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
"The week has been a great introduction to the world of radio. Gaydio's values in being a community radio station for the UK's LGBT citizens were woven fantastically into the content, whilst also providing a general overview of the industry. Most importantly, a chance to connect with other participants and creatives."
"This was one of the most impactful courses I have ever done. After looking for a career change and not working for a while it was a breath of fresh air that I didn't realise I was looking for. Lee was the perfect tutor for the course with boundless enthusiasm and knowledge. I learnt so much from him and took away some great professionally sounding recorded clips and so much enthusiasm and a renewed belief in my abilities. I am very much looking forward to being a Gaydio volunteer going forward, getting more involved and maybe even starting my new career in radio."
"I can't describe how much I appreciate Lee's kindness, patience and expertise while on this course. I've had a difficult start to the year, and this course has given me structure and reconnected me with some of my interests. I feel happier and way more confident to take the next steps into working in radio because of Lee, I couldn't have asked for a better tutor. The fact that the course is FREE is mind-blowing. I feel very grateful to have been chosen. Thank you so much for having me."
"I have a whole degree in journalism and learned more in 7 days than I did in 3 years! So worth it!! I wish I could do more days!"
Our funders and partners
