Brainworks and Subsurrender
Step inside Brainworks and Subsurrender, our two student run labels, giving you the chance to create music and share it on major platforms like Spotify and Bandcamp.
Real industry experience
Brainworks and Subsurrender offer hands-on, industry-standard experience in releasing music, allowing you to build skills across every part of the creative process.
If you want to write, produce, and gig, Brainworks & Subsurrender offer you the tools and the platform to succeed.
Find out how you can get involved and see your music released for real.
Ready to launch your sound?
From songwriting, production and recording, to artwork, video, marketing, and release schedule, you own every stage of the process.
Our electronic music focused label, which lets students experiment and explore a wide-range of digital musicianship and break new ground.
Brainworks works with Believe distribution, meaning your music could be released globally.
Over a four-year period, Brainworks has gathered over two million streams, with some tracks getting airplay on Radio 1 and BBC Music Introducing.
Whether you’re studying Music Production or Performance, Brainworks & Subsurrender are integrated into every facet of your learning.
Collaborative opportunities
Work alongside media, photography, video and marketing students to produce content like music videos, artwork, live performances and podcasts.
You have access to performance spaces, studios, mac suites, and professional instruments.
Whether you dream of performing live or working behind the scenes in production, our Music courses at Bridgwater College give you the skills to turn your passion into a career.
Our Art & Media Centre is built to inspire, giving you the tools and expert support to bring your ideas to life and set you up for creative success, including music performance spaces, a TV studio, infinity cove, and a darkroom.
Student Support provides the essential scaffolding that enables every learner to overcome barriers, thrive academically, and prepare confidently for their next steps in life or work.