1. Careers in the music industry
some facts, figures and where to find out more
If you love music, there are all sorts of ways you can make a living from it – whether that’s full- or part-time.
I’m Nick Howdle and I’m the Leader of Wiltshire Music Connect which is the music education hub for Wiltshire – BANES has a Music education hub too. I’m also a musician and songwriter.
Part of what I’ll talk about to day is the difference between being a musician and working in the music industry
And if you don’t want to be a musician, there are many other options you could consider.
In fact, it’s likely that you’ll end up doing several of these things, in what’s known as a ‘portfolio career’.

6. Portfolio Career

7. Where could I work? Example: Bristol 1000 jobs created
£123 million generated
£45 million created (GVA) for the local economy

8. Myths It’s a risky business and there’s no future in it
The music industry in the UK is growing. Its economic value grew by 2% in 2017, and exports increased by 7%
145,815 people work in the sector, and employment in the sector increased by 3%, faster than other areas
Massive £4.5 billion contrib. to the UK economy.
You’re limiting your options going into such a narrow field
The music industry provides a wide range of potential careers

9. Myths You need a record deal or you’ll never make any money
More and more musicians, at all levels of their career, are taking their careers into their own hands, and turning their passion into a living
There’s no solid training pathway
Nowadays, there are all sorts of apprenticeships, internships, qualifications, and training (including online) for a variety of careers in the industry

10. Where can I find out more?
Links on handout