The Making of Arkz Beats

Arkz Beats, sitting in a green lit room

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

ACC | Blog | Cyberpunk

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

Lebo | Alumni | ACC

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

ACC | Alumni | Blog | 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

Jordan Stephens | ACC | Blog

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

Access Creative College Lincoln students creating music in the production room

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

Careers in games | ACC | Blog

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 […]