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Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts!
SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth.
We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP.
Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs
but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive staff allow all our students to achieve and progress in a happy, inclusive environment.
This podcast gives a voice to our students, allows them to interview industry professionals, give their reaction to special events we go to, and is also part of our work experience platform!
Welcome to SupaJam Education Podcasts!
SupaJam is a unique group of Post-16 specialist music colleges based in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton and Wandsworth.
We offer carefully tailored placements to young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP.
Many of our students may have previously struggled in mainstream education due to social, emotional or special educational needs
but our bespoke campuses, small class sizes and caring, supportive staff allow all our students to achieve and progress in a happy, inclusive environment.
This podcast gives a voice to our students, allows them to interview industry professionals, give their reaction to special events we go to, and is also part of our work experience platform!
Episodes

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Our student Will's advice on Music Production, Mixing, and More!
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
In this interview, Will gives us loads of advice on music production, mixing, and also tells us the story of how he was accepted into the Ill Factor Beat Academy!
This is for you if you are interested in song writing, recording, and making your own tunes.

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this episode of The Creative Industries Podcast (recorded live at the UK Creative Festival), Laura from Music Collective helps us understand brand deals, sync, and other chances to get you music heard... and paid for it!
With many years experience in this side of the music industry, and a drive to help others, Laura is the perfect guest on this subject - Thank you Laura!

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Alex A's first time as a Musical Director - How did it go?!
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this episode, we interview student Alex A (and his tutor Guillermo), and find out how his first time in the job of Musical Director at a SupaJam show went!
Not only that, he helped with Artist Liaison, and also performed at the event.
If you are interested in finding out what behind the scenes at our events is like, this is for you!

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Playing Black Deer Festival - Singer/ Songwriter Brooke Law tells us what it's like!
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Recorded live at Black Deer Festival, straight after her performance on our SupaJam stage, Brooke Law describes what it is like to play the festival, as well as giving tips on writing, performing, and recording.
Thanks to Brook for the interview, and if you are a budding singer/ songwriter, this podcast is for you!

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In this podcast, The Rizzas tell us what it is like to record at SupaJam's own Swan Studios, and how they felt releasing their debut single!
This podcast was recorded on location, during their lunch break from recording the tunes in Swanley.
They are a student band, based at our Brighton College, who have been working hard on playing shows and releasing music.
If you want to be in a band or are just starting one, this episode is for you!

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
What was the Great Escape Festival Like? Our Students and CEO react!
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Every year, our students and staff get work experience at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton - but what was it like?
Some of our students and joint CEO David Court react to the festival in this episode!
We will have more podcasts from the Great Escape Festival, Black Deer Festival, and the UK Creative Festival coming up soon!

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this episode, Claire Pitt Wigmore tells us what it is like to be a professional guitarist, where her work includes being a session musician, working in an originals band, being a tutor, and previous work in function bands.
If you want to be a pro-musician, this episode is for you!

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
In this episode of The Creative Industries Podcast, we talk to Darren Parker - a social media expert and events guru who recently had a big part in the online campaign that got The Libertine's their recent Number One Album!
In this episode you can learn about:
- Some of the other clients he has worked with
- Social media advice for new bands
- How he got his start in the music industry
- How he ended up working with The Libertines
- Making lists of all the content needing to be captured
- How he ended up in the campaign himself!
- Funniest moments as a band/ DJ social media manager
- What being a booker at a venue is like
- Tips for bands looking for their first ever gig
- If he had a time machine, what would he say to his younger self
- What famous artists have left him star struck
- And a lot more!
