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 […]
The Making of Arkz Beats
From his time as an Access Creative College student at Norwich doing Artist Development to producing the opening track on Fredo’s 2021 sophomore album ‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness’ and working with some of British Hip-Hop’s finest including Giggs and R.A, Arkz Beats (real name Daniel Buse) has made a name for himself as a driven, […]
Cyberpunk and the challenges of modern game development
Take a moment and think about your favourite game. Think about what put that game in your top spot. It could have been the engaging story with twists and turns that meant you couldn’t put the controller down until you’d found every scrap of narrative. Maybe it was the rich, fully-developed game world that took […]
I’m Making It: Lebo
Meet Lebo What does he do? Lebo is a singer/songwriter and ex ACC Bristol student. Originally from Botswana, Lebo makes thoughtful soul-filled R&B which in his words ‘sheds a light on darkness’. Where can you find out more? To find out more, head to his Instagram Want to make it in Bristol? Want to make […]
I’m Making It in Bristol: Badliana
Who is she? Badliana What does she do? Anna Lisa, whose stage name is Badliana, is a Bristol based artist who makes music with the influence from a mixture of genres including soul, jazz, trap, grime and R&B. In 2019 she ticked something off her list which many aspiring musicians want, and she graced the […]
The Whole of Jordan Stephens
You may recognise Jordan Stephens as one half of the successful duo Rizzle Kicks. But, what you may not know is not only is Jordan a musician, but he is also a Hollywood actor, who has appeared in Star Wars, as well as a huge Mental Health Advocate. He is the frontman for the IAMWHOLE […]
Careers in the Music Tech Industry
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 million people heading to live music events last year alone. Check […]
Careers in Games
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. Looking into careers in games? You want to keep reading! Games Producer Want to be an owner […]