Author archives: James Cooke

First Look: Here’s What Happened at Point Blank’s International Women’s Day Event

Back in March, we opened our doors to the public to host a special free event celebrating International Women’s Day. The IWD event featured a variety of exceptional female-identified guests and proved as an eye-opening experience for all in attendance. During the event, we were joined by an array of artists: multitalented beatboxer and singer Grace Savage, who […]

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See Legendary Artists Give Their Essential One Tip: Ferry Corsten, Roger Sanchez, Kayzo

Last month, we made our way to Miami Music Week to attend the annual Winter Music Conference 2019. Whilst we were there, we attended a variety of eye-opening panels and parties as well as getting the chance to catch up with some legendary producers and DJs – not to mention some exciting newcomers. During the many musical […]

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Create Your Own Music Video with Point Blank’s Exclusive Rotor Discounts

We’re excited to announce that we’ve joined forces with Rotor, an innovative video creation platform, to provide you with the tools you need to make high-quality visuals for your tracks. Rotor works by utilising unique video creation software that allows artists to upload a track and then choose between a number of editing tools and styles which […]

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PB x DYNA LDN Launch DJ Workshop for Females & Non-Binary People: BPM 101

On June 11, we will be hosting a new Introduction to DJing course, BPM 101, specifically for females and non-binary people in collaboration with DYNA LDN. DYNA LDN is a brand which “stands to work towards more inclusiveness in the music industry for womxn and people of colour.” They’re known for their creative workshops – which […]

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Enrol on PB’s Music Industry Management Degree & Step Inside the Music Industry

Step into the Music Industry… The music industry is diverse and fluid. From how we consume and experience music all the way to how we create it, it’s constantly shifting and evolving. Whether your dream is to manage platinum-selling artists, uncover new talent, run global record labels or build iconic brands, getting your foot inside the door […]

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7 Essential Sites to Download High-Quality Free Samples

Using loops and sampled sounds in your beats is a great way to inspire creativity during your production process, as well as fill space and add placeholders in your tracks. Finding high-quality free samples can sometimes be difficult, especially if you’re new to the world of production and aren’t aware of the hot spots to grab yourself some […]

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Bedroom2Dancefloor DJ Competition Finalists Announced – You Vote Who Wins!

Last month, we partnered with independent UK music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins to unleash a Bedroom2Dancefloor competition, with the aim of seeking out the best bedroom DJs in the UK. The rules of the competition were simple: record and send over a 20-30 minute mix to be judged by a panel of industry experts including us (Point Blank), […]

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Break into Mainstream Radio with KISS FM Presenter Swarzy Macaly’s Top Tips

Swarzy Macaly is a Kiss FM radio producer and presenter who’s widely recognised for her energetic radio shows and addictive podcasts. Her natural ability for conversation and undeniable charm has served her well over the years making her a favourite with the KISS FM crew. Back in 2016 she was crowned the winner of the UK station’s ‘KISS […]

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Students Take the Lead with PB’s Newly Launched Music Industry Discussion Group

In the run-up to the start of our brand new Music Industry Management Degree, we’ve launched a new Music Industry Discussion Group for PB Students to talk about all things industry. Our new discussion group is the perfect platform for producers, DJs, aspiring managers and more to explore the ins and outs of the music business with those who […]

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Point Blank Announce Winners of Accusonus Beatmaking Competition

After over a month of delving into a variety of track submissions from a spectrum of genres and producers, we’re excited to announce the winners of our Point Blank x Accusonus beatmaking competition! Congratulations to Notorious Lynch, Techno By Butcher & Zen-T Project. Due to all the fantastic entries, it wasn’t an easy decision to […]

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