The Isle of Man Arts Council is thrilled to announce the next round of Music Pathways sessions, featuring an incredible line-up of music industry professionals, including Neil Fairclough, bassist for Queen and Adam Lambert, and Sam Davies, founder and Artistic Director of the genre-blending Untold Orchestra.
This latest series marks the final round of sessions delivered under Arts Graduate Intern Callum Rowe’s leadership, and continues the project’s mission of connecting young people on the Isle of Man with real-world insight from across the music industry.
First up, Sam Davies will lead a virtual workshop on Monday 28th July, 7:30–9:00pm at Kensington Arts. As the founder of The Untold Orchestra, a Manchester-based collective known for reimagining music through bold collaborations and genre-crossing performances, Sam will speak about building sustainable music careers, forming collaborative ensembles, and working creatively within community and performance spaces.
Then on Monday 18th August, the series continues with a virtual session from Neil Fairclough, internationally renowned bassist for Queen and Adam Lambert since 2011. Neil’s career has seen him tour the world alongside Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Adam Lambert, as well as record and perform with a dazzling array of artists including Rick Astley, Beverley Knight, Billy Ocean, Mica Paris, Tony Hadley, and many more. This session is a must for anyone interested in the life of a touring musician, session work, and sustaining a career in music across decades and genres.
Mrs Sarah Maltby MHK, Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council, said: “Music Pathways continues to be one of our most exciting projects, bringing young people face to face with creative professionals who’ve made music their life’s work. These sessions are not only inspiring, but empowering. Music Pathways continues to open doors and spark ambition, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to the programme this year to share their knowledge and stories with our local community.”
Callum Rowe, Arts Graduate Intern and co-ordinator of Music Pathways also added: "Curating the Music Pathways programme has been one of the most rewarding parts of my internship. It’s given young people on the Island the chance to hear directly from working musicians across the industry, and I’ve been genuinely moved by the openness and insight each guest has brought. My hope is that these sessions have left a lasting impression, and helped spark new ideas, confidence, and creative ambition for local musicians of all ages."
Both sessions are free to attend with a maximum of 80 spaces available for each one. Booking available via - kensingtonarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
