Tailor-made for aspiring contemporary songwriters, our Songwriting and Artist Development course will engage you in a nurturing environment where you will be able to hone your creative, technical and business skills.

Our BSc (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. To help you grow as an artist we have created the UKs only songwriting course offering a Bachelor of Science (BSc), due to its unique blend of creative, technical and business aspects, setting you up for a successful career as a songwriter.

The course will develop your songwriting skills to establish your own musical style whilst learning how to record, produce and master your products to ensure they are industry ready for marketing and promotion.

On this course you will collaborate extensively within the School of Creative Arts, connecting with peers in the fields of Composition, Music Production, Audio Engineering, as well as Live Sound and Lighting to reflect industry practice. The course provides many opportunities for students to collaborate and perform their music in state-of-the-art performance spaces, including our regular HertsLive event and our end of year SonicHerts festival.

Many of our university staff within the Music department are active within the music industry as producers, songwriters, composers, remixers, sound designers and engineers, bringing their experience and expertise into the teaching space.

This tailor-made course has been designed to include the core values required for a successful career as a songwriter. This will include writing engaging songs and making them sound great through contemporary production techniques. You will gain the knowledge to market and promote them effectively in a learning environment where you will develop personally and professionally.

So, if you are a talented songwriter, performer, producer or other music-creator with an appetite to expand your understanding of songwriting and its place within the wider creative industries, then this course is the ideal fit for you.

Equip yourself for a challenging career in the fast-paced and fast growth marketing communications industry. It is also recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) as career-relevant.

You'll learn from our team of specialist academic staff and marketing communications professionals and be supported by regular career coaching. You'll engage with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as you position yourself to enter this highly creative sector.

With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary issues, (such as digital communications, social media, instant gratification and globalisation), this highly-specialised degree will signal that you are creative, focused and commercially-driven. You will be able to demonstrate your marketing communications expertise alongside the skills most valued by employers.

You will engage with the latest thinking through a research project supported by a member of our Customer Interactions Research Group.

Key features
- Enhance your employability through internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and integrated coaching from experienced business leaders
- Experience international cultures and develop a global mind-set through options to work and study abroad
- A degree which is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Recognised from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
- Associate Membership with Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Opportunities to engage in additional professional certifications throughout the degree

Study Vocals at the Academy of Music and Sound and increase your expressive powers, technique and musicianship through 1-1 tutorials and small group settings taught by a professional vocalist who is still current and working in the music industry.

A workspace and development programme opening this June: empowering self-made freelancers and entrepreneurs aged 18-30 working in the creative industries.

Membership to Roundhouse Works is more than just desk space. We offer bespoke support and training to support your career and business goals, plus talks, events, networking and more.

Whether you need help developing a business plan, building your brand or just understanding your next tax bill, our hands-on staff and tailored skills programme will help you to thrive as you navigate business and the creative industries.

Voice Magazine is a platform for young people to express their views and opinions on arts, cultural and media events, as well as growing their experience in these areas too.

Every day, Voice is asked to cover events, launches, performances and other arts and cultural events across the UK and online. We are now giving YOU the opportunity to cover these events yourself and in return, write a review of the event and upload to our online Voice Magazine!

This role is UK wide – therefore if you're in Wales, Scotland, England or Northern Ireland and aged 16-30, you are welcome to apply. You don't have to be from the area to attend the event – for example, if you are from Wales and want to attend an event in England, you are welcome to do so however we will not be able to cover travel expenses.

This is an unpaid role however you will have access to EVERYTHING we get invited to, so if you're an avid arts and cultural fan this is your perfect opportunity to become a part of our Voice Reviewers team and see even more! Opportunities are on a first come first served basis. As they come into our inbox we'll send them out to all reviewers and the first to respond will be allocated the event. In return, we ask that you upload a review of the event within 48 hours of it taking place. This role is for 16+ only.

What's included?
FREE TICKETS! Whether you're into music, theatre, visual arts, public speaking, cinema and so much more, we get invited to exclusive press events (virtually and in person) and we'd love to you the chance to attend these events yourself – you'll be able to see new things, experience new events, make new connections, build up a portfolio, and so much more.

Our advanced group for ages 14+ focuses more on developing theatre skills, including acting, writing and directing. Participants have the opportunity to devise a piece of theatre each term, perform in different venues, and go on theatre trips to watch professional productions.

This term we are working with professional theatre makers from Immediate Theatre and focusing on a number of performance skills to equip new actors with the experience needed as an ‘Introduction to the Industry' including: Acting For Stage, Acting For Screen, Voiceover Work and will conclude in a showcase.

Every Wednesday 5.30-7.30pm

The group will allow you to work with other writers, get involved in exciting projects, build confidence, develop your skills, learn new techniques and make new friends in a safe and supportive space.

No writing experience necessary…

Members meet every two weeks in the Café at Theatre Porto.

Please email Kevin for more information.

Theatre Porto is committed to providing inclusive and accessible facilities for all our guests. We have accessible toilets, a baby changing station, and a platform lift to the first floor for those with mobility challenges. Our ground floor is designed with step-free access, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our facilities comfortably and without any hindrance.

Royal & Derngate's Saturday Youth Theatre groups are back!
Act One (8-10yrs) – Saturdays 10.30am til 12pm

Act Two (11-13yrs) – Saturdays 12.30pm til 2pm

Join our Saturday Youth Theatre groups and get creative! Be in a fun and friendly environment with a focus to increase confidence in theatre skills such as script-writing, developing characters and creating your own theatre. You'll be working with the brilliant theatre professional, Georgia Tillery-Randak and will be working towards creating your very own historical, theatrical fun theatre tour of Royal & Derngate.

This group is £70 per term. Limited bursary placements available.

Calling all writers from the West Midlands! Would you like professional support and feedback on your script from directors at The Rep?

We're choosing 5 scripts every month to read, and then our directors and talent development team will present you with constructive and helpful feedback to continue developing your work. We'll also signpost key opportunities so you can further hone your craft.

We'll need you to send us a short synopsis of your script, along with an application form, which will be downloadable from The Rep's webpage during set submission windows.

Submissions will open on a month by month basis. Late submissions will not be accepted and you will need to reapply when the following month's submission window opens. We will let you know if you have been chosen.

We welcome scripts from writers working alone, as well as teams and companies. There will only be 5 spaces available per month.

Are you 16-29 years old or a full time student? Enjoy live music? Interested in discounted tickets? Become an Under 30s member for free, and enjoy performances across Opera North, the Howard Assembly Room and Kirklees Concert Season!

Why should I join?
- Invitations to U30 event nights and exclusive members events, where you'll meet others who love live music
- Get £10 tickets to Opera North's Operas. In Leeds if you're aged 16-20 your tickets to the opera are free
- £4 tickets for the Kirklees Concert Season
- £10 tickets to selected events in the Howard Assembly Room – if standard tickets are £10 or less, you'll save £3 off the price*
- Bring a friend who's in the same age bracket for any of our events, and they'll get the deal too
- Enjoy exclusive food and drink offers at selected bars and restaurants

*Some events have a slightly different set up, but head to the seating plan to discover your discounts.