Noise Academy

What Noise Academy does

Noise Academy is a UK-based private education provider founded in 2015 that delivers music technology education to young people through three integrated service lines. Its core offering is Alternative Provision — dedicated sites in Lincoln, Northampton, and Selby that deliver accredited courses in Music Production, DJ Skills, Creative Digital Media, Sound Engineering, and English and Maths Functional Skills to students requiring alternative educational pathways, typically at 1:1 or 2:1 student-to-teacher ratios. The second line is an In-School Programme providing contracted weekly music technology lessons (DJing, music production, beatboxing) directly into mainstream and specialist UK school settings, including SEND provisions. The third line is short-term Workshop delivery covering DJ Skills, Music Production, Beatboxing Basics, Assembly workshops, and Holiday Clubs, deployed across schools, festivals, youth groups, and community organisations. The company provides all professional-grade equipment (industry-standard DJ gear, music production software, beatboxing instruction, sound/audio production tools) as a turnkey solution for each session.

The business operates on a field-sales go-to-market model: schools enquire online, receive a taster day, then sign up for contracted weekly lessons with a 30-day cancellation policy. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through three streams — recurring school contracts, recurring Alternative Provision placements, and one-off/short-term workshop fees. The company employs approximately 10 core staff (7-person senior leadership team plus a national tutor network) and reports 100k+ students inspired since 2015 and 20,000+ hours of tutoring delivered in the trailing year. Founder Joe Townsley leads the company as Managing Director; the firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Noise Academy positions itself as the UK's leading provider of music technology education for schools, emphasising inclusion (including SEND students), student-led learning, industry-professional tutoring, portfolio building for college applications, and measurable outcomes such as the reported 97% teacher-reported improvement in academic engagement. The customer base spans UK schools, local authority-commissioned Alternative Provision placements, festivals, youth groups, and community organisations, with named institutional relationships including Lincolnshire Music Service and Lincoln College.

Name

Noise Academy

Legal name

Noise Academy

Website

https://noiseacademy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Technology Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Production, Recording & Audio Engineering (EDAMANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Music technology education
• Alternative provision
• DJ skills training
• School music programmes
• Creative education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. School Music Technology Programmes: Noise Academy generates revenue through contracted weekly music technology lessons delivered in schools. Schools enrol students for ongoing programmes that include flexible lesson formats (30-minute to 1-hour sessions), delivered 1:1 or in pairs, with professional equipment provided. The model includes a 30-day cancellation policy, suggesting recurring subscription-based billing per school contract.
2. Alternative Provision Services: Revenue from three fully established Alternative Provision sites in Lincoln, Northampton, and Selby, offering courses in Music Production, DJ Skills, Creative Digital Media, Sound Engineering, and English/Maths Functional Skills. Students receive accredited qualifications with practical, engaging lessons.
3. Workshop Delivery: One-off or short-term workshop programmes delivered at schools, festivals, youth groups, and community events. Workshops cover DJ skills, music production, beatboxing, and assemblies. Also includes holiday clubs at their Lincoln DJ hub and other venues nationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Noise Academy delivers music technology education to young people across the UK through three core programmes: Alternative Provision at dedicated sites in Lincoln, Northampton, and Selby; weekly In-School Provisions of music technology lessons delivered directly in mainstream and specialist school settings; and short-term Workshops covering DJ skills, music production, and beatboxing for schools, festivals, and community groups. All sessions use industry-standard DJ and music production equipment supplied by the company and are led by active industry-professional tutors.

Product overview

Noise Academy is the UK's leading provider of music technology education, operating a multi-site Alternative Provision network alongside in-school programmes and workshop services. The core offering consists of three integrated service lines: (1) Alternative Provision — dedicated sites in Lincoln, Northampton, and Selby offering accredited courses in Music Production, DJ Skills, Creative Digital Media, Sound Engineering, and Functional Skills in English and Maths; (2) Schools Programme — weekly music technology lessons (DJing, music production, beatboxing) delivered directly in mainstream and specialist school settings; and (3) Workshops — flexible short-term programmes including DJ Skills, Music Production, Beatboxing Basics, Beatbox Assembly, Holiday Clubs, and community Give Back Initiatives. All services use industry-standard equipment and software and share a common ethos of inclusion, creativity, and student-led learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternative Provision Tailored, creative education programmes for students requiring academic, emotional, and social support, delivered at dedicated Alternative Provision sites in Lincoln, Northampton, and Selby. Includes personal development focus, career preparation, and 1:1 or small-group instruction with all professional-grade equipment provided.
• Schools Programme (In-School Provisions) Weekly music technology lessons delivered directly in mainstream and specialist (SEND) school settings, covering DJing, music production, and beatboxing. Features industry-standard equipment, flexible 30-minute to 1-hour sessions, 1:1 or paired delivery, end-of-term learner reports, and portfolio-building opportunities to support college applications.
• Workshops Dynamic, interactive short-term programmes including DJ Skills, Music Production, Beatboxing Basics, and Beatbox Assembly sessions. Adaptable for schools, festivals, youth groups, charities, and community organisations, with large assembly capabilities.
• Holiday Clubs Holiday programmes delivered at the Lincoln DJ hub and other venues nationally, providing young people with creative music technology experiences during school breaks.
• Give Back Initiatives Community programmes delivering free music technology workshops and experiences to widen access for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of teachers reported that Noise Academy improves students overall academic engagement (School Survey 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lincolnshire Music ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoise Academy partnered with Lincolnshire Music Service for the 'Voice It' event at Lincolnshire Showground. 28 students from Years 7-9 participated in inspirational talks, interactive pop-up DJ workshops, and world-class beatboxing demonstrations. The event introduced students to career opportunities in the music industry.
• Glow Worm FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalk-in workshops at Glow Worm Festival allowed attendees to try DJing and beatboxing. Young people learned new skills and had opportunities to perform live in front of friends and family, creating memorable experiences and community engagement.
• The Springboard ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity event partnership supporting The Springboard Project's Pudding Pantry Charity. Students performed live for the first time showcasing their newfound skills, while local educators participated in fitness challenges. Events foster confidence, support mental well-being, and create meaningful community impact.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Junior Jam: UK provider of music workshops and lessons delivered directly to primary and secondary schools. Directly comparable to Noise Academy in in-school delivery model, school-contracted recurring revenue, and use of professional music tutors across multiple school sites.
• Sing Education: UK charity delivering inclusive singing and music programmes in primary schools with a focus on access and quality. Comparable to Noise Academy in mission (music for all), UK school-based delivery, and contracted programme structure, though Sing's content centres on singing rather than DJ/production technology.
• Rocksteady Music School: UK's largest in-school band tuition provider, delivering weekly band lessons in primary schools via a field-based tutor model with contracted recurring programmes. Highly comparable to Noise Academy in school GTM, recurring subscription model, and use of employed tutors, though Rocksteady focuses on rock band instruments rather than music technology.
• Rhythm Time: UK provider of structured early childhood music programmes delivered through franchised classes and pre-school settings. Comparable as a UK music education brand with a national tutor network and recurring term-based programmes, though Rhythm Time targets the early years rather than school-age alternative provision.
• Drake Music: UK charity pioneering music, disability and assistive music technology, designing accessible instruments and delivering music programmes for disabled and SEND young people. Closely comparable to Noise Academy's SEND-inclusion and alternative-provision orientation, and the use of music technology to engage disengaged youth.

Others

• Music Mark: UK subject association for music education, representing music education hubs, schools, and teachers. Not a direct commercial peer, but adjacent: it shapes the policy and funding environment that affects Noise Academy's school and AP customer base, and is a relevant ecosystem comparator.

Broad incumbents

• Stagecoach Performing Arts: UK's largest network of part-time performing arts schools for children and teens, covering singing, dance, and acting. Comparable as an established children's performing arts education brand, but operates through weekend classes rather than in-school delivery and spans broader performing arts rather than specialising in music technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyE6_cjdqNceC06kJ2dLbnQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/noiseacademyuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/noiseacademyuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noiseacademy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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