Alumni Case Studies

Alfie Beer turned his WaterBear degree into a grassroots music career, launching sold-out festivals, managing iconic venues, and supporting Lambrini Girls.

Fari Chiketa has built a festival-ready career, performing at The Great Escape, supporting artists like Omar, and crafting her unique sound as a songwriter and performer.

Adham Armenti turned his WaterBear degree into a full-time freelance career, performing with top UK artists, festivals, and live bands, including BBC Maida Vale.

Pip Rainbird is a music producer and radio professional, combining freelance production with a permanent role as Assistant Station Manager at Platform B.

Jordan Hambling turned his WaterBear degree into a career in live sound and AV tech, including Formula 1–level events.

Lily Knott turned her WaterBear degree into a thriving pop career, performing at festivals, recording BBC sessions, and building her fanbase as a songwriter and content creator.

From Maida Vale Studios to international tours, Theo Williams-Burchell combines drumming, Musical Direction, and technical production into a thriving music career.

Charlotte Southgate turned her WaterBear studies into a career in live music, moving from grassroots promotion to working as a booking agent assistant.

Inky McKay (DJ Inky) turned his WaterBear degree into a career in electronic music, balancing DJing with full-time event management and promotion.

MA Music Enterprise alumnus Max Burditt refined his business approach while working as a touring FOH engineer, producer, and mentor.

Touring artist and songwriter Dave O’Grady used WaterBear’s MA Songwriting to deepen his craft and expand his career options.