Industry Access
Unlock Real Industry Momentum with OCA’s 'Industry Access' Series
Are you an active local musician looking for high-value networking and upskilling opportunities? Want an educational "sneak peek" into the exact hands-on, real-world experience Oxford Creative Academy (OCA) students get every single day?
Oxford Art Factory and Oxford Creative Academy are proud to present Industry Access, a new monthly event series, featuring active professionals from across the music industry.
With alternating online webinars and face-to-face sessions right here at the Oxford Art Factory, speakers will share their personal career journeys, break down real-world case studies, and give honest advice on how to progress your career in the music business.
This series is your chance to step inside our community, expand your network, and experience what it takes to build real industry momentum firsthand.
This Month's ONLINE Session with Jono Harrison (May 20th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Jono is the General Manager at Sound Story, a strategic communications consultancy, having spent the last 15 years breaking artists as an executive at Spotify, Universal Music Group, Mushroom Group and triple j.
Join us as we pull back the curtain on the music business. Jono has worked across radio, labels, streaming, podcasts, artist partnerships and strategic communications, helping artists, brands and creative businesses find their audience and build momentum.
In this session, we will be diving into four key themes to help you navigate the modern industry:
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Discover the specific mindsets, boundaries, and self-care strategies emerging creatives need to build a sustainable, burnout-free career.
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Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
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Learn practical, real-world steps for overcoming the challenges of transitioning into an independent consultant and defining your unique worth in the market.
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Hear firsthand how to strategically pivot, adapt your professional practice, and stay highly competitive when major disruptions hit the music industry.
Check out our list of guests coming up:
20/06/26 - OAF Gallery Bar
Luke has built a career at the intersection of music, media and technology, from founding FutureMag Music to driving product strategy at TikTok and helping creatives and brands connect with culture.
15/07/26 - Online Webinar
Sarah is the founder of Golden Hour and co-founder of charity One of One, which highlights women and non-binary people in the music industry. Sarah has deep experience across distribution, streaming strategy, A&R, PR and helping independent artists build sustainable careers.
19/08/26 - OAF Gallery Bar
Emily is a senior music and media executive who has led major projects across Music Australia, ABC, ARN and CADA, with a focus on strategy, partnerships, audience growth and culture.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
Your Questions, Answered-
Not at all! This series is completely open to active local musicians looking for high-value networking and upskilling opportunities, as well as anyone who wants an educational "sneak peek" into the exact hands-on, real-world experience our OCA students get every day.
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We like to mix it up to keep it accessible. The series alternates every month between online webinars and live, face-to-face sessions hosted right here at the Oxford Art Factory (OAF) Gallery Bar.
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We are bringing in active, high-level professionals from across the modern music sector. Our upcoming lineup features experts who have built careers at major companies and organisations like Spotify, Universal Music Group, TikTok, Music Australia, and the ABC.
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This isn't a dry university lecture. Our guests will share their personal career journeys, break down real-world case studies, and give honest advice on how to progress your career. You can expect to dive into practical topics like behind-the-scenes industry dynamics, and navigating industry sectors and the job roles within.
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Spots for both the online webinars and face-to-face events are limited. Simply hit the [ Register Now ] button on this page to lock in your attendance and start expanding your network