New year, new goals, new routines… but one thing hasn’t changed: the way we deliver events for our students.
At pointblank, events aren’t just add-ons; they’re part of the experience. They’re fun, engaging, and rooted in the music industry, created to support your learning in a real-world, community-led environment. We’re more than academia. Everything we run is designed with students in mind, giving you opportunities to connect, develop, and grow outside the classroom, while still keeping things enjoyable. Here’s what’s coming up in January.
Fresher’s Week
We’re starting the new term on a high note. Whether you just joined or are returning for another term, Fresher’s Week is your chance to ease in, meet people, and get connected to the community straight away. Expect welcoming events, good conversations, and plenty of reasons to feel inspired for the term ahead.
January Pub Quiz
12 Jan | 18:00 GMT
Join us at the Penn Street Hub to meet your student representatives and take part in the January Pub Quiz. Expect drinks, snacks, and a voucher prize; and yes, bringing friends is strongly encouraged. It’s a relaxed way to settle back in, meet new faces, and start the term with something social. Book your place here.
Fresher’s Party
15 Jan | 18:30 GMT
What’s music without a party? Join us for a night led by our student DJs, bringing a selection of chilled tunes to set the tone for the term ahead. With great vibes, drinks, and a welcoming crowd, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet people, reconnect with the pointblank community, and start the year feeling creative, social, and motivated. Book your place here.
Vi4YL Documentary Screening
20 Jan | 18:30 GMT
This unique one-hour documentary takes you into the world of vinyl, packed with stories, insight, and exclusive footage from some of the world’s best-loved DJs and commentators. Each screening includes a live DJ soundtrack, creating an immersive experience that’s equal parts film and performance. Expect the documentary interpretation by our guest DJs and curators performing their own soundtrack, offering fresh perspectives and making each screening feel a little different. Book your spot here.
pointblank Students Takeover at Ministry of Sound
24 Jan | 00:00 – 04:00
As part of our mission to provide real-world opportunities, we’re excited to partner with one of London’s most iconic venues: Ministry of Sound.
pointblank DJs will be taking over ‘The Baby Box’ from midnight to 4:00 am for an unforgettable night of club energy, community, and homegrown talent. Expect an eclectic mix of sounds and styles: a showcase of the breadth of talent coming out of pointblank right now, and a reminder of what’s possible when students are given the platform to perform.
Discounted tickets are available here. And it’s always better with your people, so bring friends and support the community.
Workshops and talks
Alongside the social events, January also includes sessions focused on mindset, career pathways, and the behind-the-scenes knowledge that can make a real difference in the industry.
Building Flow and Confidence in the Studio
27 Jan | 18:30 GMT
This session covers a part of music careers that often gets overlooked: mindset. You’ll explore how to finish more tracks, find direction in your career, handle negativity in the industry, and understand the root causes of creative blocks — plus practical strategies to move through them. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to keep progressing, this one is worth your time. Book your place here.
pointblank Alumni: A Career in Ghost Production and Artist Relations
27 Jan | 19:30 GMT | Online
Join pointblank alumnus Jeremy Thalmann for an inspiring and honest look at what it takes to build a career in today’s music industry. From classical piano training in Switzerland to professional work as a ghost producer and Artist Relations freelancer for PioneerDJ / AlphaTheta, Jeremy will share the realities, rewards, and challenges of a multi-faceted path in music. The session ends with an interactive Q&A, giving you the chance to ask anything about production, ghost work, DJing, and navigating the professional side of the industry. Book your place here.
Music Data: Identifiers You Need To Know
28 Jan | 19:00 GMT | Online
The music industry runs on data, yet many creatives aren’t taught which identifiers matter, why they exist, or how they affect careers.
In this session, US Instructor Natalie Jacobs breaks down the key identifiers used across the industry and explains how they function in the wider digital and commercial ecosystem. Whether you’re an artist, songwriter, producer, or emerging industry professional, this is essential knowledge for protecting your credits and ensuring you’re paid what you’re owed. Book your spot here.
Inspired?
Thanks to the dedication of our industry expert instructors, pointblank has earned a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing us among the very best institutions. Whether you’re passionate about DJing, music production, sound engineering, vocal performance, software engineering, radio, or songwriting, pointblank offers degrees or short courses in London, LA, Ibiza, and Online. No matter your location or aspirations, we are here to help make your dreams a reality.
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