Shea Stedford

Shea Stedford, a seasoned producer, DJ, and engineer, boasts over 15 years of industry experience. Shea’s career includes multiple DJ residencies across Europe and engineering roles at renowned production houses like Xenomania and studios such as Streaky Mastering. Notably, they have engineered for prominent artists like Little Mix, Girls Aloud, and MNEK, and his production music for Warner Chappell and other labels has been featured on networks like BBC and ITV. Shea has also released electronic dance music on respected labels such as Soulvent Records and BETA recordings. Reflecting on their time at ACM, Shea emphasises the pivotal role the institution played in his career development. Despite initially focusing on Drum and Bass, exposure to various industry areas broadened Shea’s perspective, leading to collaborations, industry opportunities, and lasting relationships. Shea’s advice to aspiring students: embrace the diverse learning opportunities at ACM as they lay the foundation for success in the multifaceted music industry. Career highlights include nominations for Library Music Awards and credits as a recording engineer for Little Mix’s “DNA” album.