Do you dream of a career in music?

Do you have an idea that would benefit the music industry?

The School of Electronic Music’s Rob Gretton Music Business Scholarship could bridge the gap between your musical passion, and a successful career in the music industry.

Introduction

The scholarship will allow one person per intake a free place onto SEM’s 12-week Music Business Course.

Headed by Tony Rigg, this course will give you all the tools you need to prepare for self employment as a music producer, setting up your own company, or working with others and opening up careers in music.

About Rob Gretton

Rob Gretton was a prominent figure in the Manchester music scene. He was Tony Wilson’s business partner and an instrumental player in setting up Factory Records and the Hacienda, as well as a major catalyst in aiding Joy Division to fame, and later New Order.

Sadly on the 15th May 1999, Rob passed away suddenly from a heart attack. In partnership with Rob’s family, the Rob Gretton Music Business Scholarship has been created to help the future generations of music industry professionals get a foot hold in the music business.

Developing a thriving and sustainable music industry was at the heart of Rob Gretton‘s work, and with the addition of this very special scholarship will see Rob’s influence part of his legacy for the music industry of tomorrow.

The scholarship will allow one person per intake a free place onto SEM’s 12-week Music Business Course. Headed by Tony Rigg, this course will give you all the tools you need to prepare for self employment as a music producer, setting up your own company, or working with others and opening up careers in music.

Did you know?

The scholarship can also apply if you are looking to study Music Business as a module within a larger course. If you are successful in securing either a full or part-scholarship, we will deduct the fees from your total course.

Apply for the scholarship now

Previous Scholarship Winner

Alice Woods, FLOOR Talks, Meat Free

“About 6 months ago saw an ad for the Rob Gretton Scholarship – it was about 2 hours before the closing date and decided to just go for it.

I was very lucky to eventually win that and went on to study the Music Business Course at SEM with Tony Rigg. What I learnt there was invaluable, but more so it finally gave me the knowledge and confidence to take my little idea into something real.”

Read Alice’s success story

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Stage 1

Whether you’re passionate about setting up a record label, kick starting a new music venue or simply have an excellent idea for a new music venture, we want to hear from you!

Tell us in no more than 140 characters what your business idea is
Put together a 400 word detailed explanation of the nuts and bolts of your business idea.
We also welcome applications from budding music producers, musicians and DJs – remember – the business can be yourself!

Stage 2

Music Business Tutor Tony Rigg, the School of Electronic Music’s Directors, and Rob’s son Benedict Gretton will shortlist entries.

If you are shortlisted you will be invited for an interview with Tony Rigg either in-person at the School of Electronic Music, or over the phone.

We will consider all applications, and should you not be successful there may still be scope for a part-scholarship to enable reduced fees for the Music Business Course.

Stage 3 Application

Meet Your Tutor

Tony has worked in and around the music industry for over 20 years with a successful track record in monetising music across the spectrum.

He has held command positions in market leading organisations including Operations Director for the most famous dance music/clubbing brand on the planet, Ministry of Sound, overseen the management of more than 80 music venues, delivered literally thousands of public music events, created & taken new brands and concepts to market.

In addition to his business credentials Tony has also been an artist & producer with tracks featured on chart topping compilation albums (Clubland, AATW Records & Universal), remixed tracks for other established artists.

Tony’s Credentials

Managing Director @ Tony Rigg Consulting / The Business Development Lab
Managing Director @ The Laboratory Project Music Org
Chair / Director @ C.A.-M.I. Court of Arbitration for the Music Industry
Director @ Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
Head of Music Business Education & Course Director @ School of Electronic Music
Co-Founder/ Editor @ the Journal of Music Law
Co-Chair @ The Music Research Group
Co-Founder/ Programme Leader MA Music Industry Management & Promotion/ Lecturer MA & BA (Hons) Music @ UCLan; Globally ranked within the top 3.3% of all worldwide Universities – CWUR

Find out more

Do you dream of a career in music?

Do you have an idea that would benefit the music industry?

The School of Electronic Music’s Rob Gretton Music Business Scholarship could bridge the gap between your musical passion, and a successful career in the music industry.

Introduction

About Rob Gretton

Did you know?

The scholarship can also apply if you are looking to study Music Business as a module within a larger course. If you are successful in securing either a full or part-scholarship, we will deduct the fees from your total course.

Previous Scholarship Winner

Alice Woods, FLOOR Talks, Meat Free

Course combinations that include the Music Business Module

Apply for the scholarship now

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3 Application

Meet Your Tutor

Tony’s Credentials

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