Teenager Lands Elite Apprenticeship at Royal Opera House in London

Bede Sixth Form College student Ben Hillary has been selected from over 300 applicants to train as a creative venue technician apprentice at London's Royal Opera House. The 18-year-old music technology enthusiast has already gained extensive experience in the field, working as a theatre technician, live event producer, and freelance sound/venue technician. Ben's dedication and "can-do" attitude have earned him recognition as one of the most driven students his teacher, Matt Fodor, has encountered.

Key Takeaways:

• Ben Hillary, an 18-year-old Bede Sixth Form College student, has been accepted into an elite apprenticeship at the Royal Opera House in London.
• He was selected from over 300 applicants to train as a creative venue technician apprentice.
• Ben has gained extensive experience in the field, working as a theatre technician, live event producer, and freelance sound/venue technician.
• He was a finalist in the second stage of the application process, a 10-minute online interview, and a full-day interview with practical tasks at the Royal Opera House.
• Ben's dedication and "can-do" attitude have earned him recognition as one of the most driven students his teacher, Matt Fodor, has encountered.
• "Ben has always been a person who goes out of his way to make the future work for him." - Matt Fodor, Music technology lecturer at Bede Sixth Form College
• Ben has already started to make the most of his new opportunity, attending a Summer School for Theatre Sound Design and Engineering at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Statistics:

• Over 300 applicants vied for Ben's position as a creative venue technician apprentice at the Royal Opera House.
• Ben was one of only three students selected for the apprenticeship.
• The apprenticeship will provide Ben with the opportunity to study alongside leading creatives in the country.