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CAREER IN LIVE MUSIC

A LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMME…

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So, you love live music, festivals and concerts. You’ve been hooked on the thrill of the live experience since your very first gig or club night…

But, do you know that you can actually make this your career? Do you know the huge range of jobs that the live music industry can offer?

You can make music happen.

From sound engineers to event managers, lighting designers to box office, the innovative Sound Check programme will introduce you to the range of job roles and skills you need to make your career in the live music industry.

We are currently taking applications for courses available in Merseyside.

THE PROGRAMMES

Take a look at some of the programmes we currently offer below and find the right course for you...

Future Yard
19+

Wednesdays – Merseyside

This Introductory Skills Bootcamp course lasts for 16 weeks and introduces you to sector-specific skills that will help lead to employment.

  • 16 Weeks
  • Birkenhead
  • Weekly Sessions
  • Work Experience
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Future Yard
19+

Thursdays – Merseyside

This Introductory Skills Bootcamp course lasts for 16 weeks and introduces you to sector-specific skills that will help lead to employment.

  • 16 Weeks
  • Birkenhead
  • Weekly Sessions
  • Work Experience
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Future Yard
19+

Fridays – Merseyside

Added due to high demand, this Introductory Skills Bootcamp course will teach you sector-specific skills across 16 weeks beginning on 2nd May 2025.

  • 16 Weeks
  • Birkenhead
  • Weekly Sessions
  • Work Experience
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Future Yard
19+

Crash Course – Merseyside

This Introductory Skills Bootcamp Crash Course will teach you sector-specific skills across a 3 week period during June 2025.

  • 3 Weeks
  • Daily Sessions
  • Birkenhead
  • Work Experience
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“Sound Check has given me a lot of experience and I hope to gain more experience in this venue and then to work at other venues. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in music. It is a great insight and gives you a good foot in the door.”

Jacob, Sound Check participant
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR enabling music-making for young people and creating life-changing opportunities