Working in Industry
Our students work with local, national and international organisations to enhance their learning through placements, workshops, live briefs and guest lectures from industry professionals.
Learning in a hands on environment and from professionals that have a wealth of knowledge allows you to be as prepared as possible once you leave university.
Case Studies
BE83 placement
Corinne Stewart, a third year Music Business student, is undertaking her placement with BE83. BE83 is a Birmingham based music management, recordings and publishing company responsible for recorded music across the groups labels Warner/ADA, Caroline/Universal and Sony/Orchard.
Corinne's placementFolk Ensemble
Whilst everyone that studies at RBC can join The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, students wishing to specialise in the area of folk, “world” and traditional music can do so via the Global Traditional Music Performance principal study modules on the MMus, PgCert and PgDip courses.
Global Traditional MusicSound Engineering: Working Abroad
Watch as Sound Engineering student Deepali is sent off to work in Genova, Italy, for Warner Bros. The Ocean Race 2023 as a sound engineer.
Deepali's placement
Performance Opportunities
The Conservatoire’s Book a Musician service offers student musicians the chance to undertake paid engagements throughout the Midlands region.
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