SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL FRANCE TAKING PLACE AT LA BOULE NOIR & LA CIGALE, PARIS SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2020 THE USED, FOUR YEAR STRONG, CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK!, LANDMVRKS, GRAYSCALE + MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ACROSS TWO STAGES TICKETS ...
The best people to give advice about the music industry are people in the music industry. ACC York students were given the opportunity to ask whatever they wanted to Larkins as they came in to do an exclusive acoustic performance and Q&A...
Who is he? P0gman What does he do? P0gman is a DJ/electronic producer and an ex ACC Birmingham student After a successful 9th year, which included tours across 4 continents, EP’s, singles and collaborations across the board, he plans...
Who is she? Jennifer Clark What does she do? Jennifer is a photographer and a current Digital Media student at ACC Birmingham. ‘My main inspiration for most of my photography is emotion, to allow the viewer to feel something. I cover...
2019 as a whole was an incredible year for the ACC. Highlights include a brand new games and media campus opening in Bristol, a jam packed Industry week and students performing live at festivals across the UK. Check out our top pick for ...
Birmingham has a rich musical heritage with some of the best musicians coming from there. It has been referred to as the home of metal and the list including people like Led Zeppelin and Ozzy Osbourne. A band that you may not have heard ...
As Christmas is getting closer what else is there to do other than binge watch christmas movies on repeat. Check our top 5 films below. The holiday The holiday a film with a lot of cheese, but who doesn’t love a christmas romance. St...
As technology is becoming more advanced, new jobs are being created every day! But did you know studying film can lead to numerous creative and exciting job opportunities within different industries? Just check out our top five picks be...
Music is the beat to our daily lives. We dance to our downloads, stream on the move and spin our favourite records more than ever before… even cassette tapes are enjoying a revival. The gig scene is more popular than ever, with over 30...
Did you know that we have an exciting new partnership with motion? In 2018, it was voted the best large club in the UK beating both Fabric and Ministry of Sound in London. And if this wasn’t enough, this year, it was voted the 11th bes...
We think of a touring musician, we think of the end-product. The stages, the adoring fans, the light shows, the confetti. That very finished, polished product. Often it is presented so well, we don’t have to consider the inner workings...
ACC first arrived at the three day event on Thursday and got straight into it with the first talk kicking off live at ‘The Discovery Theatre’ presents Steve Lamacq with Catfish and the Bottlemen with a sit down interview ahead of the...
This was the first year of Wild Paths Festival, set up by ex Coasts drummer and Norwich local Ben Street. The multi-venue festival took over Norwich last week, filling almost every venue with up and coming and unsigned bands. Whether you...
Last weekend saw EGX, the UK’s biggest gaming event, return to London. EGX gives attendees the chance to experience major unreleased blockbuster games, hundreds of indie games and much more. Thousands of games fanatics headed to the ...
Taking care of yourself is an important part of life. Making simple changes to your life can help boost your mood and maintain your overall wellbeing. Check out these tips below to start your wellbeing journey today! Talk about your feel...
The UK is the world’s 6th largest games market and has global successes such as Grand Theft Auto, Batman: Arkham, and many more. The games industry employs over 25,000 people, generating over £1.4 billion for the UK economy. If you wa...
T Levels will be an alternative qualification option for students after completing their GCSEs, the new courses will be equivalent to three A Levels. Each T Level is a two-year course and has been designed in collaboration with busines...
KISS IRON MAIDEN, SYSTEM OF A DOWN ANNOUNCED AS 2020 DOWNLOAD HEADLINERS. PLUS DEFTONES, KORN, THE OFFSPRING, DISTURBED, GOJIRA, ALESTORM, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, DAUGHTRY, OF MICE & MEN. TICKETS ON SALE 25TH SEPTEMBER 2PM Download Festi...
As technology is becoming more advanced, new jobs are being created every day! But did you know studying photography can lead to numerous creative and exciting job opportunities within different industries? Just check out our top five p...
The month of September is dedicated to suicide prevention making it a national month, which also has a national day on september 10th, world suicide prevention day. It is an important reminder that everyone can make a difference to other...
Festival goers spent the weekend at Norfolk Showground for Sundown Festival and ACC certainly did not miss out either! Sundown has grown from strength to strength over the last few years and for 2019, they pulled out all the stops. Fri...
ALMOST 200,000 MUSIC FANS PER DAY ATTENDED READING AND LEEDS FESTIVAL FOR THE HOTTEST AND BIGGEST YEAR YET Monday 26 August – Reading and Leeds 2019 saw 200,000 festival fans indulge in outstanding sets from The 1975, Post Malone, Twen...
This bank holiday Manchester will be filled with colour and love as Manchester pride returns for the four day LGBTQ+ celebrations. The festival takes place from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August, with headliners such as Ariana Grande and...
Will you win big? Take the risk and enter our Expectations Vs Reality competition! You could win some absolutely incredible prizes or maybe they could be a flop! Fancy your chances? Complete the form below and make sure to like and share...
Here at ACC, the hard work never stops and we have some really exciting things going on during the next 6 weeks, ready for your arrival. We want to give you a sneak peak of what’s on offer to our students. London Facilities and tech As...
Leeds Festival is the number one UK music festival taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, and this year it is bigger than ever with a lineup that will not disappoint. Carry on reading to find out our top picks for the event! ...
We have reached the end of our Battle of the Bands semi-finals. Five cities visited and 25 unsigned artists have taken to the stage. Five of these are now preparing for the final and perform for the chance to support Ed Sheeran on the fi...
ACC has created a series of Awards Showcases to celebrate and recognise the unbelievable talent we have across our campuses. The events took place in all 7 cities we call home and were designed to showcase emerging artists, while awardin...
On Thursday 16th July Latitude returned to Henham Park, in Suffolk, for another year of unmissable live music, stunning dance shows, spectacular theatre performances and much more. Music The arena was filled with 27 stages that ranged ...
ACC centres hosted successful Awards Showcases during the first week of July which were a fantastic celebration of creative and educational achievement. After months of planning, each event was a professional showcase of new talent. And ...
‘A dry field never made a good camper’ is a phrase often thrown around when it comes to festivals, and so often Glastonbury is tagged as a washout. Not this year. This year my factor 50 barely kept me un-crisped. With highs of 31 deg...
2019 has been an incredible year so far. From the beats of Parklife to the heavy rock and roll of Download. With the standard set, it’s clear the summer will only get better. Boomtown With headliners such as Chase & Status and Slaves...
Another year and another Download Festival is over. However, the rain and river of mud couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Download Festival goers. The ACC team waded their way through to cover the notorious rock weekend and here’s what...
Monday the 10th of June was the start of a creative and productive week in Bristol: Social Media week. Social Media Week (SMW) has returned for its second year across 25 different cities globally. Bristol is one of these and the only one...
Here at Access Creative College, you will be invited to an interview so that we can check that our courses are right for you and you can get a feel for who we are. The idea of an interview can spark fear in the heart of some applicant...
As technology is becoming more advanced, new jobs are being created every day! Many people think that studying graphic design could only lead to one job – one in graphic design. But did you know studying graphic design can lead to numero...
On Saturday 25th May 2019, Bristol welcomed back Love Saves The Day to Eastville Park for a weekend of heavy bass and beats that will make you move. Love saves the day returned for its 8th festival to date, starting from a humble...
The Plain White T's are finally coming back to the UK for this year's Slam Dunk festival! We caught up with Drummer, De'Mar, to find out what the band is looking forward to most!...
In association with Mental Health Awareness week we have put together a few everyday tips that can help to reduce stress. Stress can seem like a very normal part of day to day life, but the knock on effect can be really noticeable- espec...
Wild Paths is a brand new city-wide music festival launching this year in Norwich. The festival will take over all of the city’s best-loved music venues for three days in October, showcasing an eclectic mix of emergent and established...
Download Festival, the world’s premiere rock event, has announced that a full mindfulness programme will be implemented in 2019 for the first time. Announced ahead of Mental Health Awareness week next month, the Mind The Dog initiative...
The UK events industry is worth £42.3 billion to the UK economy and involves gigs and concerts, festivals, theatre shows, exhibitions and conferences. There are a growing number of outdoor events each year, with a particular...
He started the session with a vocal warm up, showing the students exercises on how to breathe and warm your voice up correctly. He explained the importance of the warm-up and demonstrated the correct exercises, and then got the...
On 7th March 2019, after months of hard work, we opened the doors to our brand new Bristol Campus for a few special guests to get a first look!. Our honoured guests included staff; without their hard work, the project wouldn’t...
Access Creative College is really excited to be launching its first ever Industry Week on Monday 4th March. To celebrate National Careers Week, we have partnered with a range of Music, Media and Games leaders. They will be speaking to...
Tuesday the 19th of February saw thousands of gig-goers head down to the Manchester Arena for the highly anticipated, sold-out Post Malone gig. Post (real name Austin Post) announced his European arena tour back in 2018. ACC was...
Slam Dunk Festival, the unmissable pop-punk party of the summer, is delighted to reveal the final mind-blowing names for 2019’s instalment. Pop punks Neck Deep, As It Is, Boston Manor, A Loss For Words, Grandson, Press to Meco, A Story...
We are teaming up with Belong to host a series of 2-hour games workshops on the 20th February. Budding games developers will get the chance to learn how to create their favourite computer games. Each workshop will then be followed by a...
Follow the build of your brand new Bristol city centre Campus without the need for a hard-hat or high-vis! We’re super excited to launch this high-tech, industry-led campus in Spring 2019 and we can’t wait for you to come and see what we...
Access Creative College is thrilled to announce we will be hosting an exclusive workshop with leading YouTuber and Blogger Helen Anderson in Bristol!...
Access Creative College are going all out this January to help keep you motivated throughout 2019. We have put together effortless tips on how to eat healthier and motivate yourself through this upcoming year. There are 10 to choose from...
Access Creative College set up Secret Speaker which are an exclusive set of events to give students a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and ask questions to people who have excelled in their field. Our first Secret Speaker was Ed...
In 2017 we celebrated our 25th Birthday, and what better way to look forward to another quarter of a century of creative education than by opening a new £5m state-of-the-art campus in one of Europe’s most creative cities....
For your next instalment of Meet the Tutor, it’s time to head to Birmingham to catch up with Games Design tutor Anastacia France. She tells us all about her career and how she is looking into using virtual reality for more than just...
Tom Syndicate is a gaming Vlogger. To sum up what he does, he says ‘I film every day of my life and post it on my YouTube’. How modest for a guy who has over 2.5 million subscribers!...
Monday 27 August - Reading and Leeds 2018 saw 200,000 festival fans indulge in outstanding sets from Kings Of Leon, Fall Out Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Panic! At The Disco...
Monday 27 August - Reading and Leeds 2018 saw 200,000 festival fans indulge in outstanding sets from Kings Of Leon, Fall Out Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Panic! At The Disco...
For those of you who don’t know, our Artist Development course deconstructs a music artist and teaches them to build themselves back up in a way that will enhance their music, brand and appeal....
100,000 descended to Donington Park for Download Festival 2018. Headliners included: Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold and Guns N' Roses....
Access Creative is going full-force this Mental Health Awareness Month in the fight against the stigma....
The Yogscast, in their own words are a, ‘Minecraft and multiplayer comedy gaming with a silly dwarf, a handsome spaceman and the rest of the Yogscast family!’...
You might recognise Sam Bowden from our previous news stories. For those of you that don’t, he is the lead guitarist of punk-pop band Neck Deep and ex -student at Lincoln....
