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DJ Booths: New and Improved
15 March, 2024

DJ Booths: New and Improved

Featuring new equipment, increased functionality and some ground-breaking DJ technology.
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Degree Show 2024
14 March, 2024

Degree Show 2024

Our Degree Show 2024 be across 3 dates, hosted at Spirit and SOUP in the Northern Quarter. Expect a range of listening parties and DJ sets and live performances covering all ends of the spectrum.
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New Summer School’s for 2024
13 March, 2024

New Summer School’s for 2024

Find out about our brand new Summer School's focussing on a range of specialist areas in music and sound. Take your next step this summer.
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Success stories: Zar
06 February, 2024

Success stories: Zar

Alumni Pierluigi Zardetto has been busy since graduating in 2021, making a lot of noise in a whole host of places.
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Spirit+ sessions this semester
20 December, 2023

Spirit+ sessions this semester

An overview of the masterclass sessions we hosted in semester 1 2023. Including workshops, talks and trips to professional soundchecks.
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A brand new course for 2024
19 December, 2023

A brand new course for 2024

Our new course exploring the skills of song writing and performance as well as studio and production techniques.
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Degree Show 2024
19 December, 2023

Degree Show 2024

Our annual degree show is an opportunity for students to showcase their skills. A milestone as artists and academics.
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Synths at Spirit
02 November, 2023

Synths at Spirit

Details and information on our extensive collection of synthesisers. Including new facilities, new purchases and historic icons.
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Tips for attending an open day
20 October, 2023

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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Spirit Studio 2.0
03 August, 2023

Spirit Studio 2.0

This summer we've been revamping our studios, starting with our biggest and most advanced, Spirit.
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ICON becomes the master
03 August, 2023

ICON becomes the master

Or more so, the mastering studio... The second studio to get a makeover this summer was ICON which has now been transformed into a dedicated mastering studio.
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Spirit Studios: Remastered
03 August, 2023

Spirit Studios: Remastered

A rebrand with real Spirit! Spirit Studios has won gold at the higher education marketing awards for our new bright and bold branding.
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5 tips for aspiring music producers
15 June, 2023

5 tips for aspiring music producers

So, you’ve got a creative mind and love music? Well, if you’re striving to create your own tracks then here are some of our tips for new music producers.
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How to become a Foley artist
15 June, 2023

How to become a Foley artist

Wondering how to become a Foley artist but don’t know where to start? Then this guide is for you.
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How to become a festival organiser
15 June, 2023

How to become a festival organiser

So, you love attending festivals and have thoughts on what your perfect festival would be? Well, becoming a festival organiser sounds like it could be the perfect role for you.
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How to become a studio recording engineer
15 June, 2023

How to become a studio recording engineer

Sound engineering, like other areas of the music industry, can be competitive to get into. However, there are plenty of things you can do to give yourself an edge as a studio recording engineer.
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How to become a music artist
15 June, 2023

How to become a music artist

Music is more than just songs and sound. Music brings people together and plays a massive role in people’s lives.
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How to become a game audio designer
15 June, 2023

How to become a game audio designer

Do you love games and want to get involved in the creation process? Perhaps the role of game audio designer is for you. We’re here to give you some advice for starting your dream career.
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How to become a label manager
15 June, 2023

How to become a label manager

If you see yourself as having the skills to become a great project manager in the industry, planning tours, running marketing campaigns, and coordinating negotiations and bookings, then a record label manager could be the perfect job for you. Here are some of our tips to get there.
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How to become a DJ
15 June, 2023

How to become a DJ

A career as a DJ is perfect for those who love music, have a real passion for clubbing and dream of being centre stage.
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Manchester Ableton User Group are back!
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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Our guide to Manchester nightlife for students
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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Everything you need to know about student finance
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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Best places for students to eat in Manchester
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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The best music venues in Manchester for students
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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The Student Guide to Manchester
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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Finding the right student accommodation in Manchester
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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Degree Show 2023
01 March, 2023

Degree Show 2023

Come and join us to celebrate the work of our graduating class of 2023!
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SPIRIT+ Blueprint Studios tour
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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How to Get Into Music Production
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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How to Become a Sound Engineer
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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SPIRIT+ Blossoms soundcheck
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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Making music pay: SPIRIT+ guest lecture
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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Former student, Zakk, nominated twice in DJ Mag’s ‘Best of British’ Awards 2022
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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Levelling up: Game audio masterclass
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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From student to master: Kels Brooks SPIRIT+ guest lecture
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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Push 2 masterclass with Poppy Roberts
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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Secret Technology: Volume 2
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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Meet Lewis Jones, our Creative Industries Advisor
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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Secret Technology
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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Industry course students come together as part of our Collaboration Week
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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2022 Degree Shows
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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Tom Chapman makes a Spirit+ visit
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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Interface 2.0: Our Collaboration with Catalyst Berlin
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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Creating Spaces Artist Residency
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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Spirit Sessions: Saytr Play
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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Music Business student brings punk legend Danny Fields to the studios
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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