MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS.

So much more than red carpets, stage dives, spotlights and fame and fortune, this industry offers opportunities for performers, technicians, sound engineers, stage managers, voice coaches, talent agents, producers and set designers.

Plus, the skills you’ll learn are relevant and transferrable to almost every job such as communication, team working, confidence and presenting.

You can trust us to deliver an excellent quality of education that plugs you into the real world of work helping you to build skills, knowledge and contacts that will help you whether you’re just starting out in your career, retraining or keen to add to your skillset.

 

Why study with us?

  • Rehearse and perform in our in-house theatre with termly plays, musicals and performances.
  • Professional recording studios on campus.
  • Go on the road with regular gigs and performances at venues in the community.
  • Specialist one to one vocal or instrumental tuition.

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Saturday Club

Are you 13-16 years old and interested in developing your skills in Music and Performing Arts? Join our Saturday Club.

Meet Anth

“College brought the music industry to life for me as a career choice. The knowledge, commitment and the industry experience from teachers really takes things to the next level.”

Anth Deere, Student

Anth Deere
Anth Deere

Meet Steve

Steve has been a music professional for 25 years and toured with the band Kasabian on their first tour.

Steve Long, Teacher

Steve Long
Steve Long

Meet Anth

“College brought the music industry to life for me as a career choice. The knowledge, commitment and the industry experience from teachers really takes things to the next level.”

Anth Deere, Student

Anth Deere
Anth Deere

Meet Steve

Steve has been a music professional for 25 years and toured with the band Kasabian on their first tour.

Steve Long, Teacher

Steve Long
Steve Long
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JOIN OUR SPORTS ACADEMIES

Eight specialist sport academies, all offering first class training, coaching and playing opportunities for everyone, regardless of what you study.

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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry First.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026