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Sam WillisMar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM10 min read

How we plan to #EmbraceEquity at dBs Institute

To mark International Women’s Day 2023, we are recognising the gender inequalities baked ...
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Sam WillisFeb 27, 2023 2:06:09 PM4 min read

Meet Alex Smith - helping dBs students & alumni find work

Need support finding job opportunities in the creative industry? Meet Alex Smith, one of ...
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Sam WillisFeb 14, 2023 2:36:50 PM9 min read

dBs graduate Nat Harris on his new venture - Buzztone Audio Effects

dBs Plymouth graduate Nathanial Harris has launched his own guitar pedal company - ...
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Chris MackinJan 27, 2023 11:20:14 AM16 min read

8 ways music producers can make a passive income

In the second part of our series on making money as a music producer, we examine the ...
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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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Chris MackinJan 26, 2023 10:14:01 AM7 min read

dBs graduate Tom Westerholm signs to Sony Music / Blue Publishing

Tom Westerholm AKA Tom Westy smashed a huge milestone at the end of 2022 and signed to ...
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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 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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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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dBs InstituteAug 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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