EXPERTS from the world of music visited Priestley College to educate and inspire a new generation of talent.
Priestley hosted the event, which was organised by Liverpool Sound City and saw college students joined by around 100 pupils from local schools.
“Seeing the career paths of those behind the scenes in the music industry was helpful for my career progression,” said Natalie Garnett, who studies Music and Photography at Priestley.
XS Manchester radio presenter and BBC producer Shell Zenner hosted some of the workshops and interviewed a range of musical talent who supported the event.
Mel Williams talks to students
Among them was Priestley alumna – and guitarist with the band Crawlers – Amy Woodall. They are due to release their debut album in February and have already toured worldwide as well as achieved a viral hit with ‘Come Over (Again)’.
Another former Priestley student Jess Meade, who has worked as a photographer for Crawlers, also attended the careers event where she answered questions from pupils alongside Amy.
There were workshops focussed on DJing, drum and bass, careers talks by Huddersfield University and an insight into PR.
DJ workshop with students
Priestley’s and Liverpool Sound City’s goal was to open the eyes of young talent to a wider range of careers available in music.
Priestley Music Tutor Michael Grainger said: “Liverpool Sound City put together an incredible range of speakers for the event, which was a huge success.
“What worked particularly well was having former Priestley students talking about their routes into the music industry because it shows our current cohort what is possible.”
