BLK SCL! x Generator: L’ATELIER
L’ATELIER is a professional development programme for early-stage Black music industry professionals based across the North of England and the Devolved Nations.
Delivered by BLK SCL in partnership with Generator, L’ATELIER brings together a selected cohort of 10 active music industry professionals for a two-day intensive bootcamp focused on career development, industry connections and practical tools for the next stage of their careers.
Over two days, participants will take part in masterclasses, peer sharing, fireside chats, mentoring, networking and action planning, with sessions designed to explore the realities and opportunities of building a sustainable career in the music industry.
Key areas will include
- Career positioning
- Relationships and deal flow
- Money and rights
- Sustainability
- Visibility
- Long-term career development
Participants will also have the opportunity to hear from established industry leaders and guest facilitators, access mentor drop-in sessions and develop connections with other Black music industry professionals working across the North and Devolved Nations.
The programme is open to freelancers, employees, founders, managers, marketers, A&R professionals, publishers, live music professionals, creative entrepreneurs and community music leaders who are actively working in the music industry and committed to building a long-term career.
What to expect
- Two-day intensive bootcamp in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Masterclasses and industry-led sessions
- Fireside chats and peer sharing
- One-to-one mentoring opportunities
- Networking with fellow music industry professionals
- Action planning and career development support
- Practical insight into money, rights, relationships and deal flow
- Exploration of visibility, sustainability and long-term career progression
- The opportunity for three participants to take part in a three-day major-label industry placement
L’ATELIER aims to strengthen regional music industry networks, increase access to opportunities outside London and support the long-term career progression and leadership development of Black music industry professionals.
How to apply
10 participants will be selected through an open application process.
Date: 28th and 29th November
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Applications close 31st October.
Apply now via the application form.