Generator’s UMT Academy - the North East’s leading music training facility for DJs, Producers and Singers - brings you the latest training courses, support and events for young aspiring artists.

Following a recent survey showing Dutch DJ Tiësto as the richest figure in dance music (earning £14 million last year) and the 'growing success of Electronic Dance Music in the US' UMT will be running free creative and business lead courses for DJs, Producers, Promoters & Labels to develop skills and knowledge in the region.

We've also got info on our upcoming high profile events featuring UMT graduates and our free advice sessions for musicians and vocalists.

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UMT BEATS
Starts Tuesday 2nd October
Tuesday & Thursday 4-6pm @ UMT Studios
12 week entry level course for aspiring DJs & Producers

UMT PRO
Starts Monday 3rd September
Monday & Wednesday 6 – 10pm @ UMT Studios
12 week intensive course for Producers

Compact: Making Money In Dance Music (DJs & Producers)
Thursday 27th September
10.15 - 16.30pm @ Dance City
One day seminar for DJs & Producers

Compact: Making Money In Dance Music (Record Labels, Promoters & Music Businesses)
Thursday 11th October
10.15 - 16.30pm @ Dance City
One day seminar for Record Labels, Promoters & Music Businesses

If you missed our 'Future of Dance Music Marketing' Panel in July you can view some footage by clicking below
 

Photo by Lauren Close

Ghostpoet Gig
Saturday 22nd September @ The Sage Gateshead
A special Ghostpoet gig being filmed for The Space, an experimental £2.5m digital arts initiative developed by Arts Council England in partnership with the BBC. Also performing is Raj Pannu (Coldcut) and UMT VOX graduate Lulu James.
Tickets / Facebook Event / Space Invasion

UMT BEATS & VOX Wrap Party
Thursday 13th September @ The Other Rooms, Newcastle
Exclusives sets from the current crop of UMT BEAT & VOX graduates
Event Page / Facebook Event

NE Generation Showcase
1st & 2nd September @ The Stephenson Works and Dove Yard
A weekend of performances, installations and happenings presenting some of the best local young creative talent in the North East and celebrating London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The weekend will feature performances from UMT BEATS, VOX & PLAY
Event Page / Facebook Event

Bigger Beat Advice Sessions
Every Thursday @ Generator Office
Free advice sessions for musicians, vocalists, DJs & Producers. Run by songwriter, producer and UMT VOX mentor Wayne C. McDonald Bigger Beat has a pathfinder function for people wishing to clarify their career/musical objectives.
Event Page - Email Bob to book a meeting

UMT Wrap Party Promo

Photo by Mauro Puccini

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Email Bob or give him all on 0191 255 4468