WaterBear Music College records £2.8m turnover
WaterBear College has reported an annual turnover of £2.8 million up from a £2.1 million turnover the year before.
It was also a record year of sales for the Brighton-based music education group, achieving a 33.3 per cent year-on-year uplift.
Founded in September 2018, WaterBear reported achieving £400,000 in sales in its first year, the 2022 figures represent growth of 600 per cent.
Boasting approximately 400 students, the opening of WaterBear, Sheffield in September 2023 is expected to double this number.
WaterBear, founded by Adam Bushell and Bruce John Dickinson, offers BA (Hons) and master’s degrees. It specialises in one-to-one mentoring, focused class sizes and career development opportunities and offers courses across the full spectrum of music, from song writing and audio production to performance and enterprise/business.
The group recently recently digitised, introducing a full offer of online music BA (Hons) and MA courses which will start in January and September.
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College co-founder Adam Bushell said: “We are immensely proud of WaterBear’s success over the last four years, with the college’s significant growth surpassing all direct competitors.
“As we look forward to officially opening the doors to our second campus in September 2023, we celebrate this substantial expansion, a testament to our firm commitment to supporting our students and guiding them in how to remain in full control of their careers.”
Co-Founder Bruce John Dickinson said: “Exciting plans are afoot for WaterBear as we continue to expand and evolve with the music industry, supporting independent, DIY artists to build long-term sustainable careers.
“The industry demands adaptable professionals and creative thinkers, and here at WaterBear, we give students the capabilities and know-how to think and work outside the box.”
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