BŴTS - Careers in Music
By: Beacons
We've teamed up with Beacons on a video series that will begin to answer your questions about careers in the Welsh music industry.
Follow the link to find out what it takes to carve a career in a range of Welsh music industry roles.
https://www.beacons.cymru/bwts
Roles include:
Don the Prod: Music Producer, Mixer and Engineer
Aleighcia Scott: Radio and TV Presenter
Alexandra Jones: Live Music Promoter
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