A music studio in Islington is working with the Prince’s Trust to give young creators a chance of success in the industry.
The ten-week course at Tileyard Impact, ‘How to Get Into Music’, is the first of its kind in the UK.
The collaboration will provide young people with access to recording equipment, mentors and a chance to work with famous musicians.
Wizdom Layne, managing director at Tileyard Impact, said the project aims to bridge the gap between creators, educators and those in the music industry.
Aspiring musicians aged 18-30 will learn the business side of the music industry while working with professionals to channel their creativity. The project will run every six months.
The ten-week course, How to Get Into Music, is the first of its kind in the UK
“We got in touch with [the Prince’s Trust]. It was a great opportunity to open the scheme up to schools, colleges, local youth centres and youth groups so that they could get access to these facilities. We trialled a ten-week course last year and it felt like the Prince’s Trust were the right people for us.”
“The Prince’s Trust do fantastic things with young people and having spoken to them before, and done some work with them in the past, they’ve always struggled with the music industry because it’s hard to guarantee anyone jobs and they didn’t know enough people in the music industry to make it work.”
Tileyard Impact launched in April 2019 and is part of the Tileyard Studios. The new scheme has benefited Tileyard’s work experience and community division, and has been well received in the local community.
By working closely with City and Islington College, they have helped students become aware of “the new opportunities available for young people in the area”.
The Prince’s Trust do fantastic things with young people
Laynes also works with companies in Islington and added: “It’s a responsibility of ours to find ways, that we as businesses, engage with the colleges and let the young people know that we are here for them.”
Tileyard Impact have worked with 113 young people since they opened last year. Sixteen of them have already secured jobs and placements in the highly-competitive music industry.
During the ten-week placement the participants will also receive Security Industry Authority training so that they are able to work in different environments across the music scene such as festivals and concerts.
