Mitch Prestedge – Best Song/Composition Award Winner 2024
Recently, we had a chat with Mitch Prestedge, Lincoln’s winner for ACC’s Best Song/Composition Award for 2024. We spoke to him about how he feels after his award win, his time at Access Creative, and his plans for the future. Hi Mitch, can you please tell us a bit more about yourself? My name is […]
How to become a sound designer
Sound design is an important aspect of storytelling in films, games, music, and other media, creating immersive environments and emotional depth through the use of audio. Whether you’re crafting eerie soundscapes for a horror film or enhancing the user experience in a video game, becoming a Sound Designer requires a mix of creativity, technical skills, […]
SoundCloud vs Spotify: Which is best for a new music artist?
We explore SoundCloud and Spotify to help you decide which might best serve your music career. Streaming has changed how artists distribute their music and reach audiences. With platforms like SoundCloud and Spotify leading the way, there have never been more opportunities for new and independent musicians. The rise of SoundCloud Is SoundCloud free? SoundCloud […]
Manchester Creative Educators and Beyond The Music Collaborate to Boost Grassroots Music
Access Creative College(ACC), Access Industry(AI) and dBs Institute(dBs) are teaming up with Beyond The Music, a Manchester music industry conference, to bring a series of workshops, showcases and talks to this year’s event. Beyond The Music takes place between the 9th and the 11th October, with events taking place at Aviva Studios as well as […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Gaming Venues in London
Hey, gamers! Ready to level up your weekends? London is a paradise for anyone who loves gaming, offering a range of venues where you can dive into virtual worlds, battle it out with friends, or just chill with like-minded gamers. Whether you’re into retro classics, cutting-edge VR or competitive esports, there’s something here for you. […]
How to make a short film – A guide to everything you need to know
There is no denying that the UK film and television industry is booming, the British Film Industry found that the box office generated around £986 million over 2023. With that being said, it couldn’t be a better time for filmmakers to create their own work and showcase their talent. In this blog, we will guide […]
Connor Dawson – Level 2 Music Award Winner 2024
We recently had a chat with Connor Dawson, Lincoln’s Level 2 Music Award winner for 2024. Connor spoke to us about his time on his course, his recent award win, and his future aspirations. Hi Connor! Tell us about yourself. My name is Connor Dawson, I’m 19 years old and I specialise in playing bass […]
Yasmin Otsmane – Best Media Student Award 2024
Recently, we caught up with Yasmin Otsmane, who won ACC’s Best Media Student award for 2024 in Manchester. We spoke to her about her recent award win and how she’s feeling about it, as well as her time on her course and her future plans. Hi Yasmine, tell us about yourself! Hi, my name is […]
Harry Stansfield – Best Game Design Award 2024
Harry Stansfield, the winner of the Best Game Design award for 2024 at ACC Manchester, recently spoke to our team about his time on his Level 3 Games Development course and his future plans for when he leaves college. Hi Harry, please can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I studied Level 3 […]
Access at 32: A retrospective from two long-time staff members
Did you know that it’s our 32nd birthday? We started life back in 1992 as Access to Music, offering a small number of music courses. From such small beginnings, we’ve since evolved into games, media, computing and esports. We became Access Creative College to better reflect our focus on and passion for a wide range […]
How to write music as a beginner songwriter
Good songwriting is not just about writing a timeless classic, it can influence the world of music, society, and culture while constantly inspiring new generations of artists. Think of the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen. These famous songwriters all started as beginners, here is our guide on writing your own […]
Kellen Champion – Music Student Award Winner 2024
We had a recent chat with Kellen Champion, who won the Music Student Award for 2024 in Plymouth. We spoke to Kellen about his time on the course, his love for music and his plans for the future. Tell us about yourself! My name is Kellen and I am a Music Producer and DJ. I’m […]