Passionate about music and festivals?

The events industry in the UK has seen rapid growth over the last ten years, with this thriving sector estimated to be worth £42.3bn, according to the 2018 Pulse Report. But with such rapid growth comes the demand for skilled individuals, making it the perfect industry to study for.

When you study in a growing industry, you instantly maximise your chances of obtaining a job after you graduate. With the University of Bolton’s Live Events courses, you graduate not only having the skills to succeed but also industry knowledge making you more employable than most graduates in the sector.

The BA (Hons) in Live Events Production at the University of Bolton offers unrivalled insight into the most dynamic areas: live music, festivals, conferences and the corporate sector. Working with industry-leading practitioners, you’ll have opportunities to explore a range of exciting careers first-hand. 

This unique training programme provided by the Backstage Academy aims to give a comprehensive understanding of a range of roles in this exciting field of work.

By involving some of the industry’s leading practitioners and using a broad range of industry partnerships, the University ensure you have access to the most up-to-date and relevant expertise being passed onto you. All of the modules have been developed in conjunction with industry experts, so you can be sure that the course is focused on enhancing your employability.

Learning and working at Production Park, Europe’s largest purpose-built live events facility, means you will use industry-standard equipment in a space designed to prepare you for the biggest events in the country; including festivals like Glastonbury, where some of our graduates have gone on to work.

As well as engaging with a range of artistic and creative products, the BA (Hons) in Live Events Production aims to help you develop an understanding of the wider industry.

Learn more about our Live Events Production course and how to apply for it by clicking here.