OPEN DAY: Sat 12 July, 10:00 - 12:00

 

10 YEARS IN BRISTOL -ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE: 26 June, Colston Hall

10 YEARS IN BRISTOL -LIVE SHOWCASE: 9 July, The Fleece

 

ATM Studios Bristol is the largest facility of its kind in the city and has been used by artists such as PJ Harvey and Portishead. There are seven sound-proofed rehearsal rooms; an acoustically-designed live room for quality recording with adjoining control room; three technology suites; dance studio; lecture room and DJ booths.

Through a strong staff team and effective leadership, Bristol has an excellent record of qualification success. Tutors are a mixture of experienced music industry professionals and ex-students who have worked with a bewildering range of musical artists including U2, Peter Gabriel, Tina Turner, James Blunt, Amy Winehouse, Crowded House, Beverly Knight, Swervedriver and Squeeze. In addition, staff have recorded for a range of labels from EMI, RCA and Atlantic to Trigger Records, have performed at major national and international music events and have made numerous TV and radio appearances from Top Of The Pops to the Jools Holland Show.

The centre promotes over 33 live events each year, many of which are organised by the students themselves,culminating in an exciting end-of-year Prom. Many of the staff and students are involved in high profile local events such as The Folk House Festival and Ashton Court.

The centre has strong community links with schools and local music businesses as well as exposure on BBC TV, guest speakers from international touring bands such as the Scissor Sisters & Robert Plant’s Sweet Sensation, and high profile involvement in South West Sound.

ATM Studios Bristol also operates as a professional rehearsal and recording studios in the evenings and at weekends. There is also a dance studio for hire as well as dry hire of PA.

Please check out our own website.

 

 

As Seen on TV
Bristol band the Hats recently appeared in an episode of teen drama Skins! The 7-piece band (who have been described as 'The most exiting band in Bristol at the moment, think Mark Ronson just with more balls') features ex-students Rob Crooks on guitar and Steve Hatton on bass.www.thehatsband.co.uk

Thursday June 26th: ATM students acoustic showcase at the Colston Hall.
Wednesday July 9th: ATM students rock showcase at the Fleece & Firkin.

Guy Chambers Signs Ex-Bristol Student
For Self Service, an up and coming band originally from Bristol, it’s a dream come true to be working with the UK’s foremost songwriter and producer Guy Chambers. Read More >>

Bristol Band on Tour
A.Vacate have just returned from a successful European tour. Ex-students Tobi Hunke, Sean Fox, Lee Spiller and Sarah Malpass self-financed and organised the tour which included gigs in Germany and Denmark, generating interest from agents in Holland and Germany. The tour included a performance at a women's prison in Bremen. http://www.myspace.com/avacate

Breaking Out
Outbreak Digital is the new charity dance label launched by Bristol student Ian Jay. The label has the support of well-known producers including Technikal, Colin Barratt and Steve Payne, who have agreed to include their tracks and remixes.
All profits will be donated to charities including Cancer Research and the NSPCC. Ian explains: 'My mate went down with cancer at the start of the year and it hit home that it can happen to anyone. A lot of the producers involved in this project have had close family and friends affected and we hope this is a chance as a label to focus not just on making money, but to do something a little different'. Watch out for releases and events in the new year. If you are an ATM student interested in submitting your music email aftershok@gmail.com

Hip-hop track of the month in DJ Magazine
Bristol MC Shadz recently had his track featured in DJ Magazine as hip-hop track of the month. Let Me Know is the creation of producer Type and features Shadz alongside vocalists JB Love and Nicole Jackson. www.myspavce.com/typeandjb / www.myspace.com/shadz_man

ATM welcomes new staff
Mark Aubrey has joined ATM as CMP3a Year Tutor, having previously been chief studio engineer for EMI music publishing. His credits include Cathy Dennis, Kylie Minogue, Jake Shears & Babydaddy (Scissor sisters), Beverly Knight, Bloc Party, Johnny Borrel (Razorlight), Athlete, Libertines, Sugababes, Amy Winehouse and James Blunt. Chris Blanden has joined us as a tutor on the PM course. Chris was sound engineer at Peter Gabriel’s Real World studio in Bath, where he worked with acts including Robert Plant, Crowded House, Billy Cobham, Stereophonics and Tony Levin plus numerous producers including Steve Osborne, Jon Kelly and Pete Schwier.

 

 

FULL-TIME COURSES

Performing Musician
Level 2 (one year).
Level 3 (two years).

Creative Music Producer
Level 2 (one year).
Level 3 (two years).

Music Educator
Level 3 (one year).

Creative & Media Educator
Level 4 (one year).

Please note that some courses may not run
if there is insufficient recruitment.

 

ATM Studios Bristol has an experienced team of professional tutors who have all worked in various aspects of the music industry. Click here for more info.

 

US Singer Songwriter, Kevin Montgomery took a break from his world tour to pop into ATM Bristol on in January '08 to speak to students about his career working with Sheryl Crow, The Mavericks and David Crosby. myspace.com/kevinmontgomery2

Guitar legend Albert Lee was a fantastic host when he invited Bristol students to the Fleece & Firkin to hear him perform and talk about his career.

Students at Bristol had a special visit from Scissor Sisters' keyboard and bass player, John Garden. The Bristol-based session musician has been playing with the band since 2004. Before joining the Scissor Sisters John recorded sessions for Alison Moyet and Alpha (a Bristol band signed to Massive Attack's label).

 

 

ATM STUDIOS
309 Central Park
Petherton Road
Hengrove
BRISTOL
BS14 9BZ

T: 01275 891 847
F: 01275 547 428

W: www.atmbristol.co.uk
E: atm.bristol@accesstomusic.co.uk

Contacts: John Douglass and Dale Fry