We're a community interest company built at the intersection of education, creative industries, employability, music and personal development.
NO ONE SHOULD FIGURE IT OUT ALONE
WHO WE ARE
Andra Cee Academy C.I.C is a community-focused organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality, practical workshops, masterclasses and professional development programmes.
Our programmes cover multiple professional sectors and focus on transferable skills, with a specialism in the music and creative industries.
Access is open to everyone including young people, adults, workless families, low-income individuals, those experiencing mental health challenges, offenders and anyone looking to build skills, confidence and opportunities across a range of fields.
Our sessions cover music, film, media, digital arts, live performance and transferable professional skills, ensuring meaningful and practical learning for all participants.
OUR MISSION
We exist to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to navigate professional environments ethically, sustainably, and confidently. Our programmes address barriers to opportunity, promote fair pay and provide structured access to professional pathways.
Through workshops, mentorship and hands-on projects, we aim to increase participants’ confidence, expand their networks and support long-term personal, social, and economic growth - whether in creative fields or other industries.
CORE VALUES
Inclusion & Equity: Our programmes are welcoming and accessible to all, ensuring meaningful participation for diverse and underrepresented communities.
Fair Pay & Ethical Practice: Participants learn how to understand contracts, negotiate remuneration, and advocate for themselves across sectors.
Professional Development: From technical skills to career planning, our sessions equip participants to take tangible steps toward sustainable and fulfilling futures.
Community & Collaboration: We foster mentorship, peer networks, and cross-sector collaboration to build supportive communities and strengthen social cohesion.
Neurodivergent Accessibility: Workshops are structured with clear instructions, visual aids, and step-by-step guidance to support a variety of learning styles and abilities.
WHO CAN JOIN
Our programmes are designed for everyone aged 10–75+, regardless of background, experience or career focus. While creatives are actively supported, anyone looking to build skills, confidence and professional connections in other sectors is welcome to participate.
Founded by Andra Cee, an experienced music PR, journalist, broadcaster and artist development professional with over a decade of hands-on experience across press, radio, digital marketing and A&R, the Academy was built not only from industry knowledge but from lived experience.
Andra continues to work with organisations including the BBC, G-Shock, Mixtape Madness, PIRATE.COM and iluvlive, alongside Birmingham City University and the University of Westminster and has also collaborated with GRM Daily.
At 18, she emigrated to the UK alone, with very limited financial resources and a highly restricted support system. She created the Academy to provide the kind of support she once needed - clear guidance, practical skills, industry literacy and ethical professional frameworks.
Her vision is to empower individuals from all backgrounds to understand how industries operate, develop confidence in navigating professional spaces and build long-term, fulfilling and sustainable futures - whether in creative fields or beyond.
OUR FOUNDER
OUR TEAM
Ahmed 'Armzy' Abdullhai
James Middleton
James is an accomplished artist and technical operations specialist with 8 years of experience in the visual arts, having exhibited his work extensively across the UK.
As technical operations manager for a prominent artist, James has spent the past four years managing complex exhibition logistics and creative projects across the globe.
Armzy is a creative director and branding strategist from North West London with a decade of experience across media and music production, marketing and communications.
Armzy works with agencies, brands and creatives to dig deeper into creativity, tools and, most importantly, approach.
His social-first content work spans brands including Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, MCM and Brentford FC.
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Contact
Reach out for support or collaboration
hello@andraceeacademy.co.uk
Phone
+44 (0)7780 167 263