A History of Esports
Like most people, you’ve likely heard the term ‘esports’ by now, but do you know what it means and the background behind one of the fastest growing industries of this century? Well, if not, don’t worry. We cover EVERYTHING esports, leaving no stone unturned. Let’s dig into what esports is, where it all started and […]
Emily Harrison: Our Birmingham Alumni on Performing and Pageantry
Meet Emily Harrison, ACC Birmingham alumni and now singer-songwriter. Emily is busy working on building a career in music, competing in music competitions, working on an EP, and is a finalist for Miss England 2022 but she’s not stopping there! We sat down with her to find out more about what she’s been up to […]
LGBT History Month: Celebrating LGBT Musicians
First up, we have SOPHIE. SOPHIE AKA Sophie Xeon sadly passed away in January 2021, but before she died, she released a strong body of work and is a highly celebrated producer who co-wrote or produced for acts such as Madonna, Charli XCX, MØ and even our ACC alumni, Let’s Eat Grandma. Where to start […]
ACC x Condense
Condense Scholarship now closed for new applications The modern world of technology is rich and complex, filled with a variety of career paths, roles and areas of specialism. Innovations are coming thick and fast in AI, AR, VR and now, the metaverse. As we enter the new frontier that is the metaverse, a digital VR […]
What is esports?
Esports, short for Electronic Sports, is a term used to describe competitive video gaming. But don’t be mistaken in thinking that that means a casual competition like the splitscreen face-offs of the past with friends. Esports is a serious, professional industry with intense and meaningful competition set within some of the world’s biggest game franchises. […]
ACC Birmingham alumni Bingo Benj goes big this Christmas with new single B!ngo!
We sat down with Benj to discuss his new single, B!ngo!, currently in the running for UK Christmas Number One, how he found his time at ACC and why he’s championing bingo as an activity for a new generation. Hi Benj, when, where and what did you study with us? I studied at ACC […]
How to Make Money From Esports
Esports is big business. As the industry expands, new roles are popping up all the time, from competitors to supporting roles. There’s so many opportunities that you’re spoilt for choice with which career path you could go down within the industry. We’re here to help you figure out how to make esports work for you […]
Can esports be an Olympic sport?
You probably know by now that the term sports has taken on a new meaning in the modern day. It used to be solely physical-based competitions like football, rugby and athletics. For centuries, people have come together to watch these competitions, celebrating and commiserating as the teams or competitors they support win or lose. Games […]
New Century is now open!
New Century: A History New Century (formerly New Century Hall) has existed since the 1960s, hosting legendary acts such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and 808 State in the 800 capacity Grade II listed venue, a short walk from Manchester Victoria. New Century, a building that has been a key part of the Manchester […]
Animation and VFX: RenderMan has come to ACC
Animation and visual effects are big business. From classic animated masterpieces like Toy Story and Inside Out, to the new era of visual effects like de-ageing, audiences have been treated to incredible experiences provided by cutting edge and constantly developing technology. About RenderMan Here at ACC, we understand that to be the best, you need […]
ACC London: A new space to inspire a new generation
Something Big is Coming to London London. The UK’s biggest city, a beacon of cultural diversity with a rich and vibrant history. London has been home to ACC for a while, and in that time, we’ve cemented ourselves within this wonderful, passionate community. The city is a keystone of what we do, and it’s important […]
Jobs in esports: Exploring which job roles are in esports
Ever wondered about where your career could go within the esports industry? Read on to find out what kinds of jobs are available in the industry currently, what those jobs entail and discover how you can work in esports without being a player, team manager or directly involved in tournaments. It’s no understatement to say […]