Centre for Music
Whatever your ability level, we'd love you to come and get involved. Whether you want to pick up an instrument for the first time, sing or lay down some of your own tracks, come and check us out.
Music lessons, mini courses and masterclasses
We offer a range of one-to-one music lessons and group mini courses as well as masterclasses from industry professionals.
Playing and singing groups
Playing and singing opportunities to suit your interests and experience level.
Recording and producing
We offer support to record your music as well as teaching mixing, recording and producing techniques.
Rehearsal studios and practice spaces
View our rehearsal studios and spaces. Rooms and facilities are available for members to book.
Becoming a member
To join any of our playing and singing groups, take advantage of our rehearsal rooms and studio space, come to any sessions or access music lessons, all you need to do is sign up to become a member of the Centre for Music.
- Membership is FREE for UWE Bristol students.
- Membership is £25 per year for staff.
- Membership is £40 per year for alumni and community members including access to UWE Singers
Centre for Music events
The Centre for Music runs a busy diary of concerts from September to the end of March each year in some great venues. Our various music groups are involved in all sorts of events around UWE Bristol and the city.
UWE Bristol events diaryCentre for Music showcase
The Centre for Music showcase website is a platform for featuring the work of our talented musicians and sharing with you all the exciting things we have going on.
Centre for Music facilities
With fully equipped rehearsal studios, DJ booth and practice rooms plus our own recording studio and performance space, explore the Centre for Music for yourself.
Bands, DJs, solo artists and songwriters
As a band, DJ, solo artist or songwriter, the Centre for Music can help you find other musicians, get gigs, peform and record your music and develop yourself as an artist.
Sound, lighting and stage management
Learn how sound and lighting systems work for gigs, events and shows, build stages and sets and find out what happens backstage.
Playing and singing opportunities
All Together Now
A singing group open to all students and staff and all abilities. We use quick-to-learn songs by the likes of Imogen Heap, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars and Radiohead, with a mix of A cappella and accompanied arrangements.
Barbershop
Love singing close harmonies? Enjoy singing a cappella? Then this is the group for you.
Big Band
The Big Band is an energetic and polished ensemble, led by experienced jazz musicians Keith Morgan and Nick Attwood with support from Centre for Music's Senior Lecturer Steve Legge.
Gospel choir
The Gospel Choir is directed by Kim Samuels. Come and experience a whole new way of singing and performing.
Jazz band
Jazz Ensemble is a busy gigging group aimed at advanced players with challenging material and soloing opportunities.
Orchestra
The UWE Orchestra, conducted by Senior Lecturer in Classical and Jazz Music Enrichment, Steve Legge, plays a hugely varied repertoire.
Saxfaction
A lively, friendly and flexible group for saxophones of all sizes. Saxfaction play a mix of jazz and pop under the direction of Keith Morgan.
UWE Brass Band
The band is a student run group who rehearse each week leading to major concerts and competitions.
UWE Singers
Under the leadership of internationally renowned conductor Ben England and accompanist Alison Howell, the choir sings a rich programme of classical and contemporary music, with workshops, masterclasses and performances throughout the year.
UWE Singing for Lung Health group
Run by UWE Bristol Music Therapy alumna and experienced musician Valerie Winning-Hart, this group is open to anyone experiencing breathing difficulties or lung problems including COPD, asthma and more.