Access to Music has had a successful partnership with Trafford College for many years.

Courses run from a brand new state-of-the-art £1.5 million music centre just five minutes walk from the city’s Piccadilly Gardens.

The accommodation includes six rehearsal rooms, a large performance and rehearsal space, two recording studios, four music technology studios/workrooms, four lecture rooms, a common room and IT drop-in facilities.

 

 

Peter Hook of Joy Division/New Order and Mani from the Stone Roses/Primal Scream are Ambassadors for the Manchester centre. Both musicians have been actively promoting the centre on their radio show on 96.2 Revolution.

 

 

Thursday 28th February - Open Day at Newton Street from 11:00 to 4:00.

Tuesday March 11 2008 - Trafford College students showcase at Manchester's Roadhouse. Doors 7pm.

Opening of New Music Centre
Trafford College's new £1.5 million music centre was officially opened in September 2007. Peter Hook of Joy Division/New Order and Mani from the Stone Roses/Primal Scream were at the launch event. Read More >>

Peter Hook supports Manchester ATM students

ATM students at Trafford College showcased their talents this month for the first ever Manchester Music Base Live show. Special guest and music legend Peter Hook of Joy Division/ New Order fame was on hand offering praise to the wide range of college bands and vocal artists who took to the stage.Read More >>

Damon Valentine supports Badly Drawn Boy at charity gig
Singer-songwriter Damon Valentine supported Badly Drawn Boy and Elbow at a John Lennon Charity Event held at the Royal Northern College of Music in December.

Liam Frost and The Slowdown Family
Having been described as 'the most talented young songwriter Manchester has produced for years' (Guy Garvey, Elbow), things are hotting up for 23 year-old Liam Frost. Liam (together with his band The Slowdown Family) released his debut album Show Me How The Spectres Dance in September 2006 on Lavolta Records (Sony BMG). The album was recorded with Coldplay producer Danton Supple.

Andy Ross
Songwriter Andy Ross has clocked up an impressive CV, including a performance at Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles’ 50th birthday celebrations, a tour supporting Ian Brown and more recently signing an international publishing deal with Clippers Music. At 14, he was the youngest songwriter ever to be admitted as a member of the PRS. Since then he has gone on to gig extensively with his band Al!ve, including a unique partnership with Yamaha which sees them tour to schools around the country.

 

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

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

Vocal Artist
Level 2 (one year).
Level 3 (two years).

Music Educator
Level 3 (one year).

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

 

 

TRAFFORD COLLEGE
Music Centre
77 Newton Street
MANCHESTER
M1 1EX

T: 0161 237 1793
F:
E: steve.barlow@ntc.ac.uk
W: www.iwantacareerinmusic.com

Contacts: Steve Barlow and Mark Acton