The fourth Summer Course since its inauguration, this year sees producer Mark Hutchinson tutor 12 top-graduating students from JAMES accredited music technology and production courses through 5 days of recording on both analogue and digital systems.
The students will also benefit from the attendance of Ken Scott as 'host' at Leeds Beckett. Widely known for his work with The Beatles, Elton John, Pink Floyd, David Bowie and Supertramp, Scott will be 'dropping in' during the week and to award the student prize at the end of the course.
Universities represented by students are De Montfort Leicester, Abertay, Huddersfield, Hertfordshire, Anglia Ruskin, Lincoln, New Bucks, University of South Wales, Derby, LIPA, Leeds Beckett and University of Central Lancashire.
Dr Steve Parker, principal lecturer in music technology and production at Leeds Beckett commented, "We're thrilled to be holding this year's GDF Summer Course here at Leeds Beckett University as it allows our students to meet and network with those from the other JAMES accredited courses.
"Getting to work with some of their peers from other HE institutions and professional practitioners adds to their skills and knowledge and enables them to continue to work over the summer in a creative environment. Having Ken Scott host this year's course will give them an insight into how Gus worked and the opportunity to listen to some of his original multi-track recordings."
Sponsors to date include Unity Audio, and SSL who are supplying the prize for the 'Student of the Week'.
(Jim Evans)
