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
"Never felt more supported doing a course on a topic that I had absolutely zero experience in. Lee was beyond supportive! I genuinely feel like I can start a career in radio and/or podcasting now and I know Lee will be there to support me even after the course!"
"The Gaydio Academy isn't just a course; it's a community. I left feeling empowered, confident, and ready to pursue my dreams in radio. Thank you, Gaydio Academy, and especially thank you, Lee, for making this journey unforgettable!"
"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."
"Best course I've been on!"
Our funders and partners
