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Music Industry Guests

Music industry guest visits take place throughout the year, showcasing some of the best artists and innovators in today’s music. We work with some of the world’s biggest bands, artists, influencers, PR companies, managers and labels, all keen to share their knowledge and experience with our students. Our regular industry development weeks also feature condensed programmes of guest visits, panels, seminars, masterclasses, gigs, and more. Our guest programme varies each year and some of our recent guests are shown below. 

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Royal Blood >

Brighton locals and scholarship patrons, Royal Blood, love to pop in for a chat now and again.

Rabea Massaad >

Guitarist with Frogleap and The Totemist, and an innovative titan of YouTube and DIY music. He recently supported Stormzy at the Reading and Leeds Festival.

Atlanta Cobb >

Multi-platinum selling artist manager for artists such as Drake, Post Malone, Becky Hill & Ella Henderson. Worked for record labels such as Sony Music, Columbia Records, and Island Records.

Frank Turner >

WaterBear Patron - Award-winning singer and songwriter of folk-punk-pop rebel songs.

Mark Richardson >

Drummer of Skunk Anansie, founder & trustee of music industry mental wellbeing charity Music Support, inventor of Tunerfish Lug Locks. Drummer of Little Angels for a time and supported artists such as Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi & Van Halen.

Dale Davis >

One of the UK’s premier session bass players. Recorded & toured with Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Emelie Sandé, Mark Ronson.

Jo Garland >

An internationally acclaimed vocalist and has worked with artists such as George Michael, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Sting, Rita Ora, Seal, Scissor Sisters, Ronan Keating, Tom Odell and Jools Holland.

Phil Taggart >

DJ, radio and television presenter, podcaster, author, bass player and independent record label owner.

Afrika Green >

British/American session drummer & producer. Toured & worked with artists such as Emelie Sandé, Zara Larsson, Sigala, Becky Hill, High Contrast & Pet Shop Boys.

Frogleap >

Norwegian, Leo Moracchioli's Frog Leap Studios band, where everthing is metal!

Paul Turner >

Bassist with UK band Jamiroquai. Has recorded and performed live with more than 80 A-list artists over a diverse career including Annie Lennox, Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones, George Michael and Seal.

Everything Everything >

Critically acclaimed and revolutionary art rock band from Manchester, an eclectic mix of rock and electronica.

Sophie Burrell >

Guitarist, content creator & social media influencer with background in tuition & live performance. Sponsored by brands such as PRS Guitars, D’Addario, EVH Gear and BOSS.

Girli >

Singer songwriter, DJ, and podcaster, raw and unfiltered electro pop.

Jeremy Pritchard >

Bass player of critically acclaimed and revolutionary art rock band, Everything Everything.

Cory Wong >

Grammy-nominated guitarist, bassist, songwriter, podcast-host, and producer.

Eli1ah >

DJ, artist manager, writer, educator and co-founder of Butterz Records.

Orchards >

Indie pop at it's finest from Brighton/Liverpool.

Bushwacka >

A UK acid house pioneer, DJ, producer and psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Kiris Houston >

Music producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist musican and artist.

Mary Spender >

Independent singer, songwriter, guitarist, video maker and YouTuber.

Ben Ash >

WaterBear Mentor, Dean Guitar Artist, Strigoi Guitarist and former session guitarist at Satyricon/Carcass.

Chinchilla >

Freshers Guest - Alt-pop, rock, and hip hop, self-produced singer songwriter.

The Work Of Jar >

‘Jar’, is a self-taught visual artist and social media strategist helping musicians grow online.

Yonaka >

Freshers Guest - Punk, melodic hooks and heavy riffs aplenty with this engergetic band hailing from Brighton.

Liv Thompson >

As a professional musician and session bassist she has performed and toured with a number of artists including Little Mix and Becky Hill, Zara Larsson, Raye, Zak Abel and Cat Burns.

The Totemist >

Freshers Guest - Guitarist Rabea Massaad paired with Liam Kearley , drummer of Black Peaks.

Chris Buck >

Guitarist with Cardinal Black and creator of successful YouTube series… Credits: Cardinal Black, Best New Guitarist (Guitar Magazine)

Dirk Lance >

Bass player of East of June and former bass player of Incubus.

Tiger Cub >

Freshers Guest - Brighton's very own genre bending metal, rock and alt, the frontrunners of the new heavy.

Hannah Trigwell >

Independent alt-pop singer songwriter from Leeds with an online community of over 800,000 people.

Melanie Howard >

Bass player for The Wedding Present and also formed the project 'Such Small Hands', releasing her debut album titled 'Carousel'.

Jamie Lenman >

Solo artist, illustrator and former frontman/songwriter with the alt-rock band Reuben.

Bryan Chambers >

Vocalist with extensive number of chart hits with bands such as Hyper Go Go, Umboza (Positiva) and Zoo Experience. He has worked with artists such as Layo and Bushwacka, Barbara Tucker, The Pet Shop Boys and Emelie Sande.

Milkshake >

An R’n’B 90’s/00’s collective with singer Scarlett Fae based in Brighton.

Jag Jago >

Guitarist and songwriter for Brighton punk band, The Ghost of a Thousand. He has also worked with The Maccabees on their studio album ‘Given to the Wild' which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Keepers Brew >

Live dance/rock act, a unique and heady mix of psychedelic electro metal dance music.

Stuart Bruce >

Bruce, a studio engineer has worked with artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. He was also the engineer for Band Aid's charity single "Do they know it's Christmas?".

Dave Colquhoun >

Guitartist for Rick Wakemen. Worked with aritists such as Brian May & Ian Brown, & coached Rami Malek on the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

Stephen Perkins >

Drummer of Jane's Addiction and Hellride, worked with bands such as Red Hot Chiili Peppers and Nine Inch Nails.

Yakul >

Freshers Guest - Brighton based band four-piece cut deep grooves with jazz-infused progressions and emotive lyrics.

George Holliday >

George has written and played for artists supporting the likes of JP Cooper, AJ Brown, Lionel Richie. Founder of the songwriting and production company ‘Made on the Road'.

Lucy Evers >

Lead singer of vibrant indie pop band, Orchards, and also a digital marketer, copywriter, session vocalist and mentor.

Goc O'Callaghan >

Co-Founder and Director of the ArcTanGent Festival shares her extensive knowledge and experience.

Jason Perry >

Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter, and singer with band "A".

Scarlett Fae >

Multi-disciplinary UK artist and storyteller, creating laid-back, ethereal modern soul.

James Berkley >

Lead singer of Yakul, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer within the UK jazz, soul and R&B scene.

Greyum May >

Multi instrumentalist, music producer, self confessed tone & gear junkie, working with bands such as Keepers Brew, Megadeath, & Carcass.

Sam Rushton >

Guitarist of indie pop band, Orchards, and artist/manager, producer and songwriter.

Samuel Organ >

Founding member of critically-acclaimed The Physics House band. He has also toured with Alt-J and Django Dgjango, and worked with artists such as Caroline Polachek and Donna Missa as a producer.

James Fitchett >

Half of Beatport's highest selling artisit of all time, Prok | Fitch, one of the most respected and successful DJ/production outfits in electronic music.
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Royal Blood >

Brighton locals and scholarship patrons, Royal Blood, love to pop in for a chat now and again.

Rabea Massaad >

Guitarist with Frogleap and The Totemist, and an innovative titan of YouTube and DIY music. He recently supported Stormzy at the Reading and Leeds Festival.

Atlanta Cobb >

Multi-platinum selling artist manager for artists such as Drake, Post Malone, Becky Hill & Ella Henderson. Worked for record labels such as Sony Music, Columbia Records, and Island Records.

Frank Turner >

WaterBear Patron - Award-winning singer and songwriter of folk-punk-pop rebel songs.

Mark Richardson >

Drummer of Skunk Anansie, founder & trustee of music industry mental wellbeing charity Music Support, inventor of Tunerfish Lug Locks. Drummer of Little Angels for a time and supported artists such as Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi & Van Halen.

Dale Davis >

One of the UK’s premier session bass players. Recorded & toured with Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Emelie Sandé, Mark Ronson.

Jo Garland >

An internationally acclaimed vocalist and has worked with artists such as George Michael, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Sting, Rita Ora, Seal, Scissor Sisters, Ronan Keating, Tom Odell and Jools Holland.

Phil Taggart >

DJ, radio and television presenter, podcaster, author, bass player and independent record label owner.

Afrika Green >

British/American session drummer & producer. Toured & worked with artists such as Emelie Sandé, Zara Larsson, Sigala, Becky Hill, High Contrast & Pet Shop Boys.

Frogleap >

Norwegian, Leo Moracchioli's Frog Leap Studios band, where everthing is metal!

Paul Turner >

Bassist with UK band Jamiroquai. Has recorded and performed live with more than 80 A-list artists over a diverse career including Annie Lennox, Tina Turner, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones, George Michael and Seal.

Everything Everything >

Critically acclaimed and revolutionary art rock band from Manchester, an eclectic mix of rock and electronica.

Sophie Burrell >

Guitarist, content creator & social media influencer with background in tuition & live performance. Sponsored by brands such as PRS Guitars, D’Addario, EVH Gear and BOSS.

Girli >

Singer songwriter, DJ, and podcaster, raw and unfiltered electro pop.

Jeremy Pritchard >

Bass player of critically acclaimed and revolutionary art rock band, Everything Everything.

Cory Wong >

Grammy-nominated guitarist, bassist, songwriter, podcast-host, and producer.

Eli1ah >

DJ, artist manager, writer, educator and co-founder of Butterz Records.

Orchards >

Indie pop at it's finest from Brighton/Liverpool.

Bushwacka >

A UK acid house pioneer, DJ, producer and psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Kiris Houston >

Music producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist musican and artist.

Mary Spender >

Independent singer, songwriter, guitarist, video maker and YouTuber.

Ben Ash >

WaterBear Mentor, Dean Guitar Artist, Strigoi Guitarist and former session guitarist at Satyricon/Carcass.

Chinchilla >

Freshers Guest - Alt-pop, rock, and hip hop, self-produced singer songwriter.

The Work Of Jar >

‘Jar’, is a self-taught visual artist and social media strategist helping musicians grow online.

Yonaka >

Freshers Guest - Punk, melodic hooks and heavy riffs aplenty with this engergetic band hailing from Brighton.

Liv Thompson >

As a professional musician and session bassist she has performed and toured with a number of artists including Little Mix and Becky Hill, Zara Larsson, Raye, Zak Abel and Cat Burns.

The Totemist >

Freshers Guest - Guitarist Rabea Massaad paired with Liam Kearley , drummer of Black Peaks.

Chris Buck >

Guitarist with Cardinal Black and creator of successful YouTube series… Credits: Cardinal Black, Best New Guitarist (Guitar Magazine)

Dirk Lance >

Bass player of East of June and former bass player of Incubus.

Tiger Cub >

Freshers Guest - Brighton's very own genre bending metal, rock and alt, the frontrunners of the new heavy.

Hannah Trigwell >

Independent alt-pop singer songwriter from Leeds with an online community of over 800,000 people.

Melanie Howard >

Bass player for The Wedding Present and also formed the project 'Such Small Hands', releasing her debut album titled 'Carousel'.

Jamie Lenman >

Solo artist, illustrator and former frontman/songwriter with the alt-rock band Reuben.

Bryan Chambers >

Vocalist with extensive number of chart hits with bands such as Hyper Go Go, Umboza (Positiva) and Zoo Experience. He has worked with artists such as Layo and Bushwacka, Barbara Tucker, The Pet Shop Boys and Emelie Sande.

Milkshake >

An R’n’B 90’s/00’s collective with singer Scarlett Fae based in Brighton.

Jag Jago >

Guitarist and songwriter for Brighton punk band, The Ghost of a Thousand. He has also worked with The Maccabees on their studio album ‘Given to the Wild' which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Keepers Brew >

Live dance/rock act, a unique and heady mix of psychedelic electro metal dance music.

Stuart Bruce >

Bruce, a studio engineer has worked with artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. He was also the engineer for Band Aid's charity single "Do they know it's Christmas?".

Dave Colquhoun >

Guitartist for Rick Wakemen. Worked with aritists such as Brian May & Ian Brown, & coached Rami Malek on the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

Stephen Perkins >

Drummer of Jane's Addiction and Hellride, worked with bands such as Red Hot Chiili Peppers and Nine Inch Nails.

Yakul >

Freshers Guest - Brighton based band four-piece cut deep grooves with jazz-infused progressions and emotive lyrics.

George Holliday >

George has written and played for artists supporting the likes of JP Cooper, AJ Brown, Lionel Richie. Founder of the songwriting and production company ‘Made on the Road'.

Lucy Evers >

Lead singer of vibrant indie pop band, Orchards, and also a digital marketer, copywriter, session vocalist and mentor.

Goc O'Callaghan >

Co-Founder and Director of the ArcTanGent Festival shares her extensive knowledge and experience.

Jason Perry >

Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter, and singer with band "A".

Scarlett Fae >

Multi-disciplinary UK artist and storyteller, creating laid-back, ethereal modern soul.

James Berkley >

Lead singer of Yakul, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer within the UK jazz, soul and R&B scene.

Greyum May >

Multi instrumentalist, music producer, self confessed tone & gear junkie, working with bands such as Keepers Brew, Megadeath, & Carcass.

Sam Rushton >

Guitarist of indie pop band, Orchards, and artist/manager, producer and songwriter.

Samuel Organ >

Founding member of critically-acclaimed The Physics House band. He has also toured with Alt-J and Django Dgjango, and worked with artists such as Caroline Polachek and Donna Missa as a producer.

James Fitchett >

Half of Beatport's highest selling artisit of all time, Prok | Fitch, one of the most respected and successful DJ/production outfits in electronic music.
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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK  Map

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230

WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720

Why We're WaterBear...

- ‘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.

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