Discover Careers in Music Tech! at Band on the Wall, Manchester, November 9th 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 Band on the Wall, Manchester, 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.
Free to attend for ages 14–25. To reserve your place or for more information, email info@techmusiced.org.uk.
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.
Meet some of the people and organisations taking part:
Simon Lyon – Music Producer, Ableton Specialist and Certified Trainer
Simon has worked with artists and teams including Dua Lipa, Jon Hopkins, Rudimental and The Chemical Brothers, helping integrate Ableton Live into music production and live performance.
Kuljit Bhamra MBE – Musician, Composer and Innovator
Internationally renowned tabla player, composer and innovator, Kuljit has built a career spanning performance, composition and music technology.
Alene Lautenschlager (Alene Lautz) – Artist, Songwriter & Music Producer
Artist, songwriter and producer working across pop and electronic music, with a particular interest in vocal production and storytelling. Alene is currently studying Music Production and Sound Engineering at Abbey Road Institute, where she was awarded the Sontronics Scholarship.
Tom Aston – Spirit Studios
Hear about Tom’s career and his work with Spirit Studios, exploring routes into music production, audio and the wider music industries.
Amalie Briden – BPI
Hear about Amalie’s work with the BPI and gain an insight into the recorded music industry, the different roles within it and routes into a career in music.
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.
The Manchester College
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.
Get hands-on
The afternoon Discovery Sessions and Meet the Industry Expo give you the chance to try technology, meet industry professionals and find out more about the careers involved.
Spirit Studios – Music Production, Sound & Studio Careers
Meet the teamfrom Spirit Studios and explore music production, sound and studio-based careers. Find out more about the skills, technology and different pathways into working professionally with music and audio.
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.
The Manchester College – Music, Technology & Career Pathways
Meet The Manchester College team and explore opportunities to develop skills across music and technology. Find out more about courses, practical training and pathways towards further study and careers in the creative industries.
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.
There will also be Industry Spotlight presentations, live performances and further speakers and industry partners, with more to be announced.
Free to attend | Ages 14–25 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, Band on the Wall and The Manchester College, with the support of our speakers, exhibitors and industry partners.
Funded by Arts Council England, with support from PPL PRS.