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Chris MackinSep 16, 2022 12:53:00 PM6 min read

How to make money as a music producer

In the first of an ongoing series, we take a look at the changing face of the music ...
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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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Chris MackinAug 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

A vision for the future - How dBs grad Ché Leader is helping improve accessibility in dance music

Ché Leader (Rivibes) joins us for a special chat about an incredible series of events ...
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Alice WyattAug 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM7 min read

Want to get booked for your first DJ set? Formula shares 6 top tips

Have you been mixing at home or house parties and now want to know how to get booked as a ...
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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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Alice WyattJul 4, 2022 2:05:00 PM4 min read

How to stand out in the gaming industry

Looking for some quick tips on being noticed in the gaming industry? We look back on our ...
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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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Alice WyattJun 22, 2022 3:02:00 PM5 min read

5 of the Best Independent Recording Studios in Manchester

With dBs Manchester, located in the basement of New Century, helping budding music ...
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Sam WillisJun 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

“dBs has given me the tools I need to thrive”: dBs Bristol’s Rob Kivits on studying Sound for Film & Television

We catch up with dBs Bristol’s Rob Kivits, who has just completed his Sound for Film ...
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Sam WillisMay 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM4 min read

“I hope I haven't peaked”: dBs Bristol's Ethan Harper on His RTS Award Win

Off the back of a 2022 RTS Award for his composition on Eden, we caught up with ...
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Alice WyattMay 13, 2022 10:30:00 AM8 min read

5 must-have soft skills gaming students need to stand out in the industry

Finding success in the gaming industry isn't just about your technical know-how; you've ...
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