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The Cato Academy

11 November 2015

The Cato Academy for Touring and Production 
Start Date: 12th January 2016
End Date: 30th March 2016
The Cato Academy is recruiting for the next intake on 12th January 2016.  The 12-week course covers the foundations of the live music business, tour management, production management, backline and live sound.  Classes take place every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7pm – 10pm in Wandsworth (South West London).  You will be one of up to 15 students taking part in this unique course which mixes theory and hands-on learning.  If you or someone you know are serious about working in the live music business, have a real passion for gigs, are a keen musician or aspiring tour professional then this is the course for you. 
For more info, contact lynne@catomusic.co.uk

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