Anyone with aspirations of a career in the music industry would have been at the ‘Music Live!’ this weekend. The three day event at the NEC kicked off on Friday with ‘Education Day’ – a day dedicated to providing students with all the information they need to forge a career in music and Kidderminster College proved to be a star attraction.

Kidderminster College, recognised as one of the best colleges in the Midlands for its music courses and facilities, had a fantastic, interactive display where students could even try their hand at music production. But perhaps the most appealing aspect of the stand was the ‘live stage’ which was set up in collaboration with digital music distributor 'Ditto Music' – which also has its own new music show on SKY TV.

The crowds were drawn in by impressive deliveries from former college student Luke Brant and his band and current students ‘Mooch’.
However, the loudest and most rapturous reception, was given to former Big Brother winner Pete Bennett and his band, who took the stage by storm, blasting out their songs for some 15 minutes, much to the delight of their teenage audience!

College staff, clad in branded t-shirts, offered constructive advice and encouraged students to try their hand at music production. And with some 9000 students passing through the doors in just one single day, it was no mean feat.

The atmosphere was electric and Carrie Pickering, course leader commented, ‘The live performances and on-stand demos which have been going on today mean that every visitor we’ve had has gone away feeling totally inspired! And with the vast array of music and production courses available at Kidderminster College, I’m hoping we’ll be at the top of their lists when they make their choices!’

The full range of music courses offered by Kidderminster College, which includes a new HND in Urban and Electronic Music Production, can be found in the new 09-10 prospectus and on the College website.