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Diploma of Live Event & Concert Production
Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production
- Mississauga, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year diploma on producing concerts, Corporate events, Theatre and trade shows.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Live Event & Concert Production can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Live Event & Concert Production Specialist
- Live Event & Concert Production Associate
Curriculum
- One year of three terms
- 22-32 hours a week. Courses: show production systems I-II
- Concert and tour management I-III
- Concert and venue design
- Concert lighting principles
- Audio signal processing
- Electronics
- Show equipment maintenance
- Health and safety
- And working at heights. Four capstones.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) plus enthusiasm for a career in the entertainment industry (FAQ https://metalworksinstitute.com/faq/)
- An interview may be requested
- Music Performance and Music Performance & Technology also need an audition/video submission.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) plus enthusiasm for a career in the entertainment industry (FAQ https://metalworksinstitute.com/faq/), An interview may be requested, Music Performance and Music Performance & Technology also need an audition/video submission.
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent.
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements and intake details for Diploma in Live Event & Concert Production. Complete the first part of the Metalworks Institute online diploma application. Use the emailed credentials to finish the second part and provide any documentation requested by the admissions counselor. Attend an interview or audition if requested for your programme. After the admission decision
- Complete registration within the period specified by the institute.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Mississauga |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Audio and Music |
| Department | Live Event & Concert Production |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
201 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 3 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

