Music
British music continues to be a global export success story.
Music at Wakefield College
Our School of Popular Music has a rich mix of students and music interests and a strong reputation for developing highly successful, rounded musicians and industry professionals.
Career opportunities in the music industry extend well beyond performance. If you don’t see yourself as a performer, you may aspire to a career as a sound engineer, songwriter, producer, promoter, teacher, manager, backline technician, sound designer or composer.
Whatever your enthusiasm, it’ll be nurtured by working interactively with your fellow students with the guidance of tutors who are dedicated to enabling you to fulfil your potential.
Key Points
- Collaborative live music projects in and out of College
- Trips and visits
- Guest lectures from local and regional industry professionals
- Practical exploration of a range of industry-specific resources
My time at Wakefield College has been very rewarding and I’ve learnt more about equipment, live music, and the businesses and organisations around Wakefield.
What’s New
Catch up with the latest news and events in Music at Wakefield College...
Wakefield still reeling from incredible Long Division Festival
Wednesday, 12 June, 2019
Wakefield is still reeling after an incredible weekend of live music at Long Division 2019 last month.
Wakefield College’s Creative Industry Day hits the right note with students
Tuesday, 28 May, 2019
Students on Wakefield College’s Music courses had the opportunity to hear from professionals working in the creative industries on 22 May.
I now run my own recording studio and rehearsal rooms and work as a live music engineer, earning a living from doing what I love most.
Study Packs
Have you ever wondered what type of work students do on their course at college? Check out our sample study packs to find out.
They contain work you can complete at your own pace that will help develop your independent learning skills and prepare you for your next steps with Wakefield College.
Study Pack - Music Level 2 - 2022.pdf
6.59 mb · 04 May, 2022
Study Pack - Music Level 3 - 2022.pdf
774.08 kb · 04 May, 2022
(Re)Watch our Virtual Open Event
(Re)Watch our virtual online Open Event with staff interviews, Q&As, virtual campus tours, college updates and more.
Virtual Open Event
19 June, 2021
Join us for our Virtual Open Event with staff & student interviews, Q&As, virtual campus tours, college updates and more.
Galleries
Meet the Student | Sean | UCW
27 January, 2022
Meet the Student | Annie | Access to HE
05 November, 2021
Meet the Student | Trinity
18 August, 2021
Meet the Student | Callum
11 August, 2021
Wish You Were Here | A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience
07 June, 2021
Upload 2019
17 June, 2019
UP10AD Festival 2018
30 September, 2018
Xmas Twerky 2016
16 December, 2016
Upload Music Festival 2016
12 June, 2016
Shellshocked
17 February, 2016
Upload Music Festival 2015
18 June, 2015
Get Stuffed
10 December, 2013
The First Mechanics Gig
24 October, 2013
Upload Music Festival 2013
07 June, 2013
Festive Fiddle
12 December, 2012
Popcorn
11 December, 2012
Upload Music Festival 2012
30 May, 2012
Upload Music Festival 2011
10 June, 2011
Upload Music Festival 2010
23 June, 2010
Upload Music Festival 2009
11 June, 2009
Case Studies
What our students say about us...
My time at Wakefield College has been very rewarding and I’ve learnt more about equipment, live music, and the businesses and organisations around Wakefield.
Ashley studied the Extended Diploma in Music (Performance) at Wakefield College.
I now run my own recording studio and rehearsal rooms and work as a live music engineer, earning a living from doing what I love most.
Ashley studied the Extended Diploma in Music (Performance) at Wakefield College.
Browse case studies
I now run my own recording studio and rehearsal rooms and work as a live music engineer, earning a living from doing what I love most.
The Feed
Meet the Student | Sean
Sean decided to take his passion for the tech side of music even further by studying Music Production with us here at UCW.
Music
27 January, 2022
Meet the Student | Callum
Say hello to Music Performance student Callum. He’s the first in our Meet the Student series: where we’ll be introducing you all to some of the incredible talent from across the College every Wednesday.
Music
11 August, 2021
Wish You Were Here | A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience
The School of Popular Music at Wakefield College is proud to present ‘Wish You Were Here’ - A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience with a variety of performances from our music students.
Music
7 June, 2021
Chilled weekend vibes
Some chilled weekend vibes in our Live room today. Our Access students jamming into the Easter break.
Music
26 March, 2021
Lockdown Tour of our Music Department
Purpose built recording studios, live performance spaces, all the latest equipment. The only thing missing now is our students.
We can't wait till we can safely welcome people back!
Music
2 March, 2021
New music studios
New studios are taking shape! Still to go in main studios are the Focusrite Claret Pre X and Claret OctoPre’s. Our new home will have five 16-track studios, all running Pro Tools 2019, Logic Pro X, Cubase Pro 10 and Native Instruments Komplete 12 Ultimate. Looking forward to a creative 19/20 academic…