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Kickstart your career

What's the best pathway into the arts and media - a creative apprenticeship or a university course? How do I build my experience and contacts, and survive as a young professional? This Voicebox offers ideas about developing your creative career, providing you with insights and opinions from both professionals and peers.

We also have a careers section dedicated to helping you find inspiration on taking that next step!

  • Blog Arts Education - Re: "Academic subjects are more important than the arts"
    12 July 2019

    Arts Education - Re: "Academic subjects are more important than the arts"

    by Christopher Hill Contributor

    Some reflections on the way in which music education is conceived and the many issues that they present.

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  • How-to Guide Getting qualified in the arts
    28 June 2019

    Getting qualified in the arts

    by Emrys Green Voice Team

    There are so many ways to get qualified in the arts, it might be a bit overwhelming to know where to start. We've broken down the most common routes into the creative sector, but even this list isn't exhaustive! 

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  • Interview Interview With Gianluca Vincentini, Artistic Director of Möbius Dance
    6 June 2019

    Interview With Gianluca Vincentini, Artistic Director of Möbius Dance

    by Lucy Dyson Contributor

    I sat down with professional dancer and Artistic Director of Möbius Dance, Gianluca Vincentini, to talk about his work, professional experience and advice to future dance artists.

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  • Blog WebinArt Workshop: The World's Simplest Marketing Plan by Martha Moger
    7 May 2019

    WebinArt Workshop: The World's Simplest Marketing Plan by Martha Moger

    by Guest Contributor

    Martha Moger is a freelance copywriter and brand storyteller

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  • News Announcing new subsidised training in youth voice
    26 April 2019

    Announcing new subsidised training in youth voice

    by Upstart Projects

    Upstart Projects, the charity who run our popular online magazine and the Arts Award Alumni Network are pleased to offer unique training on embedding youth voice thanks to a grant from the Social Investment Business.

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  • Blog What does the cultural workforce look like in 2019?
    23 April 2019

    What does the cultural workforce look like in 2019?

    by Emrys Green Voice Team

    Recently the Creative & Cultural Skills Council released a report on their latest Workforce Data research.  There’s lots to play with and explore, but here’s a few interesting points….

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  • Blog How I feel inspired
    8 April 2019

    How I feel inspired

    by Allegra World

    I spend a lot of time writing music (which is perhaps no surprise!), and when I'm not writing music I'm usually in the studio trying to bring my vision to life. While you can't force yourself to be inspired, I want to share with you those things that I do to help me when I'm suffering with a good old bout of writers block.... 

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  • Opportunity Spirit of 2012's Youth Advisory Panel
    13 March 2019 – 29 March 2019

    Spirit of 2012's Youth Advisory Panel

    by Eibhlish Fleming

    Spirit of 2012 is searching for young people aged 18-28 based in Wales, the Midlands and the North of England with an interest in arts, culture and/ or volunteering to join our Spirit of 2012 Youth Advisory Panel (YAP)

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  • Blog TheatreCraft 2018: How to build a career in theatre
    27 November 2018

    TheatreCraft 2018: How to build a career in theatre

    by Jack Solloway Voice team

    Starting from the bottom now they’re here. A panel of industry professionals from TheatreCraft’s 2018 careers fair open up about their first steps in theatre

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  • Opportunity Film and High-end TV Trainee Finder 2019/20
    27 November 2018 – 7 December 2018

    Film and High-end TV Trainee Finder 2019/20

    by Voice Magazine

    Since its launch, ScreenSkill’s Trainee Finder has helped place trainees on feature films and high-end TV shows across the UK. This winter, Trainee Finder is recruiting for its 2019-20 intake of trainees, offering paid opportunities for work placements across the UK in either film or high-end TV drama.

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  • Interview Interview with Edward Bains, documentary filmmaker
    12 November 2018

    Interview with Edward Bains, documentary filmmaker

    by Tom Inniss Voice Team

    Journalism and documentary filmmaking student at the University of Sussex talks about his latest project that explores the changes to LGBT venues in the UK

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  • Blog Top 3 tips for boosting your productivity
    17 October 2018

    Top 3 tips for boosting your productivity

    by Guest Contributor

    Following a seminar at PLASA show (Professional Lighting and Sound Association), we invited Liz Hardwick, co-founder of DigiEnable, to write up her top tips for being more productive. 

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  • Interview Interview with organic-acoustic-hip-hop three-piece Prose
    16 October 2018

    Interview with organic-acoustic-hip-hop three-piece Prose

    by Nici West Voice Team

    We catch up with organic-acoustic-hip-hop three-piece, Prose, about making music and world tour amibitions!

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  • Interview What goes on at Project.INC?
    16 October 2018

    What goes on at Project.INC?

    by Nici West Voice Team

    We catch up with Lisa, Director of Project.INC., who promote and provide Inclusive, Creative Learning for 11-19-year-olds. They deliver access sessions to learners who need extra support in exploring Art, Design and Creativity. 

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  • Blog Forget the elephants, this is why you should take a gap year
    10 October 2018

    Forget the elephants, this is why you should take a gap year

    by Maddie Drury Contributor

    A message to school leavers; don’t rush, choose the gap.

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  • Blog Back to school
    8 October 2018

    Back to school

    by Grace McCabe Contributor

    When we hear the phrase “Back to School” we always think of sweet little backpacks, coloured pencil cases and wrapping paper covered notebooks. But you can go back to school at any age.

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  • Blog Uni: why it’s okay to change your mind
    30 September 2018

    Uni: why it’s okay to change your mind

    by Sally Trivett Voice Team

    Not everyone’s education happens in a straight line.

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  • Blog The Best Year of Your Life
    26 September 2018

    The Best Year of Your Life

    by Isabella Colletta Contributor

    Gap Years offer a wealth of opportunities to young people, but it’s not all elephant sanctuaries in South East Asia, you have to learn to navigate the adult world.

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