Applications open 1st August - 1st September
WHAT is it?
Get Nowt is an electronic music education and development project delivered by Shy Bairns - by young people, for young people.
The course will be taught in person at Loft Studios between 29th September till the 18th November. Located : 4th Floor, British India House, 15 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF
Get Nowt features a course of 1:1 sessions with 2 of the best North-East based producers and mentors. 4 selected participants will get the following, with the goal of making a finished track:
Get Nowt is an electronic music education and development project delivered by Shy Bairns - by young people, for young people.
The course will be taught in person at Loft Studios between 29th September till the 18th November. Located : 4th Floor, British India House, 15 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF
Get Nowt features a course of 1:1 sessions with 2 of the best North-East based producers and mentors. 4 selected participants will get the following, with the goal of making a finished track:
- 6x 3-hour weekly sessions (October + November) with a tutor in a professional recording studio in Newcastle upon Tyne - tailored and customised to you
- A free Ableton Live 12 or Logic Pro license
- 4 x Cradle VSTs / Plugins
- A complete press pack. Professional press shots, bio, etc.
- A SanDisk USB
- A financial contribution to something missing in your studio
- Guidance and mentorship around producing a track which will be pressed on vinyl.
- Travel costs covered (for those coming from beyond Newcastle or with access requirements)
- Ongoing access to support and advice on industry from the Shy Bairns team
We are proud to announce our partners:
Loft Studios
Cradle
Cobalt Studios
Ableton
WHO is it for?
This course is for young people aged 18-25 in the North East, who have an enthusiasm for grassroots electronic music and the community around Shy Bairns. We are committed to addressing the inequality in the music industry. We want to make sure this opportunity is available to everyone, no matter what their background or the barriers they have faced.
WHY are we doing it?
We believe in breaking down barriers to opportunity within the music industry.
Despite some notable names having success, the proportion of working-class creatives in the UK has halved since the 1970s. Research suggests that fewer than 1 in 10 arts workers in the UK have working- class roots, a statistic we’re determined to change in the North East. Our mission is to help develop the North East’s electronic music scene, by supporting and educating local talent nurturing a unique regional sound. Whether you’ve released 4 studio albums or made 3 demos, if this course feels right for you please apply :)
Applications open on August 1st 2025 - 1st September. Any questions get in touch at getnowt@shybairnscollective.com
