Applications for September 2025 are now closed. Planning ahead for 2026? Start your journey today.
Q&A Opportunities at the Screening of ‘Norfolk’
The post & film production company Spool, our sister company, was involved in the audio post production for the film 'Norfolk' which will be screening at Broadway Cinema on Thursday 29 September. Matt Burrows - a Music Technology graduate and student of the year two years ago, worked on the post production as a sound effects editor as part of the Spool team. Check out the video below with Matt as he talks about his roles at Spool. There will also be a Q&A with the producer, Rachel Dargavel so if you're studying or interested in TV & Film, this is a …

Continue reading "Q&A Opportunities at the Screening of ‘Norfolk’"

Hockley Hustle Volunteers – Get Involved!
On Sunday 9 October Hockley Hustle will take over the venues of Hockley, showcasing all the best musical talent Nottingham has to offer, raising money for some great causes in the process. Throughout the years we have worked closely with the Hustle, providing our students with a number of opportunities to 'do it for real' - former Confetti student Jamie Garton will headline our 'upstairs' stage at The National Videogame Arcade this year having previously performed as an earlier act in 2014. This year isn't any different! Alfie Eyden, a Confetti student, has already been working on the event since …

Continue reading "Hockley Hustle Volunteers – Get Involved!"

An Interview With Hockley Hustle Headliner Garton
Before last year's Hockley Hustle, we spoke to former Confetti student Jamie Garton who headlined the Confetti’s stage upstairs in The National Videogame Arcade for GameCity. The festival is a fantastic opportunity for students to not only perform to the public, but it also gives you the chance to volunteer and be a part of this amazing event which has raised over £100,000 to date. Pictured: Jamie Garton So, are you ready for this year’s Hockley Hustle? Very ready. I took a few months away from the stage to focus on improving my sound so I’m looking forward to putting on a show. I …

Continue reading "An Interview With Hockley Hustle Headliner Garton"

FRESH 2016 #ConfettiFresh
So, the new academic year is finally here and we'd like to welcome our brand-new and returning students. To celebrate your arrival, we’ve taken over Broad Street, Nottingham’s hot spot, for a selection of Confetti Exclusives. Alongside our Broad Street Takeover, we will be hosting a FRESH Welcome Evening at Antenna Bar and Restaurant. Here’s your guide to Fresher’s week. 11am – 2pm NTU Freshers’ Fair Head over to NTU’s Student Union building where you’ll find out everything NTU has to offer. You can join a wide range of societies and sports clubs, discover more about Nottingham and get stacks …

Continue reading "FRESH 2016 #ConfettiFresh"

Welcome Week Social
Hope you have all had a great first week at Confetti! Come and end it in style at our Welcome Week Social in the Student Café. 11am - 2pm We’ve got chill out tunes with a live DJ set from student JP and some great Confetti exclusive offers from our neighbours Planet Bounce. Plus, the café will be open so Anne-Marie can hook you up with food and drink. If you haven't redeemed your free cob voucher yet, this is your chance! Grab your new mates and head down to the café between 11am – 2pm for a chilled ending to what we …

Continue reading "Welcome Week Social"

Nottingham’s Top Influencers in The Entertainment and Cultural Industries
The Nottingham Post has released it’s list of the most influential people working in the entertainment and cultural sector in Notts.  Guess what? It reads like our little black book of friends, partners and Industry Week guests and we are chuffed to see our Chief Executive Officer, Craig Chettle make the list (he’s pretty high up as well!). We’ll give you a little break down of how we’re connected with these influencers to make sure you get the best experience when studying with us! Craig Chettle – CEO of Confetti Media Group You may not have seen him yet but …

Continue reading "Nottingham’s Top Influencers in The Entertainment and Cultural Industries"

Your Guide to FE Enrolment
If want to study with us then you'll need to enrol in order to gain access to our facilities and attend your course. It's not too late to enrol and start your course and this handy guide will help if you're unsure about what to do next. What is enrolment? By enrolling, you are agreeing to follow the rules of the institute and pay your tuition fees (if applicable). You'll have your photo taken and be given your student card which will give you access to all of our facilities and student services and allows you to study on the course you were accepted …

Continue reading "Your Guide to FE Enrolment"

Confetti Students Visit Tileyard Studios
Earlier in the summer the Music Tech student of the year winners Fransua Samuel, Ryan Prokaza and Ojas Pancholy were treated to a tour of Tileyard Studios in London to see how their creative business was run - from visiting the studio of Grammy award winner Mark Ronson to meeting with the co-founder of Tidal. What is Tileyard? Tileyard provides space for all types of creatives – from offices to music studios, with over 150 businesses there’s more than 850 creative people; Liam Gallagher's clothing company Pretty Green, Tinchy Stryder, Mark Ronson and many more all make up the Tileyard community, all working …

Continue reading "Confetti Students Visit Tileyard Studios"

10 Instagram Posts That Sum Up Life At Confetti
Thinking of studying at Confetti in September? Check out the top ten times Instagram summed up life at Confetti! Find out more about Clearing, College Courses and Degree Courses. 1. Mondays aren't that bad and Tuesdays are amazing 2. You get to hang round with local celebrities 3. And some not so local ones 4. Things can sometimes get a bit random 5. Ok … a lot random 6. By first year you’re the Avicii of Open Days ... next year Fabric! 7. But you’ve only made it when you’re in The Wire 8. You can’t wait to use the Neve ... then …

Continue reading "10 Instagram Posts That Sum Up Life At Confetti"

Confetti at Splendour Festival – Do It For Real
On one of the hottest days of 2016, 21,000 people gathered in Wollaton Park for Splendour Festival. Nottingham’s biggest outdoor event celebrated its ninth year on Saturday 23 July 2016 with performances from Jamie Lawson, UB40 and Jess Glynne amongst many others. Confetti was once again a main sponsor and our students worked alongside our technical teams to help bring Splendour festival to life. The Confetti Stage hosted big names, such as The Fratellis, The Rifles and headline act The Darkness, whilst Confetti-band Super Furniture opened the main stage after winning the Future Sound of Nottingham accolade. CONFETTI AT SPLENDOUR 2016 …

Continue reading "Confetti at Splendour Festival – Do It For Real"

Celebrate 2016
Celebrate 2016 took over Nottingham’s Creative Quarter this week with three separate events to showcase the work of our Level 3 TV & Film, Music, Performance, Games and Digital Media students. The day kicked off in the Broadway Cinema and Confetti’s very first Celebrate Short Film Festival took place. Students, staff, family and friends were treated to a range of films, documentaries and music videos on the big screen – all written, directed, edited and starred in by students across our TV & Film and Film & Acting courses. The National Videogame Arcade was the setting for a gallery of games, …

Continue reading "Celebrate 2016"

Gaming at Celebrate 2016
Gaming at Celebrate Thursday 14 July National Video Game Arcade 12 - 3pm As part of Celebrate 2016, our Games students will be exhibiting their work at the National Video Arcade. Check out some of the fantastic Games Art work that will be on display and head on down to try out the games developed by our Games Tech students!