Join us for a lively and interactive day exploring the wide range of careers in the creative industries.
Discover! Creative Careers (DCC) supports young people aged 11–24 to explore careers across the UK’s cultural and creative sector, helping to make creative pathways more accessible and open to everyone.
The day is divided into three themed sessions: What are the Creative Industries?, an introduction to the breadth of creative careers and the skills and pathways behind them; ‘WOW!’ – Careers in Live Events, exploring the people and jobs behind some of the world’s biggest events; and A Sound and Lighting Experience, offering a behind-the-scenes look at technical careers in live music and events.
Each session includes a talk and Q&A in our Lantern Hall, followed by 30-45 minutes to explore the exhibitor area in Bridgehouse. Meet industry professionals from local creative and event companies, colleges, youth organisations and careers services, and discover more about training, further education and early career opportunities.
Whether you’re curious about what a creative career could look like or already have an idea of where you want to go, the day offers practical insights, hands-on experiences and inspiration for your next steps.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and Discover! Creative Careers Fair
Age: 11 – 24
Choose your session
Education
Discover! Creative Careers Fair: What are 'Creative Industries'?
Explore the programme
Session 1: What Are the Creative Industries?
An engaging introduction to the Creative Industries, using the world of live events as a starting point to explore the breadth of creative careers available. Students will discover opportunities across sectors including gaming, events, film and television, content creation, marketing and social media, and other creative disciplines, while gaining an understanding of the skills and pathways that can lead to these careers.
Session 2: ‘WOW’ – events
Using examples of large-scale creative events such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Burning Man, Tomorrowland and the FIFA World Cup to showcase the diverse career opportunities behind the scenes, and how young people can begin their journey into the creative industries.
Session 3: Sound and Lighting Experience
Delivered by Bristol Beacon’s in-house technical team, this interactive session provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of sound and lighting with early career talks from techs. Students will explore how professional audio and lighting technology is used to create live experiences, while discovering the skills, roles and career opportunities that support the industry.
A day in the life of a techie
About Discover! Creative Careers
Discover! Creative Careers is a national programme supporting young people aged 11–24 to explore careers in the creative industries.
Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and delivered by the Creative Careers Collective, the programme brings together Futures For All, Creative UK and Creative Access to provide careers support, industry engagement and opportunities for young people across the UK.
DCC aims to break down barriers to entering the creative industries, with a particular focus on young people from under-represented backgrounds and underserved regions. Through careers information, industry experiences and opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, the programme helps young people discover the many different pathways into the UK’s cultural and creative sector.
The venue
Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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