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
"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!"
"For the one-week course, I learned a lot in a short space of time, more than I did at university and this will help me if looking for opportunities moving forward."
"Don't wait. Whether you consider yourself too late in your career to start something new. Whether you fear you have not got the right skills to embark on a course such as this, you're likely incorrect. The Gaydio Academy has restored my faith in following my dreams and renewed my ambition for working in broadcasting. I hope this is the start of a new chapter in my career, and I can assure you that what is delivered by Lee and the team in the Academy is a sure footing to get you going."
"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!"
Our funders and partners
