Mic to Market


  • Start Date: 28/09/2026
  • Course is for: Adult
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Are you already in a band, or looking to form one? Do you want to take your music to the next level?

Our 10-week Mic to Market course is designed for serious musicians who want to develop their sound, improve their performance skills, and take their music from rehearsal room to stage.

During the course you will:

  • Rehearse in our professional studios
  • Work with industry experts
  • Develop your performance and musicianship
  • Learn the basics of recording and releasing music

The course will end with students recording music and performing at a professional venue.

You’ll also explore how to promote your music, release your recordings, and organise your own gig, giving you the skills to take your music beyond the rehearsal room and out to an audience.

You’ll develop skills in:

  • Performance technique
  • Musicianship and band dynamics
  • Recording and music production
  • Mixing and sound development
  • Music distribution and marketing
  • Live events and gig promotion

This course is designed to complement your existing rehearsals, giving you access to our professional rehearsal rooms, recording studios, and experienced staff to help take your music and artistry to the next level.

You’ll also explore the wider music industry, including:

  • An overview of the modern music industry
  • How the music industry is structured
  • Music marketing and promotion
  • Music distribution and streaming platforms
  • Artist management
  • Financial aspects of the music business

Next Steps
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to distribute and release your music and promote it through your own live performance.
This is a Level 1 course. You will complete an initial assessment in English and maths to ensure the course is at the right level for you.
This course is ideal if you are part of a band or a solo artist ready to take the next step towards a career in the music industry.
This course is free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer). To be eligible, you must: – Be aged 19 or older – Live in the North East Combined Authority area (Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or County Durham) – Have the right to work in the UK and meets residency requirements
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