12-Week Music Business Programme for Women and Marginalised Genders Opens to Applications For Free Spaces

Brighter Sound and Digital Advantage are running a free 12-week development programme for women and marginalised genders looking to launch and grow their own businesses within the music industry!

Published: 13 April 2021 | 4:48 PM Updated: 21 July 2021 | 5:04 PM

Photograph of a young woman working on her laptop at a table — This 12 week hands-on learning and development programme is designed to empower the business leaders of the future. Photo credit: Shutterstock

This free 12-week programme will be delivered by Brighter Sound and Digital Advantage. Their hands-on learning and development programme is designed to:

Empower the business leaders of the future
Support people to get their ideas off the ground
Inspire entrepreneurs to influence, shape and make a difference to the music industry

Anyone interested in applying will be asked to submit an application either in writing, or in video or audio, before Wednesday 21 April. You can find out more about the programme and how to apply on Brighter Sound’s website.

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