Drawing on decades of real world industry experience, our live audio training courses have been helping students find fulfilling careers since 2012.
Our Live Audio Technician Apprenticeships are designed to fast-track motivated individuals into professional freelance careers as Live Audio Technicians.
Whether you're just starting out or are already years into a career, this course is suited to those ready to take the next step in ther live sound journey by crewing for our high-end and global projects.
If you want to be trained by and work with extraordinary people who use innovation and problem-solving expertise to design and deploy high-end audio systems, why not apply for our fast-paced 2-year programme geared towards a career at the top end of the industry?
The Live Audio Technician Apprenticeship will teach you the skills and knowledge to maintain, transport, set up and operate complex audio systems for events requiring live sound, qualifying you to work on our global music tours and world-class events.
Working across specialised departments including Technical, Speakers & Rigging, Data & Comms, RF & Mics, Cables & Mains, Prep & De-prep and Workshop, you'll be based in our brand-new, impressive state-of-the-art warehouse stocked with the very latest audio equipment and pioneering technologies.
You will learn all elements of a bespoke sound system and its preparation for use at venues, and work alongside highly skilled audio technicians and freelance sound engineers.
Our apprenticeships are paid, full-time roles - ideal for those starting out and those with some live production experience who are ready to elevate their existing skillset and step into the exciting world of live audio.
Applications for our Live Sound Production Apprenticeship are currently closed. Please stay tuned for news on our next intake and details on how to apply.
“The Live sound Apprenticeship took my knowledge further in a shorter space of time than could have been achieved through working alone, and then sent me out on tour which accelerated my experience tenfold. I went from getting by at club level to being comfortable and more importantly, useful, at stadium level.”
“I would advise Britannia Row's Live Sound Apprenticeship to anyone. It granted a huge leap in my career regarding all aspects of live audio, and gave in-depth training of the technology and equipment required for a successful start as an industry professional. All delivered by a wonderful team.”
“I would highly recommend the Live Sound Apprenticeship to anyone who is serious about getting into the live sound industry. Upon completion, you will graduate with a vast amount of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry contacts for life. The rest is up to you!”
"The Apprenticeship provided me with an incredible foundation in technical knowledge and opportunities to improve on a personal level. On top of the training and access to great learning resources, Marcel has been a fantastic mentor and offered me constant feedback which helped me get better at my job and stay focused."
“Working as an Apprentice was the perfect way to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for this industry. It was also an invaluable way of building a relationship with such a well-respected company and learning from the vastly experienced people who make up the business."
"The Britannia Row Apprenticeship was the perfect mix of practical and theoretical learning. From the methodical teaching of the heads of the departments in the warehouse, to the phenomenal theoretical classes of our inspirational teacher Marcel, by the end of two years we felt ready for the live industry world."
"The opportunities you can get out of coming to a company like Brit Row are amazing. It would have taken years of shadowing and working my way up to have experienced what I have at this point. If you’re serious about it, apply as soon as you can!"
"I wouldn't be where I am without the Britannia Row Apprenticeship. It's hard work that revolves around all aspects of live audio, through which I developed the tech and people skills required to excel in this industry. As a result, I've been around the world with Peter Gabriel, Andrea Bocelli, Jorja Smith, and many more renowned artists."
"During my time at Britannia Row I was able to develop and hone my audio engineering and technical skills to a degree I didn’t think was possible. With expert guidance and training I was encouraged to ask questions and problem solve under pressure. All of which greatly contributed to my overall personal development. This all came to fruition when I could confidently translate all my training and experiences into real world scenarios.”
