Upcoming Broadcasts
Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date – links are then sent out by email that afternoon.
Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a log in.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn them on via the panel on the right-hand side of the screen.
Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.
Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.
We send out the join link to our broadcasts the day before. Should you require the join link earlier, please email broadcasts@speakersforschools.org
UNDERSTANDING THE OFFICIAL CHARTS AND SUPPORTING THE UK MUSIC SCENE WITH CHRIS TAMS, DIRECTOR OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS AND INTERNATIONAL, BPI
Date: Tuesday 16th July
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Age Group: KS3-5 / S1-6
Chris is the Director of Membership and International at BPI – A trade association for the UK’s record companies and is the representative voice of British recorded music. They are the creators of the iconic BRIT Awards, the Mercury Prize and UK Charts. This event is perfect for young individuals passionate about music, to hear from a expert about the inner workings of the music business, the importance of industry representation, and the impact of music on society.
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COMPOSING & PRODUCING MUSIC FOR A CAREER WITH DAVID LOWE, MUSIC COMPOSER & PRODUCER
Date: Thursday 18th July
Time: 09:45 am - 10:45 am
Age Group: KS3-5 / S1-6
David has made a significant mark in music, working in television, radio & more. With an impressive portfolio that includes creating music for a range of programs such as the iconic BBC news introduction, current affairs, factual, wildlife, & entertainment shows, David will share his journey and expertise. Discover what it takes to build a successful career in music composition & production, and gain insights into the creative process behind some of the most recognisable sounds in media today.
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WHAT A CAREER IN BROADCASTING AND TV CAN LOOK LIKE WITH SUZY KLEIN, BBC
Date: Thursday 12th September
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Age Group: KS3-5/S1-6
In this Industry Spotlight, we’ll be hearing from Suzy Klein, Head of Arts & Classical Music TV at the BBC. We’ll hear briefly about her career journey as she unpacks the broadcasting industry and its different roles.
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FREEDOM IN FREELANCING WITH ALISON GRADE, AUTHOR OF THE FREELANCE BIBLE
Date: Thursday 26th September
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Age Group: KS3-5/S1-6
Alison describes her key skill as transforming creative ideas into a business reality. She accomplishes this with the films she produces, the creative entrepreneurs she mentors, SMEs and freelancers she advises and in her Penguin published book, The Freelance Bible. Alison has an unique skillset in that she has formal academic training (INSEAD MBA); has worked at senior level in many media companies; is an entrepreneur who has established several businesses and is a Nesta accredited Creative Enterprise trainer and mentor. She is a member of the Skills Leadership Board for the Centre for New Midlands, a member of Creative Industries Federation UK Council and Vice-Chair Governors at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy. She brings her passion, knowledge and experience with her in all the work she does.
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If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: broadcasts@speakersforschools.org