Alumni Stories.
Our alumni community are proof that with commitment, self-belief and hard work, a sustainable career in the music and creative industries is achievable.
Many of our graduates have gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the music and media industries, some of which include:
- Artists Adele, Alicia Keys, Alt-J, Blossoms, Coldplay, Foals, George Michael, Green Day, Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Massive Attack, Mr. Scruff, Radiohead, Sam Fender, Tom Jones, U2.
- Films, TV & Games No Time to Die (2021), 1917 (2019), Terminator Genisys (2015), The London 2012 Olympics, BBC, ITV, MUTV, Coronation Street, Avid, Dock10, Flix Facilities, Northern Lads Productions, Sega.
- Live Sound Benicàssim Festival, Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, T-In The Park, Reading & Leeds, V Festival, Adlib, Dublin Convention Centre, Noisebox, SSE Audio group, STS Touring, Wigwam Acoustics.
- Recording Studios Air Studios, Blueprint Studios, Castle Rock Studios, Edge Recording Studios, Metropolis Studios, Red Bull Studios, Snap Studios, Soho Recording Studios.
Featured Student
Orlagh Dooley
Or:la studied electronic music production with us and has since been working as a DJ, hosting her own club nights, and founded record label CÉAD.
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Cal Bate
While studying at Spirit Studios, Cal Bate began to find his feet in the world of live sound engineering, and now 5 plus years later he has been travelling the world working with prominent bands such as The Blossoms and The Amazons.
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Aaron Asenso
In the two years since his graduation, Aaron/DJ Bankz has played Glastonbury's BBC Introducing stage, supported Aitch on his tour and worked for Pretty Little Thing. We wanted to know... why Spirit?
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Carla Langley
After graduating from our Music Business degree course in 2022, Carla's career has begun with a flying start. We caught up with her to find out about her time at Spirit, and to see what she's been getting up to post-uni.
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Beth Gowland
Recent Music Business graduate Beth Gowland transitioned into work immediately, securing a job in SJM Concerts marketing department.
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Tom Leach
After graduating from our Music Production degree, Tom has gone on to secure positions in some of the most well-known recording studios in London, including Snap Studios, Strongroom and Air Studios.
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Holly Lester
From growing up in rural Armagh to warming up the crowd for Annie Mac, Electronic Music Production graduate, Holly Lester, has already made more than a mark on the industry.
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Andy Tomlinson
From making mixes as a teenager to playing one of Berlin’s biggest techno clubs, Tresor, Andy is certainly on track to a bright future.
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Chris Brearley
Graduate Chris Brearley gives advice to our Music Business and Event Management students and talks about setting up his own events promotion company, Flat Plastic, and joining Scruff of the Neck.
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Ellen Orchard
From securing a last minute interview with Bob Sinclar to sound recording for BBC 1Xtra, Ellen has had her work cut out for her working as a freelance Radio Producer for the BBC.
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James Watson
Busy helping to expand Manchester's rap and grime scene, James Watson has his foot well in the industry.
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Orlagh Dooley
Or:la studied electronic music production with us and has since been working as a DJ, hosting her own club nights, and founded record label CÉAD.
Read Full Story
Tom Ashby
Having started his degree with very little prior experience, three years down the line, Tom has landed himself a permanent position at Wigwam Acoustics - one of the world's leading live sound companies.
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Niall Roche
Graduating in 2020, Niall has since established himself as a DJ/producer under the alias Joe Roche, seeing fast growth and success in his career to date.
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Aaron Asenso
In the two years since his graduation, Aaron/DJ Bankz has played Glastonbury's BBC Introducing stage, supported Aitch on his tour and worked for Pretty Little Thing. We wanted to know... why Spirit?
Read Full Story
Tom Leach
After graduating from our Music Production degree, Tom has gone on to secure positions in some of the most well-known recording studios in London, including Snap Studios, Strongroom and Air Studios.
Read Full Story
Holly Lester
From growing up in rural Armagh to warming up the crowd for Annie Mac, Electronic Music Production graduate, Holly Lester, has already made more than a mark on the industry.
Read Full Story
Andy Tomlinson
From making mixes as a teenager to playing one of Berlin’s biggest techno clubs, Tresor, Andy is certainly on track to a bright future.
Read Full Story
Orlagh Dooley
Or:la studied electronic music production with us and has since been working as a DJ, hosting her own club nights, and founded record label CÉAD.
Read Full Story
Niall Roche
Graduating in 2020, Niall has since established himself as a DJ/producer under the alias Joe Roche, seeing fast growth and success in his career to date.
Read Full Story
Cal Bate
While studying at Spirit Studios, Cal Bate began to find his feet in the world of live sound engineering, and now 5 plus years later he has been travelling the world working with prominent bands such as The Blossoms and The Amazons.
Read Full Story
Tom Leach
After graduating from our Music Production degree, Tom has gone on to secure positions in some of the most well-known recording studios in London, including Snap Studios, Strongroom and Air Studios.
Read Full Story
Ellen Orchard
From securing a last minute interview with Bob Sinclar to sound recording for BBC 1Xtra, Ellen has had her work cut out for her working as a freelance Radio Producer for the BBC.
Read Full Story
Tom Ashby
Having started his degree with very little prior experience, three years down the line, Tom has landed himself a permanent position at Wigwam Acoustics - one of the world's leading live sound companies.
Read Full Story
Carla Langley
After graduating from our Music Business degree course in 2022, Carla's career has begun with a flying start. We caught up with her to find out about her time at Spirit, and to see what she's been getting up to post-uni.
Read Full Story
Beth Gowland
Recent Music Business graduate Beth Gowland transitioned into work immediately, securing a job in SJM Concerts marketing department.
Read Full Story
Chris Brearley
Graduate Chris Brearley gives advice to our Music Business and Event Management students and talks about setting up his own events promotion company, Flat Plastic, and joining Scruff of the Neck.
Read Full Story
James Watson
Busy helping to expand Manchester's rap and grime scene, James Watson has his foot well in the industry.
Read Full Story
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