BN1 Arts Courses in Music and Performing Arts

BN1 Arts Level 3 Subsidiary and Extended Diplomas are full-time vocational qualifications for 16–19-year-olds. Taught by experienced professional tutors in our industry-standard studios in Central Brighton.  

Our courses are fully funded and designed to prepare you for higher education or further training, or to be your springboard to success in sustainable careers within the creative arts industries.

You’ll take part in practical projects, masterclasses, industry visits, and have the opportunity to learn the latest training, technologies, and techniques used by professionals in the creative arts industries today.

At BN1 Arts, we value creativity and its role in shaping society and culture. We are constantly researching and working with our industry partners to make sure our program fosters your creative potential and equips you with the necessary skills and tools to excel in your chosen career path.

Whether you have University in your sights or a Drama School of your dreams, or maybe you want to enter the workforce directly, BN1 Arts Level 3 Subsidiary and Extended Diplomas provide a solid foundation to succeed in the competitive and ever-changing world of the creative arts industries.

BN1 Arts Vocational Qualifications are designed with the industry in mind, providing practical, hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career in the creative arts. Our curriculum is also designed to help you build your online professional profile, create video content, and develop your brand and audience.

To ensure you get the most out of your time with us, you'll have regular encounters with the professional workplace. 

For music performers, termly performances will be held at fantastic local venues such as Komedia, The Old Market, The Latest Music Bar, and Patterns.

As a part of casting techniques, Performing Arts students will develop effective self-taping skills alongside their regular live performances in-house and at local theatres. These experiences culminate in a West-End showcase, where they will perform for invited industry guests, marking the end of their two-year program.

Producers will have the chance to work in commercial recording studios and collaborate with industry professionals such as publishers, record companies, and media creatives. 

These live shows and recording experiences are a great opportunity for all BN1 students to gain real-world professional performance experience and create amazing performances and pieces of work for peers, friends, families, and the wider community.

At BN1 Arts, we believe in collaboration and creativity, we encourage music and performing arts students to work together and reflect the outside world. We are also excited to house a theatrical agency and an artist management company, providing you with unique opportunities to develop your skills and connections in the industry.