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Â鶹Éç Radio 1Xtra is teaming up with RJC Dance & Phoenix Dance Theatre to host a very special 1Xtra live dance workshop. You’ll be dancing to some grime, hip hop and dancehall, learning the dance routine that will be performed at ACTUAL 1Xtra live on 17th October! NB This isn’t an audition to perform at 1Xtra Live! All levels welcome – you don’t need to be a dancer but you’ll need to be fit! Under 16’s will need a chaperone. Admission strictly by ticket only. ID may be required. Venue: Phoenix Dance Theatre, St Cecilia Street,, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7PD Date: Sunday 11th October Age: 12+ (under 16s will need an adult chaperone) Time: 12:00-13:30 Doors open: 11.30

The award winning broadcaster and international DJ David Rodigan will be taking part in a very special Q&A hosted by Â鶹Éç Radio 1Xtra’s afternoon presenter A.Dot. Come along to hear how Rodigan has established a career for over 30 years in radio. He’ll be sharing his advice on working in the music industry, offering presenting tips and playing some of his favourite reggae tracks. If you’re an artist bring along your music! Under 16’s will need a chaperone. Admission strictly by ticket only. ID may be required. Venue: West Indian Centre, Leeds, 10 Laycock Pl, Leeds LS7 3AJ Date: Tuesday 6th October Doors open : 5pm Date: Tuesday 6th October Age: 16+ (14+ with an adult chaperone) Time: 17.30-19.30pm

Details and tickets for the 1Xtra workshops, Q&A's and sessions.

Come along to hear the many routes that Â鶹Éç staff have taken to get their dream jobs! A panel Q&A hosted by Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Clara Amfo, followed by one to one ‘speed mentoring’ and careers advice. If you want to work in the media, this is where you need to be! Venue: 7Arts, Leeds Date: 23rd September Doors open: 4.30pm Event Starts: 5pm Event ends: 7pm Age: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult chaperone)

Come along to hear how you can make music a business – with contributions from 1Xtra, PRS, Pluggers, Managers and some special performances, you’ll hear advice on everything from getting your music played on air to claiming royalties. Hosted by 1Xtra’s DJ Target and Twin B, the Q&A is followed by a chance to network with industry professionals. We also have 10 work placements up for grabs, from Artist Liaison to Social Media. If you’re over 18, available on Saturday 17th October, and would like to join the 1xtra team to help produce the 1xtra Live event in Leeds, then sign up for this session to find out how you can apply. Venue: Leeds College of Music Date: 24th September Doors open: 4.30pm Event Starts: 5pm Event ends: 9pm

Hosted by Radio 1Xtra’s Yasmin Evans Find out everything you need to know about working in Radio from starting out as a team assistant to being a 1Xtra DJ. Meet the creative brains behind 1Xtra and find out what’s involved in working at the station from selecting music for the airwaves to making videos for iplayer. You’ll get the rare chance to put your questions to a special Radio 1Xtra panel that includes the station’s Head of Programmes Rhys Hughes, 1Xtra DJ Yasmin Evans and producer, Alex Lawless among others. Date: 30th September Time: 2pm – 3pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Hosted by Â鶹Éç Asian Network’s DJ Yasser Want to work in comedy? Find out how you get a job making people laugh? Whether you want to be a comedy writer, producer or performer this Q&A will get you up close and personal with the comedy cream of the crop. Find out how Â鶹Éç Comedy shows are developed and produced and get tips and advice on everything from what makes a great script to how to get an agent. You’ll get the chance to meet and put your questions to leading industry professionals including Imran Yusuf, comedian and star of the new Â鶹Éç Three comedy Fried, Joanna Blake, Development Producer at Â鶹Éç Writersroom and Kate Haldane, Talent Agent at PBJ Management. Date: Weds 30th September Time: 4 – 5pm Location: The Advanced Technology Centre Bradford College, Bradford

Â鶹Éç Sport Interactive will be giving you a journalistic masterclass on how they create great stories for digital platforms. You’ll have the chance to find out about digital careers in Â鶹Éç Sport and to come up with ideas for covering a real life sporting event with help from the professionals. Date: 30th September Time: 13:15 - 14:45 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Are you a budding entrepreneur or do you just want to start getting your own personal brand out there, but don’t know where to start? In this practical workshop you’ll learn blogging skills from Liz Hardwick, a digital expert from DigiEnable. Find out everything you need to know about blogging – from editing to publishing your blog. Radio 1Xtra’s Yasmin Evans will be dropping in to give top tips on how to build your brand and make your blog stand out from the crowd. Date: 30th September Time: 15:30 – 17:00 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Come along to this inspiring workshop led by Social Chain and learn how to become a social media legend! Whatever your future career plans, it pays to be able to build a strong social media following. In this workshop the experts from Social Chain will show you how to make fantastic social media content by leading you through a creative brainstorm and teaching you how to get a hashtag trending within half an hour. Are you up for the challenge? Date: 30th September Time: 11:15 – 12:45 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Ever considered setting up your own business? Do you want to find out about careers in Music, TV, Radio and Sports industries? Join us in Radio 1Xtra’s Academy Hangout, every day from 11am – 6pm. The Â鶹Éç 1Xtra Hangout will be open to 16-24 year olds with broadcast from 1Xtra DJ’s Charlie Sloth, DJ Target, Yasmin and more. Date: 30th September Time: 11am – 6pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College

Meet the cast and crew behind Humans - Channel 4’s most successful drama ever! Find out how they created a world of synths and went from script to screen. This is an exclusive chance to meet and put your questions to the cast and crew and get tips and advice on working in TV Drama. You'll meet actors Will Tudor (who played the synth Odi) and Theo Stevenson (who plays the character of Toby Hawkins), Series Producer Chris Fry, and Movement Director Dan O'Neill. Date: Thurs 1st Oct Time: 4-5pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College

Hosted by Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts Got a great idea but don’t know how to get it off the ground? This Q&A will get you up close and personal with some leading industry innovators and inspiring entrepreneurs who will share their top tips on turning clever ideas into money-making businesses. You’ll get the chance to hear from Music Manager, Curator and CEO of Nothin But The Music, Yaw Owusu, Dragons’ Den success story Amy Wordsworth who managed to convince Deborah Meaden to invest 60k in her children’s toiletries business, Bradford Entrepreneur Naveed Khan, CEO of supercar customisation company En-Khanz and Nabilabee, Fashion and Beauty YouTuber and Blogger. Date: 1st October Times: 2 – 3pm Venue: Bradford College Advanced Technology Centre Age: 16+

Have you ever wanted to create a radio jingle? In this practical workshop you will make your very own idents inspired by Radio 1Xtra. Working in teams, you will get creative with music, voiceover and sound effects, led by the 1Xtra music team and local music heroes All Star Entertainment. Date: 1st October Time: 11:15 – 13:15 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

In this group workshop you’ll be working with the Radio 1Xtra’s Social Media Producer, Alex Manzi, who will give you a masterclass in creating entertaining and innovative social media content. You will then be let loose into the Academy Hangout to put your new found digital skills to the test – create your own tweets, memes, or get that perfect pic to go viral. You’ll be given feedback on your ideas, and the best may be published on 1Xtra’s social media channels. Date: 1st October Time: 13:45 – 15:00 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Ever considered setting up your own business? Do you want to find out about careers in Music, TV, Radio and Sports industries? Join us in Radio 1Xtra’s Academy Hangout, every day from 11am – 6pm. The Â鶹Éç 1Xtra Hangout will be open to 16-24 year olds with broadcast from 1Xtra DJ’s Charlie Sloth, DJ Target, Yasmin and more. Date: 1st October Time: 11am – 6pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College

In this workshop you’ll learn how to use online apps, tools and your smartphone to research and create great digital journalism. Joined by Radio 1Xtra Newsbeat journalists you’ll get the chance to create short and sharp entertaining news items from the Academy. You’ll be sent off into the Academy’s Hangout and challenged to find your own stories with help from Â鶹Éç News Labs. Date: 1st October Time: 15:30 – 17:00 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Hosted by 1xtra’s Mistajam. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, interested in working with the music industry, or just love music, this is a Q&A not to be missed. Come along to hear how you can make music your career with industry heavyweights and successful artists, Melissa Steel and Tom Zanetti and Radio 1xtra’s Charlie Sloth. You’ll hear advice on everything from getting you music heard and played on the radio, to how to get your foot in the door not just as an artist but in a whole range of music industry careers. Have your burning questions answered and connect with industry professionals from agents to management. We also have 10 work placements up for grabs, from Artist Liaison to Social Media. If you’re over 18, available on Saturday 17th October, and would like to join the 1xtra team to help produce the 1xtra Live event in Leeds, then sign up for this session to find out how you can apply. Date: 2nd October Time: 2 – 3pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Hosted by broadcaster, Journalist and Radio 1 Newsbeat Presenter Tina Daheley Ever considered a career in sport? Whether you want to be Sporting Hero, a pundit or a journalist, this Q&A will give insight in to how to break in this huge and exciting industry. This session offers a great opportunity to hear from some of sports leading figures, including Â鶹Éç Sports presenter Manish Bhasin, Senior Producer at Â鶹Éç Sport Pete Andrews and Digital Executive Producer at Manchester United, Julie Aberdein. Date: 2nd October Time: 4-5pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

In this workshop you’ll get the amazing opportunity to create your own track with a little help from Radio 1Xtra’s Charlie Sloth. You will learn how to create beats from scratch using cutting edge music editing software and get professional feedback on your creations. The best beats may even be played out on Charlie’s show! Date: 2nd October Time: 11:15 – 13:15 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

Ever considered setting up your own business? Do you want to find out about careers in Music, TV, Radio and Sports industries? Join us in Radio 1Xtra’s Academy Hangout, every day from 11am – 6pm. The Â鶹Éç 1Xtra Hangout will be open to 16-24 year olds with broadcast from 1Xtra DJ’s Charlie Sloth, DJ Target, Yasmin and more. Date: 2nd October Time: 11am – 7pm Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College

In this workshop you’ll be working with the Radio 1Xtra’s Social Media Producer, Alex Manzi, who will give you a masterclass in creating fantastic social media content. You will then be let loose into the Academy Hangout to put your new found digital skills to the test – create your own tweets, memes, or get that perfect pic to go viral. You’ll be given feedback on your ideas and the best may be published on 1Xtra’s social media channels. Date: 2nd October Time: 13:45 – 15:00 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+

You will be given a crash course on how to break into music journalism and learn how to research and write questions. You’ll put your new skills to the test in an exclusive interview with a special guest, who’ll be dropping into your workshop. Date: 2nd October Time: 15:30 – 17:00 Venue: The Advanced Technology Centre, Bradford College Age: 16+