We’ve Got New Neighbours – Professional Music Technology
On Saturday 1 October Professional Music Technology opened their brand new store in Nottingham and guess what?! It’s right across the road! To celebrate the new store opening the lovely folk at PMT are offering you the chance to win an SE Electronics X1 Vocal Pack which includes a large diaphragm condenser mic with shock mount and pop shield. Check out all the specs. All you’ve got to do to be in with a chance of winning is like our Facebook page and let us know who you would most like to record with the mic (past or present) on our competition …
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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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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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An Interview With Hockley Hustle Headliner Garton
Before last year's Hockley Hustle, we spoke to former Confetti student Jamie Garton who headlined the Confetti’s stage upstairs in The National Videogame Arcade for GameCity. The festival is a fantastic opportunity for students to not only perform to the public, but it also gives you the chance to volunteer and be a part of this amazing event which has raised over £100,000 to date. Pictured: Jamie Garton So, are you ready for this year’s Hockley Hustle? Very ready. I took a few months away from the stage to focus on improving my sound so I’m looking forward to putting on a show. I …
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