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"If you're serious about your music then Point Blank is where you want to be" says Radio 1 DJ and dance music legend Pete Tong. And he should know. With a career spanning over 25 years, Pete is recognised worldwide as one of the most influential DJ's in dance music. Thanks for your support Pete! 

Felix Buxton had a wealth of information to share with students when he visited Point Blank including how Basement Jaxx got signed, how they work in the studio and what it's like to play the main stage at Glastonbury. You can watch some clips from his visit here:

Paul Epworth is one of the most in-demand producers in the UK right now, having produced Florence & The Machine’s debut album and received a Brit Award for ‘Producer of the Year’. So we were delighted when Paul agreed to come in and share some of his experience with students on the HNC Music Production Course. He revealed some of his production secrets and shared tips on how to succeed as a record producer. You can check out the highlights from the masterclass by clicking on the icon below.

Annie Mac's rapid ascent to the prime time Friday evening slot on BBC Radio 1 is indicative not only of her bubbly persona and skills behind the decks, but also the changing musical tastes of a new generation of clubbers. She shared her thoughts on the current music scene as well as the story of her journey from internet radio broadcasts with no listeners to festival headlining DJ slots! Watch the clips here:

We're big fans of the Chems here at Point Blank so you can imagine how thrilled we were when they approached us to build an online music mixer featuring loops and samples from their back catalogue. The mixer has proved popular with students from all over the world who can't get enough of those Block Rockin Beats! Create your own remix using the Chemical Brothers sound library - just click here!

New York based DJ / Producer Quentin has released tracks for labels including Defected and Strictly Rhythm and acclaimed remixes for major artists including Mariah Carey. On a recent visit to London, he dropped by to meet production students and check out the studio facilities here at Point Blank.

Ben is a former student of Point Blank and currently works as an A&R manager at Island Records. He signed Tinchy Stryder to the label and also works with artists including Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, Florence & The Machine and many others. Ben is one of many valuable music industry links that Point Blank can offer to students.

Despite a reputation as "the hardest working man in breaks" Krafty still found time to meet students at Point Blank and offer some trademark tips and tricks to students on the DJ course. Krafty plays shows all over the world from stadium gigs in Australia to festivals and regular slots at Fabric in London.