Bands, DJs, solo artists and songwriters
Develop yourself as an artist
As a band, DJ, solo artist or songwriter, the Centre for Music can help you find other musicians, get gigs, perform and record your music and develop yourself as an artist. As a Centre for Music member you can benefit from:
- access to fully equipped rehearsal studios, practice rooms and DJ booth (instruments available)
- free or highly subsidised music lessons in all instruments including orchestral, vocal coaching and DJing
- recording, arranging and producing mini courses
- access to our recording studio
- masterclass and industry talks
- songwriting and jam sessions.
Performance opportunities
- Many opportunities to play short sets around our campuses for campus-based events
- Compete in our annual Battle of the Bands competition (solo acts welcome) to win a professional recording session
- Perform at Amplify festival – a celebration of hip hop, rap, RnB and electronic music
"Thanks to Centre for Music I’ve done loads of gigs and now I’m getting paid gigs!"
Gabrielius Talijunas UWE Bristol student
How to join
To take part in Centre for Music groups, you need to join first. Membership is free for UWE students.
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Music lessons, masterclasses and mini courses
The Centre for Music offers a range of music lessons, music minicourses and masterclasses to our UWE Bristol student and staff members that can be booked with our team of professional musicians.
Recording, arranging and producing your music
We offer a range of courses and masterclasses to help you learn recording, producing and mixing techniques.
Rehearsal studios and practice spaces
The Centre for Music has a range of fully equipped, professional rehearsal spaces and practice rooms for bands, singers and DJs.