YOUNG people in Sefton are being invited to apply for training that could lead to a career in the music industry.

Participants will receive £200. They will also have the chance of work experience at creative local music, entertainment and events companies such as Liverpool Sound City and Modern Sky UK.

Getting Your Music Out There and How to Build a Portfolio Career are among the subject covered on the course. Copyright, Royalties & Publishing, Project Management and Mental Health & Wellbeing are also topics that will be covered.

Applications for the free 8-week programme are now open to 18 to 24 year olds who are Sefton residents not in education, employment or training. The closing date for applications is:- Thursday, 22 January 2026.

The application form is here. 

The course starts on:- Monday, 26 January 2026 with sessions taking place on Mondays at Bootle Town Hall from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Anyone attending the course will need to be registered with Sefton@Work to be eligible.

The course has been funded through the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer and Sefton Council. Participants will work on creative briefs with guidance from the team and gain skills relevant to career in the industry career.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said:- “This is a really exciting chance for young people in Sefton to find out more about the music industry and could possibly be the 1st step to stardom. The training has been designed to help them build skills and confidence and to open up pathways into creative careers. It is a chance to meet a wide range of industry professionals through a series of inspiring sessions.”

Cllr Lappin added:- “Sefton Council is committed to helping young people into good quality jobs and careers. Our friendly Sefton@Work team can provide the support those young people need, whether that’s with training, education, or searching for employment.”

You can find further information on the service here.  Alternatively, email:- seftonatwork.info@sefton.gov.uk or call:- 0151 934 2610.