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dBs InstituteNov 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM7 min read

Manchester's New Century two months into it's big re-birth

dBs Manchester is located in the basement of the incredible New Century, which was ...
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dBs InstituteNov 17, 2022 12:13:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Sound Mind: A Brainwave Audiovisual Art Installation

Sound Mind is an audiovisual art installation, from dBs Institute MA graduate Mark ...
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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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dBs InstituteNov 10, 2022 8:00:00 AM2 min read

Free Software Friday - Krotos Studio

Free Software Friday is our regular Friday feature here at the dBs blog. We dig the ...
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Roxy TripneyNov 9, 2022 5:46:00 PM8 min read

30 years of Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92' with R&S' Renaat Vandepapeliere

Aphex Twin is one of the most innovative, authentic and idiosyncratic artists of the last ...
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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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Mike SteventonOct 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

More and more music production students are choosing to study in Plymouth, here's why.

When the world is your oyster it’s easy to overlook Plymouth as a place to study, but ...
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Chris MackinSep 16, 2022 12:53:00 PM6 min read

How to make money as a music producer in 2022

In the first of an ongoing series, we take a look at the changing face of the music ...
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dBs InstituteSep 14, 2022 12:00:00 PM7 min read

What it’s like studying at dBs - from our students and alumni

Students and alumni from across our degree programmes reveal their experiences of ...
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