Tim Burgess launches new North-West 'rock school' in Manchester

 Tim Burgess will launch a celebratory day of live performances by student bands on Wednesday 29th May from 10am – 2pm to celebrate a unique programme of new music courses at the Band on the Wall music venue, which will establish Manchester as world leader in training the next generation of music industry professionals. 

Tim performed at Band on the Wall in the outset of his career before becoming lead singer of globally-successful band The Charlatans. Tim will be joined by Terry Christian, compere for the day, one of Manchester's most well-known media personalities, and Craig Charles (Coronation Street, BBC 6Music) is making a 1pm appearance too. 

The courses on offer at Manchester's iconic venue range from Music Industry Management to Sound Engineering and Performance, where students will gain industry-recognised qualifications in a innovative and uniquely hand-on professional environment. Attracting students from across the UK and beyond, this ‘Rock School for the 21st Century’ will fast-track students into viable music careers and further reaffirm Manchester as the music capital of the UK. Following a short introduction, Tim Burgess will hand over the stage to student bands from The Manchester College who will be performing throughout the day. Entry to the event at Sackville Gardens is free. 

The award-winning Band on the Wall is considered one of the UK’s best equipped small venues and will allow students access to a professional environment available nowhere else. Delivered by The Manchester College in a highly practical manner that is a mix of lectures, workshops and putting on actual concerts, students of all ages will gain real life experience in an authentic and professional music business environment. The courses are enrolling now and begin in September - http://bandonthewall.org/the-manchester-college-accredited-courses/ 

“I would have given my right arm for this when I was setting out. Having something like this happening in the North West is really exciting. I think it is going to continue Manchester’s great tradition of producing many of the UK’s finest artists” Tim Burgess, The Charlatans 

“Manchester has a world famous music scene, and is also Europe's biggest student city. This partnership brings these two amazing cornerstones together in one place where we aim to nurture today the stars and music industry professionals of tomorrow” Gavin Sharp, CEO Band on the Wall 

Courses include;

Music Technology

Live Sound Engineering

Popular Music Performance

Music Industry Management

Popular Music Production

Music Performance

Music Industry Studies