Fully funded, free training
Skills Bootcamps provide free flexible training, giving you the opportunity to build up highly in-demand skills in the entrainment industry.
Stage and screen rigging bootcamp at Production Park - Europe's leading live events destination
The live events industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK and this growth has led to an increase in demand for highly skilled professionals with creative design and technical skills in lighting, stage management, rigging and scenic construction.
You will be trained by experts at the Academy of Live Technology, which is uniquely positioned right in the heart of the Production Park and you will also have access to world-leading facilities used by the likes of Pink, Metallica, The Killers, Netflix, Amazon & ITV.
By the end of the bootcamp, you will have the skills and industry-recognised certifications that will help you grow your career in an industry that you are passionate about.
And the best part - it’s completely free.
500+
current job openings on LinkedIn
£37K
average stage rigger salary*
£84BN
size of the live events industry
*Talent.com
Hands-on practical experience
This highly practical course will enable you to develop your creative design and technical skills that will set you up for a successful career in the creative industries.
Global work opportunities
After completing the bootcamp, you will have countless opportunities to work at events across the globe - from music festivals to sports events to corporate and experiential gigs.
Learn from industry specialists
Our training partner, Academy of Live Technology, is the best in the industry and you will be trained by professionals with real industry experience, on a campus where some of the world's biggest tours and productions are made and staged.
Your path to ensure success in your creative career
This highly practical bootcamp enables you to develop your creative design and technical skills in lighting, stage management, rigging and scenic construction. This will open up countless opportunities for you at events across the globe - from live music, festivals and theatre, to motorsport, corporate and experiential events. It will ensure that your career is not only fulfilling but also financially stable.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
FILM, TV AND THEATRE
MOTORSPORTS
Live events industry is desperate for fresh, diverse talent with creative and technical skills. This Skills Bootcamp has been designed by industry professionals to help you get the skills needed for a successful career.
Perri Lewis
Co-founder and CEO, Mastered
What you will learn
During this part-time 5-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of many aspects of Live Event Production. You’ll develop the skills and know-how that you can use right away in your current work or help you kickstart your creative career.
The bootcamp will also include the following accredited sessions:
- Mental Health Awareness V4.2
- ACT Awareness E-Learning (Anti-Terror training)
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Event Safety Passport (Events industry standard)
An introduction to all things events, to set you up for the training course
Learn the core essentials of rigging and how the roof rig set up traditionally operates during a show
An industry standard and accredited session which will get you an Event Safety Passport at the completion
Learn key concepts of building a video wall and how to populate it with content
Practical training on audio where you will work with mics, speakers and sound decks
You will complete an accredited course on Anti-terror and risk assessment
Work on a set with a full kit along with a DJ or a band to practice rigging and de-rigging the equipment
CV writing, portfolio creation session where you will be supported to decide career paths and support with job applications
Built by specialists in creative industries education
This Skills Bootcamp has been designed specifically to ensure you get the support that will help you stand out in a crowded market of creative professionals.
Meet the team that will support you on the bootcamp.
You will have group video calls, live online classes, personal feedback and emotional support from a team of people invested in your success.
Angela Boyes 
I am an experienced education professional and I will support you throughout your training and will also ensure learning quality and your satisfaction on the bootcamp.
Chris Considine
I am a qualified teacher with 20 years of experience in the live events world as a super high-quality technician. Also a world leader in Virtual Production & Disguise.
Jonny Wood
I have 20+ years as an onstage performer and also run my dance school. I also work for ALT as a multidisciplined trainer, with experience across all areas of events.
Matt Glynn
I am a senior project leader in the training business and lead on delivery quality for students. I have also produced some of the biggest concert tours globally.
Over 5,000 creators from 95 different countries
We're proud of all the creative professionals, from every walk of life, who have been through one of our career accelerators since 2015. With our new Skills Bootcamp, we want to continue this commitment to finding diverse voices and original talent who've been shut out for too long. Outsiders, misfits and changemakers need apply.
Alex Dawber
Alumni, London
Vanessa Cogorno
Alumni, Hasselt
Lavonne
Alumni, New York
Jordan Carter
Alumni, Portland
Ksavi Joshi
Alumni, London
Ray Kay
Alumni, Seoul
Djeneba Aduayom
Alumni, Los Angeles
Michelle Villasenor
Alumni, San Francisco
Nick Onken
Alumni, New York
Matteo Bigliardi
Alumni, London
Rayna Hernandez
Alumni, New York
Attila Kenyeres
Alumni, Berlin
Nicole
Events production alumni
From the first day, you are introduced to existing professionals and work opportunities complemented by professional training and diverse academic content.
Torin
Events production graduate
There are many degree courses out there but what makes the Academy of Live Technology stand out are the work opportunities they offer. Be it working in Ibiza, doing load-ins at Leeds Arena or working at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
Nicole Henson
Live events production
The real stand out experiences I had at the Academy of Live Technology were those when I worked alongside professionals and industry on Production Park. It was an invaluable experience as a student to be part of an established organisation, putting theory into practice and learning on the job.
Next start date: 15 Feb 2024
You can apply to join the bootcamp through the form below and one of our admissions team will set up a call to find out more about your goals and assess whether this is going to be a good fit for you. Please note, we are selective and there are very limited fully-funded places. We are looking for special talent so please give the questions below proper thought.
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