Our Story — we are the Academy of Live Technology
At the Academy of Live Technology (ALT), we do things differently. We’ve built a unique space for creative, technical and ambitious people who want to be part of the fast-moving world of live entertainment - and who are ready to get hands-on from day one.
From backstage to centre stage
We started life as Backstage Academy, founded to train the next generation of live events professionals. As the industry evolved, blurring the lines between music, gaming, broadcast, theatre, and brand experience, so did we.
Today, as ALT, we’re focused on the full spectrum of live events, from production management to creative design and technical direction.
Our mission? To bridge the gap between education and the world of live entertainment, offering something a traditional university can’t.
We don't just teach the industry we are the industry
The definition of ‘live entertainment’ has never been broader. At ALT, we’re here to train and support the next generation of creators, producers and technicians to thrive - not just in today’s industry - but in careers that have yet to be invented.
Our state-of-the-art campuses are live in every sense. From global tours, music festivals, TV & film productions and brand experiences, it’s where professional productions are brought to life - and where your training begins.
From here, you’ll:
- Work on real projects right from the start
- Learn from experienced professionals who care about your progress
- Build a stand-out, industry-ready portfolio
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What the industry needs, right now
Our career-focused courses reflect what the live entertainment sector needs: tech-savvy, creatively brave people who push boundaries, make things happen - and love what they do.
We’re not about lecture halls and endless exams. Instead, our close-knit, supportive community train in live studios and venues with access to cutting-edge tech.
Learning from specialist teachers with real-world experience, ALT students graduate with the skills, connections and confidence to step straight into roles across live events, production tech and emerging media. And because our courses evolve in line with the industry, you’re always learning the skills that are needed - now and in the future.
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ALT: the gateway to creative, global careers.
Whether you’re finishing school, changing direction or joining from overseas, ALT offers something different.
Not just a qualification, but the skills, mindset and industry know-how to thrive in some of the world’s most exciting careers.
When deciding on where I wanted to study, what attracted me to ALT was how different it was from anywhere I had seen before. The mix of both theatre and concert touring was exciting to me as I want to be able to try everything, and this seemed like the perfect place! The balance between the practical and theory-based assessments drew me in immediately, there is just such a good variation.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to ALT
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