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Alex Boucher MBE

@thatwouldbealex.bsky.social

Games, music, events.

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Games meets Music - the B-Side New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!

It's tough out there, so we've add a limited number of heavily discounted indie dev passes for Games meets Music - get them before they go!
gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk

03.03.2026 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still doomscrolling? Take a break with the latest Bond & Beyond Podcast, in which @thatwouldbealex.bsky.social and I discuss what almost every Bond cast member ever did before or after. Was 007 the height of their fame, or the beginning of the end?

bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/8087485...

16.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone struggling to book meetings for GDC this year?

11.02.2026 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.

You can still donate, help us make a kick-ass music documentary with one foot in the 90s and the other in present day: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...

07.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.

You can still donate, help us make a kick-ass music documentary with one foot in the 90s and the other in present day: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...

07.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
3andahalfminutesfilm on Instagram: "We’re looking for bands and artists currently shaping the UK’s music scenes to take part in a large, filmed Zoom discussion that wi…" We’re looking for bands and artists currently shaping the UK’s music scenes to take part in a large, filmed Zoom discussion that will form part of Three and a Half Minutes of Fame, an independent music documentary currently in production.Co-producer and presenter Alex Boucher MBE and the team want to capture honest, present-day perspectives on what it means to be an artist right now. From playing grassroots venues, touring and releasing music, to the sustainability of making music, the realities of the modern industry, and how today’s artists view and are influenced by the UK music industry of the past.The filmed Zoom call will be recorded for inclusion in the documentary and will take place on Friday 20 February between 5pm and 8pm.We’re keen to hear from artists of all genres, backgrounds, and locations who are actively building momentum, whether you’re DIY, independent, or established.If you’re active and interested in reflecting on your experiences as part of a wider conversation about music past, present, and future, we’d love to hear from you.To be considered, please register your interest via the Google Form below (or via the link in our bio).Please note: due to limited capacity, not all applicants will be able to take part.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTYW4YiKvMeTMcn40p-Hnkgz6GqvfNCFkqfHiccxUuld1yNg/viewform

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06.02.2026 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Games meets Music - the B-Side New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!

Agenda is live for Games meets Music (The B-Side) featuring talks and panels on sync/licensing, collaborations with global mega stars, finding work as a composer, mobile games and writing music fron an IP. Tickets - gamesmeetsmusic.eventbrite.co.uk

05.02.2026 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Loads of people have told me they are not going to GDC this year, I also heard that multiple trade delegations will be avoiding it too

19.01.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Games meets Music - the B-Side New and Bigger venue! Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships!

And yes, we do have a post-rock legend joining us for a fireside chat too...
Tickets are still on sale and expected to fly - only 200 tickets are available!
www.eventbrite.com/e/games-meet...

12.01.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The agenda for Games Meets Music (The B-Side) is now live!
Featuring talks on writing music for an IP, How to get your music into games, Finding work as a composer, making money from music in your game, we have something for everyone!

12.01.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stupid And Contagious Podcast Dive back into the decade that defined guitar-driven music. From grunge to Britpop, alt-rock to shred, Stupid And Contagious celebrates the riffs, tones, and stories that made the ’90s kick ass! Join ...

I'm back on the best 90s podcast in the land, talking about the documentary.
Watch - www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP...
Listen - podcasts.apple.com/.../stupid.....
Give the lads a follow on the socials too! linktr.ee/stupidandcon...

19.12.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call Sheet Day 1 approaches

open.substack.com/pub/alexbouc...

12.12.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blog 1 β€” Analog Events

Cannot wait for Games meets Music #2 next year, the line-up is INSANE www.theplacetobe.uk/news

01.12.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the bands that keep music alive.

Off to a great start, but every little donation here and there will really help! More info here on my Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...

24.11.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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DevMix PC β€œDevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.

Where better to hold an event called DevMix, than at RichMix?!
Join the PC games industry on Feb 19th: loads of networking, no talks - bring plenty of business cards..
www.eventbrite.com/e/1760833112...

24.11.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DevMix PC β€œDevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.

DevMix is DEVinitely happening! πŸ˜‰
Early Bird tickets are on sale, come and network and meet everyone who's making waves in PC Games right now.
Open to students, indies, studios, publishers, vendors, platform holders, hardware companies and middleware providers.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1760833112...

20.11.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three and a Half Minutes of Fame Music Documentary Then vs now: what it takes to make it in music. A raw look at fame, passion, and the venues that keep music alive.

Quick one β€” I’m making a documentary, Three and a Half Minutes of Fame, about what it really takes for bands to succeed today compared to the 90s. Gigs, near-misses, fandom, all of it.

Would love if you had a look and maybe shared it β€” every bit helps! 🎸

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/three-and-...

11.11.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a UK #gamedev #gamepublisher - or maybe a #musician / #composer?
Get yer swerve on and go to #GamesMeetMusic in April!

06.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Games meets Music - the B-Side Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships! London Games Festival Side Event.

Back once again for the Renegade Master www.eventbrite.com/e/games-meet...

05.11.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Phoenix FM - Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay Local radio for Brentwood and Billericay

News! I’m on the Jo Bailey Drive-time show TOMORROW at 4:30pm, talking about the 90s, my book and the documentary we’re making next year - tune in…. phoenixfm.com

29.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DevMix PC β€œDevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real.

Ready for DevMix? Indie and student early bird tickets are now on sale, along with networking passes and group tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/devmix-pc-...

29.10.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alex won't even tell me what the event is!!!
How am I supposed to even design the bloody logo when I know as much about it as you do?!
...wait - you know something already don't you?
DON'T YOU!?!?!
TELLL MEEEEEEEEE!

Alex won't even tell me what the event is!!! How am I supposed to even design the bloody logo when I know as much about it as you do?! ...wait - you know something already don't you? DON'T YOU!?!?! TELLL MEEEEEEEEE!

Are you a UK based #gamdev or #indiedev?
#AnalogEvents
theplacetobe.uk

27.10.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Coming soon

26.10.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Into PC Games and sad that EGX didn’t deliver? Announcing a new event for next year that may go some way to bring the PC community together

25.10.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VIVA! Games IP & Licensing / Games Licensing Awards A new addition to the VIVA! Series, where we will do a deep dive on all things IP and Licensing + new awards event , Games Licensing Awards!

I can't wait for VIVA! IP & Licensing on Thursday! Tickets are now limited, get yourself along for some insightful panels and valued networking - www.eventbrite.com/e/1354505184...

20.10.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
A series of polaroid style screenshots of several levels Warp Digital created for the game CUFFBUST that were created using the editor they created and built for the game!

There the Warp Digital Logo in the middle and below is the CUFFBUST logo and the games Jailen character, a blue big eyed Koala type creature wearing an orange jump suit, in a provocative modelling pose

A series of polaroid style screenshots of several levels Warp Digital created for the game CUFFBUST that were created using the editor they created and built for the game! There the Warp Digital Logo in the middle and below is the CUFFBUST logo and the games Jailen character, a blue big eyed Koala type creature wearing an orange jump suit, in a provocative modelling pose

⚠️🚨CUFFBUST has escaped and is released! 🚨⚠️

✨Featuring a fun and intuitive Level Editor that was created by us!✨

Don't get caught out 😜 jump right in and make some awesome levels!

We've already made some exciting ones that you can grab and play already!

store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/...

15.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Ruling the airwaves Radio interviews are like buses, you wait ages for one, then….

open.substack.com/pub/alexbouc...

13.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cambridge Radio Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs

I’m on the wireless this morning, from 10:30 talking about stuff - www.cambridge.radio

11.10.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Analog Events will launch the inaugural VIVA! Games IP & Licensing Event - MCV/DEVELOP A brand-new one-day conference spotlighting the future of games, licensing, and IP strategy

Thanks @mcvdevelop.bsky.social
Tickets are still available, come along and learn more about New IP, Retro IP, Household Brands, tie-ins, collabs and all the cool things you can do with your own IP!
Plus, stick around for the Games Licensing Awards too...
mcvuk.com/business-new...

02.10.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you work in PC game development, publishing or hardware, put a 'hold" in your calendar for 19/02/2026...

01.10.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0