dBs Institute of Sound & Digital Technologies

15/06/2026

We sat down with Chris Page, Postgraduate & Digital Learning Lead at dBs, to talk about his journey from world touring DJ and one half of DC Breaks to helping the next generation of music pro’s launch their careers with a Master degree 🎓

Thinking about studying a Masters in Music Production? Drop your questions below 👇

Come and see our facilities and chat with our team in person at our June and July open days!

🎥 Watch the full interview with Chris now on our YouTube channel.

12/06/2026

Make the most of your Open Day visit! 🎓

An Open Day is about much more than exploring our facilities and learning about our courses. It’s your opportunity to ask questions about your future, discover what life at dBs is really like, get a feel for our community, and explore the city you could be calling home for the next three years.

We know that choosing where to study is a big decision, and Open Days can feel a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help you prepare, so you can arrive feeling confident and get the most out of your visit.

Ready to see if dBs is the right fit for you? We’d love to meet you at one of our upcoming Open Days!

📍 JUNE�20th Manchester�20th Bristol�27th Plymouth

📍 JULY�11th Manchester�25th Bristol�25th Plymouth

Let us know if you’ll be joining us! And drop any burning questions below

Register your place today! https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w6pGt0

10/06/2026

You don’t need to be a pro producer to start making music in Ableton. Once you’ve got the fundamentals down, you’ll have everything you need to start experimenting, creating, and bringing your ideas to life. 🎵

Our Manchester EMP lecturer, Phoebe Pope, is sharing her top 5 tips for getting started with Ableton and building confidence in your music production journey.

Want to take things a step further? We’ve got a full guide on making your first demo, using any DAW or recording APP, available on our website.

Head to the link to read our guide. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v-LGJ0

02/06/2026

We are proud to share that dBs Institute is launching a free three day Summer School for young people aged 15–18 across our Bristol, Plymouth and Manchester campuses this July. ☀️

The programme offers students the opportunity to work in professional recording studios, learn how songs are written, recorded and produced, and collaborate with other young creatives. Across three days, participants will gain hands-on experience with industry standard equipment while exploring music production, songwriting, recording and performance.

No previous experience is required. The Summer School is designed for anyone with an interest in music and creativity, with a particular focus on supporting young people who may not otherwise have access to opportunities like this.

Dates:�
Manchester & Plymouth: 21–23 July�
Bristol: 28–30 July�
10am–3pm daily

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to develop new skills, build confidence, experience professional studio environments and meet like-minded creatives.

Find out more:�https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vQVwJ0

Book a place:�https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vQVNJ0

Places are limited, so please do share this with any students, parents, teachers or community organisations who may be interested.

02/06/2026

Huge congratulations to dBs Bristol Electronic Music Production alumnus Tugkan Mutlu, whose app 'Reel' launched at #1 in the Top Paid Music Apps chart across 13 countries.

Read the full interview here:

From Electronic Music Production student to indie app developer: how dBs graduate Tugkan Mutlu turned a frustration with hardware into a chart-topping app

02/06/2026

Life at dBs caught on film 📸

5 days, 3 campuses and 40 industry guests for Industry week at dBs!

We love a throwback to one of our favourite weeks of the year!🤩

27/05/2026

We asked our students to describe their Innovation in sound projects in just one word… 🤩🤔

Here’s what they had to say 👀

22/05/2026

Some of our favourite moments from Innovation In Sound 2026 from our Bristol third years 🙌🏻🎧

Let us know if you showcased your work or if you attended the event what your favourite moment was 🤩

13/05/2026

dBs LIVE: AGBEKO live in the dBs Manchester live room ✨

A live recorded performance of Cold Of The Water, a brand new track from AGBEKO’s forthcoming album.

Since 2016, AGBEKO have been shaking dancefloors across the UK and Europe with their fusion of Afrobeat, Ethio-jazz, psychedelic rock and protest song energy.

Recorded live at dBs Institute Manchester. For the full video, visit our Youtube channel https://youtu.be/gaf4-Hb5Bcc?si=Ejbsc7zWnv36qOVl 🎥

06/05/2026

Your future doesn’t have an age limit.

Access to HE Diplomas are designed for adults who want to progress to university even without traditional qualifications.

At dBs Institute, our A2HE courses help you build confidence, earn UCAS points, and prepare for a creative career in music and sound.

- Gain a Level 3 qualification
- Funding opportunities are available�- Located in Bristol, Manchester & Plymouth

Ready to start your next chapter? Discover more at https://insider.dbsinstitute.ac.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-access-to-he-diplomas

Drop any questions you have below, or contact the team at [email protected]