Brighton Diploma Prospectus 2021/22 (PDF)
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DIPLOMA PROSPECTUS 21/22 Dear Applicant —— As the College Principal at BIMM Institute Brighton, I Hello. My name is Mark Crawford and I’m the Further know that choosing the right place to study and nurture Education Centre Manager at BIMM Institute Brighton. your talent is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. I understand this personally because before I I’ve been working in music education and the music began my career, I knew that I wanted to make music my industry for over twenty years. Our music diploma offers life. And I knew that where I decided to study was going vocational training from a wide range of current to be a big part of my success. music industry professionals. I was fortunate enough to choose a place that Our RSL accredited diplomas are a direct route into inspired me and opened up paths to the music university study and the music industry. Your BIMM career I have today; one that has included working Institute Diploma is a gateway to a wider music with Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Procol Harum community of composition, gigging and highly talented and Slash. All this has, in turn, led me to music professionals. working at BIMM Institute – Europe’s leading provider of contemporary music education. We’re excited and really looking forward to all the fantastic music projects that you will be involved in with When I moved to Brighton and started teaching at us at BIMM Institute. BIMM Institute, it felt like a city I could not only continue my music and education career in, but because of the community the BIMM Institute students and staff create, Mark Crawford it quickly felt like home. Brighton’s vibrant creative FE Centre Manager scene, our connections to the wider creative industries BIMM Institute Brighton such as Performing Arts, Film and TV, the countless venues, festivals and a beach that’s definitely the place to hang out in the summer, are just the start of what you need to know about before making that decision yourself. Since BIMM Institute Brighton was established 18 years ago, I’ve seen first-hand how our fantastic team of industry professional lecturers have inspired and taught the musicians, creatives and music industry entrepreneurs of the future to go on to bigger and better things. I continue to work in the music industry like all the lecturers at BIMM Institute, but with an added passion and focus in passing on the knowledge, skills and connections to the next generation of aspiring music industry professionals, creatives and performers. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to being a part of your journey towards a successful and sustainable career in music. Martin Wright College Principal BIMM Institute Brighton Table of Contents —— 7 - About BIMM Institute 8 - Life at BIMM Institute 10 - Student Success 12 - Meet Your Lecturers 16 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance 18 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Songwriting 20 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production 22 - Level 2 Diploma in Modern Music 24 - Get Connected at BIMM Institute 28 - Student Well-being 30 - How to Apply 32 - Contact Information About BIMM Institute —— As Europe’s leading provider of music education, Values BIMM Institute has spent 35 years turning raw recruits into industry professionals. Get inspired, creative and business-ready in a passionate community where music is king. Music is booming. With the global industry worth an annual $50bn, there’s never been a better time to seize the growing career opportunities out there. BIMM Institute puts it all at your fingertips. For nearly four decades, we’ve sparked the creativity and sharpened the skill sets of our students, helping them achieve dream roles at the top of the industry. BIMM’s success rate says it all. We’ve kick-started the careers of household names like George Ezra, James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, Black Honey, Fickle Friends and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business professionals and major label managers. Anywhere you find a dynamic music city, you’ll find a BIMM Institute college. Whether you choose to study in London, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin, Berlin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a community of like-minded music lovers from every genre and make connections with the industry decision makers on your doorstep. Harness BIMM’s state-of-the-art facilities. Tap into contacts that range from leading labels to renowned studios and major festivals. Collaborate with fellow students as you gig, learn and build a bespoke CV. There’s no better place to get industry-ready. BIMM Institute colleges offer offers fully accredited courses, with courses delivered by our dedicated teams of expert lecturers. Our lecturers are all active players in their fields – boasting credits with the world’s biggest artists, labels, publications and music businesses. They have the passion and hard-won knowledge to drive your career forward. BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 6 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 7 Life at BIMM Institute —— No two days are the same at BIMM Institute. From tracking at top recording studios to playing major festivals, your course will take you far beyond the classroom, giving you the experience and industry connections you’ll need for a flying start to your career. Guests and Masterclasses At BIMM Institute, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted 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. You’ll network with A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&Rs and booking agents. Previous guests include: Royal Blood, Tony Iommi, KT 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 Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who). World-Class Facilities Every BIMM Institute college has the cutting-edge facilities you need to get creative. We spare no expense in providing live performance spaces, professional studios, Mac labs and practice spaces (on-site and across town). We insist on high-end musical, recording, production and IT gear from industry-standard brands like Orange and Zildjian. Our expert lecturers will also be on hand to assist. There’ll be no stopping you. Gigs Live music is a vital part of the modern industry. Your course will take you to the heart of your chosen city’s local scene, where you’ll sharpen your live chops and business acumen as you play, stage and promote regular gigs. You may also help to run BIMM’s end- of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at events across the city. BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 8 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 9 Student Success —— Ella Mai George Ezra Fontaines D.C. Jon Beavis (IDLES) Napsugár Bardócz Mercy Sotire Grammy Award winner, Billboard George Ezra joined BIMM Bristol BIMM Dublin graduates and BIMM Bristol drum graduate Jon Hailing from Budapest, Napsugár Known in Bristol as a hugely Music Awards winner and BRIT in 2011. He studied Songwriting alternative post-punk quintet Beavis is the drummer for IDLES – completed her Event Management charismatic live performer, Mercy Award nominee, Ella Mai joined and was signed to Columbia Fontaines D.C. have been riding a and one of Music Radar’s ‘13 Best degree at BIMM Brighton in 2018 and her band – Mercy’s Cartel – our BIMM London Vocals course Records less than a year later. wave of success – most recently Rock Drummers in the World 2018’. and is now working as an Assistant have performed at festivals such in 2014. Since leaving BIMM, Ella The BRIT Awards winner was also bagging the No.2 spot in the He features alongside Queen’s Artist Manager at Everybody’s as Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, We has become the first British artist responsible for the biggest-selling Official UK Albums Chart with their Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters’ Dave Management, whose roster Out Here and the main stage at in 26 years to score a No.1 single album in the UK in 2018. second album A Hero’s Death. Grohl and Smashing Pumpkins’ includes Jack Garratt, Keane The Downs. on the US R&B chart. She was also Jimmy Chamberlin. Beavis and and Gretta Ray, amongst others. handpicked by Bruno Mars to join His debut single ‘Budapest’ Since graduating from BIMM, IDLES have released not one but She also independently manages Mercy is a Bristol-based singer- him as a support act on his 24K reached No.3 in the charts and they’ve toured internationally two critically acclaimed albums Brighton based singer-songwriter songwriter and producer, with Magic tour finale. attained platinum status. Plus, his extensively. Their first album (Brutalism and Joy as an Act Miles Goodall and has been a sonic influences stemming from debut album Wanted on Voyage Dogrel charted at No. 9 in 2019 and of Resistance), with the latter promoter representative for Sziget alternative R&B and hip-hop. Her No.1 single ‘Boo’d Up’ knocked hit No.1 and sold over one million received critical acclaim, winning peaking at No.2 in The Official UK Festival Ltd in Hungary for three Drake’s ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ off copies in the UK alone. album of the year from both Rough Albums Chart. years running. Whilst at BIMM, Mercy has the top spot in the US R&B chart Trade and BBC Radio 6 Music. developed a strong network.