Exclusive Invite: shesaid.so x Sony Music UK A&R Academy Launch Event
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sony Music to kick off the Sony Music A&R Academy, a program designed to support and develop aspiring A&R professionals.
To celebrate the launch of the Sony Music A&R Academy 2023, shesaid.so and Sony Music are hosting a special event at the Sony London Offices on 8th November. The event will feature a panel discussion with three A&R industry professionals and live music. Food and drink will be provided and there is an opportunity to network with Sony Music employees and other music industry professionals at the end of the night.
The event starts at 5:30pm and will wrap up by 8:30-9pm. This event is free to attend and open to those who fall within these specific criteria:
Right to work in the UK
Young professionals and recent graduates
Looking for a career in A&R
Since this event is specifically designed for early stage professionals interested in pursuing a career in A&R and has a limited capacity, we want to ensure that it aligns with your goals. We require those interested in RSVPing for the event to fit the criteria above.
To RSVP please visit here.
If you have any questions for our panelists, please submit them here to be included in the panel.
Why you should attend:
Learn from the best and brightest A&R professionals in the business at one of the largest record companies in the world.
Get insights into the latest trends and developments in the music industry
Network with industry professionals at Sony Music
Find out more about the Sony Music A&R Academy and how to create a successful application.
More about the Sony Music A&R Academy
The A&R Academy is a 12-month, paid opportunity for those aspiring for a career within A&R. There will be roles available within RCA, Columbia and Ministry of Sound. As part of the Academy, you will also be part of the wider internship network at Sony Music UK, where you’ll have a personal mentor throughout your time with us. You'll also get to attend workshops and sessions where you will get to learn the mechanics of a major record company.
Day to day you will be working closely with the A&R team in your label, who will develop your A&R skill set through on-the-job training and real life scenarios. You can expect to receive bespoke A&R training where you will cover a whole range of topics from music rights to data, music trends to studio & mixing sessions, artist development and what really goes into releasing a track!
The A&R Academy program starts in March 2024 and runs until March 2025. Interns will be paid £23,000 for the full 12 months. To be eligible, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be available for a full-time role for the full 12 months. This is an entry-level role and is not suitable for experienced industry professionals.