Whether we have our headphones on at the gym, are listening to a playlist on the way to class, or have started a jam to get the vibes flowing at pre-drinks, we all know that music is impossible to live without. But between subscriptions, gigs, and vinyl records, appreciating music can soon turn into an expensive hobby—so why not offset the costs with these five music student discounts?
Where would we all be without Spotify? Still, whilst the free version certainly does the job, sometimes the adverts can get a bit too annoying and we yearn for the ability to be able to listen to music offline. So why not take advantage of Spotify’s student subscription and nab a cheap Premium plan while you can? At just £5.99 a month, you’ll be saving a massive £6 a month—and you’ll get all of the benefits that Spotify Premium offers. What’s not to love?
Stream music | Create playlists | Listen to podcasts
If you’re a die-hard Apple devotee then don’t panic—you don’t have to resort to using Spotify just yet. With Apple’s Apple Music student subscription, you can get one month of Apple Music for totally free, and all months afterwards are only £5.99 a month. This deal even includes access to Apple TV+, which means you’re technically saving even more, if you think about it.
Stream music | Listen to podcasts | Watch TV shows
Got a TOTUM card? You’re in luck, because TOTUM and ATG have teamed up to give students access to £25 tickets at selected shows. Whether you use this newfound knowledge to go to a gig or catch a musical, your options are endless.
Concerts | Musical Theatre | Stand up comedy
Great news for those still clinging on to physical media: Unidays is offering 10% off at HMV! You can now get your CD and vinyl record fix without breaking the bank, which is really all a student wants to hear.
Maybe you’re an emerging artist, or maybe you take the indie genre to the extreme and like your next fave musician to be underground and undiscovered; no matter what you use SoundCloud for, start saving on all that SoundCloud Go+ offers with their 50% off student discount. At just £5.49 a month (as opposed to £10.99), you can make us of a wide variety of DJ apps as well as gaining access to unlimited offline and advert-free listening,
Stream music | Mix tracks | Upload music
Offers valid at the time of publication. See each individual web page for the full terms and conditions, how they can be redeemed, and the exact expiration dates of offers.
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