Student-Run Enterprises

There's no question that students get real-world experiences at Berklee. Not only do they play gigs and get the chance to rub elbows with industry professionals—from faculty members to visiting artists—but they have the unique opportunity of running the show at a host of student-run enterprises, from record labels to publications to a full-service venue. Here is a look inside these ventures.

• The BIRN

  The commercial-free internet radio station fills the airwaves with nonstop music, interviews, and commentary, covering just about every musical genre you can think of, from hip-hop to show tunes to salsa. The five-channel network's DJs spin music featuring local and international artists, students, and alumni. More

• Caf Shows

  Down the block from the Berklee Performance Center, students have their own venue to manage seven nights a week. An unlikely venue—the college's cafeteria—opens at night to showcase student bands in as many musical styles as performers can think up. More

• Cafe 939

  There's no better place in town to catch a top-notch show or grab a cup of brew than at Cafe 939, the 200-capacity, all-ages, student-run music venue and coffeehouse. More

• FUSION

  FUSION: A Magazine of Literature, Music, and Ideas, is the literary voice of Berklee, featuring fiction, poetry, film, essays, and more by students, faculty, and visiting artists. More

• The Groove

  Get up to speed on the latest news around campus with the student-run newspaper. From news and commentary about the latest developments in the music industry to interviews with musicians to coverage of concerts and clinics, the paper provides a valuable forum for the Berklee community. More

• Heavy Rotation Records

  This working record label/for-credit class produces, promotes, and releases commercial recordings by Berklee students and alumni. Each year, the label produces a compilation album, and often showcases talent at nationwide venues. More

• Jazz Revelation Records

  Rising jazz artists have found their start with this label, and have gone on to make a name for themselves in the contemporary scene. Meanwhile, student staff members run live recording sessions, giving them firsthand experience in producing albums. More

• Music Business Journal

  This student publication serves as a forum for intellectual discussion and research into the various aspects of the music industry. The goal is to inform and educate aspiring music professionals, connect them with the industry, and raise the academic level and interest inside and outside the Berklee community. More