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

By dBs Sound & Music Institute September 14, 2022

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

Community Stories, DJ and Electronic Music Production, Music and Sound for Screen, Live Sound, Music Production & Sound Engineering, Tutors, Sound Design, Innovation in Sound, Applying to dBs, FdA Sound & Music Technology

The Best Free Tools for Building Your Own Video Game

By dBs Sound & Music Institute September 2, 2022

We take a look at the best free tools for building your own video game, from the engines that build..

Music and Sound for Screen, Software, Tips and tutorials

Taking Off - Jamie Bird on how dBs has opened a world of opportunities

By Sam Willis August 15, 2022

Music Composition for Film & TV graduate Jamie Bird has been keeping busy since he finished his..

Community Stories, Music and Sound for Screen, Sound Design, Career Progression

New Century: connecting our students to Manchester's newest venue!

By dBs Sound & Music Institute July 20, 2022

As the opening of dBs Manchester at New Century approaches, we take a look at how the 800-capacity..

DJ and Electronic Music Production, Music and Sound for Screen, Live Sound, Music Production & Sound Engineering, News, Industry Insights, Sound Design, Applying to dBs, FdA Sound & Music Technology, Game Development: Art, Game Development: Programming

'I feel way more prepared': John Kerton on his final year at dBs

By Sam Willis July 12, 2022

dBs Music Composition for Film & Television student John Kerton is coming towards the end of his..

Community Stories, Music and Sound for Screen

How to stand out in the gaming industry - The essential tips from our recent panel event

By dBs Sound & Music Institute July 4, 2022

Looking for some quick tips on being noticed in the gaming industry? We look back on our recent..

Music and Sound for Screen, Applying to dBs, Career Progression, Game Development: Art, Game Development: Programming

dBs Sound Design student Matt Owen on an exciting new role at Virtex

By Sam Willis June 30, 2022

dBs Bristol's Matt Owen recently finished his Sound for Games & Apps course - which has now evolved..

Community Stories, Music and Sound for Screen, dBs Pro, Sound Design, Career Progression

dBs Recommends: 7 free video game documentaries available on YouTube

By Chris Mackin June 16, 2022

Whether you’re keen for an insight into games development or looking for a trip down memory lane,..

Music and Sound for Screen, Game Development: Art, Game Development: Programming

dBs Recommends: 7 Iconic Film Scores To Help You Focus

By dBs Sound & Music Institute June 13, 2022

Film scores are rarely appreciated unabridged, but they can help you focus in a way that silence..

Music and Sound for Screen

Crafting a career in sound - Meet the industry experts and dBs alumni on our upcoming panel

By Chris Mackin June 8, 2022

Striving towards a career in the audio industry, but unsure how to stand out and land that dream..

DJ and Electronic Music Production, Music and Sound for Screen, Live Sound, Applying to dBs, Career Progression

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

By Sam Willis June 1, 2022

We catch up with dBs Bristol’s Rob Kivits, who has just completed his Sound for Film & Television..

Community Stories, Music and Sound for Screen, Career Progression

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

By Sam Willis May 20, 2022

Off the back of a 2022 RTS Award for his composition on Eden, we caught up with third-year Music &..