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Sam Willis is dBs Institute's Content & Communications Manager and a writer with over ten years of experience. As a music writer, his work has been published in titles including Vice, PAPER Magazine, Red Bull Music, Long Live Vinyl Magazine and Classic Pop Magazine. As a copywriter, he has written long and short-form content for clients across several industries.

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Sam WillisJan 26, 2023 4:29:46 PM32 min read

How to get into the gaming industry: Our ultimate guide with advice from the pros

Want to work in a rapidly growing industry that’s fun, challenging and creative? The ...
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Sam WillisNov 15, 2022 9:45:00 AM6 min read

Networking in the gaming industry: Top tips from 4 industry experts

If you know that you need to be networking in the gaming industry, but you’re unsure ...
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Sam WillisNov 7, 2022 3:13:00 PM4 min read

How to create a game dev portfolio: 6 tips from industry professionals

Creating an exciting, impressive and comprehensive portfolio of work is essential for ...
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Sam WillisNov 1, 2022 12:15:00 PM7 min read

Are gaming degrees worth it? 5 ways a game degree can unlock your dream job

Have you always wanted to work in the gaming industry as a developer, designer or artist? ...
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Sam WillisNov 1, 2022 10:15:00 AM4 min read

How to nail your game industry interview: 6 tips from employers and experts

So you’ve curated all of your best work into an excellent portfolio, found your dream job ...
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Sam WillisOct 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM12 min read

How to start a record label: 11 tips from two label owners

Want to gain valuable knowledge of the music industry, help develop your local scene and ...
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Sam WillisSep 6, 2022 11:52:00 AM19 min read

Common people: The impact of Castlemorton Common 30 years on

Castlemorton Common was, and remains, the largest illegal rave the UK has ever seen. ...
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Sam WillisAug 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM6 min read

The 7 greatest drum breaks in the history of music production

Drum breaks are a fundamental building block in hip hop and electronic music production. ...
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Sam WillisAug 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

Meet Jakar, the dBs student whose Olivia Rodrigo DnB remix has become a Tik Tok sensation

Jayden Cary, aka Jakar, is the dBs Bristol BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production student ...
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Sam WillisJul 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM5 min read

Breaking into the gaming industry: professional advice from Adele Cutting

We catch up with Soundcuts Ltd’s Adele Cutting - a game audio professional with decades ...
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Sam WillisJul 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM9 min read

Gaming, gender and how diversity is growing in the industry

Adele Cutting - founder and director of games audio outsourcing company Soundcuts Ltd - ...
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Sam WillisJun 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM6 min read

dBs Sound Design student Matt Owen on an exciting new role at Virtex

dBs Bristol's Matt Owen recently finished his Sound for Games & Apps course - which ...
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