Performing Arts and Music
Combine your natural talent as a performer with our expert, industry-led tuition and develop the skills that could see you emulating the success of alumni such as Erin Shanagher (Peaky Blinders, The Bay) and Coronation Street’s Kate Ford.
Unlock Your Potential in Performing Arts and Music
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes will help you to grow your talent as you develop your skills as a performer and learn the stagecraft necessary to succeed in the industry. These courses are also designed to help you focus on which area of performance most interests you so that you can hone your techniques in a specific discipline whilst still gaining a background in associated areas of performance.
At university level, our degrees in Acting and Musical Theatre will expose you to a greater range of challenges pushing your performance skills in new and unexpected ways to help you become a rounded professional in the discipline of your choice.
Explore all Performing Arts & Music Courses at B&FC
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Most popular career routes
As a performer, you'll need talent, dedication and determination to succeed. Musicians can either work alone or as part of a band, whereas acting roles might range from live stage performances of the classics and community theatre, to soap operas, radio work, television advertising and film parts.
With its lively music and entertainment scene, the North West is a good base from which to launch and grow your career.
Most popular career routes:
Actor | Entertainer | Presenter | Stage Manager | Musician | Dancer | Pop Musician | Director
With its lively music and entertainment scene, the North West is a good base from which to launch and grow your career.
Most popular career routes:
Actor | Entertainer | Presenter | Stage Manager | Musician | Dancer | Pop Musician | Director
Facilities
Here you can access outstanding facilities including recording studios and a fully working theatre as our industry specialists support you to hone the skills needed to launch or develop your career. Our excellent employer relationships facilitate exciting live briefs and the chance to perform at prestigious venues such as Blackpool’s Grand Theatre.