Develop the skills needed to begin your journey into the music industry.
Music and Performing Arts
Take part in unique opportunities
Your journey into the music industry is important to us. We will nurture your music talents and support you in perfecting your performance and production skills. Our highly experienced team will help you to understand how the modern music industry operates and teach you the latest techniques.
Gain access to unique opportunities and experiences including working on ‘real world’ projects, regular gigs in music venues and a chance to release your own records. You will create music productions for live events and collaborate on client projects, all while gaining essential industry experience and the transferable skills that employers want.
Full time courses
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Recording Studios
We have fully equipped rehearsal and recording studios, industry-standard kit and the latest technologies and software.
During your time with us, you also have access to a large range of music performance and media spaces too, alongside a variety of instruments.
Showstopping Performances
You will have the opportunity to take part in live events throughout the year and perform for our student community, external guests and the general public.
From gigs at local bars to performing at our annual Student Awards, you will get to showcase your talent and learn about the music industry.
How you apply for a course at EKC Broadstairs College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Discover our range of Music courses and see which one is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply through our website and online application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Meet our Music team at an interview, where they can guide you to the right course for you, and get you enrolled.
Meet our Deputy Head
Robert Forsyth
Robert is our Deputy Head of Creative and Computing at Broadstairs, and is also our Programme Director for Music.
Before moving to our campus, he was previously the Deputy Head of Service Industries at EKC Dover College.
He has years of experience in the music industry, studying Music himself at the University of West London.
Thanks to his industry knowledge and passion for music, Robert will help you gain the technical skills that will help you stand out in your future career.
Career prospects
Example:
Actors, entertainers and presenters
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£58,240
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
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There is so much creativity when it comes to all the different parts of the course.
You’re able to express yourself so much more through music performances and online productions.
I’ve learnt a lot about how to set up equipment for music so that you get the perfect sound quality every time.
I’ve learnt so many skills here that I didn’t think I could achieve before College.
Norah
Level 2 Music Performance and Production student
I’ve loved the College environment and the way that everyone engages with each other.
During my time here I’ve joined a band and we’ve done multiple performances together.
I’ve even been able to make some digital music projects whilst I’ve been here.
I’ve definitely improved in my skills around working with other people and my confidence has grown.
Austin
Level 2 Music Performance and Production student
“I really want to become a music teacher when I’ve done my Level 3 in Music next year.
“I think it’s really important to give young people a chance to study music and understand where they are coming from – I want to support young people in Schools with their learning and understanding.
“I am so much more independent and focused on myself since I started College.
“My confidence has really grown since I started the course, especially in my music ability.
“I can play lots of instruments, but my favourite is definitely the guitar, I’m planning on learning more instruments and getting more confident next year”
Jacob
Level 2 Music Performance and Production student
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