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Chris MackinMay 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM5 min read

Capturing the sound of a decade in 60 seconds with Lucas Banks

Third year Plymouth student Lucas Banks shares the fascinating story of his project, ...
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Sam WillisMay 17, 2023 8:49:14 AM8 min read

Meet the dBs student at the head of Plymouth's newest nightclub

dBs Institute MA student Sammy Wightman, along with his business partner Matt Edwards, ...
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Sam WillisApr 21, 2023 9:03:00 AM12 min read

Techno is our religion: Kompanion on making waves in Ocean City

dBs graduate Keanu and his mate Sam are at the forefront of Plymouth’s burgeoning ...
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Sam WillisApr 17, 2023 8:59:37 AM1 min read

VIDEO SERIES: Our Employability & Engagement Officer on networking

Check out our video series on what networking is, how to network in the music industry ...
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Chris MackinApr 4, 2023 4:03:12 PM6 min read

Footwork in Flow: An ambitious exploration of live electronic music

‘What is live electronic music?’ It’s a massive question, one that third year student ...
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Sam WillisMar 20, 2023 1:58:59 PM5 min read

Meet Adam Berwick - Connecting dBs students & alumni to the industry

Adam Berwick - our new Industry Liaison Officer - is one of the newest members of the ...
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Chris MackinMar 15, 2023 10:37:44 AM15 min read

How music producers can make money through Patreon

In part three of our series on making money as a music producer, we speak with ...
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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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