Confetti Christmas Nightmare Line Up
It’s almost December, we’re half way between Halloween and Christmas, so what better time to get hyped about the Confetti Christmas Nightmare Social! We’ve got the line up ready and we’re super hyped to announce that Ca$h Mun€¥, members of one of Nottingham’s best loved bands D.I.D (Joss and Trev) will be headlining! These guys are so money that they give Dre payday loans, so money that their DVDs are made of solid gold (rendering them completely unplayable). So if you like the most crunk tunes the world has to offer by such artists as R. Kelly, Tupac, Biggie, Nelly, Lil …

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What are your top Confetti moments from 2016?
So, with the year coming to a close, we want to find out YOUR best Confetti moments from 2016! Maybe it was being backstage at Splendour Festival; directing the music video for a breakthrough artist; or even meeting Ian Livingstone, co-founder of iconic games company Games Workshop, at Industry Week. Whatever the moment, we want you to tell us your favourites – all you need to do is fill out the form below with your best highlights!
Have you started applying for UCAS?
If you want to go to university in September 2017, you should have already made a start on your UCAS application. It may seem like a daunting task, but it’s simpler than you think. The UCAS website breaks down the application into 7 sections to make it easier to complete. You can save each section as you go along, so you don’t have to complete the application in one go. This means you can take your time and make sure you have included everything you need! Checklist Current course information List of course units Name of tutor providing your reference …

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TV & Film students work with Rob Green
Pictured: Rob Green at Space 2 With the first term in full swing, we were invited to Space 2 where our Level 3 TV & Film students have been filming up and coming Notts musician Rob Green. Influenced by jazz and soul, Rob has taken the music scene by storm - his latest recording, Rob Green EP, achieved top 40 status in the iTunes Album Chart in its first week (and #3 in the iTunes RnB Chart!). Our students were filming versions to accompany the official music video for the single Blue, directing and producing amazing shots throughout the afternoon We …

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From Top Up Degree to Notts TV – Student Kat Brown

Confetti student Kat Brown started on our foundation TV Production degree and progressed onto a job at local TV station Notts TV.
Need ideas for a Halloween costume?
Not sure what to dress up as for Halloween and need some ideas? Lucky for you we’ve pulled together a few costumes you can easily create yourself - you won’t need more than a fiver! Creepy Pop Art Make yourself look like a 2D comic book character with a bit of face paint and hair spray. Use white to fade your skin tone while adding black lines to create your 2D edges, finishing off with coloured hairspray to create a solid hair colour. The Joker Look like The Joker with a wide bloody smile, green hair and a whiter than usual face using face …

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Halloween Fright Fest!
On Monday 31 October we’ll be hosting a Halloween Fright Fest so join us for an amazing afternoon full of horrors as the Student Café is transformed into Confetti's own haunted house!   From Noon until 3pm, you're invited to listen to live sets from your resident Confetti DJs while enjoying the Halloween themed activities, food and drinks - taste the hot dogs and burgers, or tuck into our spooky Halloween cupcakes! Turn up in your best fancy dress and meet professional prosthetic & make up artists who’ll aim to make you the scariest student in the city - the best fancy dress will receive an amazing …

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In the Studio with 2nd Year Film & TV Students
This week our second year Film & TV students were at our new facilities at Space 2 filming and directing the new music video of Nottingham Hip-Hop artist Motormouf who, armed with just a loop pedal and a mic, was producing some amazing quick fire lyrics supported by his beat-boxing talents. Our students were able to apply their skills and knowledge gained from the course to direct and film the music video 'Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove (Cover)' of the 2015 UK Beatboxing Championship semi-finalist Motormouf, who was thrilled to have spent the afternoon in our new studio. …

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Great Things Happening This October…
In October, Nottingham is known for being the UK's festival city and will be putting on an action packed line-up of events & cool things to do! Not sure where to look? Don't worry, luckily for you we've put together this handy guide showcasing what Nottingham has to offer. Nottingham Canal Festival - Saturday 1 October Nottingham's Castle Wharf will be filled with colourful boats and live music as the Canal Festival returns after a successful debut last year, hosted by the charity The Canal & River Trust. In 2015 more than 3000 people relished going on boat trips, some tried canoeing & fishing, all while enjoying …

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Q&A Opportunities at the Screening of ‘Norfolk’
The post & film production company Spool, our sister company, was involved in the audio post production for the film 'Norfolk' which will be screening at Broadway Cinema on Thursday 29 September. Matt Burrows - a Music Technology graduate and student of the year two years ago, worked on the post production as a sound effects editor as part of the Spool team. Check out the video below with Matt as he talks about his roles at Spool. There will also be a Q&A with the producer, Rachel Dargavel so if you're studying or interested in TV & Film, this is a …

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Hockley Hustle Volunteers – Get Involved!
On Sunday 9 October Hockley Hustle will take over the venues of Hockley, showcasing all the best musical talent Nottingham has to offer, raising money for some great causes in the process. Throughout the years we have worked closely with the Hustle, providing our students with a number of opportunities to 'do it for real' - former Confetti student Jamie Garton will headline our 'upstairs' stage at The National Videogame Arcade this year having previously performed as an earlier act in 2014. This year isn't any different! Alfie Eyden, a Confetti student, has already been working on the event since …

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FRESH 2016 #ConfettiFresh
So, the new academic year is finally here and we'd like to welcome our brand-new and returning students. To celebrate your arrival, we’ve taken over Broad Street, Nottingham’s hot spot, for a selection of Confetti Exclusives. Alongside our Broad Street Takeover, we will be hosting a FRESH Welcome Evening at Antenna Bar and Restaurant. Here’s your guide to Fresher’s week. 11am – 2pm NTU Freshers’ Fair Head over to NTU’s Student Union building where you’ll find out everything NTU has to offer. You can join a wide range of societies and sports clubs, discover more about Nottingham and get stacks …

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