Through live project briefs and modules such as Year 2's Live Music Event Management, our BA (Hons) Pop Music students are learning the tricks of the music business, finding success - and making a profit.

Recent successes include student Tyrese Olali who, following a competition brief set by Lecturer Phil Pethybridge, reached a deal with Virgin Atlantic for a soundtrack and dance to accompany a viral advert, and Ross Wilson who, since running a profitable event at the Q-Club, has been hired by them to work on events.

As Ross explains: "After a year of focusing on the music business on the Popular Music pathway, I became an events manager for the Alternative Music Society on campus. When it came to the Live Events module, contacting the bands and venue was a breeze as I'd already made the contacts needed around the city from Phil and other business partners throughout the year. I'd picked up many tricks along the way in promotion to cover the city, and even get the event on three radio channels and in a newspaper, gaining more contacts.

"The module allowed me to walk away with a nice profit and a job offer to co-run other club and live nights in the city. As of the end of my second year I now run AMS Subculture and live nights, as well as co-run Bad Medicine Rock night, all of which are at Q-Club. I make many appearances as a DJ on other alternative nights and was even offered a place in the band that played on my assessed night."

The Pop Music degree sees its first cohort of students graduate this year, and we look forward to hearing about their continued success in the industry.

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