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BIY People & Talent BIY People & Talent provides tailored HR, Recruitment & People Development advice to the music biz

BIY People & Talent provides tailored HR, Recruitment & People Development advice to suit your business, because one size doesn’t fit all, and bigger isn't always better. BIY specialise in working with companies across the music and creative industries, and aims to create and deliver an HR approach to fit your culture. Working alongside your business leaders, people managers and existing talent to continually develop skills, experience and values.

25/10/2026

BIYPOD REPLAY: Taking Charge of Your Career Development

In episode 18 of the BIYPOD, Silv is joined by Arit Eminue MBE, discussing a wide range of topics, including the importance of taking charge of your career development in the music business, and the value of reflecting and setting intentions when growing and developing in your career.

Listen to the BIYPOD for more insights, advice and guidance to help you grow your music business career! 

23/10/2026

BIYPOD: Major vs Indie Labels!

In episode 31 of the BIYPOD, the insightful Luke Chiswell joins us to discuss his music business career journey so far, reflecting on his experiences and lessons from working across different companies in the music industry.

From navigating different working environments to understanding the differences between major and indie labels, Luke shares his perspective on what he’s learned throughout his career, and the highlights that have shaped his journey.🙌

Link to the episode in our bio!🔗

21/10/2026

2 WEEKS TO GO until Prove Your Passion Live 2026, and an essential part of your networking prep is knowing how to follow up and maintain the connections you make beyond the event!🙌

At the end of your conversations, if you’ve connected with someone and would like to keep in touch, it’s the perfect opportunity to ask to connect. LinkedIn is a great tool for this, but if you’d prefer to share another social media account that showcases your skills, experience, or portfolio, go ahead! What’s important is keeping in contact with these connections, reaching out to thank people for their time, and staying engaged, while always being respectful and professional.✅

Networking doesn’t stop after one conversation! Following up is a key part of the process and demonstrates your proactivity, enthusiasm, and passion as a music business candidate.

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More about Prove Your Passion Live 2026:

✨Prove Your Passion Live is a fabulous and FREE TO ATTEND in person entry-level music business careers event. This really is an AMAZING opportunity for entry and junior level candidates to hear from, and meet with, industry professionals IRL!! 

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION TIX ARE NOW SOLD OUT!! To join the waiting list email [email protected] with “WAITING LIST” in the subject line. 

ℹ️ Please note, this is a ticketed event, capacity is limited so entrance will be granted on a first come first served basis. Make sure you’re following BIY on socials for more info on how to make the most of this amazing opportunity folks 🚀

18/10/2026

🎙️ BIYPOD REPLAY: The Art of Conversation in Interviews

Episode 22 of the BIYPOD takes us back to an amazing live event special from Prove Your Passion Live 2025!

Silv is joined by industry executives from across the music business for a series of insightful panel discussions, sharing their top advice for entry-level candidates, including how to prove your passion in an interview! A main takeaway from this is that communication is key!

Being able to confidently articulate your strengths, back them up with real examples, and talk authentically about your passions, interests and aspirations can make all the difference when you’re in an interview. It’s not just about what you’ve done, it’s about being able to communicate why it matters, what motivates you, and where you want to go next.

If you’re attending Prove Your Passion Live 2026, be sure to attend a panel talk to hear some gems from Silv and music industry panellists🙌

🎧 Listen to the BIYPOD for more insights, advice and guidance to help you grow your music business career!

16/10/2026

In Episode 31 of the BIYPOD, we’re joined by the wonderful Luke Chiswell, International Marketing Manager at Believe!

Luke takes us through his career journey so far, sharing insights from his experience in the music industry and breaking down the ins and outs of international marketing.

He also shares the key skills, qualities and attributes you need to stand out as a top candidate for a career in international marketing!

Link to the full episode in our bio🔗

14/10/2026

Prove Your Passion Live 2026: Music Business Event Etiquette! 🎶

Right gang, here are a few top tips for Prove Your Passion Live 2026 to make sure everyone has a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, valuable and enjoyable experience!

⏰ Be on time (extra points if you’re early!)

🎥 Be mindful when filming!
We ask that you don’t film the panel talks, but don’t worry, we’ll be releasing these as podcast episodes afterwards so you wont miss out! However, feel free to capture content in the main networking space, just please be respectful of everyone’s privacy and personal space.

👋 Look out for each other
See someone standing by themselves? Go and say hello! We want our BIY community events to feel warm, welcoming and inclusive, so please look out for one another and don’t be afraid to make the first move.

💬 Give everyone a chance to connect
There will be lots of amazing music industry execs in the room, so try to be mindful of how much time you spend chatting with each person. We want everyone to have the opportunity to meet and speak to as many people as possible!

🎉Most importantly… have fun!🎉
We know networking events can feel intimidating, but once you’re in there, it’s such a energising, uplifting environment, and you’ll meet so many brilliant people.

And if you see any member of the BIY team (especially Silv!), come and say hi! 👋

Let’s make Prove Your Passion Live 2026 a brilliant one. We’re so excited to see you next month for a fabulous day!🥳

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More about Prove Your Passion Live 2026: 

✨Prove Your Passion Live is a fabulous and FREE TO ATTEND in person entry level music business careers event.

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION TIX ARE NOW SOLD OUT!! To join the waiting list email [email protected] with “WAITING LIST” in the subject line. ℹ️ Please note, this is a ticketed event, capacity is limited so entrance will be granted on a first come first served basis. Make sure you’re following BIY on socials for more info on how to make the most of this amazing opportunity folks 🚀

11/10/2026

BIYPOD REPLAY: Entry Points Into The Music Business

In Episode 21 of the BIYPOD with Gemma Gilday, Silv and Gemma discuss different entry points into the music business. In such a competitive industry, exploring opportunities in different areas can be a great way to gain experience, build your network and develop skills that could help you move into other roles further down the line. What is important is that you’re getting stuck in and learning, which will be invaluable for your music business career!

🎧 Listen to the BIYPOD for more insights, advice and guidance to help you grow your music business career!

09/10/2026

🚨 PROVE YOUR PASSION LIVE 2026: WHY SHOULD YOU SPONSOR THIS EVENT? 🚨

We’re still in need your help to get more funding for our incredible and completely FREE to attend music business careers event, Prove Your Passion Live 2026, for the next generation of music industry talent!💞

It’s a brilliant opportunity to meet hundreds of ambitious, enthusiastic and talented entry-level candidates all under one roof, in one day, giving you the chance to discover emerging business talent, build meaningful connections, raise your organisation’s profile, share your expertise and potentially meet your next hire, all whilst making a genuine difference to the next generation of music business professionals. 🤝

We’d love to to keep Prove Your Passion Live completely FREE to attend, because we believe financial circumstances shouldn’t stand in the way of anyone pursuing a career in music. By sponsoring us, you’re not only putting your organisation in front of an incredible pool of emerging music business talent, you’re helping us create a more accessible, diverse and connected music industry. ❤️

If you or your organisation would be interested in sponsoring Prove Your Passion Live 2026, or you know someone who might be, we’d LOVE to hear from you! 🫶

📩 [email protected]

Help us open the door to the next generation of music business talent. 🚪💞

08/10/2026

We wrapped up September by getting our steps in and connecting with more brilliant folks at our second outdoor Net-Walking event, with over 50 amazing candidates and execs across the music business!🚶‍♂️🌳

Here’s a little recap of our time together! 🎥✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and brought such amazing energy and enthusiasm. We love growing our community of like-minded, passionate individuals across the music industry, and it was so lovely to see such a great mix of new and familiar connections.

We’re already looking forward to the next one, see you there! 🫶✨🚶‍♂️

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More info about our Net-Walking events:

BIY’s Net-Walking event is designed to bring together BIY Community members (new and old!!) of all levels from aspiring interns to senior leaders in the business side of the music industry.
  
If you want to step away from your screen and stroll in a park, give your brain a bit of a rest, get moving and have a chat this is one for you! It’s a fab way to network, make some new connections or strengthen existing ones, and appreciate a bit of nature.🌿
 

07/10/2026

Prove Your Passion Live 2026: Music Business Tools & Resources💡

Calling all Prove Your Passion Live attendees! 👀

We’ve got plenty of free hints, tips and resources across our socials and podcast to help you prepare for the event and your career in the music business. 💕

🎥 Industry Insights 🎥 : Our industry insights videos cover everything from networking, CVs, cover letters and applications to the qualities, attitudes and attributes that music execs and hiring managers look for in entry-level candidates.

🎙️BIYPOD🎙️:Our brilliant podcast takes a deeper dive into the careers and journeys of music business executives, as well as exploring what they look for when hiring and what it takes to build a career in the industry.

We recommend checking out these resources before Prove Your Passion Live if you haven’t already! They’re a great way to prepare, build your confidence and get a better understanding of the industry before you walk through the doors.

The more prepared you are, the more you can get out of the day — so get watching, get listening and get ready! 👀

You’ve got this gang. We can’t wait to see you on 5th November! 💗

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More about Prove Your Passion Live 2026: 

✨Prove Your Passion Live is a fabulous and FREE TO ATTEND in person entry level music business careers event. This really is an AMAZING opportunity for entry and junior level candidates to hear from, and meet with, industry professionals IRL!! 

This event has been put together for folks who want to work on the business side of the industry.✅ As always, we don’t cover performance or production careers ❌

🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION TIX ARE NOW SOLD OUT!! To join the waiting list email [email protected] with “WAITING LIST” in the subject line. ℹ️ Please note, this is a ticketed event, capacity is limited so entrance will be granted on a first come first served basis. Make sure you’re following BIY on socials for more info on how to make the most of this amazing opportunity folks 🚀

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