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Tag a visiting band on the line-up and/or a WaterB

Tag a visiting band on the line-up and/or a WaterBear musician playing @greatescapefest, to let them know you’re looking forward to their performance! Not long now!
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#thegreatescapefestival #TGE #TGE2022 #thegreatescape #thegreatescapefestival2022 #waterbearvenue #brighton #brightonandhove #brightonfestival #brightonmusic #brightonband #brightonartist #londonmusicscene #brightonmusicscene #ukmusicfestival #londonmusic #londonband #londonartist #brightongigs #brightonseafront #kingsroadarches

Massive thank you to @bushwacka for performing an

Massive thank you to @bushwacka for performing an exclusive headline show at our @waterbearvenue last night! And a HUGE well done to our WaterBear DJs:
- @nevscott_uk (online EMB BA)
- @dj_a_linx (on-site EMB BA)
- @joeylward (on-site EMB BA)
Matthew Benjamin (Bushwacka!) is also currently on our online MA Degree course.
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#bushwacka #brightonDJ #brightonclubnight #brightonelectronicmusic #brightonproducer #brightonDJs #brightonmusicscene #BMC #BrightonMusicConference #waterbearvenue #waterbearthecollegeofmusic

WaterBear Musicians received a record amount of ai

WaterBear Musicians received a record amount of air play this March!!!🏆 📻
We are always so thankful to @bbcintroducing for being such champions of DIY & grassroots music 🥳
Massive congratulations to:
- @suchislife.suchislife (who was also interviewed as part of an International women’s day feature)
- @melissapaice (who’s track was ‘track of the day’!)
- @kair.sounds
- @macey.official
- @izzyadamsofficial
- @jade_stanger
- @waitingforstrangers
- @xoxobandidos (W.B. Musician @fin.a_drums on drums)
- @wearewrex (the band of W.B. Head of Production and MA alumni @iamgeorgedonoghue)
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#waterbearcollege #waterbearmusicians #brightonmusicscene #brightonmusicians #brightonmusic #brightonbands #musicBA #musicMA #musicdegree #musicbusinesscourse #musicbusiness #musicindustrycourse #musicindustry #musiccollege #musicschool #musicuni #musicvenue #waterbearvenue #bbcintroducing #bbcintroducingberkshire #bbcintroducingsouth #bbcintroducingnortheast #bbcintroducingsolent #bbcintroducingwestyorkshire #bbcintroducingkent #bbcintroducingmanchester #bbcsounds

Our on-site Level 6 Career Musicians got to work w

Our on-site Level 6 Career Musicians got to work with a professional quartet today at the @waterbearvenue, and some truly beautiful music was made!
Featuring @melissapaice, @kair.sounds and @levicanoband
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R.I.P @taylorhawkinsofficial

R.I.P @taylorhawkinsofficial

***MASTERCLASS WITH GOC O'CALLAGHAN this Thurs***

***MASTERCLASS WITH GOC O'CALLAGHAN this Thurs***
Goc is co-founder and director of the award winning ArcTanGent festival, as well as working at a number of other festivals including Secret Garden Party, 2000trees, Black Deer and Glastonbury, and as an experience analyst, optimising the experiences that people have at events.

In this masterclass we will be discussing:

* Goc's career story
* The pros and cons of being a festival organiser
* What opportunities it can bring
* How to get into the industry
* Opportunities at ArcTanGent for WaterBear students

Hosted by: George Donoghue

WaterBear musicians can sign up on Beebop, see you there!

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#arctangentfestival #atg #arctangent #gococallaghan #festivalwork #festivals #ukfestival #waterbearthecollegeofmusic #waterbearmasterclass #waterbearcollege #brightonmusicscene #musicindustry #musicindustrytips

***Phil Taggart’s hosting WaterBear Mixtape*** D

***Phil Taggart’s hosting WaterBear Mixtape***
Don’t miss your chance to meet Phil and ask your burning questions at the Q&A after the show! WaterBear students can apply to attend on the 15th March via Beebop.
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#radioDJ #radiohost #philtaggart #brightonradio #brightonmusicians #brightonmusicscene #brightonradio #waterbearthecollegeofmusic #waterbearvenue

Happy International Women’s Day! Here are a few

Happy International Women’s Day!
Here are a few of the women on the WaterBear team, with who inspires them and why.
A BIG thank you to all the women at WaterBear, you inspire us every day and we couldn’t do it without you! 🥳
#InternationalWomensDay
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#womenofwaterbear #waterbearthecollegeofmusic #waterbearcollege #musicuni #musiccollege #musicschool #musicBA #musicMA #brightonmusic #brightonmusicscene

Check out our Guides tab for some great footage an

Check out our Guides tab for some great footage and photos of WaterBear Musicians playing music out in the wild!
Well done to the performers 👏 We’re all looking forward to seeing what March brings.
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#brightonvenue #brightongigs #brightonmusic #brightonband #brightonbands #brightonmusicscene #brightonevents #brightonseafront #whatsonbrighton #waterbearvenue #waterbear #waterbearcollege #waterbearthecollegeofmusic

***NEW RELEASES*** Catch up with the latest releas

***DEVELOPMENT WEEK*** There’s loads of great ev

***DEVELOPMENT WEEK***
There’s loads of great events on next week across the WaterBear campuses for Development Week:
Monday 28th Feb
- A string quartet will be available for on-site Level 6 Career Musicians at Waterbear Venue
- Choir will take place as usual 5:30-7pm

Tuesday 1st March
- Career Chats with Kieron Pepper @ WaterBear HQ 10-1pm
- Bookable recorded rehearsal @ WaterBear Venue

Wednesday 2nd March
- Electronic Music & Business course visit to Toolroom Records for live A&R feedback session.
- Open Mic night at WaterBear Venue 6-10pm

Thursday 3rd March
- Social Media Workshop with Zoe Brownrigg @ WaterBear Venue 2-4pm

Friday 4th March
- Social Media Workshop with Zoe Brownrigg ONLINE 10am-12pm
- Masterclass with WREX (@wearewrex) at WaterBear HQ 2-4pm
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Today we’re remembering and celebrating the life

Today we’re remembering and celebrating the life of Jamal Edwards MBE (24 August 1990 – 20 February 2022) - a British entrepreneur, author, director, DJ and most importantly, founder of one of the biggest online urban music platforms to date - SBTV.
Jamal helped kickstart the careers of many amazing artists including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Emeli Sandé and Yungen to name a few.
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“‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ is one of my favourite quotes and something I’m trying to live by. If we can look at music and culture in the same way, people won’t be told ‘no you can’t do that’, they’ll chase bigger dreams and be free to express themselves how they want. The arts can be the most powerful vehicle for change and should be respected as such.”
~Jamal Edwards
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#jamaledwards

Ellen Walker, who’s studying our Career Musician

Ellen Walker, who’s studying our Career Musician - Audio Production BA (Hons), tells us why learning music production is so important for musicians as well as producers!
Follow her progress at: @ellenrosemusic
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#waterbearcollege #waterbearproducers #producers #musicproduction #musicindustry #brightonmusicscene #brightonmusicians #brightonmusic #brightonbands #musicBA #musicMA #musicdegree #musicbusinesscourse #musicbusiness #musicindustrycourse #musiccollege #musicschool #musicuni #musicvenue #waterbearvenue

Great to hear from Jason Rungapadiachy (@rungarock

Great to hear from Jason Rungapadiachy (@rungarocks) on how his fears of doing a Masters 100% online, compared to his actual experience!
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#onlinecourse #onlinedegree #highereducation #furthereducation #onlinemasters #onlineMA #onlineBA #musicentrepreneur #entrepreneur #brightonmusicscene #brightonmusic #londonmusocscene #musicindustry #musicproducer #musicprofessionals

Meet Ciaran Ballard 👋 He’s studying for a BA

Meet Ciaran Ballard 👋 He’s studying for a BA (HONS) Career Musican degree, and began an internship at @revoltartists, after applying to the WaterBear Opportunities programme.
Internships are often a foot in the door to music industry jobs, so WaterBear Musicians, don’t miss out on applying to the next opportunity via Canvas!
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#revoltartists #internship #internships #musicinternship #waterbearmusicians #brightonmusicscene #brightonmusicians #brightonmusic #brightonbands #musicBA #musicMA #musicdegree #musicbusinesscourse #musicbusiness #musicindustrycourse #musicindustry #musiccollege #musicschool #musicuni #musicvenue #waterbearvenue

***GIG LISTINGS*** February’s set to be a busy

***GIG LISTINGS***
February’s set to be a busy one! Here are some upcoming gigs from our WaterBear musicians - which ones are you going to?
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***DON’T MISS THIS*** WaterBear musicians have

***DON’T MISS THIS***
WaterBear musicians have the chance to perform at the amazing @arctangentfestival in August 2022 on the 'Elephant in the Bar Room' stage.

We'll be holding an audition day at the @waterbearvenue on Saturday 19th March for our successful applicants. Details on how to apply can be found on our opportunities page. Applications close on Friday 10th February. Good luck!
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#arctangent #arctangent2022 #arctangentfestival #waterbearcollege #waterbearthecollegeofmusic #ukfestival #rockfestival #musiccourse #musicBA #musicMA

***ONE TO WATCH*** Introducing Peach (they/them) -

***ONE TO WATCH*** Introducing Peach (they/them) - Level 4 Career Musician on the songwriting pathway.

Prior to WaterBear, despite not studying music in an educational setting, Peach has been singing and writing since childhood. Having invested a lot of time into understanding and embracing who they are personally and artistically, Peach has never felt more driven to pursue their love of music, kickstart their career and share their original material. Inspired by alternative Soul/ RnB music, they’re currently busy working on their first E.P. release and will be performing at The Jolly Sailor in Portsmouth on the 1st of April with @roddy.rynn
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***Get your Rock music played on Hard Rock Hell Ra

***Get your Rock music played on Hard Rock Hell Radio***  Meet our head of Music Production, George Donoghue; talented music producer, record label owner (@favourthebraverecords) and radio producer with a show on @hardrockhellradio - called Mega Mint New Music Radio Show. If you think your rock music/related genre is radio ready, email radioshow@waterbear.org.uk with a bio and links to your tracks.
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*PERFORM AT ARCTANGENT* You read that right, Wate

*PERFORM AT ARCTANGENT*

You read that right, WaterBear are so stoked to announce that one WaterBear band will have the chance to perform at the amazing @arctangentfestival in August 2022 on the 'Elephant in the Bar Room' stage.

We'll be holding an audition day at the @waterbearvenue on Saturday 19th March for our successful applicants. Details on how to apply can be found on our opportunities page. Applications close on Friday 10th February. Good luck!
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