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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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dBs InstituteMay 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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Sam WillisApr 29, 2022 2:00:00 PM4 min read

Celebrating professional development success from 100% of our Innovation in Sound MA graduates

We’re incredibly proud to announce that 100% of our most recent cohort of Innovation in ...
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Sam WillisMar 18, 2022 1:10:00 PM7 min read

Breaking The Bias: Women at dBs Who Are Killing It

The music, sound and tech industries have a long-standing and woeful gender ...
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Chris MackinFeb 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM14 min read

"There needs to come a time where I don't have to classify myself as a female sound engineer" - Challenging underrepresentation in the live sound industry

We join third year BSc (Hons) Live Sound students Skye Walters and Hazel Warren-Cooke to ...
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Chris MackinNov 11, 2021 2:15:00 PM10 min read

How to grow an audience on Twitch with dBs alumnus Rewan Leach (Pluvio)

After recently becoming an Affiliate on Twitch, we chat with alumnus Rewan Leach AKA ...
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Billie CroucherSep 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM5 min read

How studio time, music industry mentoring and counselling are being used to improve young men's life chances in Bristol

A new pilot scheme in Bristol is aiming to tackle the mental health crisis amongst young ...
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Billie CroucherAug 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM9 min read

Home studio or pro studio? 5 ways our facilities will make you a better producer

Home setups are great but nothing can accelerate your progress within the audio industry ...
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Mike SteventonJul 13, 2021 3:00:00 PM2 min read

[Video] From education to the audio industry

dBs Centre Manager Oliver Brand joins six of our graduates for an online panel and ...
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Chris MackinJul 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM9 min read

A dBs student and a senior citizen who bonded over singing have released an album in support of Alzheimer’s UK

dBs graduate Stacey Thornhill joins us to talk about the creation and release of 'What A ...
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Billie CroucherJun 25, 2021 12:00:00 AM15 min read

Keeping the lights on: Meet the techs, the unsung heroes of dBs

Despite often under the radar, our dedicated team of techs play a vital role in helping ...
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