We offer a distinctive model that brings together AC[M], a specialist independent music education provider and Metropolis Studios, Europe’s largest leading recording, mixing and mastering facilities, whose studios have welcomed iconic artists including The Rolling Stones and RAYE.

Our Knowledge Exchange centres bring together creative practice, research and industry, from Metropolis Studios and its archive to The Power House, CHAT and CAMPR, creating opportunities to explore new technologies, address real-world challenges and develop innovative approaches across sound, creative health, arts, music and performance; alongside the AC[M] Games Incubator, where we also support emerging alumni talent in developing game concepts into commercially viable projects.

AC[M] is the only specialist independent music education provider in the creative industries to receive UKRI’s Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF), supporting our work to build partnerships, drive innovation and translate expertise into economic, cultural and social impact. 

With over 30 years of experience in contemporary music education, an award-winning Creative Industries Futures degree and a community of researchers, industry practitioners and creative talent, we create an environment where we bring people, expertise and facilities together to develop and test new ideas, solve real-world challenges and create practical outcomes for the creative industries