Develop yourself as an artist

As a band, DJ, solo artist or songwriter, Centre for Music can help you find other musicians, get gigs, perform and record your music.

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Perform music in Bristol

Immerse yourself in Bristol’s renowned music culture packed with hip hop nights, open mics, and club nights plus world class jazz and classical performances.

Develop yourself as an artist and play solo gigs or gig with your band.

We can help you get paid gigs on campus and in the city!

Performance opportunities

You’ll have opportunities to play live in Bristol’s best indie venues or show off your skills at ‘Battle of the Bands’ to win a professional recording session.

  • Many opportunities to play short sets around our campuses for campus-based events.
  • Compete in our annual Battle of the Bands competition (solo acts welcome) to win a professional recording session.
  • Perform at Amplify festival – a celebration of hip hop, rap, RnB and electronic music.
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"Thanks to Centre for Music I’ve done loads of gigs and now I’m getting paid gigs!"

Gabrielius Talijunas, UWE Bristol student

Gabrielius Talijunas UWE Bristol student

Make music, your way

As a band, DJ, solo artist or songwriter, Centre for Music can help you find other musicians, get gigs and record your music.

You'll benefit from:

  • access to fully equipped rehearsal studios, practice rooms and DJ booth (instruments available)
  • highly subsidised music lessons in all instruments including orchestral, vocal coaching and DJing
  • recording, arranging and producing mini courses
  • access to our recording studio
  • masterclass and industry talks
  • jam sessions.

Centre for Music showreel

Listen to the latest tracks from our bands, artists and ensembles.

Free student membership

Get your free student membership and have unlimited access to our music facilities, based in the Farmhouse on Frenchay Campus.

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Music lessons, masterclasses and mini courses

Free or hugely subsidised music lessons to advance your skills in playing, singing, producing and DJing.

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Recording, arranging and producing your music

Access our music recording and producing facilities and learn Logic or Ableton – free to all students, whatever you study.

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Rehearsal studios and practice spaces

The Centre for Music has a range of fully equipped, professional rehearsal spaces and practice rooms for musicians, bands, singers and DJs.