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Ren has industry success and discovers new talent
Ren Hall, 22, graduated from the Foundation Degree in Music Industries Management at The Manchester College. While at the college, Ren completed several industry placements and worked with artists such as N-Dubz and Vampire Weekend. She is now working towards a BSc in Media and Creative Business at the college.
Before enrolling on the foundation degree, Ren took the National Certificate in Music Technology at The Manchester College and passed with distinction.
During the second year of the foundation degree, Ren put her subject knowledge to good use with a range of industry placements. These included Unity Radio and Manchester label, Modern English Recordings.
Ren also worked at Orange RockCorps as a project coordinator and artist liaison. She has worked with artists as diverse as N-Dubz, Vampire Weekend and Pendulum.
Ren's self directed project attracted the attention of a music promotions company who offered her work
Ren’s self directed project resulted in a successful Battle of the Bands competition to discover an unsigned artist. Ren worked directly with the venue, sponsors, artists and guest judges, including former Oasis drummer, Tony McCarroll. This event attracted the attention of a music promotions company who offered her part time industry work.
The Manchester College has taught me a lot about the music industry
Ren says: ‘The Manchester College has taught me a lot about the music industry as a whole and helped me to identify the areas I enjoy. If you are thinking of studying a music course, take as much from it as you possibly can. The more related things you do outside college, the better you will do during and after the course. Networking and building contacts will prove invaluable when you come to look for work.’
Ren is now doing a top up year at The Manchester College, towards a BSc in Media and Creative Business. Her ambition is to run large scale live music events.
What next? Interested in a music industries career? Find out about related courses at The Manchester College, below.
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