Access to Music has been working closely with Blackburn College for many years.

The music centre is located in the impressive Victoria Building, adjacent to Blackburn’s premier entertainment venue, King George’s Hall. Only minutes walk from the town centre, it is ideally situated for those commuting into the town from the suburbs and from East Lancashire at large. Resources include a newly-refurbished recording studio facility and purpose-built, sound-proofed rehearsal rooms.

The town of Blackburn nestles on the edge of some of England’s most spectacular countryside and is steeped in history, having been a major centre for innovation during the industrial revolution. Musically, Blackburn has many venues in pubs and clubs in addition to King George’s Hall and boasts a vibrant live scene.

 

 

Ric's off to Nashville
Ric Birtill (25) from Preston will be flying to Nashville next month to record with top bass player Chris Donaghue (Elvis Costello, Emi Lou Harris). Donaghue is backing the local singer songwriter and plans to record a 6 track EP of his songs. He is also in the final stages of the BBC Radio 2 new songwriters competition. Not only does he attend a masterclass with Sacha Skarbek (who co-wrote the world wide number 1 hit You’re Beautiful with James Blunt), but if he wins he gets to be mentored by a top songwriter.
www. myspace.com/mrandmrsmusic

Sean Redmond signs publishing deal
Singer-songwriter Sean Redmond (22) has been signed up by music publishing company Bucks Music Group (Lil Chris, Black Sabbath, Professor Green, MattHerbert). Following a move to London, Sean quickly made a name for himself on the capitals acoustic scene, playing regularly at open mic nights and supporting the likes of Hard-Fi and Super Furry Animals. myspace.com/seanredmond

 

 

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

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

 

 

BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Room V123, Lower Ground Floor
Victoria Building
Blakemore
BLACKBURN BB2 1LH

T: 01254 292 553
F: 01254 676 587
E: d.ellis@blackburn.ac.uk
W: www.blackburn.ac.uk

Contact: Dave Ellis