Alex Noble (pictured), a graduate from the University of Nottingham, showcases new musical talent on the radio programme, BBC Music Introducing in the West Midlands.

BBC Music Introducing, first launched in 2007, is dedicated to discovering and supporting new music. It allows undiscovered artists to have their tracks played on BBC local radio shows and also provides up-and-coming artists with broadcast opportunities on TV and online, as well as the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases.

Alex, who has also worked as a BBC producer in the East Midlands, said: “Showcasing some of the best in new music from one of the most vibrant areas in the UK is a delight. But, as a freelance social media strategist myself, I’m also well aware of the emerging talent amongst the region’s media sector so it will be great to meet and discuss the future with our next-generation media specialists.”

The Midlands Media Student Awards, originally introduced in 2015 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Birmingham Press Club, the event organisers, are this year being held on 10 April at Mama Roux’s, Digbeth’s latest leisure venue.

Individual tickets are priced at £30, including VAT. You can book here

Award categories include broadcasting, culture, data journalism, features, news, photography, social media and photography. Event organiser Jo Jeffries said that the deadline for receipt of entries was 7th March.

• Lincoln University student Natasha Turney, chosen as Student of the Year at the inaugural awards, is now a BBC broadcast journalist, while Worcester University student Conor Rees, who took the accolade in 2016, is publishing a lifestyle magazine.