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https://www.screenskills.com/

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/sector/performing-arts

http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/music-and-drama-apprenticeships.html

https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/performer/

https://getintotheatre.org/blog/complete-list-of-jobs-in-theatre-industry

https://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/career-path/performance

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/performing-arts-jobs-525936

https://career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/resources/professional-case-studies/working-in-theatre-and-performing-arts/

https://targetcareers.co.uk/career-sectors/arts-and-creative/1015387-careers-in-theatre

Job Profiles

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Actor

Choreographer

Community Arts Worker

Dancer

Drama Therapist

Music Producer

Music Therapist

Prop Maker

Set Designer

Sound Technician

Talent Agent

Theatre Director

University

Conservatoires

Click above for information on applying to a conservatoires.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/performing-arts

https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/what-can-you-do-performing-arts-degree

Apply for performance based courses via UCAS:

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/conservatoires/ucas-conservatoires-getting-started

https://www.ucas.com/job-subjects/drama-music-and-performing-arts

https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/what-can-you-do-performing-arts-degree

BEST UNIVERSITIES FOR PERFORMING ARTS in the uk

Interview help

For interview help and advice for auditions:

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/apr/10/how-to-ace-audition-performing-arts-school-drama-acting

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/ucas-application/how-important-are-auditions-for-getting-on-to-performing-arts-courses

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-winning-audition-52162/

https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/the-actors-guide-to-audition-prep/

https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/how-to-prepare-for-a-dance-audition/

Music careers

Music careers:

Getting noticed on YouTube isn't the only way into the music industry. A degree, internship or apprenticeship will help you break into one of the many career on offer

https://www.careersinmusic.com/music-careers/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/music

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design/careers-in-music

To search for music apprenticeships see:

Job options (music)

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Conservatoires

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examples of Music employers

A-Z OF EMPLOYERS / APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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EMPLOYERS- where to find opportunities

Look for opportunities :

https://www.thestage.co.uk/jobs/categories/performers-opportunities

https://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/performing-arts/

https://www.starnow.co.uk/home/UK/actor/

https://www.openauditions.uk/blog

https://britishyouthmusictheatre.org/take-part/auditions

https://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-jobs-listings/

https://www.talentmanagement.com/search/jobs/

Cruise Ship jobs / performers:

https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

https://www.pocruisescareers.co.uk/

https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/

https://www.princesscruisesentertainment.com/careers

https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/audition-top-cruise-lines-165/

Film production volunteers:

https://www.screenskills.com/

https://mediatrust.org/communications-support/volunteer-films/

https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/jobs/various-volunteer-opportunities/

https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival/volunteer

Music careers :

https://www.musicweek.com/jobs

https://www.music-jobs.com/uk/

https://www.ukmusic.org/

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