Calling all young musicians, producers, and aspiring industry professionals aged 16-25 at Exeter Phoenix. On Track is a brand-new music industry day designed to help you take the next step in your career. Hosted by Music In Devon Initiative (MIDI) in partnership with Devon Music Education Hub, this full-day event brings together industry experts, artists, and organisations to offer insights, advice, and opportunities across live and recorded music.
What’s Happening?
Panel Discussions – Hear from industry professionals on:
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Live Music – Festivals, venues, promoters, bookers, and merch
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Recorded Music – Streaming, sync, publishing, royalties, and the rise of AI
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Wellbeing & Support – Funding, diversity, inclusion, and health in the music industry
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Listening Groups – Get expert feedback on your tracks and advice on how to move forward.
Exhibitors & Networking – Meet industry professionals, organisations, and fellow creatives.
Live Showcases – Emerging artists performing throughout the day, leading into an evening gig featuring fresh new talent and a potential headline act!
Whether you’re a musician, producer, songwriter, or want to work behind the scenes, On Track will give you the knowledge, contacts, and confidence to take your music career forward. Grab your £5 ticket now and get On Track!
We had a great day at our Music for Youth Local Festival at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot. Our MFY Music Mentors Matt Harrison and Andy Grappy were treated to fantastic performances from Coombeshead Academy Folk Band, Devon Youth Chamber Brass, Ivybridge Community College Senior Orchestra and Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO 1 and 2), as well as Hunger Strike (Plympton Academy), Drawer Full o'Lemons (MIDI), Riff'd (Jamming Station), Citrus Bliss (Jamming Station), Drift (Coombeshead Academy) and The Revival (The King's School). Huge thanks to Coombeshead Academy for hosting this event.
Check out our FREE Early Years Music CPD offer for the summer term…
Early Years Music for Speech and Language Development
Join our Strategic Lead for Early Years Music Charlotte Gibbs for an insightful session that delves into how Early Years Music can play a vital role in supporting Speech and Language Development in young children. This engaging and practical CPD opportunity will not only inspire but also provide you with valuable strategies to implement in your practice. Throughout the session, you’ll have the chance to explore various musical activities and techniques that can enhance communication skills in early childhood. Venues in Barnstaple, Cullompton and Plymouth!
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2pm Friday 25 April 2025 | Barnstaple
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2pm Friday 9 May 2025 | Willand, Cullompton
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2pm Friday 6 June 2025 | Plymouth
Early Years Music: Using signs and symbols to support early communication during adult-led music sessions
Communication practitioner and regional Makaton tutor Susie Nowell-Kelley explores hello and goodbye songs , musical play games, songs around emotions, colours and animals as well as seasonal songs. During this session you will learn and explore how to use, up to 40 key word signs and symbols to support songs and musical play that will promote the development of children’s early expression and comprehension of language.
Are you ready for the greatest musical adventure? Imagine taking your seat in this cutting-edge orchestra, performing in amazing spaces, inspired by the awesome people around you and inspiring others too. It’s a challenge but we’ll support you every step of the way. It takes serious preparation but it’s seriously rewarding.
As part of the Orchestra you’ll find a place to shape your world through music. You’ll soar in your musical development, discover new music and new ideas, and play your part as an inspirational role model for other young people.
Applications for the Orchestra of 2026 are open - apply by 19 May 9am.
Join us at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Friday 23 May for this year’s Devon Music Education Conference. Expect stimulating discussions around the latest developments in music education; practical workshops with ideas and activities to take away and implement; and opportunities to connect and share with colleagues from across the region.
BOOK NOW! £95 including lunch and refreshments.
*Limited number of funded places available to self-employed Visiting Music Teachers working in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay - contact us for details!
Join us for Shifting Sounds, a FREE one-day taster event delivered by Daisi, Devon and Torbay’s Arts and Education Charity. Designed to inspire and educate young people about electronic music and its production. Through hands-on workshops, live performance and music professionals’ Q&A panel, discover the world of music production DAWs, interactive software, synthesisers, DJing and career pathways in the music industry. If you’re aged 11-19 and have an interest in electronic music making (no previous knowledge or skills needed), this day is for you! The day will be split into a morning session for 11–15 years and an afternoon session for 16 -19 years.
Big Dreams Live Music Takeover is an interactive reading of the book Big Dreams for Families and children aged 6+ taking place at Exeter Phoenix on Monday 14 April. With live musicians, sing-a-long songs and a chance to float away as we create our own Big Dream Lullabies together. Come on this interactive adventure with Big Music Collective as we listen to the story live narrated with musicians; sing-a-long to the songs Buzzy Brain, Hendrix the Roller skating Disco Cat, The Moon Song and play with the puppets, sensory instruments and more!
On Track
Monday 7 April 2025 | Exeter Phoenix
Big Dreams Live
Monday 14 April | Exeter Phoenix
Shifting Sounds Electronic Music Day
Tuesday 15 April 2025 | Studio KIND, Barnstaple
Live Music Now Musical Mondays
Monday 12 May 2025 | Online
Your chance to perform at Devon County Show - FULLY BOOKED!
15-17 May 2025 | Westpoint, Exeter
Early Years Music for Speech and Language Development
Friday 25 April 2025 | Barnstaple Library
Friday 9 May 2025 | Devon Education Services, Willand
Friday 6 June 2025 | The Soapbox Children's Theatre, Plymouth
Ofsted Update on Music in Schools
Monday 12 May 2025 | Online
Devon Music Education Conference
Friday 23 May 2025 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre
Growing Trans and Non-binary Awareness
Wednesday 2 July 2025 | Online
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