noise academy
London
Noise Academy was created in 2015 by Joe Townsley who is a midlands based DJ and
Music producer. Joe studied Music production at Access Creative College in
Lincoln and felt inspired by the innovation of the sessions and how engaged he
became through the use of music technology. After completing the course, Joe
went into organising Dance music events in the club scene whilst playing at many
other live DJ events and festivals. Joe came across the opportunity to do some
work experience with ‘Jeff Rich’ who was the main drummer for the famous ‘Status
Quo’. He helped Jeff set up several Drumming workshops in primary schools across
the UK and this opened Joe’s eyes to a whole new world. He felt so inspired by
the workshops and a light bulb moment occurred. Dj skills in schools? This could
work really well… Joe found out about the Prince’s Trust enterprise scheme and
approached them with his idea. He was offered a place on the course, and with
their support and guidance, Noise Academy was born. Building up from just one
school, Noise Academy now work with over 50 schools every week along with
facilitating holiday clubs across Christmas, Easter and Summer. Noise Academy
have since been supported by Youth Music to help develop their own educational
hub alongside receiving numerous awards including; CO-OP Community Champions and
The AIM Local Hero Awards (BBC Music introducing) #makesomenoise “I am so lucky
to have found my niche, and to be able to do something that I love every day. My
goal is to share the same message and encourage young people to follow their
passion ” Joe Townsley – Managing Director
