What We Do
Urban Beat Academy CIC is a creative education and mentoring service using music, media, and culture to empower young people.
Based at Arundel Lane Studios (ALS) in Sheffield, we provide access to professional music and media facilities — led by working creatives who understand how to engage, mentor, and inspire.
We specialise in supporting those who don’t thrive in traditional education — offering real-world pathways through creativity, connection, and purpose. Our work reaches young people at risk of exclusion, in alternative provision, or leaving care. In 2023, we were featured on BBC Sheffield, highlighting our work with care-experienced young people and our approach to creative intervention across South Yorkshire.
We’re actively seeking funding to expand our community-led projects, making it possible for more young people across South Yorkshire to access the creative opportunities our delivery base, partners, and industry professionals have to offer.
🛠 Our Programmes
🎶 Music Production & DJ Workshops
Hands-on sessions in beat making, sampling, mixing, and DJing — led by working artists in a professional studio environment.🗣 Mentoring & Personal Growth
One-to-one and small group mentoring focused on building confidence, communication, and life skills through creative engagement.🎬 Media & Digital Skills
Podcasting, video production, content creation, and branding — developing relevant digital skills for today’s world.🤝 Alternative Provision & Community Projects
We work with schools, youth justice teams, and social workers to provide meaningful, tailored creative interventions that re-engage young people.
Funded Projects & Partnerships
We currently deliver Leaving Care creative mentoring in partnership with Sheffield City Council, supporting care-experienced young people with 1:1 sessions, skill development, and emotional support through music.
In 2023, we delivered a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contract — featured in the ABC (Alternative Business Collective) showcase and highlighted in a BBC Sheffield interview, showcasing our funded outreach with vulnerable young people across the region.
We’re proud to be trusted by a growing network of partners and funders, including Sheffield City Council, The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, and others. Their support helps us deliver consistent, high-impact creative provision across South Yorkshire.
Help Us Grow
We’re on a mission to grow — and we’re currently seeking funding to expand our community-led projects, ensuring that every young person in South Yorkshire has the chance to experience what our studio, partners, and industry mentors have to offer.
Urban Beat Academy CIC is a creative education and mentoring service using music, media, and culture to empower young people.
We provide alternative provision, music production, DJ skills, creative workshops, and industry-focused opportunities for those who don’t thrive in traditional settings.
About Us
Urban Beat Academy CIC is where creativity meets opportunity.
We use music, media and mentoring to help young people build confidence, learn real skills, and find belonging when the system leaves them behind.
Founded by artists with lived experience, we provide alternative provision, workshops, and creative industry training — all designed for those who don’t thrive in traditional settings.
We deliver much of our work through Arundel Lane Studios, a professional space with deep roots in the community and a track record of transforming lives through sound.
This isn’t just education. This is purpose, expression, and power — with the volume all the way up.
Our Services
🎧 Music Production & DJ Workshops
Hands-on sessions in a professional studio setting. Young people learn to produce, mix and DJ using industry-standard equipment — building skills, confidence and creative identity.
🎤 Alternative Education & Mentoring
Alternative Education & Mentoring Targeted support for students who don’t thrive in mainstream school. We provide creative pathways, one-to-one mentoring, and qualifications like the Arts Award — all in a safe, inspiring environment.
🚀 Progression & Industry Pathways
Progression & Industry Pathways From the studio to the stage — we open doors. Young people get access to live events, paid work opportunities, internships, and real exposure in the creative industries. We don’t just build skills — we build futures.
💡 Powered by Partnership
Powered by Partnership None of this is possible without the support of our funders and community partners. Grants, donations and collaboration allow us to offer free and subsidised access to life-changing creative education — especially for young people at risk of exclusion, isolation or disadvantage. When you fund Urban Beat Academy CIC, you’re not just backing music. You’re backing confidence, connection, and a future with purpose.
Client Testimonials
"We help young people find their purpose through music, mentoring, and creativity. If you're looking for real impact—not just another service—we’re ready to work with you to change lives."
“Partner with us to empower young people through music and mentoring. Together, we’ll create opportunities that lead to growth, confidence, and a real sense of belonging.”
