A new creative campus is set to open in Newcastle upon Tyne, as LMA (Liverpool Media Academy) announces plans to expand into the North East.
From September 2026, the performing arts, music and creative media institution will welcome undergraduate and postgraduate students to its new St. James Boulevard site - the third LMA campus alongside existing bases in London and Liverpool.
LMA’s training model focuses on practical, industry-led learning, with students working on live projects and collaborating with professionals. The institution has connections across the creative sector, with students gaining insight from industry figures including professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova and Andy Dunlop.
It also holds partnerships with organisations and events such as Glastonbury Festival and Edinburgh Fringe. Earlier this year, LMA dance students appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and are due to take part in the programme’s live semi-finals.
The Newcastle campus is expected to contribute to the region’s creative economy, with a focus on developing skills and supporting pathways into employment across music, performance and screen-based industries.