Facilities & Student Experience
Industry-Standard Spaces for Creative Learning
Studying the creative industries at ACM is an experience like no other.
Whether you’re a performer, songwriter, producer, rapper, composer, game developer or aspiring music business leader, ACM campuses are designed to support your craft at every stage. Students gain access to state-of-the-art facilities across Birmingham, Guildford and London (Clapham), alongside the flagship creative hub, Metropolis Studios.
These learning environments mirror real working industry spaces. Developed with leading partners, ACM’s approach is rooted in “learning by doing” — immersive, hands-on and focused on preparing students for professional life from day one.
World-Class Creative Facilities
Across ACM, there is a wide range of specialist, industry-standard spaces supporting every area of study.
Production & Recording Spaces
- SSL production suites
- Live rooms
- Vocal booths
- Audio-visual mixing suites
- Music technology labs
- Individual production rooms for focused creative work
Performance & Rehearsal Facilities
- Rehearsal rooms for full-band performance
- Demo theatres
- Professional PA systems
- Pioneer DJ desks
Instruments & Equipment
Students have access to professional-grade equipment, including:
- Acoustic drum kits (Tama, Yamaha)
- Roland hybrid kits
- Guitar and bass amps (Blackstar, EVH, Fender, Laney, Marshall, Yamaha, VOX)
- Keyboards, synthesisers and digital workstations
- Industry-standard microphones and outboard gear
- DAWs with up-to-date creative software
Game Development Spaces
- High-spec game development labs
- Specialist game audio studios
- 3D printers for rapid prototyping
These facilities are available throughout your studies, giving you the freedom to create, collaborate, and refine your craft.
Metropolis Studios, London
At the heart of ACM is Metropolis Studios — one of the world’s most iconic recording facilities, home to a multi-award-winning team of engineers and producers.
Used by some of the biggest global artists, Metropolis provides students with unparalleled access to the cutting edge of contemporary music creation. As part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to book studio downtime and work in the same rooms used by leading industry professionals.
There is simply nowhere else like it.
Blue Room Studios, London
Located near Metropolis, the Blue Room Studios feature:
- SSL production suite
- Live room
- Piano room
- Dolby Atmos surround mixing suite for film, TV and immersive audio
Grosvenor Road Studios, Birmingham
Grosvenor Road Studios is Birmingham’s oldest working recording studio — historically regarded as the city’s equivalent to Abbey Road — and remains one of the most advanced creative spaces outside London.
Recent upgrades include:
- Dolby Atmos installation in Studio Two
- New Neve Genesys console added to Studio One (2025)
ACM students receive weekly access to these facilities, including Studio One’s 50-seat live room — ideal for ensembles, large-format tracking and orchestral recording.
