Interviewed and written by Alina Pullen 

As a part of newly established HarrisonParrott Foundation, we are excited to introduce the inspiring collaboration with Creative Access, by shining a spotlight on the interns who join us for a 6‑month-long immersive programme within the company.

Where are you from?
I’m from Hong Kong. I first came to the UK at the age of 14 and studied in High Wycombe. I moved to London three years ago when I started studying at King’s College London.

What did you study?
I got a Bachelor of Music degree, which was a comprehensive music course combining theory, history, composition, and performance. I also had percussion lessons with an amazing teacher at the Royal Academy of Music. The first musical instrument I played was Yangqin. It is a traditional Chinese version of a dulcimer, essentially a combination of percussion and string instrument, where you hit the strings with two hammers. I stopped learning Yangqin shortly after and switched to percussion and piano.

How did come about Harrison Parrott Internship through Creative access?
Finishing my degree, I was looking for jobs online, and stumbled upon Creative Access website. The ad for an internship at Harrison Parrott jumped straight at me. I applied right away! A few weeks later, I heard back from Creative Access for the pre-interview. My Interview with Harrison Parrott followed shortly after. I was so excited I was chosen for the internship!

Fun fact about you?
I love opera! The first ever live opera I saw was Don Giovanni at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Studying in London opened so many opportunities for access to various cultural platforms and events, so I was able to experience many different sides of music.

Your future aspirations?
I want to keep working in music management. I think I’m in the right place right now — this programme allows me to learn a lot about music management from different sides — touring, artist management, sponsorship and marketing — while allowing me to focus on something I love. Many jobs want you to have a lot of experience when you apply, and that can be very tough for fresh graduates. That is why this programme is especially useful providing this invaluable experience, especially for the minorities. Creative industries are hard to get into, and this is a great springboard for the young professionals.