Discover Careers in Music Tech! at ICMP London, November 2nd 2026
Whether you're interested in performing, songwriting, music production, live events, content creation, game audio, podcasting or the latest music technology, Discover Careers in Music Tech! is your opportunity to meet industry professionals and explore the many exciting careers available across today's music industry.
Taking place at ICMP, Queen’s Park, London, the day will combine industry speakers and career insights with live performances, hands-on technology and opportunities to meet the people and companies working across music and tech.
Introducing the day:
Kate Rounding | Executive Director, TiME (Technology in Music Education) Kate is a music educator and industry professional with over 30 years’ experience across music, technology and education. She leads TiME’s work connecting educators with the music technology industry, promoting creative opportunities, inclusive practice and accessible pathways into music.
Dr Oliver Morris | UK MusicOliver works with UK Music, the organisation representing the UK’s commercial music industry, supporting initiatives that connect education with industry and help young people explore careers and opportunities across the music sector.
Meet the Industry: Hear from professionals working across music, creativity and technology as they share their career journeys, the skills they use and their advice for getting started.
Kuljit Bhamra MBE – Musician, Composer and Innovator
Internationally renowned tabla player, composer and creator of Tabla Touch, an innovative digital approach to playing tabla.
Tony Nwachuku – CDR (Create Define Release)
Producer, artist and founder of CDR, Tony works across music production, creative development and supporting the next generation of music makers.
Alene Lautenschlager – Artist, Music Producer & Women In Music Tech Ambassador for PPL PRS
Artist, songwriter and producer working across pop and electronic music, with a particular interest in vocal production and storytelling. Alene is studying Music Production and Sound Engineering at Abbey Road Institute, where she was awarded the Sontronics Scholarship. Alene is also the first Women in Music Tech Ambassador for the Women in Music Tech Pathways programme led by PPL PRS.
Stuart Grimshaw – Founder, LIFT Music
Music technologist and founder of LIFT Music, an innovative music platform using movement and interactive technology to create new ways of making and experiencing music.
Sophie Beasor | Head of Operations and Engagement, The Power of Events
Sophie leads The Power of Events’ Schools Engagement Programme, connecting young people with career opportunities across the UK events industry. She works closely with industry and education partners to promote accessible and inclusive pathways into the sector.
Lia Mice - Multidisciplinary artist, educator and designer of supersized musical instruments.
Get hands-on The afternoon Discovery Sessions and Meet the Industry Expo give you the chance to try technology, meet the people behind it and find out more about the careers involved
UK Music
Find out about the breadth of the UK music industry, the careers within it and the different routes and opportunities available to young people.
ICMP
Discover routes into music and the creative industries and find out more about developing the skills and experience needed for a career in music.
TiME (Technology in Music Education UK)
Explore the growing world of music technology and discover careers connecting music, creativity, technology, education and innovation.
TiME Table of Music Tech
Try over 40 different digital instruments and music technology products, including the latest accessible and adaptive technologies. Explore new ways of creating and performing music and discover some of the companies and careers behind the technology.
Kuljit Bhamra & Keda Music – Digital Tabla and Musical Innovation
Discover how music, technology and instrument design come together through Kuljit Bhamra and Keda Music’s work with Tabla Touch, and hear about the ideas and development involved in creating a new digital instrument.
LIFT Music – Music, Movement & Interactive Technology
Experience LIFT Music and see how movement and interactive technology can be used to control and create music. Find out how creative thinking, technology and accessibility have shaped its development.
Cosmo – Accessible & Interactive Music Technology
Try Cosmo and explore how sound, light and physical interaction can create accessible ways to make music. See how inclusive design is opening up new possibilities for musical creativity and participation.
Sontronics – Microphones, Recording & Audio Technology
Explore professional microphones and their use in recording, performance and music production, with an introduction to microphone technology and careers in professional audio.
There will also be Industry Spotlight presentations, live performances and further speakers and industry partners, with more to be announced.
Free to attend | Ages 14 plus: For more information and to reserve your place, email info@techmusiced.org.uk
Delivered by TiME (Technology in Music Education UK) in partnership with UK Music and ICMP, with the support of PPL PRS and our speakers, exhibitors and industry partners.
Funded by Arts Council England, with support from PPL PRS.