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Academy of Live Technology

We specialise in short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for the live events and entertainment industries. Based in the UK & USA.

08/10/2026

🚛 Loading with TRUCKINGBY!

One of the biggest parts of crewing? Loading and unloading the trucks that keep the live industry moving.

From kit and stages to everything in between, trucks transport the gear from venue to venue, festival to festival. No trucks = no show!

To get our students hands-on from day one, our friends at TruckingBY kindly brought one of their trucks along for the day, giving our students the chance to learn the skills, techniques and teamwork needed to load and unload safely and efficiently.

01/10/2026

Roadie Olympics 2026! 🏆

The first few weeks at Academy of Live Technology are all about getting our students to grips with the basics. Through our skills bootcamps, they build the essential knowledge and practical skills they need to step onto a crew with confidence. Then comes the Roadie Olympics.

A fun, fiercely competitive series of challenges designed to put those newly learned skills to the test, while bringing everyone together for a bit of friendly rivalry and, inevitably, a fair amount of chaos!

From spotting the issue with a rider and lassoing flight cases, to untangling cables for mic tests and finally… the fast and furious Flight Case Race.

It’s all about putting skills into practice, working as a team and having a lot of fun along the way.

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to Amelie Foster for taking the time to speak with our students about life on the road as a touring trucker, while she was on campus with a production.

At ALT, studying at the heart of the industry at Production Park means our students are surrounded by people who are actively working in live events. From picking their brains and hearing real-world experiences to gaining valuable tips and advice, these opportunities give our students an insight into what life in the industry is really like.

28/09/2026

Thinking about a career in live events or the creative industries?

Come and meet us at the Academy of Live Technology Open Day on Saturday 10th October!

Whether you’re dreaming of working at festivals, crewing world tours, managing West End productions or creating immersive experiences, our specialist degrees are designed to help you build the skills, experience and industry connections to get you into the career you want, not just earn a qualification.

At our Open Day, you’ll have the chance to:
- Discover our specialist undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses
- Find out where our students go on to work
- Meet our tutors and industry professionals
- Explore our industry-integrated campus
- Get a feel for what it’s really like to study and work in the live events and creative industries

If you’re considering your next step, or know someone who is, we’d love to meet you!

Book your spot via the link below:
https://www.academyoflivetechnology.com/events/production-park/october-open-day-2026

10/09/2026

The countdown to Freshers 2026 is officially on.

We can’t wait to welcome new and familiar faces back on campus.

We’re getting ready to welcome a bumper new cohort to the Academy of Live Technology, and there’s already been plenty going on behind the scenes to get everything ready for the year ahead.

And what better way to kick things off than with our Freshers Fair on Friday 11 September? 🙌

All ALT students are invited to come along and discover what’s waiting for you beyond the classroom, with loads of stalls, freebies, discounts, opportunities and plenty more to explore.

Freshers 2026… let’s do this!

27/08/2026

CrossCurrent26 - Postgraduate showcase & Symposium

CrossCurrent brought together our postgraduate students, staff and figures from across the live entertainment industry for a packed day of ideas, creativity, collaboration and innovation.

Led by 13 graduating postgraduate students , the event showcased their work through exhibition stands and demos as wells as hosting industry-led panels.

We explored authorship and collaboration, experimental creative technology, routes from education into industry, and the future of innovation in virtual production.

Read more about the event via the link below:
https://www.academyoflivetechnology.com/news/everything-we-saw-at-crosscurrent-26

17/08/2026

ALT students take on Grøn Koncert 🇩🇰

Every year, we team up with the brilliant crew at Grøn Koncert to send our students to Denmark for one of the most unique festival experiences around.

Grøn doesn’t stay in one place. The whole festival packs up and hits the road, travelling to 8 different cities across Denmark, with up to 30,000 people showing up at each one.

Our students are right in the middle of it all, working alongside the production teams and local crew to build it, run it and tear it all back down again before heading off to the next city.

But it’s not all hard work…

There’s getting to experience Danish culture, late nights, new friends and plenty of fun along the way. It’s exactly the kind of experience you can’t get from a classroom.

Swipe through to see what our students got up to 👀

Huge thanks to the Grøn team for making it happen!

13/08/2026

Good luck to everyone collecting results today! We're looking forward to welcoming lots of you here in September. 🙌 ⁠
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Were your results not quite what you were expecting or have you changed your mind about where you want to study? Don’t worry! Clearing is open across all our undergraduate degree courses, so there's still time to join us at the Academy of Live Technology this year.
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If you're looking to study a hands-on, practical degree that gets you straight into the heart of the live entertainment and creative industries, then ALT is for you!
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Our team is ready to help - give us a call on 01977 659 880 (press 1 for degree and course enquiries then press 1 again to speak to our admissions team) and let’s chat about your next steps. ⁠
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Discover all of our degrees via the link below:
https://www.academyoflivetechnology.com/courses⁠

03/08/2026

As part of our Industry Practices programme, our students had the opportunity to hear from CuePilot about the technologies, workflows, and creative processes that help bring some of the world's biggest live productions and broadcasts to life.

CuePilot's software is used across major live television and entertainment productions to plan, cue, and coordinate complex shows with precision, making them a valuable insight into the world of large-scale production.

A big thanks for Dan from CuePilot for coming to speak with our students.

29/07/2026

Advance your skills with a postgraduate degree from the Academy of Live Technology. From lighting and audio to visuals and immersive tech, our courses are built for industry professionals ready to go further.

Did you know you can study full-time in just one year or part-time over two years? With flexible study options and funding available for both pathways, you can fit your studies around your existing commitments.

Take your next step this September!

https://www.academyoflivetechnology.com/campaigns/study-a-masters

Address

Unit 5 Langthwaite Road
Wakefield
WF93NR

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.academyoflivetechnology.co.uk/

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