I want to work in...Performance
This list of links and resources has been carefully compiled by our Careers Consultants and Careers Information Team to provide you with the key knowledge you need if you are considering a career in this line of work. All the links are reviewed regularly to ensure the source is reliable and the information is accurate and relevant.
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Sector overview
Overview of the creative arts sector
Typical job profiles
COVID-19 support
Creative Scotland - COVID-19 funding and resource directory
Useful online resources
A Career in Community Music Sound Sense
A Career with Music..? Sound Sense
Creative Choices Creative & Cultural Sector Skills Council
Creative Scotland National Leader for Scotland's arts, screen and creative industries
Dance House National Dance Agency (in Glasgow). Includes useful "Links" section
Dancebase National Centre for Dance (in Edinburgh). Includes useful "Links" section
The Guide Music Industry Independent ezine
The Guide: Performing Arts Independent ezine
Guide to songwriting and the music business BBC Radio 2
London Academy of Media, Film and TV Media-related courses incl. TV/radio presenting, acting
International Showcase Music Business Guide
Media Volt Media industry social community site; includes job vacancies (membership fee required for some applications)
Music industry career profiles BBC Radio 1
MusicWeek Music industry news, directory, job & courses
Job sites and specialist recruiters
ArtsJobFinder Recruitment service of Arts Professional (magazine)
Artsjobster UK arts related vacancies
Scottish Music Centre Includes job vacancies section
See also Health and Wellbeing for details of music and drama therapy.
Professional bodies
Association of British Orchestras ABO. Includes "Useful links" section
British Phonographic Industry BPI
Council for Dance Education and Training CDET. Useful "Link" and "Answers for dancers" sections
Foundation for Community Dance
Incorporated Society of Musicians ISM Includes professional careers info sheets
National Association of Youth Theatres
Sound Sense UK developemtn agency for community music
To find out more about what it's like to work in this career, use the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to make contact with Strathclyde alumni working in this area.