Voice Magazine is pleased to be a part of Discover Creative Careers Week 2024. If you want to pursue a career in any area of the arts, then there's likely to be an opportunity for you to take on.

Here we highlight the key policies from the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Greens and Labour Party on education, early careers and jobs.

An insightful day at the Derby Museum of Making bringing together industry creatives putting young people at the centre of everything they do.

"I feel very lucky to take pictures for a living since it’s so many people’s hobby. It’s a privilege to do something you enjoy as your job."

"It’s ok and necessary to fail at things. There is nothing wrong with failure."

"Don’t worry about not knowing anyone in the industry. Don’t worry about your poor exam results affecting your career. Go online and watch tutorials on how to film, direct, edit, and do it. Your smartphone is more powerful and capable than some of the kits I had when studying."

"There’s no ‘fast forward’ button, you just have to be consistent, determined, persevere, look ahead, and keep taking all the steps that need to be taken."

"My parents always worked so hard, and while I had a really tough time throughout school and into sixth form and university due to lots of bullying, they always encouraged me to keep going and taught me the importance of being grateful for everything I had rather than being upset about anything I couldn’t control."

How isolation laws have affected the theatre industry 

"It’s crazy because I never dreamed about or wanted to be a tattoo artist. Instead, I was chosen to do it."

Free online event for young people, 'I Love My Work' with the National Saturday Club. 

"What do you want to do?" A terrifying question, but it doesn't have to be