LMA brings major creative industry names to Newcastle as momentum builds ahead of September launch

From West End stars and globally touring musicians to leading music managers and screen industry powerhouses, some of the UK’s biggest creative names are heading to Newcastle this week as LMA continues building excitement around its soon to launch North East campus.


Taking place at Tyneside Cinema on Thursday 21 May, LMA’s Industry Insight Event will bring together a heavyweight panel spanning music, television, dance, theatre and film for an evening focused on careers, creativity and the future of the North East’s booming creative sector.


The event on Thursday forms part of a wider series of free workshops, industry talks and creative events taking place across Newcastle in the run up to LMA officially opening its doors in September.


Following the hugely positive reaction to the announcement of LMA Newcastle earlier this year, the institution is now accelerating its presence in the city with a programme designed to directly connect young people with the industries they want to work in.


The panel includes North East-born West End performer Erin Caldwell, whose credits include Six, Heathers and Pretty Woman; North East Screen chief executive Alison Gwynn; Bloodhound Gang drummer Adam Perry; Travis guitarist Andy Dunlop; and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Robyn Rae Laud, who is currently performing with Dua Lipa.


Together, they represent decades of experience across some of the world’s biggest stages, tours, productions and creative businesses.


Set to open in September 2026, LMA Newcastle will become the institution’s latest UK campus alongside existing bases in Liverpool and London. Known for its industry-led approach to creative education, LMA specialises in music, performance, film, media and digital creative disciplines, with students regularly collaborating on live projects, productions and major industry partnerships across the UK creative sector.


The move into Newcastle marks a major expansion for the institution and reflects growing national confidence in the North East’s creative industries, talent pipeline and cultural future.

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