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BA1 Records gives young musicians the chance to get real life experience of songwriting, recording and performing their songs in a vocational context of a record label. BA1 Records' artist development programme works with singer songwriters and bands in the development of original material, improving performance techniques, marketing and promotion and to release a number of iTunes EPs throughout the two years of the course. In addition, musicians and DJs work with media producers to produce promotional music films and documentaries, photography and interviews for Bladud magazine.

Artists, bands and DJs also have the opportunity to put their tracks forward to perform their work live at industry professional A&R events for BA1 Records with industry judges including Danny Byrd (Hospital), Appleblim (Skull Disco), Gatekeeper (M25), Andy Pemberton (Q Magazine) and local venue owners and promoters. Winners are invited to appear and perform live on radio at local BBC Introducing sessions in Bristol and Wiltshire and at Somer Valley FM.

The aim of BA1 records is to help young musicians go on to hopefully get commercial record deals or employment in the music business and related fields. Recent successes include All Guns Blazing (Rising Records), Julio Bashmore (Dirtybird, Fabric), Grafix (Talkin Beatz & Mainframe), OneTwoThree&In, Gabrielle Aplin (UK Number 1 Unsigned Artist), Twisted Rootz, Tallis Morris, Psalms, Bite the Buffallo, Admiral Spooks and Largo Embargo (area finalists for Live and Unsigned 2010 and appeared at Glastonbury in 2011).

BA1.FM is our brand new online radio station. We have entered into a professional arrangement with Somer Valley FM who will provide training and experience for students that show an interest and aptitude for radio production so that they can take a leading role in creating content for BA1.FM
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1UP Promotions offers members of BA1 Records a hands-on opportunity to organise and stage live events across Bath and its surrounding areas. Using a range of local venues, artistes are able to plan, promote and market their own gigs taking full responsibility for budgeting, show logistics and promotional media campaigns. As well as giving students a very real experience in the area of promotion, 1UP works side by side with BA1 Records to consolidate and celebrate the wealth of musical talent at tempa. It provides all campus based DJs, singer songwriters and bands with a platform to perform, and the opportunity to book and stage events featuring more established local artists.

A placement within BA1 Records will provide a well-rounded insight into the creative and business aspects of the music industry. There would also be the opportunity to visit shows and exhibitions and travel to London and New York.

Performing Arts

Plays, musical theatre, street theatre all come under the umbrella of HotBath Theatre Company We aim to produce shows of the highest standard in professional venues such as the Egg Theatre and our own MAPA theatre. We regularly tour small productions to Primary and Secondary schools in the area; these involve pacey and engaging physical theatre and storytelling. HotBath Theatre Company is enhanced by the use of professional technicians, directors, choreographers, musical directors and set designers.

Company members are also engaged in projects to produce content for tempa's on-demand digital tv channel. This requires collaborating with dancers, filmmakers or musicians to produce short films, sketches and promotional music videos.

D-Pod gives young dancers an insight into working as part of a dance company within the wider context of a Performing Arts and Entertainment Industry environment and provides performance experience and technical training as they prepare for University and Dance School auditions.

D-Pod performs pieces in dance festivals, showcases, residential homes for the elderly and local secondary schools. Leading workshops for school students is part of the touring itinerary. Company members are also engaged in projects to produce content for tempa's on-demand digital tv channel. This requires collaborating with actors, filmmakers or musicians to produce dance films and promotional music videos. Dancers have the opportunity to perform in two shows at The Egg Theatre and at an end of year showcase in MAPA.

tempa is also looking to recruit its own back stage crew of trainee theatre and film technicians to help produce live shows both in MAPA and external venues and on film productions. Trainees will be selected against their preference to fill job roles within a working theatre/ film company; such as, Assistant/ Deputy/Stage Manager, Lighting & Sound Technician, Prop Maker, Set Design and Set Construction. Trainees should expect to work flexible hours.

A placement within any company will provide a well-rounded insight into the creative, technical and business aspects of the Entertainment Industry. Company members will also receive media production training to aid learning and self-promotion. This will involve learning in the use of industry standard software applications and video cameras. There would also be the opportunity to visit shows and exhibitions and travel to London and New York.

Courses offered:

Music BTEC Level 2 Diploma

This is a one-year course for students interested in the world of popular music or music technology and who wish to develop their basic skills in all areas of the course. Students will be taught how to use web 2.0 technologies in order to produce an online learning blog and as a tool to aid the promotion of their work. Students will also undertake a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification in English or Maths.

Music BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

This two-year course is designed to give students the practical skills for a career in the music industry. The course is based around Bath College’s own record company, BA1 Records.

Music Technology BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

The aim of this course is to provide a background in all areas of music technology - music sequencing, sound recording, acoustics, composition and DJing. It is suitable for budding producers, composers, musicians, studio, broadcast and live sound engineers, who utilise music technology. The course is based around the College’s own record company, BA1 Records.

Performing Arts - BTEC Level 2 Diploma

This is a practical one-year course for students interested in developing their skills in the Performing Arts. The course would suit learners ready to develop their confidence as actors, dancers and singers in a small group. Students will also undertake a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification in English or Maths.

Performing Arts (Acting or Dance) - BTEC Diploma Level 3

This one-year, two A-level equivalent course is suitable for anyone with an interest in working in the Performing Arts profession as an actor or dancer or following further study in a performance-related field. It will also suit anyone looking for a practical, hands-on approach to learning about the Performing Arts. Students will be taught how to use web 2.0 technologies in order to produce an online learning blog and as a tool to aid the promotion of their work/ showreel. Students will also follow a programme of Functional Skills in English at Level 2. All students take part in two public performances at local professional theatre spaces such as the Egg Theatre, Bath.