Performing arts, music and creative media organisation, LMA, has revealed the location of its third UK campus.
LMA Newcastle will open to undergraduates and postgraduates this September at 92-96 St James Boulevard.
“We believe the future of creative arts education is practical, connected and collaborative,” explained Richard Wallace – Co-founder and CEO of LMA.
“LMA has built a national reputation for producing commercially ready, creatively fearless graduates. Now, we’re bringing that same high-performance training to Newcastle – embedding students directly into industry ecosystems from day one.
“Newcastle is a city of culture, resilience and creativity. LMA is here to amplify that and to equip the next generation of artists with the tools to build sustainable careers.
“All of the degrees are designed by industry, for industry and will help students gain the skills, connections and opportunities to progress in their chosen fields.”
LMA already has campuses in Liverpool and London, with Birmingham set to open next year.
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“LMA Newcastle arrives at a pivotal moment for the North East, bringing a unique, industry-first model that changes the rules of creative education,” said Deni Chambers, Principal at LMA Newcastle.
“This isn’t just about opening a new campus; it’s about ensuring the region’s incredible talent no longer has to look elsewhere for opportunity, whilst putting Newcastle on the map for creating a strong talent pipeline.
“LMA is here to unlock creative potential at scale, attract talent to the region and show that creative careers can start right here in Newcastle.”
It’s been established to enable students to work on live projects, collaborate with professionals, and train within production-led environments that reflect the realities of today’s creative industries.
The organisation has official partnerships with Glastonbury Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and AMCK.
“We have big ambitions for Newcastle to be the culture capital of the North and have brought global attention to the city through the Mercury Prize and the MOBOs,” said Pam Smith, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council.
“But it has never been about one-off events, it’s about legacy. That comes through investment in grassroots creative organisations and venues, and partnerships like this one with LMA.
“It is an exciting time for culture in Newcastle and this launch is yet more evidence that you don’t need to leave the city to forge a career in the creative sector.”
