The BA (Hons) Live Event Management degree is a groundbreaking programme with the ever-changing live music ecosystem at its heart. Developed in consultation with key bodies of the live events industry, this highly practical contemporary course will connect you to the cutting edge of the fast-moving and constantly evolving live events sector. You’ll be encouraged to look to the future to see what’s possible, as you collaborate on real-world projects and build impressive creative, business, management and innovation skills.

Designed for the next generation of entrepreneurs in the multi-billion-pound UK live events industry, you’ll develop a host of practical, theoretical and creative skills in live production, event management and arts curation. Immersing you at the heart of the industry, you’ll gain the knowledge and abilities you need to run creative live music events across your professional career.

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.

Utopia Theatre is establishing an African Theatre Youth Academy to run regular performing arts classes and workshops to compliment the skills of young people 9-19 years with African oral storytelling and performance techniques to include acting, music, dance, learning a musical instrument, public speaking and film making etc.

What to expect: Workshops, Masterclasses, and Mentoring in a relaxed environment. A chance to participate in a performance (on stage or as part of the crew) every year
Workshops run on Thursdays.

Juniors: (9-13 years) 6-7 pm
Seniors: (14-19 years) 7-8 pm
In the final week of each month, there will be an opportunity to work with an industry expert in specific theatre skills.

Travel expenses will be covered for those who need them.

We aim to deliver a mentoring programme to a select number of participants to allow for deeper conversation, support and unique opportunities.

Mentoring programme aims:
- Improve access, education and progression opportunities for the next generation of black theatre talent.
- Provide young people with insight into theatre and the breadth of career opportunities available within the industry.
- Age specific guidance in three groups: 12-15 years, 16-18 years and 19-21 years, with mentors to provide ongoing support for young people to navigate their education and/or career.

Content explored:
- Black British Theatre history
- Contemporary jazz workshop
- Acting through song masterclass
- Lighting & sound workshop
- Costume & set design workshop
- Industry panel Q&A

OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic production to six 18–25 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts.

Participants shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in one of the following disciplines:

- Costume
- Production Management
- Set
- Sound
- Stage Management

The project culminates with a networking session to help participants take the next steps in their careers.

Each participant will receive a fee for taking part in the programme. Additional support for travel costs is available if required.

The Chilli Beans are a musical theatre group who love to sing, dance and be on stage. We write, create and perform our own shows. We aim to produce professional standard theatre while giving our audiences a brilliant night out.

If you love musical theatre, singing, dancing, comedy and sparkle then the Chilli Beans are the right group for you. Get involved...

Days: Monday and Friday

Location: Wilditch Centre

Spinning Wheel is a sensory movement and music project for adults with complex needs.

We use music and movement to create sessions that bring enjoyment, engagement and creativity and promote communication and partnership between participants and carers.

Spinning Wheel sessions are currently taking place online as 1:1 Zoom workshops. Our expert facilitators provide movement and music activities via Zoom, as well as training carers and family members in Spinning Wheel techniques to use at home.

Whether you are an aspiring Actor or wish to revitalise your creativity, our Acting Foundation Course offers an energetic, inspiring and practical experience

Over five consecutive days, you will participate in masterclasses and workshops, providing you with a solid foundation in acting. You’ll gain a broad experience in the skills required to deliver a convincing performance and work on core acting techniques.

Choose from CLASSICAL BALLET, MODERN DANCE, TAP CLASSES, PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS, ACTING CLASSES, LAMDA EXAMINATION CLASSES, MUSICAL THEATRE (COMBI CLASSES), STREET DANCE and GROUP SINGING.

Please visit our website for more information.

Choose from PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & TAP DANCING, MUSICAL THEATRE (MINI COMBINATION) and STREET DANCE (MINI HIP HOPPERS)...

For more information, please visit our website.