Just like our Brighton college, WaterBear Sheffield is home to a combination of fantastic vintage gear and state-of-the-art digital A/V equipment. Drummers learn on acoustic kits, guitarists and bassists plug into their own amps, and music producers and electronic artists will work with the latest tech and equipment.
Located right in the heart of the Cultural Industries Quarter, our Sheffield HQ stands on the old site of the famous Sheffield superclub, Gatecrasher. The building is a mirror of our Brighton HQ building, and houses 2 mac suites, general purpose teaching spaces and mentoring rooms done out in our unique WaterBear style. It’s also where we run our open day events.
As well as our own college building, we believe in the importance of using other established Sheffield venues for teaching and learning too. This is our city-wide campus approach, and is a great way to grow your network and be working with people who are known and busy in the local scene. Here are some examples of local Sheffield venues our students may be working at on a regular basis:
The Corporation or ‘Corp’ as it is known by locals is a thriving independent live music venue and alternative music nightclub in Sheffield. It was voted in the top three of rock clubs in the UK by Kerrang! and stages around 140 shows per year. It has seen over 29k artists and bands grace their stages such as Slash, Bring Me The Horizon, and Black Midi since opening in 1997. Just a short 8-minute walk from the WaterBear HQ the Corp is perfect for student classes, gigs and events.
MU Studios, located in Nether Edge, is Sheffield's premier recording, mixing, and mastering studio, providing bands, artists, and songwriters with the perfect environment to create their best-sounding music. Many renowned bands and artists from Sheffield and beyond have recorded there, including Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, who described it as 'a lovely place to record… Massive vibe.' The studio will also be available for use by our MA students in Sheffield.
Launched in 2015, Hybrid3 is a leading recording and rehearsal studio dedicated to championing creative talent in the community. Situated in Sheffield, this custom-built space is meticulously designed with sound at its heart, offering top-quality facilities for musicians, engineers, and audio creatives. Hybrid3 is committed to delivering exceptional audio experiences, whether for practice, performance, or production.
Tesla Studios is located just over a mile out of Sheffield city centre in a former Victorian industrial workshop. Owned and operated by producer/mix engineer David Glover and producer/engineer Mathew Doxey, Tesla has recorded many artists including Self Esteem, Charles Watson, Reverend and the Makers, and Katie Harkin. The studio is equipped with state-of-the-art analogue and digital recording equipment, a huge range of vintage and modern backline equipment and a fantastic sounding live room.
Spring Tank Studios is a community based music space in Sheffield within a short walk of WaterBear HQ, consisting of recording studios, music production spaces, rehearsal rooms, and DJ practice rooms.
Please note: The use of outside venues is subject to change. We choose venues based on the positive impact we believe they will have on student experience and review the facilities we use on a regular basis, taking into account student feedback. If working with a particular venue is important to you, please contact the Programme Manager to discuss.
- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.
WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK Map
Email: info@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230
WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK
Email: infosheffield@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720
WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK Map
Email: info@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230
WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK
Email: infosheffield@waterbear.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720
- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.
