Free DJing and radio courses are being offered by Steam Radio in Manchester for working-class residents living in Greater Manchester. The station is providing weekly evening classes at its studios in Hulme, Manchester and will also offer travel and food expenses. In a partnership between Ballantine’s True Music and Soho Radio, the courses are being funded. Participants must be at least 18 years old, from a working-class background and living in Greater Manchester.
According to Steam Radio, the courses offer the ideal opportunity for anyone who loves bedroom music to get involved with the local music scene. The course application form’s eligibility section uses a combination self-definition and widely used metrics to ensure it covers all classes. Applications are open and will close on 7 February 2022 at 11pm, with the course starting on 21 February. Those interested in applying can do so by following the link here (https://linktr.ee/SteamRadio).
Over a 12 week period, professionals in broadcasting and DJing will teach participants various key skills. Topics covered will include beat matching, live broadcasting, promotion, presenting, and set planning. Jasmine Rowland, a presenter based in Manchester and London who has worked with BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music, and BBC Radio 1XTRA, will oversee the radio skills. On the other hand, DJ mamba.exe, who is an Electronic/Afro-Caribbean selector and Steam Radio resident, will counsel DJing skills. The mentorship scheme is offered to all eligible participants, along with independent studio time for practice and learning.
In 2022, SHERELLE, in collaboration with PinkPantheress, Mura Masa, and other artists, launched her series of workshops. The workshop offers hands-on classes, lectures and motivational talks about the music industry, enhancement of their artistic craft and knowledge about electronic music and how Black and queer artists are an important part of it’s history
Read the full article on NME here: Read More