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Point Blank partner with IMS for IMS College Malta 2016

More big news for Summer ’16. Point Blank and International Music Summit will be partnering to create IMS College Malta, a new education initiative that will take place on the island from July 1st – 3rd. Across these three days, aspiring electronic music professionals, DJs, producers, singers and enthusiasts will be able to attend a unique new summit with a focus on educating and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders. Occurring across various venues, the  programme of seminars, immersive panels and interactive sessions will be accompanied by a schedule of unmissable parties running throughout the weekend, courtesy of some of the biggest names in electronic music.

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Confirmed names due play at this stage include Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Diynamic boss Solomun and internationally renowned DJ and Saved label head Nic Fanciulli. There will also be practical sessions and workshops, including music production focus sessions. Point Blank will be bringing the musical expertise of lead course developer Ski Oakenfull to IMS College Malta with Ski hosting a special deconstruction masterclass in Ableton Live. In this session, Ski will break down the musical sounds and techniques used in a recent classic dance track – previously he’s broken down tracks from the likes of Kraftwerk, Moderat, Caribou, Disclosure and many more. Point Blank will also be hosting Ableton masterclass sessions with producer and Point Blank instructor Stefano Ritteri, who is best known for his releases on Defected, Exploited and Dirtybird, together with artist panels and masterclasses hosted by Point Blank’s own Declan McGlynn.

To find out more details, including information on packages, head to the IMS College Malta website. Information on how to book can also be found here. What’s more, Point Blank students and graduates are eligible for a 20% discount! To claim the code, students and former students should get in touch with Point Blank with the name of their course.

If you want to build a career within the music industry and become part of the next generation of industry professionals, our online Diploma courses will help you get there. Taken from anywhere in the world and for up to 64 weeks, they’re some of our most comprehensive courses. International Music Summit is an educational, inspirational and motivational thought leadership platform that was set up in 2007. It is dedicated to creating awareness of and appreciation for electronic music through the presentation of summits and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of the genre to art and culture worldwide.

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