Your media journey starts here.
Confidence, skills, community
The Gaydio Academy helps Gaydio reflect the diversity of the audience we represent. It's a core building block in our mission to be the UK's LGBTQ+ station.
All activities are free, and most courses need no experience. We're LGBTQ+ focused, not LGBTQ+ exclusive.
Find your course
Become a Broadcast Assistant
Become a DJ
Audible Futures - Audio & Video Podcasting
Intro to Broadcast Journalism
Become a Music Producer
Our Podcasts
Audible Futures
'Audible Futures' with Gaydio is a spin-off of our 'Audible Lives' podcast series, exploring the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals across the North West through personal storytelling and shared advice.
Audible Lives
Recorded, produced and edited entirely by the participants: nine episodes from the Academy's Audible Lives course, run across Manchester and Liverpool with podcaster and author Emma Goswell.
JD Sports: Diversity & Inclusion in Sport
JD Sports with Gaydio and The Academy teamed up to talk all things diversity and inclusion in sport. Participants took on a 3-day course learning about Gaydio, interviewing techniques, and then put those skills to the test — interviewing sports personalities and LGBTQ+ clubs to create their own podcast by the end of the weekend.
Gaydio Academy Voices
'Gaydio Academy Voices' is a series of podcast episodes which specific organisations and grant funders have funded to become a full series — helping and advising the LGBTQ+ community by giving them a voice.
What our learners say
"This course has been the most fun I've had in ages! It really helped my confidence and I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone at the Gaydio team - they couldn't be more lovely. We were supported every step of the way and despite being a total newbie to this field I am proud of the work I was able to produce in such a short time! If you're thinking about doing this course I would say, GO FOR IT! You will learn so much and there is no opportunity like it! A huge thank you to everyone at Gaydio for everything!"
"The atmosphere at the Gaydio Academy is absolutely positive and vibrant compared to anywhere I have been. It helps when everyone at Gaydio is friendly and evoking positive vibes, including the employees working at Gaydio. The course tutor, Lee, is friendly, patient and helpful. I learned more about creating C.V.s, which the job centre failed and didn't bother to teach me about over the years. Lee is gracious enough to give me feedback and tips on how to improve my C.V."
"It was really great to meet everyone and try out some new things. I spoke about it at length in an interview with a prospective university, and they gave me an unconditional offer on the spot! I'll be on the Broadcast Journalism master's at City Uni from September. Thanks again!"
"Lee was a fountain of knowledge! So much incredible content and really useful tips provided throughout. I felt so lucky to have someone with so much experience train and support me on my journey. Even though it was called 'intro' it was very advanced in how quickly they equipped and developed our skill set."
Our funders and partners
