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Featured articleThe Student Guide to Manchester
Home to nearly 100,000 students, Manchester is the most popular student city in the UK - and it's easy to see why. It’s a city full of life and culture, and one that offers so much for students looking to have a fun and enjoyable time while preparing for their future. Here's our guide to student life.
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03 April, 2023
Manchester Ableton User Group are back!
Come to their next meeting to hear all about the new Discord chat, network and more.
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29 March, 2023
Our guide to Manchester nightlife for students
It's easy to still have a good time on a student budget in Manchester. Here's some of the most cost-friendly clubs you can enjoy as a student.
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29 March, 2023
Everything you need to know about student finance
Applying for Student Finance can be a daunting task, especially if this is the first time you'll be in charge of your banking. Don't worry though, we've pulled together everything you need to know.
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29 March, 2023
Best places for students to eat in Manchester
Manchester's food scene is just as good as its music. You'll find some top restaurants with food from all around the world - even on a student budget!
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29 March, 2023
The best music venues in Manchester for students
A city of bricks, mortar and music, Manchester has some of the best venues in the UK. Here's some of our favourites.
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28 March, 2023
The Student Guide to Manchester
Home to nearly 100,000 students, Manchester is the most popular student city in the UK - and it's easy to see why. It’s a city full of life and culture, and one that offers so much for students looking to have a fun and enjoyable time while preparing for their future. Here's our guide to student life.
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28 March, 2023
Finding the right student accommodation in Manchester
Starting university is s big step, and for many involves moving away from home for the first time. Don't worry though, we're here to help you through this process. Here's our guide to your accommodation options in Manchester.
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01 March, 2023
Degree Show 2023
Come and join us to celebrate the work of our graduating class of 2023!
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26 January, 2023
SPIRIT+ Blueprint Studios tour
Kicking off the new Semester in style, we headed down to Blueprint Studios for our first SPIRIT+ session of 2023. We met up with the studio's co-founder and Spirit alumnus, Tim Thomas.
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28 December, 2022
How to Get Into Music Production
So you have a passion for music? Us too! That’s music to our ears. But understandably, you’ll have a number of questions about how to get into music production.
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14 December, 2022
How to Become a Sound Engineer
Are you all about the technical aspects of audio and working with artists to produce a recording or live performance? Brilliant! Then sound engineering could be the career for you.
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13 December, 2022
SPIRIT+ Blossoms soundcheck
Ahead of their second homecoming show, we got the opportunity to see Blossoms’ soundcheck, speak to their tour manager and learn from the Front of House engineer.
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29 November, 2022
Making music pay: SPIRIT+ guest lecture
Last week we were joined by Sentric Music Group's Live Claims Manager, Tom Key for an insightful careers talk about Music Publishing.
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28 November, 2022
Former student, Zakk, nominated twice in DJ Mag’s ‘Best of British’ Awards 2022
Zakk, AKA Interplanetary Criminal, is in the running for Best Producer and Best Track.
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24 November, 2022
Levelling up: Game audio masterclass
Once a Spirit Studios student, now a Sound Designer at PitStop Productions, we couldn’t think of anyone better than George Lloyd-Burman to help us explore this ever-exciting sector of the audio industry.
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31 October, 2022
From student to master: Kels Brooks SPIRIT+ guest lecture
A deep dive into the live sound sector, the Spirit alumna turned Desk Prep Technician gave an eye opening look into career development and making the most out of student life.
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18 October, 2022
Push 2 masterclass with Poppy Roberts
Kicking off Spirit+ for the 2022-23 academic year, we were joined by Ableton Certified Trainer, DJ, vocalist and production guru, Poppy Roberts.
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18 October, 2022
Secret Technology: Volume 2
It’s nearly time for the second instalment of Brighter Sound’s latest event series; Secret Technology.
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14 October, 2022
Meet Lewis Jones, our Creative Industries Advisor
Fancy a career in music and sound but aren't sure where to start? Lewis, our newly appointed Creative Industries Advisor, is here to help. We caught up with Lewis to find out more about his new job role and how it will benefit our students.
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19 September, 2022
Secret Technology
Our wonderful Electronic Music Production programme leader, Dan, has been working with Brighter Sound to create this exciting event series.
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16 August, 2022
Tips for attending an open day
To ensure you make the most of the experience, here’s our top tips to keep in mind when attending one of our open days.
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24 May, 2022
Industry course students come together as part of our Collaboration Week
Students from across all three of our industry courses came together to work on a joint project as part of our Collaboration Week.
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08 April, 2022
2022 Degree Shows
It has always been our top priority to provide students with practical experiences in order to prepare them for life as a working artist - and our end of year Degree Shows achieved just that.
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25 March, 2022
Tom Chapman makes a Spirit+ visit
Earlier this month, students were visited by Tom Chapman as part of our Spirit+ masterclass series.
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22 October, 2021
Interface 2.0: Our Collaboration with Catalyst Berlin
Following the successful launch of our Interface project in 2020, we jumped at the chance to do it again - collaborating with Catalyst Berlin.
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22 October, 2021
Creating Spaces Artist Residency
As part of our mission to make music education more accessible and inclusive, earlier this year we launched 'Creating Spaces'; our first in-house artist residency.
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08 February, 2019
Spirit Sessions: Saytr Play
Producer Joe Cross recently brought up-and-coming Manchester-based band, Saytr Play into our Spirit Studio to record their new single, Bang Average - with help from our final year students.
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01 April, 2018
Music Business student brings punk legend Danny Fields to the studios
From pen to now long-time pal, Music Business student, Ewan Pyrah struck gold when he managed to get in contact with Ramones Manager, Danny Fields, as part of a study skills project.
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