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.

 

 

Mrs & Mrs on Radio 1
Following their recording in Nashville in 2007 with top bass player Chris Donaghue (Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris), ex Blackburn student Richard Birtill was featured on the Steve Lamacq show

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/lamacq/musicthisweek.shtmlwww. 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