Behind the Scenes at Point Blank: Hart Thorson (Course Advisor)

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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Music licensing platform Ricall’s assets up for sale following liquidation

Company raised £12m and spent £6m developing its dynamic online marketplace

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LAB Records signs worldwide deal with Warner’s ADA in 10th anniversary year

New records from Martin Luke Brown, Áine Cahill, Vistas, SHOR and VUKOVI on the way

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Point Blank Recommends #44: Minor Science, Special Request & More

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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Dramatico Entertainment closing down after 17 years in business

British company found success with artists such as Katie Melua and Caro Emerald
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Slacker Radio sells for $50m months after laying off 25% of staff

LiveXMedia swoops for Pandora rival and vows to “leverage cutting-edge technologies to create fan-first content and programming”
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Remix Anthony Touma ‘Walk Away’ (Universal) & Win Prizes Worth £2,000+!

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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Rhett Akins chalks up 7 non-stop years on the US Country Airplay chart

Warner/Chappell-signed writer celebrates rare milestone with current No.1 hit
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