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.

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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.

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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. before winning Ella a Grammy His second studio album, Staying IDLES were nominated for Best At BIMM Brighton, Napsugár She has also been recognised by Award for Best R&B Song in 2019. at Tamara’s (which features the Speaking on behalf of the band, Breakthrough Act at the 2019 BRIT helped to organise and run funding bodies such as PRS, Help No.1 single ‘Shotgun’), reached No.1 drummer Tom Coll described Awards and later won the 2019 events at legendary Brighton Musicians and MOBO. Shortly after the release of her in the UK. the importance of the band’s Kerrang! Award for Best British venues such as Concorde II and self-titled debut album in late experience at BIMM Dublin: Breakthrough Act. Most recently, The Old Market. She was also an 2018, Ella signed a global record “Our time at BIMM was a really IDLES were on the shortlist for indispensable member of our UK deal with Sony/ATV. Today, she is a formative one in that we felt the prestigious Mercury Prize festival team, working at The Great major musical force to be reckoned like we had the authority to call 2019, alongside the likes of Cate Escape and 2000trees. with across the globe. ourselves musicians and be Le Bon, The 1975 and fellow BIMM confident in that identity.” graduates Fontaines D.C. bimm.ac.uk/alumni

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BIMM Institute Brighton’s lecturers are some of the most successful people in the modern music business.

Michael Bowes Zoe Martin Amaziah Davis Pippa Moyle Dani Wilde Head of Further Education Programme Leader, Programme Leader, Programme Leader, Programme Leader Level 2, and Programme Leader, Music Production and Songwriting Extended Diploma Music Performance Year 2 Modern Music Music Performance Year One Live Sound Events Amaziah is a professional writer, After graduating with a first-class Michael is a world-class drummer who has Zoe is a Front Of House and Monitor engineer arranger, bassist, trombone, Pippa is the founder of the fast- degree in Vocals from BIMM performed with artists including Nelly Furtado, with 10 years of industry experience. sousaphone, helicon and hose growing network for women in Institute in 2005, singer, guitarist Joss Stone, Tears For Fears, Amerie, Mario, pipe player with numerous bands the UK, the City Girl Network, and songwriter Dani signed to Heather Small (M People), Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis She established herself working locally as an in- playing ska, reggae, blues, rock, helping women to connect in their prestigious blues record label Ruf (James Brown), Michelle Gayle, Black Legend and house engineer in venues across Brighton and has funk, jazz funk, salsa, classical and cities through events, publishing Records and has spent the past B.L.O.W. Michael is currently in the driving seat since toured globally with many prestigious acts. Eastern European gypsy music, to and online media. She has built seven years touring across Europe, for New Wave/Punk band The Vapors of ‘Turning Her clients include Bonobo, Maverick name a few. He has also written a career centred around creative Canada and America. Japanese’ fame. He has performed on many live Sabre, James Arthur, UB40 (feat. Ali Campbell), and arranged music for film and communications, from music TV shows in the UK and Europe, including Top of Radiophonic Workshop and Ratatat. television. journalism and PR, to events, the Pops, SMTV Live, CD:UK, MTV, VH1, GMTV and content marketing and the Jerry Springer Show. digital design.

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Level 3 Extended Diploma in 2 years full-time Music Performance | Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals ——

RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the Progression Route Creative Music Industry (Performance Pathway) Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry. Alternatively, they can continue Become a high-level performer in control of your their studies with BMus (Hons) Popular Music own career path with our exciting vocational course. Performance in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals Equivalent to three A-Levels, this course provides a or Keys at BIMM Institute. They can also brilliant grounding for understanding modern music combine two passions with our joint honours and the fast-moving industry surrounding it – while degree programmes. pushing your discipline to the next level. Entry Requirements During this two-year course, you’ll develop both Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including the academic and creative qualities found in all English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding well-rounded music professionals. You’ll focus on status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled performance skills, styles, technique, theory, aural or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic perception and career-focused goal setting. You’ll also IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in understand the music business as a whole, taking an each band. in-depth look into aspects such as royalties, copyright and collection societies.

You’ll learn in a highly creative environment and form strong connections with fellow aspiring musicians, songwriters and entrepreneurs. As part of the course, you’ll also work on a Collaborative Music Project, seeing a team idea transform from concept to completion. BIMM Institute’s expert lecturers – all of whom are prominent music industry professionals Course Classes with years of experience – will guide you towards your Year 1 Year 2 personal study goals and dream future career. All students take the following classes in their first year All students take the following classes in their second Successful completion of the course will gain you a of study: year of study: nationally recognised RSL level 3 qualification. This course is a fantastic stepping stone for taking your • MRW (Music Rehearsal Workshop) • Collaborative Music Project first steps to a music career or continuing your • Technical Development • Technical Development studies with one of our industry-led music degrees • Pre-Production • Music in Context at BIMM Institute. • MPW (Music Performance Workshop) • MPW (Music Performance Workshop) • Music Industry and Employability • Pre-Production UK students and EU students holding settled or • Ear Training and Music Theory • Ear Training and Music Theory pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding • Extended Studies • Music Industry and Employability (subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding). • Session Styles • Research Methods • Music in Context • Extended Studies To make your way as a successful music professional, Awarded by connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life Course classes are subject to change. in music. For class descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.ac.uk

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Each day, you’ll build upon your knowledge and skill set in a collaborative, creative environment surrounded by other songwriters, aspiring musicians, and entrepreneurs. Our BIMM Institute lectures will Course Classes also teach you to the highest standards possible. Year 1 Year 2 Each BIMM lecturer has years of experience within the music business and will guide you in achieving your All students take the following classes in their first All students take the following classes in their second professional goals. year of study: year of study:

There will also be an incredible guest programme of • Rehearsal and Performance Planning • Collaborative Music Project inspirational music industry professionals to help • Songcraft • Music in Context steer you towards your dream career. By possessing • Pre-Production • CPW (Composition Performance Workshop) both the academic and creative qualities found in all • CPW (Composition Performance Workshop) • Pre-Production music professionals, you’ll finish the course as a high- • Music Industry and Employability • Music Industry and Employability level performer that controls your own career path. • Ear Training and Music Theory • Songcraft • Extended Studies • Studio Composition The course’s successful completion will gain you a • Studio Skills • Research Methods nationally recognised RSL Level 3 qualification. • Applied Listening Skills • Extended Studies UK students and EU students holding settled or Awarded by pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding Course classes are subject to change. (subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding). For class descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.ac.uk

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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the Progression Route Creative Music Industry (Production pathway) Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry or can continue their study If you have a passion for creative music production, with a BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production, BA this two-year vocational course is for you. (Hons) Electronic Music Production, BA (Hons) Music Business or BA (Hons) Event Management. On this course that’s equivalent to three A-Levels, Alternatively, they can combine two passions with our you’ll develop your own music production style, joint honours degree programmes. improve your technique, and steadily build your confidence towards that of a professional music Entry Requirements producer. You’ll also know how to get yourself noticed Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including by the right people in the business. English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled Whether you’re writing hip hop, electro-pop or or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic cinematic compositions for media, our Music IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in Production Diploma will help you develop the each band. technical skills to realise your creative ideas. During your studies, you’ll look at a wide range of production techniques and applications. You’ll also study Audio Mixing, Live Sound Recording, Composition for Media, Music Business and Career Development. And you won’t do it alone. You’ll collaborate creatively with other producers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Plus, our expert lecturers – all of whom are experienced music industry professionals themselves – will support and guide you the whole way. Course Classes Year 1 Year 2 As a BIMM student, you’ll have access to many exciting networking opportunities. These include All students take the following core classes in their All students take the following core classes in their unrivalled industry placements and exclusive first year of study: second year of study: Masterclasses with world-famous producers and globally successful music professionals. • Production and Sequencing • Studio Techniques • Composition • Music in Context UK students and EU students holding settled or • Studio Techniques • Music & Media pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding • Music & Media • Digital Music Creation (subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding). • Live Sound • Music Industry and Employability • Music in Context • Sound Theory To make your way as a successful music producer, • Music Industry and Employability • Research Methods connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life • Extended Studies • Extended Studies in music. Awarded by Course classes are subject to change. For class descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.ac.uk

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Level 2 Diploma in Modern Music (Performance) UK students aged 18 and under are eligible for funding (subject to academic requirements and On this one-year course, you’ll receive expert tuition previous study). in playing your instrument while developing live performance skills. Progression Route The Level 2 Diploma is a great gateway to either You’ll gain a knowledge of different styles of music, taking your first steps in a music industry career or and an understanding of what makes the music continuing with study in the form of a Level 3 industry tick. Everything on the course will be Diploma at BIMM Institute or eventually a BIMM delivered by BIMM’s expert lecturers, who are all Institute degree. prominent music industry professionals with years of experience in the business. Entry Requirements Two GCSES at grade D/3 or above and grade 3 You’ll have a fantastic time studying a subject you equivalent playing skills. You will be required to feel passionate about, collaborating creatively with attend an audition to determine your playing level. fellow aspiring musicians and connecting with the industry. As a BIMM Institute student, many exciting EU applicants holding status under the EU Settlement ‘money can’t buy’ networking opportunities will come Scheme (settled or pre-settled) will need to provide your way, such as end-of-term gig performances, an academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be Masterclasses with global musicians and many more. achieved in each band.

To make your way as a performer, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.

Course Classes Year 1

All students take the following core classes:

• Gig Preparation • Styles • Composition • Techniques • Pre-Production • Live Performance Workshop (LPW) • Music Business • Group Tutorials

Awarded by Course classes are subject to change. For class descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.ac.uk

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BIMM Institute holds regular networking events which For industry professionals, there are numerous are a great opportunity to meet other students from exciting placements at companies, labels, promoters, different courses that have similar musical interests. publishers, PRs and magazines. Book a Careers Not only are they a fantastic way to find new friends tutorial to get advice on your CV or on starting your and swap some phone numbers, but they are also a own business. We also have a well-established festival good place to start finding band members. programme, which includes Glastonbury and The Great Escape. There are plenty of opportunities for BIMM Institute Gigs you to get involved. Once you’ve got your band together and had some rehearsals, you can audition for one of BIMM Book a tutorial and become involved as soon as you Institute’s end-of-term gigs. We hold two a term and get here. We’re looking forward to meeting you! utilise the amazing venues that are on our doorstep. Careers Advice with Elev8 Additionally, we hold termly gigs. These are ticketed Whether you need support to plan your career, help events with all proceeds going to one of BIMM with university application, apprenticeship or job Institute’s nominated charities. These are a great applications, CV writing, job hunting or have general opportunity for students to get some live performance questions or confusion about your next steps, Elev8 experience and put on a brilliant show for their peers, are available to all Brighton Diploma students for friends and families. impartial careers advice. There is lots of helpful information for students, parents and carers at www. BIMM Institute Playlist getcareerconfident.co.uk. The BIMM Institute Playlist is a showcase of BIMM’s best talent. Students submit their demos, which are Or Elev8 Careers advisor Miranda can be reached by then reviewed by our experienced Artist Development email at [email protected] Team and a panel of industry experts.

The artists included in the final selection will be professionally recorded and their work will be distributed on all major streaming platforms, plus iTunes.

Careers and Industry Team Your career in music starts at BIMM Institute and we have a dedicated Careers and Industry Team who are looking forward to working with you.

We support the next generation of music performers and professionals in a number of ways. If you are a performer or songwriter, you will be invited to artist development tutorials where you will be advised on recording, gigs, your digital profile, photography, videos and promotion.

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Student Well-being ——

We want to make your time at BIMM Institute Brighton Pastoral Support Disability and Learning Support Counselling as easy and comfortable as possible, so we have The Student Support team is available for one-to- We have an excellent Learning Support provision for BIMM Institute Brighton offers counselling to any educational and pastoral support teams dedicated to one tutorial sessions for students to discuss any those with additional support requirements. student in need of the service via an external helping you get the most out of your study experience. issue they may be struggling with. These are strictly professional practice. This free and confidential confidential and can include any topic, ranging from If you indicate on your application and/or pre- provision offers individuals the opportunity to Student Welfare personal issues, attendance and auditions, booking in enrolment form that you require further support, a explore a wide range of emotional and psychological BIMM Institute is dedicated to monitoring the welfare for one of the services or any special considerations member of the Student Support team will contact you issues. The counselling service provided is hugely of all our students, in particular those who are under we may need to take into account for your course before the start of the course to arrange an individual experienced and abides by the British Association for the age of 18. We have a strong Safeguarding and and/or exams. The Student Services office can be consultation. Alternatively, you can contact us with Counselling Code of Ethics. PREVENT policy and are committed to ensuring that accessed by students and we encourage you to book any questions or concerns at: parents/guardians are kept informed of all important an appointment to see us at any time. [email protected] Please note: We do not have an Educational information throughout the course, including Psychologist in-house. If an Educational Psychologist attendance concerns and academic feedback. Academic Tutorials and If you have any reports or paperwork relating to your report is required we can refer, but these reports do Professional Development disability or additional support requirements, please incur a charge of approximately £350. We also hold a Parents’ Information Evening in Term Students are encouraged to book regular attach these to your application. 1, where we will provide further information about one-to-one tutorials to work on technique, master the course and progression routes (including UCAS their academic writing, discuss their development and We work with students with a wide range of applications) and an additional Parents’ Evening plan their long/short-term career goals. disabilities, including but not restricted to: in Term 2 where parents can discuss their child’s progress on the course with lecturers and the Student Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be • Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, Support team. individually guided by the most experienced industry dyspraxia and ADHD) professionals in the country. Student Support Services • Autistic spectrum disorders (including We are committed to helping you fulfil your potential Asperger syndrome) during your time at BIMM Institute. We place emphasis on supporting the development of our • Mental health difficulties (such as depression and students, both academically and personally. bipolar disorder)

With this in mind, the Student Support team is • Long-term medical conditions available at every step of the student journey to (such as HIV, Crohn’s disease and offer confidential support and guidance on issues multiple sclerosis) such as stress, smoking, alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety issues, disability and learning support, family/ • Unseen disabilities (such as friendship/relationship problems and eating disorders, diabetes, asthma and epilepsy) as well as ongoing academic and practical learning support and advice. • Sensory impairments (such as visual impairment and hearing impairment) We also offer a wide range of additional support services that are designed to meet students’ • Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis academic and welfare needs, as well as enrich the and arthritis) BIMM Institute Brighton experience.

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1. Applying Further information You will need to complete an application form, for all Our Admissions Team is available to help with any Further Education courses at BIMM Institute, which queries you may have about applying to BIMM can be found on our website. Institute. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by You can also contact our Admissions Team in the calling 0844 2 646 666, emailing following ways: [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Institute Brighton website. · Call us on 0844 2 646 666 Open Days · Enter your details in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Institute website Experience BIMM Institute for yourself by attending · Talk to us on our Live Chat function one of our Open Days. · Email [email protected] and A member of the team will be happy to help and can We run Open Days so that you can see exactly how send you an application form. we do things. There’s no better way to see what your life at BIMM could look like. Most importantly, you can 2.Auditions and Interviews decide whether we’re the right fit for you. Once we’ve received your application form, we’ll contact you to invite you to Between now and May 2021, we will hold Virtual Open attend an audition and/or interview. On the day of Days on Zoom, so you can discover everything from your audition/interview we will then either make you the comfort of your own home, and chat to our current an offer of a place or suggest how you can develop students and friendly Admissions Team. your skills further to meet the required standard. Please try not to leave your application to the last Book your place for our virtual and face-to-face Open minute as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d Days by heading to bimm.ac.uk/open-days hate for you to be disappointed.

3. Performance and Songwriting If you’re applying for one of our performance-based courses and are a UK-based student, we’ll expect you to have an audition. All BIMM Institute auditions for Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals) and Songwriting courses are free of charge and include an hour-long introductory presentation, which provides valuable information about our courses, the music industry and BIMM’s ethos, aims and philosophy.

During your individual audition we’ll discuss your personal aspirations and the ways in which we can help you to achieve your goals.

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To apply to BIMM Institute, book an audition or ask us a question, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

BIMM Institute Brighton

BIMM East, Rock Place, Kemptown, Brighton

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