciting ways there are to build a future in music.
Chair: Ellie Ajao
Panellists: Andrew Lansley, Elise Brown, Victoria Foster and Silvia Montello
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Making Music Live: Careers in Music Tech, Production and Live Events
Supported by PLASA and Adlib
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATING
Step into the world behind the stage lights and studio doors, where tech, production and live events bring music to life. This panel dives into the hands-on roles, skills and career paths that power gigs, tours and shows – perfect if you love music and want to be part of making it happen live.
Panellists: Andy Dockerty, Lisa Mitchell and Millie McKenzie
11.30am – 12.15pm
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More Than the Music: Skill Up, Stand Out
AUDITORIUM
Build the real skills that give you a head-start – from social media and graphic design to event planning and networking – by hearing from industry pros who’ve built their game from the ground up. Talk with real creatives about what resilience, confidence and hustle actually look like, and start developing those skills now to stay ahead of the pack.
Chair: Elise Brown
Panellists: Barbara Phillips, Freya Perry, Josh Daniel and Makeda McMillan
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Careers in Music Broadcasting
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATING
Explore the varied paths into music broadcasting, from radio and podcasts to digital platforms, with insights into how the industry really works. Supported by the BBC, it offers practical advice on breaking in, building your voice and turning a passion for music into a career.
Chair: Sam Jackson
Panellists: Ellie Ajao and Linton Stephens.
12.30pm – 1.15pm
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Where to Next?
AUDITORIUM
You’ve heard the myths busted and you know the skills you’ve got to hone – so what next? Get real time advice on who, what, where and how to utilise what you’ve learned and take the next step in your music career today.
Chair: Ellie Ajao
Panellists: Kim Nealon, Makeda McMillan, Manon Dave, Natasha Hamilton, Paul Veitch and Sam Jackson
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Pathways into Careers in Music Creation
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATING
Hear from the people who have turned their passion for music creation into a career. Learn what to practise now, how to get your tracks heard and how to find your creative voice in the industry. Expect honest insights, big energy and a clear sense of how your future in music could start today.
Chair: Andrew Barney
Panellists: Cameron Biles-Liddell, Guy Chambers, Lily Blakeney-Edwards and Lucy McKenzie
Workshops (Morning)All workshops have a limited capacity and must be booked online.
10.45am-11.15am
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Introduction to the Music Industry
MEETING ROOM 1
An introduction to what the term ‘music industry’ means and how all these areas actually work together. After this workshop, you should have new insight about music business and different areas of the industry.
Delivered by Small Green Shoots
Book now
11.45am-12.15pm
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How to Produce Events
MEETING ROOM 1
This workshop will talk through the process we use at Small Green Shoots to stage our own events. Participants will leave this workshop with a good understanding of all the elements that go into putting on events.
Delivered by Small Green Shoots
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12.45pm-1.15pm
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The Art of Presenting You
MEETING ROOM 1
This workshop will help give you an understanding of how best to promote and prepare yourself as you step into the music industry.
Delivered by Revere Arts
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10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm and 1pm (30 mins)
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Audio in Action
WARM-UP ROOM A
An introductory workshop about event audio, led by technicians from Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Delivered by Liverpool Philharmonic
Book now for 10.30am
10.45am, 11.45am and 12.45pm (30 mins)
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Inside Music Publishing with Sentric
MEETING ROOM 2
Find out the value of music publishing and better understand how an artists' music generates income - whether it’s streamed, downloaded, performed live at gigs or festivals, or broadcast on TV and radio. You’ll also get an inside look at the different roles that make it all happen at Sentric. From royalty tracking to creative, A&R, marketing, sync licensing, and client support, the workshop will highlight the wide range of career paths available in music publishing.
Delivered by Sentric Music
Book now for 10.45am
Higher Frequencies: Take your music industry journey to the next level
(2.30pm-6pm)
Recommended age groups: 18+
Panels (Afternoon)
2.40pm-3pm
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Keynote Q&A
AUDITORIUM
A chance to hear from this afternoon’s keynote speaker Guy Chambers, local legend and songwriter to stars including Robbie Williams, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Mark Ronson.
Keynote Speaker: Guy Chambers
Host: Linton Stephens
3pm-3.45pm
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Building Your Fanbase
AUDITORIUM
This panel breaks down how young artists can turn followers into real fans using bold online presence, authentic personality and content that actually hits. Join up-and-coming musicians and industry pros as they drop practical tips to help you grow a community that’s obsessed with your sound.
Chair: Ellie Ajao
Panellists: Manon Dave, Natasha Hamilton, Freya Perry, Loren McShane and Michael Aldag
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Making Music Live: Careers in Music Tech, Production and Live Events
Supported by PLASA and Adlib
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATINGStep into the world behind the stage lights and studio doors, where tech, production and live events bring music to life. This panel dives into the hands on roles, skills and career paths that power gigs, tours and shows – perfect if you love music and want to be part of making it happen live.
Panellists: Lisa Mitchell, Andy Dockerty and Millie McKenzie
4pm-4.45pm
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PHARE - Music’s New Front Door. A BBC Future World Design Session
AUDITORIUM
The music industry has long struggled with opacity - from fragmented rights data to unequal access for emerging artists. PHARE is BBC FWD’s response: a new platform designed to put transparency, access, and opportunity at the centre of how musicians enter and navigate the industry.
In this session, Eddie Fotheringham - Product Principal at BBC Future World Design - explores how PHARE is rethinking the infrastructure that underpins the creator journey, and what a fairer, more connected music ecosystem could look like.
Panellists: Eddie Fotheringham -
Music Creators: Getting Heard, Getting Paid & Protecting your Rights
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATING
This panel breaks down how music creators can get their work seen and heard, understand where the money actually comes from and make sure they’re not giving away their rights without realising. Expect straight up advice on building visibility, getting paid properly and protecting your creativity as your career grows.
Chair: Andrew Barney
Panellists: Cameron Biles-Liddell, Guy Chambers, Lily Blakeney-Edwards and Lucy McKenzie
5pm-5.45pm
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Future-Ready Music: How to Stay Healthy, Creative and Sustainable in Music
AUDITORIUM
This panel dives into how musicians can craft careers that are creatively fulfilling, financially sound, personally sustainable and environmentally conscious. It covers practical strategies for maintaining wellbeing, achieving long-term success and driving positive change toward a greener music industry – all while keeping the passion alive.
Chair: Linton Stephens
Panellists: Natasha Hamilton, Andrew Lansley, Lisa Blakeney-Edwards, Jeordie Shenton, Silvia Montello and Makeda McMillan
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From the Studio to the World: Careers in Music Distribution
GREEN ROOM | LIMITED SEATING
A high-energy dive into the world of music distribution, revealing how songs travel from creators to audiences through publishing, sync, digital platforms and everything in between. You’ll get a sharp, exciting look at the jobs that make it all happen and the career paths that turn behind-the-scenes passion into a future in the industry.
Chair: Loren McShane
Panellists: Manon Dave and Paul Veitch
Workshops (Afternoon)All workshops have a limited capacity and must be booked online.
3.15pm, 4.15pm and 5.15pm (30 mins)
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The Art of Presenting You
MEETING ROOM 1
This workshop will help give you an understanding of how best to promote and prepare yourself as you step into the music industry.
Delivered by Revere Arts
Book now for 3.15pm
3.45pm-4.15pm
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How to Produce Events
MEETING ROOM 1
This workshop will talk through the process we use at Small Green Shoots to stage our own events. Participants will leave this workshop with a good understanding of all the elements that go into putting on events.
Delivered by Small Green Shoots
Book now
4.45pm-5.15pm
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Craft Your Personal Brand
MEETING ROOM 1
Hear from the experts on how to build your professional platform to help launch and develop your career in music.
Delivered by Small Green Shoots
Book now
3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm and 5.30pm (30 mins)
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Audio in Action
WARM-UP ROOM A
An introductory workshop about event audio, led by technicians from Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Delivered by Liverpool Philharmonic
Book now for 3pm
3.15pm, 4.15pm and 5.15pm (30 mins)
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Inside Music Publishing with Sentric
MEETING ROOM 2
Find out the value of music publishing and better understand how an artists' music generates income - whether it’s streamed, downloaded, performed live at gigs or festivals, or broadcast on TV and radio. You’ll also get an inside look at the different roles that make it all happen at Sentric. From royalty tracking to creative, A&R, marketing, sync licensing, and client support, the workshop will highlight the wide range of career paths available in music publishing.
Delivered by Sentric Music
Book now for 3.15pm
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