Creative Access masterclass with BBC Radio & Radiocentre

Deadline to apply – Thurs, 6th June, 2024 link here

Event date: Thursday 6th June

Event time: 18:00-20:00 (doors from 17:30) 

Location: Q5 Main Space, MediaCityUK, Quay House, Salford, M50 2QH

We’re heading to MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester for our June masterclass, where we’ve partnered with BBC Radio & Music and Radiocentre, the industry body for commercial radio, to explore the radio and audio industries. 

Whether you like to tune in, or you’re a keen producer, content creator or DJ, we’ve got you covered with a panel of UK radio’s brightest and best, including our host, BBC Radio 1’s Dean McCullough. Dean will be joined by some of the industry’s leading voices whose experience spans producing, presenting, social media (and more!) at organisations including BBC Sport, Hits Radio and BBC 1Xtra, They’ll provide insights into their careers to date, talk about opportunities available in the North West and beyond, as well as top tips for those looking to progress in the creative sectors.

This is going to be a masterclass you really don’t want to miss – join us at Salford Quays to put your questions to the panel plus network with the experts and members of the Creative Access community afterwards.

The panel discussion will run from 6-7pm. Networking will take place following the discussion until 8pm with drinks and nibbles provided.

Introducing our speakers:

• Dean McCullough (host) – BBC Radio 1 Presenter: Dean is a Northern Irish television and radio presenter. Dean hosts his own daytime show on BBC Radio 1 weekdays from 1-3.30pm and has become one of the most exciting broadcasters in the country. A firm tastemaker in the pop and dance world, Dean is a well-respected music pioneer.
• Priya Matharu – Assistant Producer, Hits Radio: Priya is an Assistant Producer working on Hits Radio Local Breakfast in the West Midlands and Staffordshire & Cheshire. She also works on creating engaging social media content for the shows. Furthermore, Priya is an award-winning Presenter, and has hosted a variety of shows, from Student Radio and Community Radio to BBC Radio 1.
• Rohan Sethi – Producer, BBC Sport: Rohan is a Creative Access alumnus with 8+ years of experience creating digital content for various BBC departments, with a passion for sport and music. In his current role he works as a Producer for BBC Sport’s digital content team, having previously been Radio 1Xtra’s social media lead.
• Rebecca Gaskell – Head of Production, Reform Radio: Rebecca has 15 years experience in the audio industry across a number of independent production companies. At Reform Radio she manages their production company and makes a range of live radio and podcasts. Reform is a youth focussed arts organisation and radio station providing free-to-attend training and courses in audio across Greater Manchester.

This event is aimed at people under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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