“I loved my time at Confetti. It helped me figure out who I wanted to be as an artist, and connected me with lots of people in the music scene. It gave me time to perfect my craft more and learn different instruments. I got to meet some amazing people and learn a lot of different skills. It was definitely a blessing.”

“Confetti really supported my growth as a filmmaker.

“The facilities, industry contacts and guest lectures are incredible. You get plenty of hands-on experience with intimate lectures giving you the quality 1-1 time needed to progress and learn.

“My tutors were always great, always supporting me and pushing me in the right direction. It was critical, especially when graduating, asking for advice on where to go and what to do is very useful. 

“Hearing from people who are working in the industry definitely makes it more attainable. The most important thing that I learned was how to collaborate effectively with other people. I use this skill every day; it’s invaluable on a film or tv set.” 

“Confetti is great, it’s got brilliant teachers and my course, Music Performance, is 100% recommended – you get the opportunity to meet so many talented people, and get involved in the local music scene.

“I’ve just improved my music career so much and a lot of it’s down to Confetti and its tutors. They have courses for all ranges of musicians. So, if you’re experienced or if you’re completely inexperienced and you want to do your first ever gig, they have stuff for everyone. I just think it’s so accessible”. 

“Confetti was instrumental in providing that initial contact – any music stuff that I do comes from the relationships I formed at Confetti.

“It gives you insights into the business side of things and makes you feel music can be more than a hobby. Being surrounded by people with experience in industry who treat it as a career definitely helps put it all into perspective!”

“Confetti was hugely memorable and important for me, it set me up for industry in ways that both college and secondary school never did.

“Not only did Confetti teach me the physical aspect of plugging equipment in and getting it working, there was also the scientific physics aspect which added the reasoning behind why equipment is set up in certain ways. In addition to this the client facing side was also taught, I still use all of it every day for my work it is so fundamental.”

“Confetti is fantastic, there’s loads of amazing opportunities to get involved in the live entertainment industries and when you require support, the tutors are always there to help guide you.

“They have the latest technology, highly experienced staff, and lots of industry contacts which can help you on your way.

“Confetti helped me to build my technical knowledge in lighting and sound, and provided opportunities to get hands-on and learn by doing. Enrichment activities like Industry Week and Splendour Festival have provided me experience in event management and boosted my confidence to go out, meet new people, and work on different creative opportunities.”

“Confetti’s a game changer, it’s all about going out and doing it for yourself. It’s hands-on experience with the latest tech and you come out knowing all of the industry standard equipment used in the world of broadcasting.

“You wouldn’t realise how much actually goes into a film or tv set. If you’re familiar with the kit on day one, it helps so much and reflects really well on you. Having had so many opportunities to practise my craft and get used to what it’s like working in industry, it made the transition so much easier. Confetti really sets you up for what comes next.”

“I wanted to find somewhere that could cater to what I wanted and Confetti was the place to be. The campus is very cool with great recording studios and I really enjoyed spending time there.

“I am glad I did it. It solidified the idea that I wanted to work in audio engineering and without that I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing today. They make you feel confident that it’s an industry you can step into.

“It didn’t feel like college or university; we were gaining industry experience at a very early stage. It opened doors for me; I wouldn’t have the confidence to go and meet different clients everyday if it wasn’t for my time at Confetti.”

“Confetti was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Right from the Open Day I was hooked, everything about it just clicked with me. I much prefer doing practical work than theory and that’s what Confetti’s all about.

“The tutors and mentors are all super personable and charismatic and the experience has definitely helped me improve my confidence.

“My whole outlook has changed – I’ve learnt how to network, be myself and make friends in the industry, and this has made me more confident in public speaking too. So much so, I was invited to come back after graduation to speak to current students as part of Confetti Industry Week.

“Industry Week was always my favourite time of the year, especially my second year – we had some fantastic talks which helped me when it came to writing my job applications.”

“Without Confetti, I wouldn’t be where I am today. They gave me great networking opportunities, great opportunities to play live and everything I know about the industry came from that.

“If you know you want to work in a creative industry, no matter what it is you want to do, Confetti’s the place to go. They are so friendly. Just go and speak to anybody there and they’ll point you in the right direction, because that’s what it was like for me.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was working a retail job and now I’ve performed at Splendour Festival in front of thousands! It’s all thanks to Confetti, they just pushed and nurtured me in the right direction.”

“During my time with Confetti I took advantage of every opportunity available to me, and there were lots! I wanted a hands-on degree and Confetti didn’t disappoint. I ended up with over 100 hours of freelance work. Whilst I studied Film and TV, I was also introduced to the world of esports and got involved in some of the events hosted on campus. 

“Alongside the technical skills learnt, I also worked on my soft skills, like communication, networking, and building relationships. Early on I learnt to step out of my comfort zone and Confetti made it easy to network. It meant that, upon graduating, I had lots of experience and contacts to draw on and this is something employers really like to see.”

“I studied music production and just loved it, I loved the vibe and I loved the tutors!

“It was something that I could see myself progressing in further and it provided lots of networking opportunities.

“It also helped me to understand the ins and outs of the music and live events industry and the business side of things.

“Ultimately, it has helped me to get my name out there, meet new people, and prepared me for my future career. It can do the same for you too!”

“I started my journey in editing shortly after graduating from Confetti. I moved to Manchester as a Videographer, then moved to London and delved into the world of TV.

“I worked at Hat Trick Productions for over a year as an Office runner, working on shows such as ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘The Time it Takes’ and ‘George Clarks Shed of The Year’. I then got a job on ‘Rich House Poor House’ and progressed from Runner, Junior Researcher to Researcher throughout the 2 series.

“Confetti is the reason why I’m in TV. The experience I got through working with Notts TV News, Nusic and Spool gave me the on-location confidence and technical experience I needed to shoot past my competitors and get to roles in TV that I actually want to do.”

“The tutors at Confetti were so supportive – they pushed me to achieve the best I possibly could, and I couldn’t have done it without them.” 

“Working for Sky, I get to work on really diverse shows, using the best equipment available.

“Confetti helped me achieve my ambitions by giving me an outlet to discover what I wanted to do in the media Industry. I was given the chance to make films and documentaries which is something I’d always wanted to do.

“In a nutshell I learnt the basics of directing and editing at Confetti, which has been the perfect platform to spring from into the industry.”

“I record and produce most of my music and I use a lot of what I learnt at Confetti.

“Being knowledgeable about that side of things is not only necessary if you don’t have money early on as otherwise you won’t be able to make records, but I think creatively, being comfortable and knowledgeable about music tech is massively powerful.

“It makes me write so much more and experiment with way more styles – a dubstep track one day, an orchestral arrangement the next.”

“What drew me to Confetti was its facilities and industry experience, it really made me want to get involved. 

“My tutors were really supportive and they gave me some of the best industry advice which stays with me to this day. They helped a lot with my CV and my portfolio, and created lots of networking opportunities for me to get my name and face known. 

“Industry Week in particular was a great opportunity to connect with people already working in industry. It was fantastic to be able to learn about their roles, the challenges they’ve faced and the lessons learnt along the way.”

“Studying at Confetti was one of the best choices I’ve made. I had little knowledge about the recording process and after two years I developed the skills and confidence to record and produce myself and have been doing so ever since.”

“When I think back to my time at Confetti, I think back to the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to get hands-on with recording studio equipment that allowed me to gain key experience.

“It was at Confetti around this time that I first used a classic Focusrite Red 3 Compressor and needless to say I fell in love with it, it quickly became my compressor of choice!

“Now 20 years on working for and representing Focusrite, it was these opportunities that helped me in my career and shaped me to work for 20 years in the industry.”

“Confetti had fantastic speakers in who had real-world experience, so I went to every possible game talk I had time for, stopping at the end of every session to talk to the speakers, to get their experience, their stories.

“One speaker caught my attention, a guy who was working in Quality Assurance – I liked the sound of it. A few years later, and I’m working in QA myself!”

“Confetti was a trailblazer – at the time there was no other college in the area that offered the level of hands-on experience, you’d have to travel to London to find comparable facilities.”