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One of the many reasons to learn the craft of DJing at Point Blank is that you get the chance to have your mixes played exclusively on Pioneer DJ Radio alongside the likes of top artists like Slam, Sante and Eats Everything. We get a real kick out of showcasing our students’ talent and seeing it reach an audience […]
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Following the success of our House and Techno editions, we’re back with a brand new Style Guide – a video series where we explore the origins of a musical genre, delving into its history and exploring the production techniques and hardware that characterize it. For the latest in the series, we visited award-winning producer MJ Cole at his London studio to […]
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At Point Blank, it isn’t just our expert instructors who are active in the music industry. Point Blank Course Advisor Hart Thorson has been DJing for 15 years and producing for 8, supporting a number of top DJs including Chris Liebing and Dieselboy. Joining Point Blank in 2015, Hart ensures that all of our prospective students […]
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Point Blank Recommends is your handy digest of our essential new music recommendations, whether it’s box-fresh material or tracks that may have slipped under the radar. If you’re seeking fresh inspiration from unusual places, PBR#44 has got you covered. As always, this one covers a broad spectrum of electronic music, so open your mind, your ears and a fresh tab on your […]
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We have teamed up with Point Blank graduate Anthony Touma together with his label, Universal Music Mena, to create a very special remix competition for students, graduates and our wider online community. We’ll be looking for the very best remix submissions for Anthony’s new single, ‘Walk Away’, out now on Universal Music. the winner will have their music judged by the A&R […]
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Earlier today, Point Blank Creative Director JC Concato kicked off the Future Music Forum (FMF) international music conference with two masterclasses, one in mixing and one in mastering. This series of masterclasses was free to attend for all Future Music Forum Delegates as a three way partnership between Point Blank, Sonopro and FMF. This is […]
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Over the last few weeks, our Point Blank Selects series has seen us compile what we consider to be essential cuts from the realms of Techno and Jungle. This time, we dive into the world of Garage, selecting ten must-have tracks for your collection – no mean feat. Feeling inspired? On our BA (Hons) Music Production […]
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Every year, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) review UK higher education providers to assess how they maintain their academic standards, and we’re proud to say that Point Blank has once again met the expectations of this highly respected institution as part of its 2017 review report. The QAA identified ‘the rigorous selection and induction of music industry professionals […]
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Point Blank always keeps current students and alumni in the loop with all of the best music industry opportunities, so with that said here’s our latest student opportunity round-up. All of these student opportunities come exclusively via PB using our extensive network of contacts, so get stuck in! Want loads more opportunities like this? Find out all about our courses right here! Here are our […]
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For this edition of Friday Forum Live (FFL!), Point Blank Course Developer and expert instructor Dan Herbert will be demonstrating how to create some classic synth sounds in Massive and Reaktor. Sounds on the shortlist include the reece bassline from Ray Keith’s ‘Renegade Terrorist’ and the classic French electro sounds of Justice. Tune in as we […]
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