From The Ground Up – Root 73’s Music Industry Apprenticeship
- Victor Edet
- 3 minutes ago
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Root 73 has just opened applications for From The Ground Up — a year-long, paid apprenticeship designed to give emerging creatives a deep, hands-on introduction to the music industry.
Based in Hackney, Root 73 is a nonprofit studio and community arts hub led by local creatives. This apprenticeship is an extension of that mission, empowering 19–25-year-olds to build real careers from the ground up. Whether you're interested in production, project management, visuals, events, or studio operations, this opportunity offers a rare chance to learn from people actively shaping the culture.
The program is split into immersive modules covering:
Music production & engineering
Visual storytelling & photography
Campaign planning & marketing
Artist management
Studio & hub management
Community events & outreach
Each module wraps with a group presentation and a masterclass from a guest expert, helping participants build skills, confidence, and their creative networks.
Ourppls spoke with Asher Korner, co-founder of Root 73, who shared these key tips for applicants:



This opportunity is fully funded by Youth Music and is open to London-based applicants aged 19–25. No formal qualifications are required, just a hunger to learn and contribute.
Applications close Saturday, July 20, 2025. For questions or support, contact: info@rootseventythree.com Apply here