Work Integrated Learning scholarship leads to a career in music
University wasn’t originally part of Belle’s plan after completing her HSC. But with a passion for the creative arts, she applied for the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design and began exploring opportunities and pathways she never knew existed.
As the inaugural recipient of the BMG Indigenous Scholarship in 2021, Belle completed her Work Integrated Learning experience with BMG in Sydney where she was instantly hooked on a career in the music industry.
“As an Aboriginal student with no musical talent I truly never imagined that there would be a way into the music industry for me. My time at BMG knocked down that wall and showed me that pathways do exist,” says Belle.
BMG want to help drive change and close the gap in the music industry, and that begins by BMG taking an active lead in inspiring a new generation of First Nations music executives.”
-Heath Johns, BMG President Australia, NZ, South-East Asia (MMktg, 2007; MBA, 2006)
BMG’s vision and Belle’s big break
Through her creative contribution to the BMG team, in October 2022, Belle was offered a full-time role at BMG as a Creative Assistant where she gets to apply her visual communication skills daily – designing merchandise, creating cover art, managing social media and more.
I learned so many skills on my placement that have helped me in my day-to-day work at BMG. I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with the BMG team and the University of Newcastle to shape the scholarship experience for future recipients.”
-Belle Leonard, BMG Creative Assistant, 2021 BMG Indigenous Scholarship recipient (BVisComDes, 2022)
Click here to watch Belle’s day in the life as a Visual Communication Design alumna.
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