Q&As: Put Your Questions To . . . Hear from people who have made it BIG in their profession and industry experts. Put your questions to Rita Ora, Sir Richard Branson, Biffy Clyro and Emeli Sandé.

Panels Get the inside track from industry experts. Ask questions, learn the secrets of their success and find out how to get that job!

The Hang Out Take a selfie, charge your stuff, get involved or just hang-out with your mates. Every day there’ll be a mixture of drop-in taster workshops, careers advice and big Hang Out moments. Whether you’re a performer, DJ, fashionista, business guru, sports fanatic or a raver, this is your space so drop by for a visit – you never know what might happen! Open daily from 11am.

Music In association with Tigerstyles, Jo Mango, David Scott, Emcee Loki, Shoogle Studios, Funktioncreep Work alongside celebrity DJs, producers and musicians to make a mix for BBC Radio 1, write a song with a special guest, remix a famous track, rap with Scotland’s top MCs, learn how to DJ with Danny Howard and other top DJs, play the guitar and perform like a star. This is your chance to grab opportunities such as performing between the main acts on the BBC Introducing stage or hear your music and mixes played on BBC Radio 1.

Radio In association with BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Scotland, Dabster Productions Ltd Do you want to be the next Grimmy? Join presenters and producers from BBC Radio 1 and learn the skills you need to present and produce exciting content for broadcast. Interview guests, work on live music sessions, create your own jingles, and maybe hear the results on-air.

Journalism In association with BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, BBC Radio 1's Stories and HG Productions Editors and journalists from TV, radio, print and online help you develop stories. Turn them into news packages, a piece for the Academy online or a documentary for BBC Radio 1’s Stories.

TV & Film In association with BBC Fresh Online, The L.A.B Scotland, JUMPCUT (Film City Glasgow), SAE Institute Learn how to write a drama scene with River City, direct comedy with Badults and kick-start your acting aspirations with Waterloo Road. Get inspired by the stars and writer of In The Flesh. Shoot and edit your own short documentary film and see it published on bbc.co.uk/fresh. Make films for BBC Radio 1’s Dan and Phil, videos for social media with the UK’s top Vloggers and learn how to film live events.

Comedy In association with Dabster Productions Ltd, Viv Gee Build your confidence through stand-up, work with TV professionals to write a comedy script and unlock your comic potential by working with top talent and BBC Radio 1 DJs.

Events In association with Fablevision Studios Ever wanted to run a guest list or stage-manage an event? This is your chance to work alongside the BBC Introducing stage crew and BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge team. Why not plan your own events and festivals with top experts, and become part of our Academy Hang Out Crew. For your chance to secure work experience at the Commonwealth Games, sign up to the events panel Behind the Olympics & Commonwealth Games to find out more.

BBC Introducing Presents . . . The best undiscovered and unsigned talent from Glasgow and the surrounding areas perform in what promises to be two exciting, mind blowing nights hosted by BBC Introducing’s Ally McCrae.

BBC Radio 1’s Academy is the place to gain practical experience and to kick-start your dreams.It will feature FREE workshops in radio, music, events, comedy, journalism, TV and film, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounges and BBC Introducing gigs.

It’s a place to get up close and personal with those in the know, including Sir Richard Branson, Rita Ora, Biffy Clyro, Emeli Sande, Kevin Bridges, Example, Katy B, Hudson Mohawke, Fearne Cotton, Scott Mills, Nick Grimshaw, Greg James, Danny Howard, Charlie Sloth, Sharon Rooney from My Mad Fat Diary, Waterloo Road, In The Flesh, Newsbeat and many more.

Get tips for getting your foot in the door from those who are just starting out and hook up with local organisations that can help you gain the skills you need to Take It On.

Get Inspired.Get Involved.Take It On.

10 – 16 May 2014 Queen Margaret Union22 University GardensGlasgow G12 8QN

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BBC Radio 1’s Academy TimetableIf you are ambitious and want to get some unique training and experience you need to get involved!

Saturday 10 May11am – 12pm The Hang Out:

Academy Opening12 – 12:45pm Q&A: Emeli Sandé12 – 2pm Music Workshop:

DJ Skills with Danny Howard12 – 2pm Comedy Workshop:

Stand-Up Comedy2 – 3:15pm Music Masterclass:

DJing with Danny Howard, Ritchie Ruftone and Yasmin

2 – 5pm Music Workshop: Songwriting with Special Guest

3 – 7pm Journalism Workshop: Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories

3 – 6pm Events Workshop: Planning an Event

5 – 6pm TV Panel: How to Get a Job in TV with Sharon Rooney from My Mad Fat Diary & Guests

Sunday 11 May12 – 2pm Music Masterclass:

Live Performance with Nina Nesbitt & Special Guests

12 – 3pm Film Workshop: Make Videos for BBC Radio 1’s Dan & Phil

12 – 7pm Journalism Workshop: Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories2 – 4pm Music Workshop:

Make a Mix for The Radio 1 Breakfast Show

2 – 4pm Radio Workshop: Producing & Presenting a Radio Show

3:30 – 5:30pm Events Workshop: Create a Buzz for Your Event

4 – 5pm Q&A: BBC Radio 1’s Dan & Phil4:30 – 6:30pm Radio Workshop:

Interviewing with Special Guest

5:30 – 6:30pm Events Panel: Putting on BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

6 – 7pm The Hang Out: Fashion Show with Bold Souls – Jobs in the Fashion Industry

6:30 – 9pm Live Radio Broadcast: BBC Radio 1 – Dan and Phil8:30 – 10pm Live Radio Broadcast:

BBC Radio 1 – The Surgery with Aled and Dr Radha

Monday 12 May10am – 12pm Events Workshop:

Sound Technology & Staging for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge

11am – 1pm Comedy Workshop: Stand-Up Comedy

12 – 2pm Music Workshop: Rap Skills with Emcee Loki and Solareye

12:30 – 1:30pm Q&A: Sir Richard Branson2 – 4pm Music Workshop:

DJ Skills2 – 4pm Journalism Workshop:

Smartphone Journalism with BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat

3 – 4pm Q&A: Rita Ora5 – 6pm Comedy Panel:

Scottish Comedy5 – 7pm Journalism Workshop:

Produce a News Bulletin with BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat

7 – 9pm The Hang Out: TV Premiere and Q&A with the Stars of BBC Three’s In The Flesh*

Tuesday 13 May11am – 1pm Events Workshop:

Sound Technology & Staging for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge

11:30am – Film Workshop:2:30pm Make a Documentary for BBC Fresh Online 12 – 2pm Journalism Workshop:

Produce a News Bulletin with BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat

12 – 2pm Film Workshop: Filming Live Events

12– 7pm Journalism Workshop: Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories

1 – 2pm Radio Panel: Meet the BBC Radio 1 DJs with Fearne Cotton, Ally McCrae & Edith Bowman

2 – 3:15pm Music Masterclass: Guitar Skills with RM Hubbert, Eilidh McKellar and Michael Palmer from We Were Promised Jetpacks

3 – 4pm Journalism Panel: Breaking into Journalism

3 – 4pm Q&A: The Only Way is Business with TOWIE’s Sam & Billie Faiers & Glasgow Entrepreneurs3 – 5pm Radio Workshop:

Music Radio with BBC Radio 1’s Edith Bowman

3 – 6pm TV Workshop: Scriptwriting with BBC One’s River City

5 – 6pm Events Panel: How to Get a Job in Events & Festivals

5 – 7pm The Hang Out: Silent Disco – Battle of the DJs with BBC Radio 1’s Edith Bowman

8:30 – 10pm Live Radio Broadcast: BBC Radio 1 – Radio 1’s Review Show with Edith Bowman

Wednesday 14 May11am – 1pm Comedy Workshop:

Creating & Recording Funny Ideas for Radio 1’s Scott Mills

11am – 1pm Film Workshop: Filming Live Events

12 – 3pm Film Workshop: Make a Documentary for BBC Fresh Online

12 – 7pm Journalism Workshop: Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories

2 – 5pm TV Workshop: Acting with BBC One’s Waterloo Road

2 – 4pm Journalism Workshop: Sports Journalism with BBC Sport Scotland

5 – 7pm The Hang Out: Take the Stage – Open Mic Night with BBC Radio 1’s Ally McCrae

8 – 10:30pm BBC Introducing Presents… Holy Esque, Tuff Love, Capitol 1212

Thursday 15 May12 – 1pm Radio Panel:

Producing Greg James12 – 7pm Journalism Workshop:

Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories1 – 2:15pm Music Masterclass:

Production Skills with Hudson Mohawke, Show N Prove

1 – 4pm Events Workshop: Planning Events & Festivals

2 – 3pm Q&A: Biffy Clyro2 – 3pm Events Panel: Behind the

Olympics & Commonwealth Games with Curling’s Claire Hamilton & Guests

3 – 4pm Music Panel: Make Money in Music

3 – 6pm Music Workshop: Remix a Famous Track for Radio with Hudson Mohawke

5 – 6pm Film Panel: How to Become a Documentary Film Maker with BBC Three Commissioner

5 – 7pm Radio Workshop: Producing & Presenting with Vic Galloway

5 – 7pm Comedy Workshop: Comedy Writing

5 –7pm The Hang Out: Take the Stage – Open Mic Night with BBC Radio 1’s Ally McCrae

8 – 10:30pm BBC Introducing Presents… Copper Lungs, Eilidh Hadden, Pinact

Friday 16 May11am – 2pm Music Video Workshop:

VJ Skills1 1am – 3pm The Hang Out: Games Expo1 2 – 12:30pm Q&A: 4J Studios, Developers

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12 – 2pm Music Workshop: Rap Skills with Emcee Loki and Charlie Sloth

12 – 2pm Comedy Workshop: Comedy Writing

12:30 – 1pm Q&A: Getting into the Games Industry with Ruffian Games

2 – 6pm Vlogging Workshop: Earn Money Through Video Blogging

2:30 – 3:30pm Radio Panel: Queens of the Airwaves

2:30 – 4:30pm Music Workshop: DJ Skills with Show N Prove

2:30 – 5:30pm Radio Workshop: Make Jingles & Trails with BBC Radio 1’s Station Sound Team

3 – 7pm Journalism Workshop: Create BBC Radio 1’s Stories

4 – 7pm TV Workshop: Directing with BBC Three’s Badults*

5 – 8:30pm The Hang Out Presents… Club Sloth ft. Charlie Sloth, MistaJam, Tinchy Stryder & Show N Prove

To find out more, go to bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy or search ‘BBC Radio 1 Academy’ on Facebook and like our page for the latest updates.

Events marked * are for those aged 16 and over only. May contain adult themes and strong language.

All timings and sessions are subject to change.