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YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE

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LONDON BERLIN HAMBURG DUBLIN BIRMINGHAM MANCHESTER BRISTOL BRIGHTON DEAR APPLICANT,

As College Principal for BIMM Manchester, on his development label, Blue Noise. As a I’ve had the privilege of helping to start studio and live session guitarist and vocalist young musicians on their path to success in I’ve worked with major labels, such as the music industry. Like them, I started out 20 Polydor, EMI and Island, and have performed years ago as a music undergraduate, joining on many live shows including Royal Gala the first ever year of students at a prestigious Performances, stage shows (Rent, War of the music college in the North West of England. Worlds) and even classical performances. It was there that I first developed my love for music education, and the idea of studying In 2007 I returned to education as a Music contemporary popular music at degree level and Music Technology lecturer, before was really exciting to me. Those three years progressing into educational management as THE SECRET TO SUCCESS were among the best of my life, and I have a Head of Quality Assurance for Teaching and passion for creating a similar experience for Learning and then later as Head of Faculty the students here at BIMM Manchester. for Creative Arts.

IS NO SECRET Since leaving university, I’ve worked I’ve spent my working life in the North West professionally as a songwriter and session of England and I believe that this part of musician, spending the last 18 years the world, and in particular Manchester, has experiencing the highs and the lows of produced some of the greatest modern music If you want to make it You’ll cross paths with everything the music industry has to offer. ever – from Joy Division, The Fall, The Smiths in music, you’ve got to more guest tutors; some As a performer, I’ve been the frontman for a and The Buzzcocks, to James, the Happy get connected, and at of the most successful breakbeat blues and country band, and have Mondays, Black Grape and The Stone Roses. gigged and toured with bands like Frank The vibrant, emotive, humorous, provincial, BIMM we get you better and influential people Black and the Catholics, Cast, Space and the industrial, urban and truly wonderful music connected than in the industry. Miles Hunt Club. As a songwriter, I signed this city produces has never left me… so in anybody else. a publishing deal with Reverb XL in 2003 2013 when the opportunity arose, it was And you’ll be involved while working with OMD’s Andy McCluskey my absolute privilege to come and head up BIMM Manchester as College Principal. If it’s You’ll mix with more in one of the most a creative, successful and sustainable career of the finest aspiring vibrant music scenes in the music industry that you’re after, then musicians in Europe, on the planet, because there’s really no better place to be! and the largest alumni all of our colleges are in network in the industry. the cities where music matters most. You’ll be introduced to more world-class tutors, If you want to get into every one of them active the music industry, within the contemporary get into BIMM. STEVE COBAIN music business. COLLEGE PRINCIPAL - BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER

WELCOME 3 YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE

5 ABOUT BIMM 6 MANCHESTER – THE PLACE TO STUDY AB UT BIMM 8 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE 10 LIFE AT BIMM 12 MASTERCLASSES 14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

20 STUDENT ENRICHMENT AS EUROPE’S LEADING PROVIDER OF MUSIC EDUCATION, BIMM HAS SPENT 35 YEARS 22 STUDENT SUCCESS TURNING RAW RECRUITS INTO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. GET INSPIRED, CREATIVE AND BUSINESS-READY IN A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY WHERE MUSIC IS KING… 26 MEET YOUR TUTORS 31 COURSES Music is booming. With the global industry Dublin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a 56 SUMMER SCHOOLS worth an annual $50bn, there’s never been community of like-minded music-lovers 57 STUDENT SUPPORT a better time to seize the growing career from every genre, and make connections opportunities out there. BIMM puts it all at with the industry decision-makers on your 58 HOW TO APPLY your fingertips. For 35 years, we’ve sparked doorstep. Harness BIMM’s state-of-the- the creativity and sharpened the skill-sets of art facilities. Tap into contacts that range 60 INTERNATIONAL our students, helping them achieve dream from leading labels to renowned studios 62 FEES AND FINANCE roles at the top of the industry. BIMM’s and major festivals. Collaborate with fellow success-rate says it all. We’ve kick-started students as you gig, learn and build a 64 STUDENT LOANS the careers of household names like George bespoke CV. There’s no better place to get 65 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Ezra, James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, industry-ready. Radiohead, Black Honey, Fickle Friends 66 EDUCATION PARTNERS and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top Every QAA-assured BIMM college offers 67 ACCOMMODATION songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, fully accredited courses, with modules led journalists, business professionals and by our dedicated teams of expert tutors. 69 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS major-label managers. All active players in their fields – boasting credits with the world’s biggest artists, 70 CONTACT INFORMATION Anywhere you find a dynamic music city, labels, publications and music businesses you’ll find a BIMM college. Whether you – they have the passion and hard-won choose to study in London, Brighton, knowledge to drive your career forward. Birmingham, Bristol, Berlin, Manchester,

4 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 5 THE MANY PROUD MANCUNIANS CLAIM THAT THEIR CITY IS THE UK’S PRIME PLACE MUSIC HOTSPOT – AND THEY MAY HAVE A POINT. WITH MORE VENUES AND BANDS THAN EVER BEFORE, TO STUDY THE PLACE IS SKYROCKETING AND BIMM MANCHESTER IS ALREADY A PART OF THIS TRAJECTORY!

The modern Manchester is a rapidly evolving city crammed with vibrant nightlife. With around 40 sites showcasing live music, it offers an endless whirl of overlapping sounds – from electronic and avante indie to rock, folk and much more. This non-stop music mélange makes Manchester a perfect learning base for young musicians, and being a friendly and energetic city it offers them lots of like- minded people to hang out with! WWll, it can also boast of creating some of Everyone plays Manchester. The Arena the UK’s favourite TV programmes, such as boasts world-famous bands while the Coronation Street and Cold Feet. It’s from neighbouring northern quarter’s hipster bars this tradition of innovation that new music and clubs offer a range of upcoming talent. resulted – such as the lyrical smarts of The Smiths, New Order inventing the wheel by The famous 1976 Sex Pistols gigs put on crossing electro music with post punk, and by the Buzzcocks in Manchester sparked the Fall’s idiosyncratic releases. an intense local scene at a time when the crucial DIY culture of punk began. These By the end of the 1980s it all exploded as concerts made Manchester the first city Madchester with The Stone Roses and the outside of London to have its own genuine Happy Mondays leading the way. A working punk scene, with the Buzzcocks becoming class San Francisco, Manchester became the a key part of the movement. This inspired coolest place in the world, and it just keeps MANCHESTER a massive local boost, making Manchester on coming, from Oasis outselling the Beatles the key city for post-punk, thanks to Joy to award-winning bands like Elbow and the Division and news reporter Tony Wilson’s complex, highly evolved local scene that Factory Records, which completely exists today. reinvented music for a new generation. Vibrant, thrilling, multicultural Manchester has By 1980 Manchester was the hippest music again reinvented itself and it still has the best city in the UK. The world’s home of the soundtrack. With Manchester Nights now a industrial revolution continued to innovate club standard, what other city in the world can and still does to this day. Home to the boast events named after itself? Come and be computer, invented in Manchester just after a part of it at BIMM Manchester!

6 MANCHESTER - THE PLACE TO STUDY MANCHESTER - THE PLACE TO STUDY 7 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE

HAMBURG LONDON Having a vast network of colleges across complete sense for your future music Europe means we can provide something career to study in multiple cities truly unique which can’t be matched by with BIMM... any other contemporary music college – The BIMM Study Exchange! This exclusive 1. Networking – being able to build your initiative means that BIMM students can musical network in two different cities complete music degrees in two different will lead to an enviable contact database, European cities by studying across two giving you a solid base from which to of our BIMM colleges in London, Berlin, launch your career. Hamburg, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol or Birmingham.* 2. Experience – meeting different kinds of people in different cities will broaden You’ll begin your studies at one BIMM your life perspective, and you’ll learn how college, before transferring to another to communicate varied types of subject for your second year… and then you can matter for creative output. decide whether to remain in your new city BERLIN BIRMINGHAM for your third year or return to your ‘home’ 3. Variety – different cities generate college. The locations of our colleges are contrasting musical styles and have their carefully chosen in cities where music own unique scenes, giving you a breadth of matters most, and your future career will knowledge across the musical spectrum. benefit from the strong musical history, diverse musical styles and current music 4. Initiative – being part of the music scene buzz of your choice of two scenes of multiple cities will give you BIMM locations. hands-on access to a diverse range of venues, events and business ideas, This one-of-a-kind opportunity has come broadening your knowledge of the wider about because, for the first time, all BIMM music industry. degrees in these locations will be validated by the prestigious University of Sussex, And remember, whether you’re studying at meaning courses and classes are totally one of our UK locations, or in Berlin, all our seamless across all seven European cities. classes are taught in English, so you don’t In case you need further convincing, need to worry if your German could do with BRISTOL BRIGHTON here are just four reasons why it makes some improvement!

8 THECONTENTS BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE *Terms and conditions apply THE BIMM STUDYABOUT EXCHANGE BIMM 9 NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME AT BIMM. GIGS FROM TRACKING AT TOP RECORDING Live music is a vital part of the modern STUDIOS TO PLAYING MAJOR FESTIVALS, industry, so don’t expect your life at BIMM to YOUR COURSE WILL TAKE YOU FAR be spent snoozing in a classroom. Instead, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, GIVING your course will take you to the heart of YOU THE EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY the city’s local scene, where you’ll sharpen CONNECTIONS YOU NEED FOR A FLYING your live chops and business acumen as START INTO YOUR CAREER. you play, stage and promote regular gigs. You’ll also help to run BIMM’s end-of-term GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and At BIMM, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted songwriters at events across the city. LIFE by the industry’s biggest artists and most respected professionals, our regular masterclasses are a great opportunity to pick up insider knowledge and fill your contacts book, as you network with A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&Rs and booking agents. Previous guests include: Royal Blood, Tony Iommi, KT AT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths), Nile Rodgers (Chic, Daft Punk), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM patron BIMM Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who). ONLY BIMM GIVES YOU THE SKILLS, WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS TO Every BIMM college has the cutting- BREAK INTO YOUR CHOSEN FIELD. edge facilities you need to get creative. “I FELT I FINALLY FITTED We spare no expense to provide live IN THERE. YOU COULD DO performance spaces, professional studios, YOUR OWN THING AND Mac labs and practice spaces (onsite THAT’S WHAT WE DID.” and across town). We insist on high-end musical, recording, production and IT gear LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS from industry-standard brands like Orange BIMM GRADUATE and Zildjian. And with our expert tutors on- hand to assist, there’ll be no stopping you.

10 LIFE AT BIMM LIFE AT BIMM 11 MASTERCLASSES WE’VE GOT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST NAMES ON SPEED-DIAL AND THE PULLING POWER TO GET THEM IN FRONT OF YOU AT OUR LEGENDARY MASTERCLASSES. YOU’LL LEARN INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND THE PATH TO SUCCESS FROM THE PERFORMERS, PRODUCERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO GRAHAM COXON HAVE MADE IT TO THE BIG TIME. BLUR

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS INCLUDE…

CHUCK D NILE PUBLIC ENEMY RODGERS CHIC

ROYAL PEACHES BLOOD

LIANNE JOSH LA HAVAS HOMME QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

12 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 13 INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Understanding how the music business works is vital to getting your foot in the door. As a BIMM student, you’ll benefit from our wide-ranging contacts, helping you build up a complete picture of the industry and get in with the decision- makers. Regular masterclasses, artist development sessions and an ongoing programme of industry partner events ENHANCING will all arm you with the knowledge you need to thrive, whether you’re networking at exclusive music events or making your EMPLOYABILITY mark during an internship at the world’s biggest record labels. LIVE EXPERIENCE

At BIMM, we’re dedicated to giving sectors that inspire you, then tap into you the skills, experience, contacts and BIMM’s unrivalled contacts book to put Head-turning performance is a vital confidence to let you thrive in the modern everything you’ve learnt into practice. factor for success in the modern music industry. And with 86% of BIMM Of course, a music career doesn’t have industry. BIMM will help you take alumni in employment six months after to mean live performance, so our varied 86% command of the stage, both in your graduation – and 83% of those working range of music courses are matched by Live Performance Workshop tutorials of graduates are in work, in the international music and creative our connections across every sector, with and when honing your craft in front of 6 months after graduation* industries – our track-record speaks work experience placements that include real audiences made up of peers, fans for itself. iconic record labels, magazines, festivals, and industry influencers. music companies – and beyond. Study at BIMM and you can expect a Whatever your discipline, you’ll find forward-thinking degree course that Better still, because all of BIMM’s degree yourself at the heart of local live adapts to your evolving career plans. courses link up with the wider music CAREER events – from BIMM-run gigs and A&R HUBS Supported by our expert tutors, you’ll industry – and run alongside extra- showcases to collaborations with fellow master all the real-world skills that curricular modules in related skills from students from across the vibrant college What happens next? It’s the all-important employers demand, zone in on the video production to entrepreneurship community – and sharpen your business question that will never be far from your – you’ll build a watertight knowledge of acumen in the process. mind during your BIMM degree – and with the business that will help you pursue the more careers specialists on-hand than avenue of your choice. We’ll even open any other music college, we’re equipped your eyes to the possibilities you hadn’t to provide all the tailored guidance you considered – and give the skills to explore need to kick-start a successful career. them. It’s this mix of academic learning, Of course, all of our BIMM courses are 82% practical industry savvy and enviable carefully structured to cover the wider 88% of BIMM alumni are employed in business connections that makes BIMM skills that employers expect. But they’re professional/graduate jobs* graduates more employable, ready to of students find work through a complemented by the dedicated Career burst onto the job market with an edge network established whilst at BIMM* Hubs at every BIMM college – and a on the competition. specialist team who are ready to assist with everything from polishing your CV to nailing down your business plan and *2017/18 Graduate Survey arranging work experience placements. 14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 15 WORK EXPERIENCE

There’s a time and place for theory – but it’s the hands-on work experience we’re able to give our students that makes BIMM degrees stand head-and-shoulders above other music educators.

After all, the best way to understand and prepare for a career in your chosen industry is to dive into the job, picking up first-hand insider insights, bolstering INDUSTRY your CV and making early connections EXPERTS with sector’s big players. Every BIMM college boasts a dedicated And only BIMM is able to secure the work team of respected music professionals, placements you’ll never see advertised, whose active role in the business means with an unrivalled contacts book that you’ll get up-to-the minute wisdom and unlocks the door to leading record labels, the secrets of what really makes the festivals, music companies, magazines – industry tick. Perhaps you’ll be taught and more. to pen hooks by a top songwriter-to- the-stars. Shown how to mix by the The recent work placements we’ve producer of your favourite albums. Or arranged for BIMM students read like a take a guest masterclass from legends who’s who of the modern music industry. like Royal Blood, Tony Iommi and Chuck D. We’re proud to be partnered with major festivals including Glastonbury, The Great Alongside their inside-track knowledge Escape, Reeperbahn and 2000trees, and energetic teaching, BIMM tutors where we’ve put our performance come with bulging contact books that students on the stage and others into can unlock fantasy career opportunities: roles handling everything from technical just ask the 1200-plus students from production to artist liaison. our 2017 cohort, who had the chance to showcase their abilities in front of major We’ve offered our Music Business record labels including Virgin and EMI. students invaluable experience at leading PR agencies like LD Communications, given our Music Journalism students hands-on experience at publications like DIY Magazine, and thrown our Event Management students into top 83% promotions companies like Melting Vinyl. of BIMM graduates in work There’s no door that BIMM can’t open. are actively working in the Music & Creative Industries 6 months after graduation*

16 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY MEET OUR STUDENTS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BIMM DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN LONDON, BERLIN, HAMBURG, BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER, BRISTOL AND BIRMINGHAM ARE VALIDATED BY THE ESTEEMED UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX.

Ranked the 25th best university in jobs. You’ll also instantly become part of the UK in 2019 by The Complete the University of Sussex Alumni Network VIA CULPA University Guide, and 161st in the – a group of over 170,000 former students BA (HONS) world in the Times Higher Education across 150 countries worldwide – and EVENT MANAGEMENT World University Rankings 2019, the through this you’ll have access to a range University of Sussex has a long history of exciting networking events, careers “I love what I’m studying and the of academic success. Among its alumni opportunities, social activities, news and opportunities I’ve received through and staff, it has counted three Nobel reunions. When combined with the hugely BIMM are incredible. The connections Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British proactive BIMM Alumni Network, you’ll here are insane and if you want a hands Academy in humanities and social have an amazing level of support and on, non-performance degree within sciences, and a winner of the Crafoord assistance at your disposal, helping you the music industry this is definitely a Prize for science. to secure the successful and sustainable course you should keep in mind! I’ve career in the music gained experience with companies such When you graduate from BIMM, you’ll industry that you’re as Ground Control, The Warehouse receive a highly sought-after degree searching for. Project, GoTo Live, Elrow, Thirty Pound from the internationally respected Gentleman and have worked on festivals University of Sussex, which will look such as Liverpool Sound City, Manchester great on your CV and will be an Psychedelic Festival, Lost Village and impressive addition when applying for Tramlines since starting here in first year!”

18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEET OUR STUDENTS 19 MEET OUR STUDENTS STUDENT ENRICHMENT

WITH BIMM’S PROGRAMME OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM FOOTBALL TO PHOTOSHOP, IT’S EASY TO BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS AND BOOST YOUR CV…

At BIMM, one size doesn’t fit all. Beyond your Need proof? How about BIMM London’s core degree, we’re proud to compete against ‘The Collective’, which caters for students Europe’s best universities with our growing whose interests land firmly in the Grime, R’n’B programme of extra-curricular activities, all and Dance music categories. With a focus designed to help you build new friendships, on events, artist management, marketing develop complementary skills, boost your CV and A&R workshops, its main purpose is to – or simply blow off steam between studies. promote and produce rising talent across the urban music spectrum. Whichever college you choose, there’s always something happening at BIMM. Not Into music tech? Our ‘Synth Social’ event was all our student pursuits are linked to your a huge success, and gave students from all course – you’ll find everything from sociable discipline’s the opportunity to get their hands quiz nights to a good-natured five-a-side on some of the latest hi-tech synthesisers football league, plus countless one-off to hit the market, along with classic models clubs and societies. But make no mistake: a which are a studio essentials for many proven factor in the standout employability soundtrack composers and producers. of BIMM graduates are the extra-curricular opportunities we offer in music-related fields. Look beyond your core modules and you’ll You’ll have so much fun, you won’t realise how find a thousand ways to get a head-start in MARTHA PHILLIPS much you’re learning. your chosen industry. As a Music Journalism BA (HONS) SONGWRITING student, you could interview headline bands Perhaps you’ll choose to get involved with for the BIMM magazine and website. As an “The city itself is incredible, so quirky the famous BIMM Album, which showcases Events Management student, you could drill and vibrant. And the music scene is the best songs from your college each year, into our contacts and find yourself shadowing mental, there are gigs on every night and and lets you collaborate with fellow students a major tour. hundreds of different music venues to in a high-end studio. Maybe you’ll build your explore. It’s not hard to get into it and live confidence with our Lamplight Sessions Whatever your discipline, be sure to diversify start making a name for yourself. I think I and jam nights. You could throw yourself into your skill-set with our five-week, mid-term just love the buzz, there’s always people staging local gigs, gaining on-the-ground BIMM Extra mini modules, choosing from areas everywhere no matter what time of day or experience of working with artists, venues and as diverse as Music Production, Photoshop night, it’s so colourful and busy.” promoters. Or offer your services to the BIMM and Video Editing, Mindfulness, Essay Writing record label, where you’ll juggle a real budget Skills, Entrepreneurship – and more. and drive your roster all the way to the top.

20 STUDENT ENRICHMENT MEET OUR STUDENTS 21 Originally studying vocals at BIMM Brighton, Natasha re-focussed her efforts on the live music sector by creating her own independent booking agency. After earning a reputation as an STUDENT SUCCESS agent with genuine passion for music, she was headhunted by the Coda Music Agency in 2013, A BIMM DEGREE ISN’T ABOUT GIVING YOU A SCROLL AND A HANDSHAKE. WE where she currently holds the position of Vice PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, President. Most recently, she was nominated in WITH 83% OF EMPLOYED BIMM GRADUATES ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE MUSIC NATASHA BENT Music Week’s ‘Women in Music Roll of Honour’. AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. CODA AGENCY

HERE’S SOME STUDENTS WHO HAVE GONE FROM THE CAMPUS TO THE WORLD STAGE – WITH MORE TO BE FOUND AT WWW.BIMM.CO.UK/STORIES

SIMON DAVIS THE KOOKS ZARA MCFARLANE

Having originally studied Multi-million-selling Since graduating from BIMM IZZY BIZU a BA (Hons) Professional indiepoppers The Kooks London, jazz singer Zara Musicianship in Brighton, began as students at BIMM, has been signed to DJ Gilles forming as a band in Brighton Izzy studied a Diploma in Simon has since moved Peterson’s Brownswood in 2002. Their 2006 debut Vocals at BIMM London, into the competitive Recordings, released two album ‘Inside In/Inside Out’ graduating in 2012, and world of computer game albums to rave reviews in the is certified as four-times wasted no time in getting her programming, and has found media, and has toured the platinum in the UK, and its music career up and running. great success in Singapore world; including performing follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, went In 2013 she won the ILUVLIVE as the founder and CEO all over the US and gigging at straight into the domestic Open Mic competition in of Mighty Bear Games. In an exciting array of European chart at No. 1, with album JAMES BAY front of a crowd which 2017, the company acquired summer festivals. She’s also number three, ‘Junk Of The included Emeli Sandé and over $1 million from outside won a plethora of awards and Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter and guitarist Naughty Boy. Since then she’s investors Global Founders honours, including The Art The band is BRIT Award James has been meteoric. In 2015, he won the BRITs ‘Critics’ supported Sam Smith on his Capital, Skycatcher and Desk’s ‘Album of the Year’, nominated and won in the Choice Award’ and placed second in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ list. UK tour, opened for Jamie RocketInternet. Simon ‘Best Jazz Act’ at the 2014 category of ‘Best UK & Ireland His single ‘Hold Back The River’ peaked at No. 2, hitting the Cullum at The Roundhouse, remembers his student days MOBO Awards and ‘Vocalist Act’ at the MTV Europe top spot in Ireland, while ‘Let It Go’ charted in the UK Top played Glastonbury twice, very well and claims he of the Year’ at the 2015 Jazz Awards in 2006. 10. His debut album, ‘Chaos and the Calm’, went to No. 1 in signed a worldwide recording wouldn’t have formed such FM Awards. the UK, and was the fifth biggest artist album of 2015. contract with Epic Records, a keen business mind if it and performed two tracks on weren’t for his time spent ‘Later… With Jools Holland’. studying at BIMM. 22 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 23 CHARLIE MCCLEAN BIFFCO SONGWRITING

Biffco is the songwriting team behind hits for Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls, Little Mix and many more – and BIMM graduate Charlie is an essential part of its creative processes, working as assistant producer alongside the company’s founder, Richard ‘Biff’ Stannard. With considerable writing and backing vocalist experience behind her, Charlie is rapidly developing her FICKLE FRIENDS talents as an engineer, working with the likes of One Direction and Susan Boyle. GEORGE EZRA After graduation, Natti, Sam, Harry, Chris George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to and Jack received praise from the UK’s study Songwriting – and was signed to music blogging community, before Zane Columbia Records less than a year later. Lowe picked their song ‘For You’ as his His debut single, ‘Budapest’, reached No. ‘Track of the Week’. Shows at The Great 3 in the charts, attaining Platinum status. Escape and Berlin Music Week followed, plus His debut album, ‘Wanted On Voyage’, hit UK and German tours, buzz on US music No. 1, selling over one million copies in the trade bible Billboard, support slots for The UK alone, and was the UK’s third biggest- Ting Tings, and recording sessions at Abbey selling album of 2014. Road studios.

JORDAN JOSHUA BEN THOMPSON TWO DOOR WHITMORE LEDGER CINEMA CLUB

Having completed a After gaining a Music Business As live drummer for Two BA (Hons) Professional degree, Josh found work Door Cinema Club, BIMM Musicianship at BIMM at the Free Trade Agency, graduate Ben has toured in 2010, Jordan became an international booking the globe several times, a member of the agent with an amazing performed at a multitude of Atlantic Records A&R roster of artists including domestic and international TOM ODELL COCO LEAMAN department. The label The National, Father John festivals and made numerous is home to high-profile Misty, St. Vincent, The War television appearances. A BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom Coco completed a Music Business degree acts such as Ed Sheeran, On Drugs and Sleater-Kinney. musician endorsed by Vic signed to Columbia Records and in 2013 at BIMM Brighton in 2016. Soon afterward, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Josh’s role at Free Trade is Firth and Zildjian, Ben’s was nominated in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ poll. she started an internship with Kerry Missy Elliott and Plan B. central to the wider range of abilities are well honed, and He won the ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ at The Gordy Enterprises based in L.A, where she Jordan also works for the music industry, working he continues to be a pivotal BRITs, played Glastonbury Festival and his continues working today. KGE clients are Brighton-based music closely alongside promoters part of Two Door Cinema debut album, ‘Long Way Down’, went to some of the biggest musicians in the world supervision company The (both regionally in the UK Club’s success. No. 1. His rise continued into 2014, with two including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Sound Works. and internationally) as well BRIT Award nominations and a win as the Rockwell, Berry Gordy and Lionel Richie. As as artists’ wider teams which Ivor Novello ‘Songwriter of the Year’. an ambassador for the company, Coco has includes management, record attended various industry events such as labels and their PR teams. CAA, Fox Rothschild, Spotify and Nielsen, Interscope Records, a Hollywood Walk of For more success stories, visit www.bimm.co.uk/stories Fame ceremony and movie screenings. 24 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 25 MEET YOUR TUTORS STUART EASTHAM HEAD OF H.E. Stuart has been a professional bassist for over EUROPE’S BEST CONNECTED 25 years, in which time he’s played everywhere from dark and dingy band venues to the Royal Festival Hall, the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury BIMM MANCHESTER’S TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE and everything in between. He’s played both bass IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. and double bass at a range of diverse sessions and recordings, including stints at Maida Vale Studios, Toe Rag Studios, Broadcasting House, Parr Street Studios, Revolution, and many more. BIMM Manchester’s tutors have been there and done that. Not only are they experts in education, they’re experienced performers, DEIRDRE WARR songwriters and music industry professionals PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP who combine their teaching with an active COURSE LEADER role in the business. Instead of dusty, outdated dogma, you’ll get the inside-track, Deirdre is an experienced Head of Curriculum and the practical secrets you won’t find in any Advanced Teaching Practitioner with a master’s textbook and the up-to-the minute wisdom degree in music technology. A vocalist and multi- that you’ll need for a flying start in a fast- instrumentalist, Deirdre has expertise across pop and moving business. classical genres and is a former winner of Soundings, an international electroacoustic music competition. With years of experience in the music industry, our tutors have achieved a lot. They’ve toured the world, scored multi-platinum hit records, interviewed AARON BROWN global superstars, organised major music HEAD OF EDUCATION DAVE BOARDMAN festivals and collaborated with some of the EVENTS MANAGEMENT world’s most incredible acts including Oasis, Aaron began playing drums at the COURSE LEADER Prince, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé and Sir age of 12, and learned his craft by Paul McCartney. performing in a large range of rock, Dave is part of the Leeway Creative jazz and orchestral groups, before Productions team, having previously run his At BIMM, you’ll have direct access to their studying music at the Liverpool own Doddnaze Artists - a booking agency in demand insider knowledge and you’ll Institute for Performing Arts. for a booking agency for roots, folk and graduate prepared and connected for a country artists which also organises events successful and sustainable career in the On the drums he’s recorded including the Preston Caribbean Carnival music industry. and toured with a whole range and Hebden Bridge Folk Roots Festival, of successful bands, artists and where he is artistic director. See who your tutors are and what they’ve producers, including Charlotte Dave also works at a range of other been up to, and we guarantee you’ll be Hatherley, Sizer Barker, Mike Crossey, English and Scottish festivals as stage impressed! Andy McCluskey, The Broken Stars manager, compere and artist liaison co- and Dirtbox. His theatre credits have ordinator and throughout his career has included the world premiere of the also undertaken roles including in-house musical ‘Eric’s’ about Liverpool’s most promoter at Hebden Bridge Trades Club, exciting 1970s punk nightclub. music journalist, qualified teacher and youth worker.

26 MEET YOUR TUTORS MEET YOUR TUTORS 27 DONNA BERWICK HEAD OF ACADEMIC STUDIES

Donna first started her career as an actor and musician, playing both percussion and drums. She toured with The Lucys and was fortunate enough to record two sessions for John Peel’s radio show. Donna then moved into education – first as a lecturer in performing arts and then into professional development where she designed and delivered training, coaching and mentoring programmes.

MIKE HOSKER MUSIC BUSINESS COURSE LEADER

Mike began his career in the music industry as the bassist for succesful Manchester new wave indie band, Lowline.

Since then, Mike has undertaken a number of creative industry roles, including jobs in label, artist and event management. Mike has six years’ experience in education, teaching on creative Degree programmes, while developing and delivering qualifications from Levels 2-6.

JOHN MCCREADY MUSIC JOURNALISM COURSE LEADER STEVE TRAFFORD LEE DOYLE SONGWRITING MUSIC PRODUCTION John McCready is Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Music COURSE LEADER COURSE LEADER Journalism at BIMM Manchester and he has previously lectured at a many Universities across the UK. John enjoyed Steve’s list of credits is as quirky as After a decade of touring the world long associations as writer with NME, The Face, Mojo, his own singing and songwriting style. as an Engineer with a range of Mixmag and the Radio Times. He has worked as Producer He played bass and guitar in the band artists, Paul now teaches at a variety and Music Consultant for the BBC and Channel 4 making The Fall with Mark E. Smith, touring of institutions, including BIMM. documentaries with artists as diverse as The Beach Boys, the world with them and contributing material for two albums. He’s also The Carpenters and John Lennon. As a press officer he He remains very active within his worked with Paul Heaton (The ran campaigns for Techno legends Derrick May, Kevin Housemartins, The Beautiful South) field, and can be found throughout Saunderson and the chart topping Altern 8 and whilst DJ’ing and Cerys Matthews (Catatonia), the summer months at mixing desks John was a resident at the Hacienda in the Gay Traitor Bar. among many others. Steve also writes on far-flung festival sites. Currently John is working on sleeve notes for a New Order for independent films, and is currently re-release and research papers on The Situationist thread in a singer-songwriter with the band pop, to accompany his huge collection of posters and texts Rubberbear alongside Tom Chapman on display at John Moores University. (New Order).

28 MEET YOUR TUTORS MEET YOUR TUTORS 29 DAMIAN MORGAN HEAD OF CAREERS AND INDUSTRY COURSES Damien has been employed in a wide range of roles in the music industry for the past 20 years – as a live

music and DJ agent, an artist manager and a music business consultant. He looks after performers as HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES diverse as Terry Hall (The Specials), Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke (The Smiths) and Drew McConnell 32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION (Babyshambles), as well as emerging artists such as The Orielles, The Quindells and Las Kellies. Damian 34 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP has booked tours worldwide for major acts, and has organised official aftershow parties for bands including 38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING Oasis, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Suede and 42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS many others. 44 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT

48 BA (HONS) MUSIC JOURNALISM NEIL YOUNG HEAD OF MUSIC THEORY FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES Neil is a jazz guitarist and composer who, alongside his own work, has recorded and performed with many 50 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN artists such as The Earlies, Barbarossa, Sara Lowes, MUSIC PERFORMANCE Badly Drawn Boy, King Creosote, Blue’s Simon Webbe, and Denny Laine from Wings. Neil has appeared at 52 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA jazz festivals worldwide and performed on numerous IN SONGWRITING BBC 6 Music sessions, receiving critical recognition for his writing from JazzTimes, the Grammy Awards and 54 DIPLOMA IN EVENTS AND the International Songwriting Competition. SOUND PRODUCTION

56 SUMMER SCHOOLS MANCHESTER

For a full list of tutors, visit www.bimm.co.uk/tutors

30 MEET YOUR TUTORS COURSES 31 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION

UCAS CODE: W373

The way in which music is recorded, So, what are you waiting for? To make your 3 YEARS FULL-TIME mixed and mastered is as integral to the way in music production, connect with us, creative process as composition and and we’ll connect you to a life in music. performance. The best producers can add an elusive magic to a recording that’s PROGRESSION ROUTE often the difference between the success Graduates can progress directly to and failure of a project. employment in the music industry in roles such as producer, DJ, sound engineer, film BA (Hons) Music Production BA (Hons) Music Production at BIMM and television composer and computer Manchester is a specialist vocational music designer. Or can continue their COURSE MODULES course designed for those wishing to studies with a BIMM Postgraduate pursue a career in a range of music Certificate in Learning and Teaching. industry roles, such as producer, sound YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 engineer, film and television composer and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS computer music designer. Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or All students take the All students take the All students take the above (64 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 following modules in their following core modules in following core modules in The aim of the course is to nurture your equivalent. Plus five GCSE qualifications first year of study: their second year of study: their third year of study: creative flair while you develop your with minimum grade of C/4, including skills as a producer across a wide range English Language. • Audio Theory and • Music Production • Audio Post-Production of contexts, including traditional studio Acoustics in Context • Production Project and live recording, plus music for film, Applications by experienced practitioners • Computer Music • Music and Sound for the • Professional Development television and multimedia. You’ll study aged 19+ without formal qualifications Production 1 Moving Image the context of contemporary music and may also be considered through APEL - • Creative Sound Studies • Sound Studio Production Students will select two the industry that supports it, as well as Accreditation of Prior and • Studio Engineering • Computer Music choices from the following learning personal, project management Experiential Learning. • Mixing and Arrangement Production 2 optional modules (1 from and business skills. • Music Business • Music Production Industry Group A and 1 from Group B): Validated by the University of Sussex. You’ll undertake hands-on learning in our Students will select one • Computer Music Design (A) high-tech facilities, where you’ll have direct choice from the following • Sound and Music for access to cutting-edge equipment and optional modules: Games (A) software. You will be directed in its use by • Immersive Environments (B) first-rate industry tutors who really know • Computer Music • Video and Multimedia the ins and outs of the kit. Performance Production (B) • Live Sound Production

For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester 32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION 33 If you’re a musician who loves performing live Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician, or recording in the studio, then BA (Hons) composer and performer but will inspire you as Professional Musicianship will help turn your a fan, as you attend unique Masterclasses with passion for music into a career. some of the best musicians in the world.

At BIMM Manchester, we understand that live So, what are you waiting for? To make your performance is the key to you becoming a way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on connect you to a life in music. stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer. PROGRESSION ROUTE Graduates can progress directly to BA (HONS) You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving employment in the music industry in roles tuition in technique, music theory and various such as solo performer, band member, session styles, such as pop, rock, funk, soul and musician, backing vocalist or songwriter. PROFESSIONAL many more. Or can continue their studies with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Learning MUSICIANSHIP The degree is both academically and musically and Teaching. challenging, providing the perfect balance GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS between practical and technical skills and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS theory and analysis. Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or above UCAS CODE: W313 (32 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. You’ll explore and develop your potential Plus five GCSE qualifications with minimum career pathways through research and grade of C/4, including English Language. 3 YEARS FULL-TIME professional projects and will learn the essential business skills required to work Applications by experienced musicians aged successfully in the music industry. 19+ without formal qualifications may also be considered through APEL - Accreditation of Plus you’ll get to plug into one of a kind Prior and Experiential Learning. networking opportunities and collaborate with like-minded fellow musicians during your time Subject to re-validation. on the course.

Through a range of optional modules, including Solo Performance, Studio Musicianship, Music Teaching Practice and Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit your own personal goals.

34 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 35 “

BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take the All students take the All students take the following following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third their first year of study: their second year of study: year of study:

• Essential Styles • Research Methods • Professional Project • Techniques • Professional Musicianship • Professional Development • Music Business • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives • Artist Development • Performance in Context and Entrepreneurship • Applied Music Theory Students will select two • Live Performance and Critical Listening choices from the following Workshop optional modules (1 from • Music Theory and Students will select one Group A and 1 from Notation choice from the following Group B) optional modules: • Ensemble Performance (A) • Studio Musicianship • Solo Performance (A) • Studio Recording • Music Teaching Practice (B) • Applied Music Business • Music Theory & Analysis (B) • Music Publishing • Online Music (B) • Performing with • Solo Performance (B) Creative Technology (NB May only be chosen in this group in addition to Ensemble Performance) For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

36 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) SONGWRITING

UCAS CODE: 3C46

If you’re a songwriter with a creative flair You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring for composition and lyric writing, then Masterclasses with some of the best BA (Hons) Songwriting will help turn your musicians in the world which will stretch passion for music into a career. you as a songwriter. 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

At BIMM Manchester, we have a strong focus Your course will culminate in a on writing technique, analysis and personal Professional Project designed to give stylistic development. You’ll be encouraged you the opportunity to develop a live from day one to explore your creativity industry project of your choice and to as an artist in a range of disciplines, from give you a head start into the workplace BA (Hons) Songwriting solo and group performance to commercial when you graduate. songwriting and music production for film, COURSE MODULES television and online channels. So, what are you waiting for? To make your way as a songwriter, connect with us, YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 The degree is both academically and and we’ll connect you to a life in music. musically challenging, providing the perfect All students take the All students take the All students take the balance between practical and technical PROGRESSION ROUTE following modules in their following modules in their following modules in their skills, theory and analysis. Graduates can progress directly to first year of study: second year of study: third year of study: employment in the music industry To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed in roles such as songwriter, singer- • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project understanding of the music business is songwriter, solo performer and band • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development essential. We’ll share our knowledge of member. Or can continue their studies Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives music publishing, contracts and recording with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting technology and will deliver our teaching Learning and Teaching. • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes in-line with the latest trends and directions in and Genres Students will select one the evolving music industry. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Live Performance Students will select one choice from the following Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or Workshop (SW) choice from the following optional modules: You’ll be part of a creative community of above (32 UCAS Points), or BTEC • Music Theory in Practice optional modules: gifted writers, performers and music industry Level 3 equivalent. Plus five GCSE • Music Teaching Practice professionals, who you can collaborate and qualifications with minimum grade of • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance network with to help bring your talent to life. C/4, including English Language. • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis • Studio Recording • Online Music Through a range of optional modules, Applications by experienced musicians • Applied Music Theory including Performance in Context, Studio aged 19+ without formal qualifications and Critical Listening Recording, Music Teaching Practice and may also be considered through APEL - • Performing with Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit Accreditation of Prior and Creative Technology your own personal goals. Experiential Learning. For module descriptions and more Subject to re-validation. information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester 38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING BA (HONS) SONGWRITING 39 40 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 41 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS

UCAS CODE: N826

BA (Hons) Music Business at BIMM the music business is all about. You’ll also Manchester is a specialist vocational course be a part of our thriving BIMM community designed for those wishing to pursue a mixing with gifted writers, performers, 3 YEARS FULL-TIME career in a range of music industry roles, alumni and music industry professionals. such as A&R, management or promotion. You never know – with all this talent, you could discover the next big thing right here! This course aims to nurture your creative flair while developing core skills as a music So, what are you waiting for? To make your business entrepreneur across a wide way in the music business, connect with us, BA (Hons) Music Business range of subject areas. You’ll be offered and we’ll connect you to a life in music. opportunities to build your knowledge of the COURSE MODULES industry while developing innovative ideas in PROGRESSION ROUTE the context of our city’s uniquely proactive Graduates can progress directly to and inspiring music business culture. employment in the music industry YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 in entrepreneurial areas such as Our well-connected tutors will guide artist management, A&R, events, All students take the All students take the All students take the following and support you through the teaching marketing, media law, merchandising, following mandatory following mandatory mandatory modules in their of professional development, project- music publishing, journalism and tour modules in their first year modules in their second third year of study: management and business skills across management. Or can continue their studies of study: year of study: areas such as artist management, marketing, with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in • Professional Project music publishing, copyright legislation, Learning and Teaching. • Concert/Event • Research Methods • Professional Development the internet, social media, the live industry, Promotion and Tour • Sound Recording • Analytical Perspectives music recording and distribution. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Management Technology • Music Futures Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or • Live Sound Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Music Event Management You’ll also have the opportunity to access above (64 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 • Administration and • Engaging With Industry work experience opportunities that will equivalent. Plus five GCSE qualifications Entrepreneurship (Work-Based Learning) develop your ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge with minimum grade of C/4, including • Introduction To • Marketing and Media through placements and internships with English Language. Digital Music • Music Publishing a wide range of music focused employers. • Artist Development Or you’ll be supported in entrepreneurial Applications by experienced practitioners and Management ventures of your own design. aged 19+ without formal qualifications • Music Business may also be considered through APEL - Manchester’s best gigs, musicians and Accreditation of Prior and venues will be right on your doorstep to help Experiential Learning. you gain a detailed understanding of what Validated by the University of Sussex. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS 43 With festivals and tours becoming an collaborations and gigs at numerous venues increasingly important source of revenue around Manchester. for bands and artists, as well as a vital tool for building a fan base, promoters in It’s our direct access to artists, festivals and the live music industry have never been in venues that really sets BA (Hons) Event more demand. Management apart from other degrees available. This is just one of the many features If you see yourself as a future events which will equip you for a long and successful promoter, then BA (Hons) Event Management career in the events industry. will not only teach you all you need for a successful career in the live music and So, what are you waiting for? To make your creative industries but will also ensure that way as a live events promoter, connect with you connect with the best people in us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. the business to turn your career ambition into a reality. PROGRESSION ROUTE Graduates can progress directly to The course covers the complex and employment in the music events industry in detailed structure of the contemporary areas such as live music, event promotion, events industry and will equip you with the organisation of sporting and corporate a comprehensive set of business and events, music and cultural festivals and management skills for a diverse range weddings. Or they can continue their studies of potential career paths. with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching. Your day-to-day learning will be unique, BA (HONS) relevant and cutting-edge and will be ENTRY REQUIREMENTS delivered by well-connected tutors who are Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or EVENT still active in the highest levels of the modern above (64 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 events industry. equivalent. Plus five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade of C/4, including English MANAGEMENT At BIMM Manchester, you’ll have countless Language. opportunities to use the skills learnt on UCAS CODE: N820 your course to put on events, festivals, Applications by experienced practitioners club nights and more. You’ll be part of our aged 19+ without formal qualifications thriving BIMM community, mixing with may also be considered through APEL - 3 YEARS FULL-TIME gifted performers, writers, alumni and music Accreditation of Prior and industry professionals. You’ll be encouraged Experiential Learning. to express your entrepreneurial spirit through Validated by the University of Sussex.

44 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT 45 MEET OUR STUDENTS

BA (Hons) Event Management COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take the All students take the All students take the following core modules in following modules in their following modules in their their first year of study: second year of study: third year of study:

• Concert/Event • Research Methods • Professional Project Promotion and Tour • Events and the Audience • Professional Development Management • Events in Context • Financial Management • Live Sound Technology • Engaging with Events and Funding MIRIAM RAHIMOV • Administration and (Work-Based Learning) • Event Promotion and BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS Entrepreneurship • Marketing and Media Digital Media “There are so many things I absolutely • Event Concept and • Event Logistics and • Events and the adore about this city. Its great musical Design Services Environment heritage, music scene, night life, the large • Introducing Event number of cool bars and venues and Management the people who live here. In my opinion, • Music Business Manchester is just the rights size. It is not too big and busy, but still big enough to keep you busy. You will always find something to do whether it’s a weekday or the weekend, and the fact that you can For module descriptions and more walk everywhere in the city centre makes information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester it even better.”

46 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT MEET OUR STUDENTS 47 BA (HONS) MUSIC JOURNALISM 3 YEARS FULL-TIME UCAS CODE: P500

If you’re looking to pursue a career in You’ll be regularly encouraged to network, journalism, but would like to specialise in connect and collaborate with fellow BIMM BA (Hons) Music Journalism the discipline of music from the very start, students as part of the course. You’ll have then BA (Hons) Music Journalism at BIMM unique access to a huge talent pool of COURSE MODULES Manchester will give you the competitive performers, songwriters, producers and edge you need to become a successful music business entrepreneurs to write about, music journalist. interview and promote. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 All students take the This highly vocational course will help you So, what are you waiting for? To make your All students take the following following core modules in All students take the following develop dedicated skills in journalism and way as a music journalist, connect with us, mandatory modules in their their second year of study: core modules in their third year public relations but all within the specific and we’ll connect you to a life in music. first year of study: of study: context of the music industry. • Research Methods PROGRESSION ROUTE • Music Journalism Techniques • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Project You’ll develop a solid base of wider Graduates can progress directly to a career • Journalism in Context • Engaging with Industry • Professional Development journalistic skills, including the study of topics as either a freelance or staff music journalist, • Writing for Music Journalism (Work-Based Learning) • Analytical Perspectives such as law and ethics, writing and academic working on newspapers, magazines, radio, TV • Music Business • Ethics and Law skills and research techniques. You will also or online. Or they can continue their studies • Multimedia Practice Students will select one of the undertake modules distinctly relevant to the with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in • Design for Media Students will select two following pathways: music industry, such as the nature of music Learning and Teaching. choices from the following journalism, PR, music history, digital literacy, options modules: Option 1 the structure and working practice of the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Freelance Journalism music business, music entrepreneurship, Minimum of 96 UCAS points to include • Artist Development and PR • Writing for the Creative Industries artist promotion and marketing. 2 A levels at grade C or above, or BTEC • Multimedia Production Level 3 equivalent at MMM. Plus five GCSE • Making Magazines Option 2 The course is designed to act as a direct qualifications with minimum grade of C/4, • Global Communication springboard into employment and you’ll including English Language. • Music Fandom have access to a whole range of unique opportunities allowing you to engage directly Applications by experienced practitioners Option 3 with the music industry in the form of work aged 19+ without formal qualifications • Content in the Social Media Era placements and professional projects. may also be considered through APEL - • Artist PR and Brands Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester 48 BA (HONS) MUSIC JOURNALISM Validated by the University of Sussex BA (HONS) MUSIC JOURNALISM 49 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

2 YEARS FULL-TIME This two-year vocational course is music industry career or continuing equivalent to three A levels and is all about your studies with a music degree at BIMM. developing your performance skills and UK and EU students aged 18 and under are musical style, improving your technique, eligible for funding (subject to academic getting yourself noticed by connecting requirements and previous study). Artist Development Diploma in Music Performance with the music industry, and steadily So, what are you waiting for? To make your building your confidence towards that of a way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll COURSE MODULES professional musician. connect you to a life in music.

You’ll gain a fundamental understanding YEAR 1 YEAR 2 of the way the music industry works, and PROGRESSION ROUTE Graduates can progress directly to will study music theory, music history and employment in the music industry, or All students take the following core All students take the following core musicianship skills, such as sight reading can continue their study with BA (Hons) modules in their first year of study: modules in their second year of study: and ear training. All in all, it’s a fantastic Professional Musicianship in Guitar, Bass, grounding to understanding modern music Drums or Vocals at BIMM. • Technical Development • Technical Development and the industry that surrounds it. • Session Styles • Music in Context • Ear Training • Music Theory and Improvisation You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at C or above (including Maths • Music Industry Career Development • Recording Preparation creative environment where you’ll develop and English Language) and grade 4-6 • Pre-Production • Pre-Production strong connections with fellow aspiring equivalency playing skills - this will be • Live Performance Workshop • Live Performance Workshop musicians and will be guided by your tutors determined at an assessment. • Performance Preparation • Research and Investigation and prominent music industry professionals • Extended Studies • Music Industry Career Development to help you towards your future career or * Subject to validation. • Extended Studies study goals.

Successful completion of the course will gain you a nationally recognised RSL qualification. The diploma is a great gateway to either taking your first steps to a

For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

50 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE 51 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS SONGWRITING PATHWAY

This two-year vocational course is UK and EU students aged 18 and under are equivalent to three A levels and is all about eligible for funding (subject to academic developing your songwriting technique, requirements and previous study). 2 YEARS FULL-TIME improving your performance skills and So, what are you waiting for? To make your musical style, getting yourself noticed by way as a songwriter, connect with us, and connecting with the music industry and we’ll connect you to a life in music. steadily building your confidence towards that of a professional musician. PROGRESSION ROUTE Artist Development Diploma Songwriting Graduates can progress directly to You’ll gain a fundamental understanding employment in the music industry or COURSE MODULES of the way the music industry works, plus can continue their study with BA (Hons) will study music theory, music history and Songwriting. musicianship skills, such as sight reading YEAR 1 YEAR 2 and ear training. All in all, it’s a fantastic ENTRY REQUIREMENTS grounding to understanding modern music Five GCSEs at C or above (including Maths All students take the following core All students take the following core and the industry that surrounds it. and English Language) and grade 4-6 modules in their first year of study: modules in their second year of study: equivalency playing skills - this will be You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a determined at an assessment • Arrangement, Analysis and Composition • Production Techniques creative environment where you’ll develop • Studio Skills • Music in Context strong connections with fellow aspiring * Subject to validation. • Ear Training • Music Theory and Composition musicians and will be guided by your tutors • Music Industry Career Development • Recording Preparation and prominent music industry professionals • Pre-Production • Pre-Production to help steer you towards your future career • Live Performance Workshop • Live Performance Workshop or study goals. • Performance Preparation • Research and Investigation • Extended Studies • Music Industry Career Development Successful completion of the course will • Extended Studies gain you a nationally recognised RSL qualification*. The diploma is a great gateway to either taking your first steps in a music industry career or continuing on with study in the form of a music degree at BIMM.

For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

52 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA SONGWRITING ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA SONGWRITING 53 DIPLOMA IN EVENTS AND SOUND PRODUCTION

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS SONGWRITING PRODUCTION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

This two-year vocational course is All in all, it’s a practical and vocational course equivalent to three A levels and is designed which will give you a holistic understanding 2 YEARS FULL-TIME to develop your sound production skills of the live music industry and the way it and event management knowledge over a operates. variety of modules. You’ll learn how to stage your own events and gigs and record and Successful completion of the course will gain produce music on stage and in a studio. The you a nationally recognised RSL qualification*. Diploma in Events and Sound Production diploma will give you a rounded experience The diploma is a great gateway to either of how to get music to an audience through taking your first steps in a music industry COURSE MODULES today’s channels. career or continuing on with study in the form of a music degree at BIMM. You’ll develop essential live music skills YEAR 1 YEAR 2 to a semi-professional level, including UK and EU students aged 18 and under are front of house and monitor live sound eligible for funding (subject to academic All students take the following core All students take the following core mixing, backline technician support, tour requirements and previous study). management and live recording. modules in their first year of study: modules in their second year of study: So, what are you waiting for? To make your • Live Sound Production • Live Sound You’ll have a fantastic time studying way as a live music professional, connect with • Live Event Management • Live Recording Theory a subject you feel enthusiastic about, us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. • Live Sound Theory • Live Recording Practice collaborating creatively with fellow aspiring • Music Sequencing and Production • Production Techniques musicians, producers and entrepreneurs and PROGRESSION ROUTE • Studio Skills • Tour Management connecting with the industry. As a BIMM Graduates can progress directly to • Ear Training and Mixing • Research and Investigation student, many exciting ‘money can’t buy’ employment in the music industry or can • Music Industry Career Development • Music Industry Career Development networking opportunities will come your continue their studies with BA (Hons) Event • Extended Studies • Extended Studies way, such as end-of-term gig performances, Management or BA (Hons) Music Production. Masterclasses with global musicians, and many more. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at C or above (including Maths You’ll be guided by expert tutors and and English Language). prominent music industry professionals who will help you towards your future career or * Subject to validation. study goals.

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54 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA SONGWRITING ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA SONGWRITING 55 SUMMER SCHOOLS EVERY YEAR AT BIMM MANCHESTER WE RUN A RANGE OF SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR MUSICIANS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR TECHNIQUE AND CONFIDENCE AS LIVE PERFORMERS. STUDENT SUPPORT

If you’re a guitarist, bass player, The last day will involve forming bands WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT drummer, vocalist or aspiring and rehearsing your favourite track of BIMM MANCHESTER AS EASY AND producer, a BIMM Summer School is a the week in preparation for an afternoon COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE fantastic way to spend your break. performance for your friends and HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PASTORAL family. You will also get to record in our SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO Each Summer School is run over a professional-standard studios, with a CD HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF five-day week and consists of dedicated of your track to take home with you. YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE. tuition on your instrument, followed by a Live Performance Workshop every We partner with some of the best EDUCATION SUPPORT afternoon to hone your brands in the music business to offer our We have a full-time team providing a performance skills. students a chance to win brilliant prizes, range of services for those who need including guitars, amps and gig tickets. support throughout their studies. These You’ll be guided by expert tutors and a include students with specific learning different special guest each day – past BIMM Manchester Summer Schools are difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and visitors have included Ben Thompson open to all musicians aged 11-18 who other disabilities. Our Student Services Team (Two Door Cinema Club), Steve White are not absolute beginners on their work on a one-to-one basis to help students (Paul Weller/The Style Council), James instrument. develop skills to assist with reading, writing, Wiltshire (Freemasons) and Jason revision and approaching exams Bowld (Pitchshifter/Bullet For My and coursework. Valentine). PASTORAL SUPPORT Our Student Services Team also offer counselling and stress management. This is done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly confidential. We understand that there are certain stresses and anxieties that can affect students, so our student support officers will help with any problems you may have, from financial worries to personal issues. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL If you’d like to get a taste of what life at BIMM Manchester is like and join us on FIND OUT MORE one of our Summer Schools, please email us at [email protected] If you have any Student Services questions, or call 0844 2 646 666. please call our team on 0844 2 646 666 or email [email protected]. 56 SUMMER SCHOOLS STUDENT SUPPORT 57 HOW TO APPLY

APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES Our Admissions Team is available to help HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES 3(b). Music Business, Event Management 1. Applying with any queries you may have about applying and Music Journalism You can apply to BIMM Manchester for a to BIMM. Please don’t hesitate to contact 1. Applying For courses that don’t involve a Further Education course by calling our us by calling 0844 2 646 666, emailing All Higher Education students who wish to practical performance element, we’ll Admissions Team directly on [email protected] or by completing the join BIMM will need to submit an application generally be able to make you an offer 0844 2 646 666 to request an assessment ‘Apply Now’ form on our website. through UCAS at www.ucas.com using the based on your UCAS application. We’ll or by completing the ‘Apply Now’ form on appropriate UCAS Course Code (which take into consideration your existing our website. can be found in this Prospectus), BIMM’s or expected qualifications and the Institution Code (B39) and Manchester’s strength of your personal statement 2. Assessment Campus Code (R). The first UCAS deadline and reference. You will also be required Once we’ve received your enquiry, we’ll invite for application is the 15th January 2019 at to attend an interview. This can be you to complete an assessment. 6pm. There are further opportunities to arranged by contacting our Admissions We will then either make you an offer or apply but it’s highly recommended that Team directly on 0844 2 646 666 or suggest how you can develop your skills you meet this first deadline. Once your emailing [email protected]. further to meet the required standard. Please application has been received, we’ll invite try not to leave your application to the last you to an interview or assessment. 3(c). Music Production minute, as courses do fill up very quickly and For a Music Production course you we’d hate for you to be disappointed. 2. Personal statement should also apply through UCAS. You A personal statement must be included will need to provide a digital portfolio 3(a). Performance and Songwriting with your UCAS application. There’s - further details will be sent to you If you’re applying for one of our Performance a video guide for writing a personal by email. You will also be required courses (Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals) or statement on the UCAS website. Using to attend an interview. This can be Songwriting and are a UK-based student then a maximum of 4,000 characters, please arranged by contacting our Admissions we’ll expect you to complete an assessment write your statement as a Word document Team directly on 0844 2 646 666 or in person, via skype or by demo submission. so that you can check your spelling and emailing [email protected]. grammar and then copy and paste it into All BIMM assessments are free of charge, the personal statement section on your 4. Offers and if you attend an assessment in person UCAS application. Please use paragraphs If your UCAS application is successful will include an hour long introductory in your writing as this makes it clearer to then you’ll be made either a ‘conditional’ presentation which provides valuable read. We advise that you keep a copy for or ‘unconditional’ offer. If it’s ‘conditional’, information about our courses, the future reference. it will be pending until we receive any music industry and BIMM’s ethos, aims further information required, such as and philosophy. During your individual KNOW YOUR CODES 3(a). Performance and Songwriting exam results and certificates. If it’s assessment we’ll discuss your personal B39 – Institution Code for BIMM If you’re a UK-based Performance (Guitar, ‘unconditional’ then you have met the aspirations and the ways in which we can R – Campus Code for BIMM Manchester Bass, Drums and Vocals) or Songwriting entry criteria for the course. help you to achieve your goals. student, we’ll expect you to complete an assessment. This can be done in person, by 5. Confirming your place 3(b). Events and Sound Production FURTHER INFORMATION demo submission or skype! Confirmation of your place will be made For courses which don’t involve a practical If you have any queries about BIMM If you wish to be assessed before you through ‘Track’ on www.ucas.com. It’s performance element, an offer will be made courses or would like to discuss your submit your UCAS application, this can be then up to you to confirm your place. based upon your qualifications, experience options with one of our advisors, please arranged by contacting our Admissions Team and a successful interview. We recommend get in touch by calling 0844 2 646 666 directly on 0844 2 646 666 or emailing that you attend one of our Open Days or emailing [email protected]. [email protected]. throughout the year so that you’re fully informed about BIMM before you submit 58 HOW TO APPLY your application. HOW TO APPLY 59 INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS school English Qualification. These need to Applicants whose first language is not be approved by the Admissions Team. IF YOU’RE A NON-UK RESIDENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ALL OUR English may need to complete an English • TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 80 (with FULL-TIME COURSES. JUST FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS. language test. Please contact admissions for a minimum of 19 in Listening, 19 in Reading, further details. Should this be required, we 21 in Speaking and 21 in Writing). recommend Academic IELTS as a first choice. Here at BIMM, we’re very proud to For Music Business, Event Management and ENTRY CRITERIA welcome students from all over the Music Journalism courses, you’ll receive Diploma You’ll also need to meet the academic entry world. We currently have over 750 an application form and we’ll assess your Applicants require an IELTS 6.0 (or criteria for the course you wish to apply for. international students from 60 different suitability based on your personal statement equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 to be You’ll need to provide us with evidence of your countries and each bring a welcome and arrange a phone interview. achieved in each band. qualifications when you make your application. dimension to the vibrant BIMM environment. Step 4: Return assessment requirements BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship, VISAS Complete the assessment requirements Songwriting and Music Production If you’re a national from outside the EU/EEA, HOW TO APPLY as per guidelines sent to you upon your Applicants require an IELTS 6.0 (or you’ll need to obtain a Tier 4 Student Visa. assessment booking and return them to our equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 to be BIMM is a Tier 4 Registered Sponsor. This visa Step 1: Making your application Admissions Team. achieved in each band. is a required document for non-European Diploma: Apply directly with us – find residents to enter the country and stay for your course on our website and click Step 5: Assessment viewing BA (Hons) Music Journalism, Music Business, more than six months as a student. It can the ‘Apply Now’ button to be guided A tutor will view/listen to your assessment and Event Management be obtained with the help of BIMM, subject through the process. and may contact you to discuss your goals Applicants require an IELTS 6.5 (or to certain criteria being met by the student, Degree: Apply via www.ucas.com. for the course. equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 to be including having the financial capability to achieved in each band. support your education and personal needs Step 2: Booking your Step 6: Assessment debrief while in the country. When applying for a visa, assessment/interview After your assessment you’ll be If you are an international applicant that we recommend you allow a minimum of twelve Diploma: A member of our Admissions debriefed by a member of the Admissions requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you weeks from the time of your acceptance to Team will contact you to discuss the Team and advised as to whether we can offer will need to obtain a UKVI IELTS at academic beginning a course at BIMM. details of your application, as well as you a place. level. This is also referred to as SELTs. More organising an assessment/interview date details regarding this will be provided when CAS and time with you. Step 7: Contract confirmation you apply. CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is Diploma: You’ll be sent a contract and offer the document that is issued to you by BIMM (the Degree: An assessment/interview date letter via email which needs to be confirmed We also accept the following equivalent sponsoring institution). upon your successful and time will be sent to you via UCAS within 28 days of the dated contract. English Language exams: completion of a checklist of documents required and email. You’ll then need to confirm Degree: You’ll be offered a place via UCAS • Cambridge First Certificate Level B2 with a for this. BIMM will provide this to you at the this date on UCA which needs to be accepted before the minimum overall score of 170 and no lower point of offer acceptance. You will require a UCAS deadline. than 168 achieved in each band. CAS before you can begin your visa application. Step 3: Remote assessments • Cambridge Advanced Level B2 with a It’s an online form that’s used by UK Visas and For Performance courses, if you’re not Step 8: Information pack minimum overall score of 170 and no lower Immigration (UKVI) to assess your application. able to visit us for an assessment, we’ll Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive than 168 achieved in each band. It’s very important that you include the same send you demo guidelines and an an information pack from the Admissions • ESOL Skills For Life Level 1 at Level B2. evidence as that stated on the CAS. application form. Team, as well as details on becoming an • GCSE/IGCSE English Language (First International Student. Language) at C or above. For Music Production and Songwriting • Swedish Fullstandyg Slutbetyg fran FURTHER INFORMATION For more information, please contact courses, we’ll send you details of a Gymnasienskolan at VG/C or above in , visit portfolio of evidence which you’ll need English A(5) and B(6). [email protected] or call to submit and a phone interview can • International Baccalaureate English www.ukcisa.org.uk be booked. Language at 5 or above. +44 1273 626 666. • As part of their Upper Secondary 60 INTERNATIONAL Certificate some countries can use their INTERNATIONAL 61 UK & EU Non-EU UCAS HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES Students Student Code

BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** W313

BA (Hons) Songwriting 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** 3C46

BA (Hons) Music Production 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** W373

BA (Hons) Music Business 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** N826

BA (Hons) Event Management 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** N820

BA (Hons) Music Journalism 3 years full-time £7,650 £13,150** P500

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA COURSES UK & EU Non-EU UCAS Students Student Code ∆ FREE TO STUDENTS 18 YEARS AND UNDER 19 and over

Artist Development Diploma in Music Performance £6,950* £12,450** N/A

Artist Development Diploma in Songwriting £6,950* £12,450** N/A

*UK & EU Students £500 deposit required on acceptance to secure place. **Non-EU Students £1,000 deposit required on acceptance. Balance paid within 6 weeks. ∆ Subject to academic requirements.

For more information on funding options, please refer to our finance packs or website. All fees quoted apply to the 2019/20 academic year only, are on a per annum basis and may be subject to change.

FEES STATUS

The tuition fee you’re charged will depend on whether you’re classified as a student from ‘Home/EU’, ‘Channel Islands and Isle of Man’ or ‘Overseas’. These classification rules are strictly determined by the UK Government. In general:

• Home/EU: students settled and ordinarily resident in the UK and EU nationals ordinarily resident for the three years prior to the course start date in the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the overseas territories. • Channel Islands and Isle of Man: students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man (British Isles but outside the UK) are charged the Home/EU rate. FEES AND FINANCE • Overseas: students from other countries (exceptions include students temporarily outside the UK/EU, those with UK Government refugee status and migrant workers). AS PART OF EUROPE’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF MUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY. Please note, students who are from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) and not from a country formally within the European Union (EU) will not be eligible for the UK and EU fee and be asked to pay the Non-EU fee. At BIMM we’re determined to offer our students exceptionally good value for money. All BIMM three-year undergraduate degree courses are priced at £7,650 for UK and EU students, around Applicants with UK or other EU nationality should note that such nationality does not £1,600 less than many UK universities. guarantee they’ll be classed as a ‘Home/EU’ student – various residence requirements must be satisfied.

If your fee status classification is unclear, you’ll be sent a questionnaire to complete so your status can be determined. 62 FEES AND FINANCE FEES AND FINANCE 63 STUDENT LOANS

AT BIMM, WE’VE ENSURED THAT student support in the 2019-20 academic OUR DEGREE COURSE TUITION year. The OfS will start publishing providers FEES OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE on its Register from July 2018. We have FOR OUR STUDENTS, WITH ALL made an application to register and expect OF OUR THREE YEAR HIGHER a decision by November 2018. No provider EDUCATION COURSES PRICED AT will be able to confirm whether student £7,650 PER ANNUM FOR UK AND support is available until it has a decision EU STUDENTS. from the OfS. SCHOLARSHIPS For most students studying a degree level Visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for course, tuition fees can be covered by a more information. student loan from the Student AND BURSARIES Loans Company. REPAYMENTS Your loan repayments are linked to your BIMM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING You can find out more information on the income. You only make repayments when AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO guidelines and how to apply for a student your income is above £25,000 a year and PASSIONATE AND TALENTED ASPIRING loan at: www.slc.co.uk if your income drops below this amount, MUSICIANS. OUR AIM IS TO DO AS MUCH repayments stop. Each month you pay back AS WE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. The UK government also provides useful 9% of any income over £21,000 – this would information on student finance at: work out at approximately £30 per month if Last year we offered over £200,000 in www.gov.uk/student-finance you’re earning £25,000 per year. scholarships and bursaries to our students in need of financial help, allowing them to For students to be eligible for funding make the most of their talents. It’s an initiative from Student Finance England, they we’re proud to be a part of and one we’ll be must be studying on an eligible course For more information on loans or any continuing with. at a provider registered with the Office queries you may have on tuition fees for Students (OfS). The OfS is the and student finance, please contact Further information on our Scholarships and new independent regulator for higher the BIMM Finance Team on Bursaries for 2019/20 will be available on our education in England and all higher 0844 2 646 666 or by emailing website from April 2019 at: education providers need to register with [email protected] www.bimm.co.uk/manchester the OfS for their students to be eligible for

64 STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 65 EDUCATION PARTNERS

BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST ACCOMMODATION OF HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS. MANCHESTER IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS, SO FINDING SOMEWHERE TO LIVE WON’T BE DIFFICULT. IT’S VERY EASY TO GET AROUND, SO WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE, Our partners enable us to offer fully BACA YOU’LL BE WITHIN EASY REACH OF BIMM BY BUS, TRAM OR TRAIN. accredited courses which deliver Our outstanding Further Education internationally recognised academic partner, Brighton Aldridge Community qualifications to successful graduates. Academy (BACA), supports BIMM Brighton in the accreditation of our Level 2 Whether you decide to live in a bedsit, UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX and 3 programmes. a flat, a shared house or even on a part- All BIMM Higher Education courses in the board basis with a family, there’s plenty UK and Germany are awarded and quality NEW COLLEGE SWINDON to choose from… although as Manchester assured by the University of Sussex, which Our exceptional Further Education partner, is a university city, there’s always a heavy is consistently highly ranked in in all major New College Swindon, supports BIMM demand for student digs – so start your league tables: Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol in the search early! • 25th in the UK, The Complete University accreditation of our Level 3 programmes. Guide (CUG) 2019. The good news is that loads of private • 26th in the UK, The Guardian University As an education provider, BIMM is student accommodation options are within Guide 2019. dedicated to maintaining the highest a ten minute walk or less of the campus. • 161st in the world, Times Higher Education standards for our students. BIMM Group There are no halls of residence at BIMM World University Rankings 2019. has been successfully assessed by the Manchester, but we do have a whole host rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for of resources available to help you find DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Higher Education (QAA) and has also accommodation that suits your needs. The greatly admired DIT validates two of received the UK Visas and Immigration our BIMM Dublin courses. Graduates will (UKVI) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status. AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION leave with a qualification awarded by Dublin INCLUDES: Institute of Technology. • Dedicated student housing • Private landlords • Houseshare opportunities • Part-boards with families

You can find more details on the BIMM Manchester website. When you apply we’ll send you an Accommodation Pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they need to know about living in Manchester.

66 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 67 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS

“OVER 92% OF VISITORS WOULD RECOMMEND A BIMM OPEN DAY”

OPEN DAYS COLLEGE TOURS

Throughout the year we hold regular BIMM also tour the country visiting Open Days so you can see for yourself schools and colleges to talk to students what life as a BIMM student is really like. about careers in the music industry.

At an Open Day you can: Our college tours are an interactive • Watch live performances from BIMM experience featuring live music as well as bands a presentation and Q&A session with our • See a presentation on our courses and experienced College Tours Team. We lift philosophy the lid on how the music industry works • View our high-tech facilities and offer advice and guidance on how • Meet our world-class tutors best to pursue your dream career. • Ask questions about life at BIMM and industry opportunities WANT US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL? If you’re a student, parent or teacher BOOK YOUR PLACE and would like BIMM to visit your To book on one of our Open Days, please school or college, please contact us visit www.bimm.co.uk/open-days/ by emailing our Events Team on manchester and complete our online [email protected] booking form. We’ll be in touch to confirm your place. 68 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS 69 CONTACT INFORMATION

TO APPLY TO BIMM, BOOK AN ASSESSMENT OR ASK US A QUESTION, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH.

BIMM Manchester www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

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Tel (UK): 0844 2 646 666 tvbimm Tel (Int): +44 1273 626 666 STARTS HERE Email: [email protected] bimm_manchester

PLEASE The information in the BIMM Prospectus and online is believed to be NOTE correct. It’s not part of any agreement with parents/students and the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change.

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