# Event Details - **Event Name**: Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This event is for anyone interested in music, creative careers, freelancing or self-employment within the creative industries.About this EventRaising Her Voice is a powerful masterclass celebrating women who have built sustainable, successful careers in the music industry, often by carving their own paths, combining creativity with entrepreneurship.Delivered through Hull Libraries BIPC, this event is for anyone interested in music, creative careers, freelancing, self‑employment, or business growth within the creative industries.Whether you’re an aspiring artist, freelancer, entrepreneur, student, or simply curious about how creative careers really work behind the scenes, this event offers honest insight, inspiration and practical learning.Event Host & MCSarah Shiels – Learning Development Manager, Hull Culture & Leisure | Director, The New Adelphi Club CIC | Musician | Hull Music BoardThe event will be hosted by Sarah Shiels, who will open the session with a 10‑minute introduction, sharing her professional background, her connection to learning and development and why supporting women’s voices, leadership and career progression in the creative industries matters.Sarah will also host the closing panel discussion.Keynote SpeakersSally CurrieCEO, Drake Music | Musician | Arts LeaderSally Currie is CEO of Drake Music, a charity working at the intersection of music, disability and technology. A partially deaf musician and qualified accountant, Sally brings deep insight into leadership, inclusion and resilience in the arts.Her career spans senior finance roles at Freedom Festival Arts Trust and serving as a founding director of The New Adelphi Club CIC. Sally will speak about leadership, representation, accessibility and building impactful organisations in music and culture.Stephanie HalseyFreelance Harpist | Touring Musician | RCM TrainedStephanie Halsey is a self‑employed freelance harpist with a diverse career spanning weddings, orchestral work, touring, sound baths and session performance. She has toured with Gary Numan, performed with multiple orchestras, and trained at the Royal College of Music, whilst also composing original music.Stephanie will share the reality of freelance music careers, portfolio working, and how classical training can translate into varied and sustainable income streams.Jenni HarrisonCreative Director | Marketing Strategist | ConsultantJenni is a Creative Director and Founder of the house of Pink + Red and works with clients from across the UK in music, fashion, and the arts. She’s built a reputation as a multi-talented Creative Director drawing from 15 years working in music, stage, events, film, and creative marketing.Jenni speaks on the journey of a career as a freelancer, business owner, and creative, and explores identity and fan-building.Rose BarkerDirector, Polar Bear Music Club | Journalist | DesignerRose Barker is Director of Polar Bear Music Club and works across music, journalism, graphic design, and marketing. Her experience includes work with The Hull Story and vHEY, making her a strong voice in Hull’s independent music and cultural scene.Rose will discuss wearing multiple hats in creative careers, storytelling through music and media, and building sustainable platforms for emerging artists.Panel Discussion: Real Talk on Music CareersThe event closes with a 30‑minute panel discussion, hosted by Sarah Shiels, bringing all speakers together to reflect on:Building careers outside traditional routesSelf‑employment, leadership, and business growthBarriers women face in music and how to navigate themThe realities of creative work, finance, and sustainabilityAdvice for anyone starting or pivoting a career in musicAudience questions are encouraged/welcome.Event FormatWelcome & Introduction – 10 minutes (MC: Sarah Shiels)2 x Keynote Speakers – max 30 minutes eachBreak – 15 minutes2 x Keynote Speakers – max 30 minutes eachPanel Discussion & Audience Q&A – 30 minutes (hosted by Sarah Shiels) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-hull/raising-her-voice-women-building-careers-in-music/100001987534225371 - **Event Categories**: Art, Business, Entertainment, Music, Festivals, Nonprofit, Workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston upon Hull - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hull Central Library - **lat**: 53.74657699999999 - **long**: -0.343346 - **full address**: Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1182335050%2F433487757052%2F1%2Foriginal.20260416-160905?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=3d913e2effd168275b956d38a571f61d ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music being held? - **A:** Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music? - **A:** Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music is organized by Business & IP Centre Hull. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Raising Her Voice: Women Building Careers in Music", "image": "https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1182335050%2F433487757052%2F1%2Foriginal.20260416-160905?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=3d913e2effd168275b956d38a571f61d", "startDate": "2026-05-28T12:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-28T15:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-hull/raising-her-voice-women-building-careers-in-music/100001987534225371", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hull Central Library", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Albion Street", "postalCode": "HU1 3TF", "addressLocality": "Kingston upon Hull", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.74657699999999", "longitude": "-0.343346" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This event is for anyone interested in music, creative careers, freelancing or self-employment within the creative industries.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-27", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-28T15:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-27", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-hull/raising-her-voice-women-building-careers-in-music/100001987534225371" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-hull/raising-her-voice-women-building-careers-in-music/100001987534225371", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Business & IP Centre Hull", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/business-and-ip-centre-hull/17721583", "description": "Supporting Entrepreneurs and innovators from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and growing a business. " } ] } ] ```