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YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE
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LONDON BERLIN HAMBURG DUBLIN BIRMINGHAM MANCHESTER BRISTOL BRIGHTON DEAR APPLICANT,
As the College Principal for BIMM Berlin, and if you’re passionate about a life in I know how important it is to choose the music, I can think of nowhere more suitable right place to study, and to start your for you than BIMM – Europe’s leading education and career off on the right path. provider of contemporary music education.
Like many of you, I knew I wanted my Berlin is an incredible, multifaceted city with life to be in music, but it was only when many subtleties and scenes, and our college my Mum suggested I think about doing reflects this in the multinational student THE SECRET TO SUCCESS a degree in it that this dream started to cohort and the great range of talent and become a reality. As I look back on this experience represented in our tutor team. time, all of my friends were going to The music scene here is one of the most university and I had my mind set on doing renowned in the world, and for many of our IS NO SECRET English – because I was good at it… and staff – those of us who moved here from I’d never formally studied music. What the UK or those that have been settled here I realised was that when choosing what for years – the city continues to enthral and you want to do for the rest of your life, captivate us. It’s intense… but it creates a If you want to make it You’ll cross paths with picking something because you’re good at scene that’s full of possibilities. in music, you’ve got to more guest tutors; some it isn’t necessarily the best option. Music get connected, and at of the most successful has always been my passion and I decided Just like all the tutors here at BIMM Berlin, to take a chance and audition for a place I’m industry active and continue to write, BIMM we get you better and influential people at university to study it. Eight years later record, produce and perform music, and all connected than in the industry. and I have a first class degree, a Master’s of this feeds directly into your education anybody else. degree with distinction and a PhD – all of in a relevant, timely and practical way. If And you’ll be involved which are based in you’re looking for a creative, successful and music. Passion is sustainable career in the music industry, You’ll mix with more in one of the most the heart of the then I look forward to welcoming you and of the finest aspiring vibrant music scenes music industry being a part of your journey. musicians in Europe, on the planet, because 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. DR NICK DONOVAN music business. COLLEGE PRINCIPAL - BIMM INSTITUTE BERLIN
WELCOME 3 YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE
5 ABOUT BIMM 6 BERLIN – THE PLACE TO STUDY 8 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE AB UT BIMM 10 LIFE AT BIMM 12 MASTERCLASSES 14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 20 STUDENT ENRICHMENT
22 STUDENT SUCCESS AS EUROPE’S LEADING PROVIDER OF MUSIC EDUCATION, BIMM HAS SPENT 35 YEARS 26 TUTORS TURNING RAW RECRUITS INTO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. GET INSPIRED, CREATIVE AND BUSINESS-READY IN A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY WHERE MUSIC IS KING… 31 COURSES 44 STUDENT SUPPORT Music is booming. With the global industry Dublin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a 46 HOW TO APPLY worth an annual $50bn, there’s never been community of like-minded music-lovers a better time to seize the growing career from every genre, and make connections 47 INTERNATIONAL opportunities out there. BIMM puts it all at with the industry decision-makers on your 50 FEES AND FINANCE 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 52 EDUCATION PARTNERS our students, helping them achieve dream from leading labels to renowned studios 53 ACCOMMODATION 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 55 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS the careers of household names like George bespoke CV. There’s no better place to get 56 CONTACT INFORMATION Ezra, James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, industry-ready. Radiohead, Black Honey, Fickle Friends and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top Every QAA-assured BIMM college offers songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, fully accredited courses, with modules led journalists, business professionals and by our dedicated teams of expert tutors. major-label managers. All active players in their fields – boasting credits with the world’s biggest artists, 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 BERLIN IS A MUSICIAN’S PARADISE. PLACE THE RENTS ARE LOW, THE LIVING’S CHEAP AND THE FRIDAY NIGHTS REGULARLY STRETCH THROUGH TO STUDY TO MONDAY, WITH EVERYWHERE FROM SCUZZY BACKROOMS AND CAVERNOUS WAREHOUSES, TO BOATS MOORED ON THE RIVER SPREE BOUNCING TO MINIMAL TECHNO, EXPERIMENTAL INDIE AND DIY PUNK ALIKE.
A century of history may have left its scars, but the German capital has a restless energy that makes it almost uniquely
BERLIN present: a 21st century metropolis that teems with opportunity without sacrificing its grit or approachability.
There are good reasons why so many artists have fled this way in recent decades, from David Bowie, Brian Eno and Iggy Pop, to Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, U2 and Bloc Party: the city is a magnet for talent, driving inspiration and rewarding hard work with even harder play. As the centre of Europe, Berlin looks out to the world, but it’s dancing while it does so – new scenes and sounds innovating within its tower blocks and underpasses, forest glades and backstreet galleries. “ WE WERE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED TO BETTER The tourist guides might not be there to OURSELVES AT BIMM, TO catalogue it but here something interesting HAVE ENQUIRING MINDS, is always happening in a city that’s forever AND TO CHALLENGE changing – and as a place to launch your OURSELVES WITH OUR OWN career in music, there’s genuinely nowhere INDIVIDUAL GOALS. I KNOW more exciting than Berlin. THAT IT’S MADE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO MY CAREER AND HAS HELPED ME TO REALISE MY AMBITIONS.”
CHARLIE MCCLEAN, BIMM GRADUATE
6 BERLIN - THE PLACE TO STUDY BERLIN - 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 BIRMINGHAM MANCHESTER 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 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE *Terms and conditions apply THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE 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 LIFE At BIMM, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted songwriters at events across the city. 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 AT 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 BIMM Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who). ONLY BIMM GIVES YOU THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS TO WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES BREAK INTO YOUR CHOSEN FIELD. Every BIMM college has the cutting- 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 University Guide, and 161st in the – a group of over 170,000 former students world in the Times Higher Education across 150 countries worldwide – and 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 of academic success. Among its alumni opportunities, social activities, news and CHLOÉ ASTRUC and staff, it has counted three Nobel reunions. When combined with the hugely BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British proactive BIMM Alumni Network, you’ll Academy in humanities and social have an amazing level of support and “Oh, Berlin… it’s a love story. I’ve been a sciences, and a winner of the Crafoord assistance at your disposal, helping you nomad for the longest time now. I’ve lived Prize for science. to secure the successful and sustainable in different countries every year for the career in the music last five years, so I guess it was always a When you graduate from BIMM, you’ll industry that you’re challenge for me to settle down, but Berlin receive a highly sought-after degree searching for. actually brings me everything I need. It’s a from the internationally respected big city but it’s the perfect place to make University of Sussex, which will look connections in the business and start great on your CV and will be an different projects, especially if you want to impressive addition when applying for start a career in the music industry.”
18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEET OUR STUDENTS 19 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 much you’re learning. your chosen industry. As a Music Journalism student, you could interview headline bands Perhaps you’ll choose to get involved with for the BIMM magazine and website. As an the famous BIMM Album, which showcases Events Management student, you could drill the best songs from your college each year, into our contacts and find yourself shadowing and lets you collaborate with fellow students a major tour. in a high-end studio. Maybe you’ll build your live confidence with our Lamplight Sessions Whatever your discipline, be sure to diversify and jam nights. You could throw yourself into your skill-set with our five-week, mid-term staging local gigs, gaining on-the-ground BIMM Extra mini modules, choosing from areas experience of working with artists, venues and as diverse as Music Production, Photoshop 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 ABOUT BIMM 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 agent with genuine passion for music, she was STUDENT SUCCESS headhunted by the Coda Music Agency in 2013, where she currently holds the position of Vice A BIMM DEGREE ISN’T ABOUT GIVING YOU A SCROLL AND A HANDSHAKE. WE President. Most recently, she was nominated in PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, NATASHA BENT Music Week’s ‘Women in Music Roll of Honour’. WITH 83% OF EMPLOYED BIMM GRADUATES ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE MUSIC CODA AGENCY AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.
HERE’S SOME STUDENTS WHO HAVE GONE FROM THE CAMPUS TO THE WORLD STAGE – WITH MORE TO BE FOUND AT WWW.BIMM-INSTITUTE.DE/STORIES
SIMON DAVIS THE KOOKS ZARA MCFARLANE
Having originally studied Multi-million-selling Since graduating from BIMM a BA (Hons) Professional indiepoppers The Kooks London, jazz singer Zara began as students at BIMM, has been signed to DJ Gilles IZZY BIZU Musicianship in Brighton, Simon has since moved forming as a band in Brighton Peterson’s Brownswood into the competitive in 2002. Their 2006 debut Recordings, released two Izzy studied a Diploma in world of computer game album ‘Inside In/Inside Out’ albums to rave reviews in the Vocals at BIMM London, programming, and has found is certified as four-times media, and has toured the graduating in 2012, and great success in Singapore platinum in the UK, and its world; including performing wasted no time in getting her as the founder and CEO follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, went all over the US and gigging at music career up and running. of Mighty Bear Games. In straight into the domestic an exciting array of European In 2013 she won the ILUVLIVE 2017, the company acquired chart at No. 1, with album summer festivals. She’s also Open Mic competition in over $1 million from outside number three, ‘Junk Of The won a plethora of awards and JAMES BAY front of a crowd which investors Global Founders Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. honours, including The Art included Emeli Sandé and Capital, Skycatcher and The band is BRIT Award Desk’s ‘Album of the Year’, The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter and guitarist Naughty Boy. Since then she’s RocketInternet. Simon nominated and won in the ‘Best Jazz Act’ at the 2014 James has been meteoric. In 2015, he won the BRITs ‘Critics’ supported Sam Smith on his remembers his student days category of ‘Best UK & Ireland MOBO Awards and ‘Vocalist Choice Award’ and placed second in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ list. UK tour, opened for Jamie very well and claims he Act’ at the MTV Europe of the Year’ at the 2015 Jazz His single ‘Hold Back The River’ peaked at No. 2, hitting the Cullum at The Roundhouse, wouldn’t have formed such Awards in 2006. FM Awards. top spot in Ireland, while ‘Let It Go’ charted in the UK Top played Glastonbury twice, a keen business mind if it 10. His debut album ‘Chaos and the Calm’ went to No. 1 in the signed a worldwide recording weren’t for his time spent UK, and was the fifth biggest artist album of 2015. contract with Epic Records, studying at BIMM. and performed two tracks on ‘Later… With Jools Holland’. 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 and Jack received praise from the UK’s George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to study music blogging community, before Zane Songwriting – and was signed to Columbia Lowe picked their song ‘For You’ as his Records less than a year later. His debut ‘Track of the Week’. Shows at The Great single ‘Budapest’ reached No. 3 in the Escape and Berlin Music Week followed, plus charts, attaining Platinum status. His debut UK and German tours, buzz on US music album ‘Wanted On Voyage’ hit No. 1, selling trade bible Billboard, support slots for The over one million copies in the UK alone, Ting Tings, and recording sessions at Abbey and was the UK’s third biggest-selling Road studios. album of 2014. BEN THOMPSON JORDAN JOSHUA 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 department. The label The National, Father John festivals and made numerous COCO LEAMAN is home to high-profile Misty, St. Vincent, The War television appearances. A TOM ODELL Coco completed a Music Business degree acts such as Ed Sheeran, On Drugs and Sleater-Kinney. musician endorsed by Vic at BIMM Brighton in 2016. Soon afterward, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Josh’s role at Free Trade is Firth and Zildjian, Ben’s she started an internship with Kerry Missy Elliott and Plan B. central to the wider range of abilities are well honed, and BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom Gordy Enterprises based in L.A, where she Jordan also works for the music industry, working he continues to be a pivotal signed to Columbia Records and in 2013 continues working today. KGE clients are Brighton-based music closely alongside promoters part of Two Door Cinema was nominated in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ poll. some of the biggest musicians in the world supervision company The (both regionally in the UK Club’s success. He won the ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ at The including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Sound Works. and internationally) as well BRITs, played Glastonbury Festival and his Rockwell, Berry Gordy and Lionel Richie. As as artists’ wider teams which debut album ‘Long Way Down’ went to No. an ambassador for the company, Coco has includes management, record 1. His rise continued into 2014, with two attended various industry events such as labels and their PR teams. BRIT Award nominations and a win as the CAA, Fox Rothschild, Spotify and Nielsen, Ivor Novello ‘Songwriter of the Year’. Interscope Records, a Hollywood Walk of For more success stories, visit bimm-institute.de/stories Fame ceremony and movie screenings. 24 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 25 PETE SMITH MEET YOUR TUTORS STUDIO ENGINEERING TUTOR EUROPE’S BEST CONNECTED Pete has been involved in the music industry for the past 30 years. He started his career in 1979 as an engineer at Utopia Studios, working with such acts BIMM BERLIN’S TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE as The Boomtown Rats, The Police, Stevie Wonder, IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. Sheryl Crow and Spandau Ballet. In the mid 80s, he produced Sting’s Grammy-nominated debut solo record ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ and later won a Grammy for the live recording of the same album.
BIMM Berlin’s tutors have been there and done that. Not only are they experts in education, they’re experienced performers, CIAN WALSH HEAD OF SONGWRITING songwriters and music industry professionals who combine their teaching with an active Cian’s formal training came in the form of a Bachelor’s Degree role in the business. Instead of dusty, in Music at Ireland’s acclaimed Cork School of Music, where he outdated dogma, you’ll get the inside-track, honed his craft as a composer, guitarist and producer. Cian has the practical secrets you won’t find in any enjoyed chart success with his band Toy Soldier, and has toured textbook and the up-to-the minute wisdom Europe and the US with them. The band negotiated deals with that you’ll need for a flying start in a fast- various major labels and are represented by London-based moving business. entertainment law firm, Lee & Thompson (Depeche Mode, FKA Twigs, Ministry of Sound). With years of experience in the music industry, our tutors have achieved a lot. They’ve toured the world, scored multi-platinum hit records, TIM KROKER HEAD OF DRUMS interviewed global superstars, organised PETER ‘BUDGIE’ CLARKE major music festivals and collaborated with HEAD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE Tim graduated in jazz and pop music some of the world’s most incredible acts in Frankfurt and has been working as including Oasis, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Budgie is known internationally for his unique a professional drummer for 25 years. Beyoncé and Sir Paul McCartney. style of self-taught drumming. His first major label recording was for Island Records in More recently, he’s become very At BIMM, you’ll have direct access to their 1979, drumming on The Slits’ debut album active in the electronic music scene, in demand insider knowledge and you’ll ‘Cut’. He then became the drummer of the specialising in finger drumming (e.g. graduate prepared and connected for a influential band Siouxsie And The Banshees Maschine). Since 1997, he’s been successful and sustainable career in the and its side project, The Creatures. In a career the drummer of Belgian band Front music industry. spanning more than three decades, Budgie 242, and has also performed and has travelled extensively throughout Europe, recorded with German bands such as See who your tutors are and what they’ve North and South America, Canada, Russia, Ich + Ich, Cascada, Drum Connection, been up to, and we guarantee you’ll Asia and Australia. Since 2009 he’s toured and Micatone. Tim keeps very busy be impressed! as a member of Juno Reactor, and in 2012 he writing regularly for a number of played with Danish group Efterklang on their German music magazines, hosting a ‘Piramida’ orchestral tour, which included finger drumming blog, and running concerts at the Sydney Opera House and the his own recording studio in Berlin. Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
26 TUTORS TUTORS 27 SIMON HORN HEAD OF BASS
Bassist Simon has had a successful music career, playing and recording with artists including Frank Gambale, John Jorgenson and ‘The Voice of Germany’ singer, Michael Lane. His interest in experimenting and exploring new instruments and techniques has resulted in an album made completely of bass samples. His original projects have included collaborating with singer-songwriter Vimala, and his musical works have been published by Alberts Music in Australia (AC/DC’s label). He’s also a creative consultant for advertising agencies, providing music to enhance corporate campaigns and products. PHILIPP SCHWENZER MUSIC BUSINESS TUTOR
Philipp holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication for Business and Society from the Berlin University of the Arts, where he examined new perspectives on music marketing in collaboration with Universal Music. Coaching and consulting musicians, artistic individuals, creative professionals and start-up companies.
A certified systemic integrative coach, he has worked on a wide array of marketing projects for music business clients across both classical and pop/modern genres.
GITANJALI RAM ANDREAS OHNHAUS JANE ARNISON HEAD OF MUSIC THEORY HEAD OF VOCALS HEAD OF MUSIC PRODUCTION Gitanjali studied piano at the Guildhall Andreas is a Berlin-based singer, Originally from Australia, Jane now calls Berlin School of Music and Drama in London. songwriter, producer and vocal home and rates it highly as a springboard for her A versatile performer, she’s toured coach who has worked with labels own creative endeavours. Her main project is her extensively playing at a variety of music and publishers across his career, band Evvol, whose debut album has just been festivals in the UK, as well as working including Warner/Chappell Music, released by !K7 Records. She also works as a house/ with ensembles, opera companies, Universal Music and Mental Madness techno producer and DJ under the moniker Jon and as a soloist. She’s played on BBC Records. Throughout his time in the Dark, co-runs local label Mad Dog & Love and is television and has made numerous solo industry he has worked with artists, part of the My Haus collective. In addition to her piano recordings for broadcast in the songwriters and producers such as own creative projects, Jane works with many local Far East. After 20 years as a professional Jan van der Toorn (Backstreet Boys, and international artists as producer, recording performer and teacher, very little phases Snoop Dog), Andrew Roachford and mixing engineer, composer and arranger, and Gitanjali: she believes that all forms of (Roachford, Mike + The Mechanics) mastering engineer. music should be accessible to everyone. and Michelle Leonard.
28 TUTORS TUTORS 29 KNOX CHANDLER COURSES HEAD OF GUITAR
Knox’s musical career has spanned HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES over three decades, including long stints as a member of The Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees 32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION and Cyndi Lauper’s band. He’s also performed, recorded, arranged and 34 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP produced with acts including R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Grace Jones, Marianne 38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING Faithful, The Creatures and Lou Reed. His recent shows continue to 42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS demonstrate his ongoing importance in contemporary music and include performing with The X-Patsys (Robert Longo, Barbara Sukowa), The Butterfly Effect: East-West Percussive Parade (Budgie, Mabi, Sugizo, Leonard Eto), as well as solo guitar performances. BERLIN
JEFF COLLIER MUSIC BUSINESS TUTOR
Jeff is an American recording artist, drummer, singer, published songwriter, producer and vocal production specialist working in rock and popular music of all kinds. He has toured extensively, and has worked in the studio with artists such as IAMX, Apocalyptica, Oliver Koletzki, Kreator and 3 Colours Red, as well as with producers including Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex), Jim Abbiss (Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian), Steve Lyon (Depeche Mode, The Cure), and Don Dixon (R.E.M.). During his career, Jeff has lived and worked in his native USA, as well as London, Dublin and more recently, Berlin.
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30 TUTORS COURSES 31 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION
UCAS CODE: W373
The way in which music is recorded, mixed PROGRESSION ROUTE and mastered is as integral to the creative Graduates can progress directly to process as composition and performance. employment in the music industry in roles The best producers can add an elusive such as producer, DJ, sound engineer, film magic to a recording that’s often the and television composer and computer music difference between the success and failure designer. Or they can continue their studies of a project. with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in 3 YEARS FULL-TIME Learning and Teaching. BA (Hons) Music Production at BIMM Berlin is a specialist vocational course designed for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS those wishing to pursue a career in a range of EU STUDENTS: music industry roles, such as producer, sound To be considered for a place, students engineer, film and television composer and must have passed the Abitur with overall BA (Hons) Music Production computer music designer. average grade of 2.7 or have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with COURSE MODULES The aim of the course is to nurture your an overall score of 24 points with English creative flair while you develop your skills Language grade (A or B, SL or HL) at 5. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 as a producer across a wide range of Applicants studying A1/A2 in English will meet contexts, including traditional studio and our English Language requirements. All students take the All students take the All students take the live recording, plus music for film, television following modules in their following core modules in following core modules in and multimedia. You’ll study the context of Please contact the Admissions Team if you’ve first year of study: their second year of study: their third year of study: contemporary music and the industry that studied other qualifications. If you haven’t supports it, as well as learning personal, studied an approved English Language • Audio Theory and • Music Production • Audio Post-Production project management and business skills. qualification, we require that you take an IELTS Acoustics in Context • Production Project exam achieving a minimum score of 6.0 with • Computer Music • Music and Sound for the • Professional Development You’ll undertake hands-on learning in our no less than 5.5 achieved in each band. Production 1 Moving Image high-tech facilities, where you’ll have direct • Creative Sound Studies • Sound Studio Production Students will select two access to cutting-edge equipment and UK STUDENTS: • Studio Engineering • Computer Music choices from the following software, and will be directed by first-rate Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above (64 • Mixing and Arrangement Production 2 optional modules (1 from industry tutors who really know the ins and UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent. • Music Business • Music Production Industry Group A and 1 from Group B): outs of the kit. Plus five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade of C/4, including English Language. Students will select one • Computer Music Design (A) So, what are you waiting for? To make your choice from the following • Sound and Music for way in music production, connect with us, Applications by experienced musicians without optional modules: Games (A) and we’ll connect you to a life in music. formal qualifications may also be considered • Immersive Environments (B) through APEL. • Computer Music • Video and Multimedia Performance Production (B) Validated by the University of Sussex. • Live Sound Production
For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm-institute.de 32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION 33 If you’re a musician who loves performing live PROGRESSION ROUTE or recording in the studio, then BA (Hons) Graduates can progress directly to Professional Musicianship will help turn your employment in the music industry in roles passion for music into a career. such as solo performer, band member, session musician, backing vocalist or songwriter. At BIMM Brighton, we understand that live Or can continue their studies with a BIMM performance is the key to you becoming a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on and Teaching. stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS EU STUDENTS: You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving To be considered for a place, students must tuition in technique, music theory and various have passed the Abitur with an overall grade styles, such as pop, rock, funk, soul and of 3.0, or have completed the International many more. Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score of 24 points with English Language grade (A or BA (HONS) The degree is both academically and musically B, SL or HL) at 5. Applicants studying A1/A2 in challenging, providing the perfect balance English will meet our English between practical and technical skills and Language requirements. PROFESSIONAL theory and analysis. Please contact the Admissions Team if you’ve MUSICIANSHIP You’ll explore and develop your potential studied other qualifications. If you haven’t career pathways through research and studied an approved English Language GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS professional projects and will learn the qualification, we require that you take an IELTS essential business skills required to work exam achieving a minimum score of 6.0 with UCAS CODE: W313 successfully in the music industry. no less than 5.5 achieved in each band.
Plus you’ll get to plug into one of a kind UK STUDENTS: 3 YEARS FULL-TIME networking opportunities and collaborate with Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or above (32 like-minded fellow musicians during your time UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. Plus on the course. five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade of C/4, including English Language. Through a range of optional modules, including Solo Performance, Studio Applications by experienced musicians without Musicianship, Music Teaching Practice and formal qualifications may also be considered Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit through APEL. your own personal goals. Subject to re-validation. Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician, composer and performer but will inspire you as a fan, as you attend unique Masterclasses with some of the best musicians in the world.
So, what are you waiting for? To make your way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.
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) • Music Publishing • Music Teaching Practice (B) • Performing with • Music Theory & Analysis (B) Creative Technology • Online Music (B) • Writing for Digital Media • Solo Performance (B) (NB May only be chosen in this group in addition to Ensemble Performance) For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm-institute.de
36 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) SONGWRITING
UCAS CODE: 3C46
If you’re a songwriter with a creative flair Your course will culminate in a Professional for composition and lyric writing, then Project designed to give you the opportunity BA (Hons) Songwriting will help turn your to develop a live industry project of your passion for music into a career. choice and to give you a head start into the workplace when you graduate. At BIMM Berlin, we have a strong focus on writing technique, analysis and personal PROGRESSION ROUTE stylistic development. You’ll be encouraged Graduates can progress directly to 3 YEARS FULL-TIME from day one to explore your creativity as an employment in the music industry in roles artist in a range of disciplines; from solo and such as songwriter, singer-songwriter, group performance to commercial songwriting solo performer and band member. Or and music production for film, television and can continue their studies with a BIMM online channels. Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching. BA (Hons) Songwriting The degree is both academically and musically challenging, providing the perfect balance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE MODULES between practical and technical skills, theory EU STUDENTS: and analysis. To be considered for a place, students must YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 have passed the Abitur with an overall grade To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed of 3.0, or have completed the International All students take the All students take the All students take the following understanding of the music business is Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score of following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third essential. We’ll share our knowledge of music 24 points with English Language grade (A or their first year of study: their second year of study: year of study: publishing, contracts and recording technology B, SL or HL) at 5. Applicants studying A1/A2 in and will deliver our teaching in-line with the English will meet our English • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project latest trends and directions in the evolving Language requirements. • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development music industry. Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives Please contact the Admissions Team if you’ve • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting You’ll be part of a creative community of studied other qualifications. If you haven’t • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes gifted writers, performers and music industry studied an approved English Language and Genres Students will select one professionals who you can collaborate and qualification, we require that you take an IELTS • Live Performance Students will select one choice from the following network with to help bring your talent to life. exam achieving a minimum score of 6.0 with no Workshop (SW) choice from the following optional modules: less than 5.5 achieved in each band. • Music Theory in Practice optional modules: Through a range of optional modules, including • Music Teaching Practice Performance in Context, Studio Recording, UK STUDENTS: • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance Music Teaching Practice and Online Music, you Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or • Applied Music Theory • Music Theory and Analysis can tailor the degree to fit your own above (32 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 & Critical Listening, • Online Music personal goals. equivalent. Plus five GCSE qualifications with • Performing with Creative minimum grade of C/4, including English Technology You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring Language. Applications by experienced Masterclasses with some of the best musicians musicians without formal qualifications may in the world which will stretch you as also be considered through APEL. For module descriptions and more a songwriter. information, visit www.bimm-institute.de Subject to re-validation.
38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING BA (HONS) SONGWRITING 39
BA (HONS)
MUSIC BUSINESS UCAS CODE: N826
BA (Hons) Music Business at BIMM Berlin PROGRESSION ROUTE is a specialist vocational programme Graduates can progress directly to designed for those wishing to pursue a employment in the music industry in career in a range of music industry roles, entrepreneurial areas such as artist such as A&R, management or promotion. management, A&R, events, marketing, media law, merchandising, music publishing, This course aims to nurture your creative journalism and tour management. Or 3 YEARS FULL-TIME flair while developing core skills as a music can continue their studies with a BIMM business entrepreneur across a wide range of Postgraduate Certificate in Learning. subject areas. You’ll be offered opportunities to build your knowledge of the industry while ENTRY REQUIREMENTS developing innovative ideas in the context EU STUDENTS: of our city’s uniquely proactive and inspiring To be considered for a place, students BA (Hons) Music Business music business culture. must have passed the Abitur with overall average grade of 2.7 or have completed the COURSE MODULES Our well-connected tutors will guide International Baccalaureate Diploma with and support you through the teaching an overall score of 24 points with English of professional development, project Language grade (A or B, SL or HL) at 5. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 management and business skills across areas Applicants studying A1/A2 in English will meet such as artist management, marketing, music our English Language requirements. All students take the All students take the All students take the following publishing, copyright legislation, the internet, following mandatory following mandatory mandatory modules in their social media, the live industry, music recording Please contact the Admissions Team if you’ve modules in their first year modules in their second third year of study: and distribution. studied other qualifications. If you haven’t of study: year of study: studied an approved English Language • Professional Project You’ll also have the opportunity to access work qualification, we require that you take an IELTS • Concert/Event • Research Methods • Professional Development experience opportunities that will develop exam achieving a minimum score of 6.5 with Promotion and Tour • Sound Recording • Analytical Perspectives your ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge through no less than 6.0 achieved in each band. Management Technology • Music Futures placements and internships with a wide range • Live Sound Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Music Event Management of music focused employers. Or you’ll be UK STUDENTS: • Administration and • Engaging With Industry supported in entrepreneurial ventures of your Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above (64 Entrepreneurship (Work-Based Learning) own design. UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent. • Introduction To • Marketing and Media Plus five GCSE qualifications with minimum Digital Music • Music Publishing Berlin’s best gigs, musicians and venues will be grade of C/4, including English Language. • Artist Development right on your doorstep to help enhance your and Management understanding of what the music business is Applications by experienced musicians • Music Business all about. You’ll also be a part of our thriving without formal qualifications may also be BIMM community mixing with gifted writers, considered through APEL. performers, alumni and music industry professionals. You never know – with all this Validated by the University of Sussex. For module descriptions and more talent, you could discover the next big thing information, visit www.bimm-institute.de right here!
42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS 43 MEET OUR STUDENTS
STUDENT SUPPORT
WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT BIMM BERLIN AS EASY AND COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATION SUPPORT We have a full-time team providing a range of services for those who need support throughout their studies. These include students with special learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and other disabilities. Our Student Services Team work on a one-to-one basis to help students learn skills to assist with ANNA DUNGAL reading, writing, revision and approaching to BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS exams and coursework. “Having some experience in the music PASTORAL SUPPORT industry already, I really wanted to Our Student Services Team also offer expand on that and get a world counselling and stress management. This is recognised qualification in the area. I done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly love Berlin and so when I heard of BIMM confidential. We understand that there are Berlin it was exactly what I was looking certain stresses and anxieties that can affect for. I wanted to get a hands-on course students, so our student support officers will that offered a lot of job opportunities; help with any problems you may have, from I love that most of my tutors have jobs financial worries to personal issues. that I look up to with companies, labels and festivals that I know and admire. FIND OUT MORE So I’m actually learning from real life If you have any Student Services questions, people and that could translate into job please call our team on +49 303 1199 186 opportunities and connections for or email [email protected] my future.”
44 STUDENT SUPPORT MEETSTUDENT OUR STUDENTS SUPPORT 45 HOW TO APPLY INTERNATIONAL APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. IF YOU’RE A NON-UK RESIDENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ALL OUR BUT REMEMBER, OUR COURSES ARE VERY POPULAR, FULL-TIME COURSES. JUST FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS. SO DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE!
From the 18th century right up to today, Step 3: Remote assessments HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES After your audition/assessment you’ll be Berlin has been at the cutting-edge of the For Performance courses, if you’re not able debriefed by a member of the Admissions global music scene. Whether it’s creating to visit us for an assessment, we’ll send you 1. Applying Team and this is an opportunity for you operatic masterpieces, pushing the limit demo guidelines and an application form. You can apply to BIMM Berlin by to ask any questions regarding the course on avant-garde art or developing ultra-fast calling our Admissions Team directly on you’re applying for. We’ll then either offer dance tracks, music in Berlin has always been For Songwriting and Music Production +49 303 1199 186 to request an assessment you a place or suggest how you can develop creative, experimental and cool. courses, we’ll send you details for a or by entering your details in the ‘Apply your skills further to meet the portfolio of evidence which you’ll need to Now’ form on the BIMM Berlin website. We required standard. At BIMM, we’re in a unique position. Our job submit and instructions for booking your recommend that you attend one of our is to help to build up the music network of phone interview. Open Days throughout the year so that 4. Music Production our students, but because of the positioning you’re fully informed about BIMM before If you’re applying to BIMM Berlin for our of our colleges at the centres of the world’s For a Music Business course, you’ll receive you submit your application. Please try not Music Production course and are an EU- music industry, we’ll not only able to connect an application form and we’ll assess your to leave your application to the last minute, based student, we’ll expect you to attend you to the British and European music suitability based on the personal statement as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d BIMM for an assessment/interview. If industries, but the global one too. you submitted in your application form and hate for you to be disappointed. it’s difficult for you to travel to BIMM in a remote interview via Skype. person, we’ll arrange for a remote audition/ We’re very proud to welcome students 2. Assessment assessment to take place. An offer will then from all over the world. We currently have Step 4: Return assessment requirements Once we’ve received your enquiry, we’ll be made based upon your qualifications, over 750 international learners from 60 Complete the audition/assessment invite you to attend BIMM for an audition experience and a successful assessment. different countries and each bring a welcome requirements as detailed on our website and and assessment. If it’s difficult for you to dimension to the vibrant BIMM environment. return them to our Admissions Team. travel to BIMM in person, we’ll arrange for a 5. Music Business remote audition/assessment to take place. For our Music Business course, you’ll be So, if you’re an international student, why Step 5: Assessment viewing required to complete an application form not apply to study music in Europe’s most A tutor will view/ listen to your assessment/ 3. Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, including a personal statement. You will also creative centre for music? audition or contact you for an interview via Vocals) and Songwriting be required to attend an interview in person, Skupe to discuss your goals for the course. If you’re applying to BIMM Berlin for one of or if it’s difficult for you to travel to BIMM in HOW TO APPLY our Performance courses and are an EU- person, we’ll arrange for a remote interview based student, we’ll expect you to attend to take place. Step 1: Making your application Continued overleaf. BIMM for an assessment. If it’s difficult Apply directly with us – find your course for you to travel to BIMM in person, we’ll All assessments/ interviews can be arranged and click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the arrange for a remote audition/assessment by contacting our Admissions Team directly BIMM Berlin website to be guided through to take place. on +49 30 1199 186 or emailing the process. [email protected] All BIMM assessments are free of charge. Step 2: Booking your audition Upon arrival at BIMM you’ll be greeted A member of our Admissions Team will individually and have the opportunity to contact you to discuss the details of your have any questions answered. During your application, as well as organising an audition individual assessment we’ll discuss your date and time with you. personal aspirations and the ways in which we can help you to achieve your goals.
46 HOW TO APPLY INTERNATIONAL 47 MEET OUR STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL (Continued)
Step 6: Assessment debrief We also accept the following equivalent After your assessment/audition you’ll be English Language exams: debriefed by a member of the Admissions • Cambridge First Certificate Level B2 with a Team and advised as to whether we can offer minimum overall score of 170 and no you a place. lower than 168 achieved in each band. • Cambridge Advanced Level B2 with a Step 7: Contract confirmation minimum overall score of 170 and no You’ll be sent a contract and offer letter via lower than 168 achieved in each band. email which needs to be confirmed within 28 • ESOL Skills For Life Level 1 at Level B2. days of the dated contract. • GCSE English Language (First Language) at C or above. Step 8: Information pack • Swedish Fullstandyg Slutbetyg fran Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive Gymnasienskolan at VG/C or above an information pack from the Admissions in English A(5) and B(6). Team, as well as details on becoming an • International Baccalaureate English International Student. Language at 5 or above. • As part of their Upper Secondary Step 9: Arrival Certificate some countries can use their Student Ambassadors will meet you school English Qualification. These need on your arrival in Berlin before you to be approved by the Admissions Team. start your course. Please contact [email protected] to confirm ENTRY CRITERIA your arrival date and time. You’ll also need to meet the academic entry criteria for the course you wish to apply for. ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS You’ll need to provide us with evidence of Applicants whose first language is not your qualifications when you make English will need to complete an English your application. language test:
Applicants require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 to be achieved in FURTHER INFORMATION each band. For more information, please contact JOEL SHANI [email protected] or call BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship, +49 303 1199 186. Songwriting and Music Production “I chose to study Music Business at Applicants require an IELTS 6.0 (or BIMM Berlin because it combines what I equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 to be want to do in life, which is working and achieved in each band. understanding a business, in a field I’m passionate about: music. I have a musical BA (Hons) Music Business and theatrical background – I play guitar Applicants require an IELTS 6.5 (or and sing and studied music to a high level equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 to be in high school. It was my best course, achieved in each band. because I was passionate about it.”
48 INTERNATIONAL 49 MEETINTERNATIONAL OUR STUDENTS 49 OPTION 2: PAYING YOUR FEES BY MONTHLY INSTALMENT BIMM Berlin students also have the option to pay by instalment via 10 monthly payments each academic year:
EU Please note this option is only HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES Students available to EU Nationals. FEES AND FINANCE Deposit (per year) €450* Payments x 10 (per year) €750** AS PART OF EUROPE’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF MUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER Total Annual Cost €7,950 OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY.
* Deposit to be paid by 14th August 2019 (pay online or by telephone) We’re dedicated to giving our students Such cutting-edge facilities can be expensive, ** Monthly payments are to be paid by standing order and run from October to July the best music education possible – which but we make sure all BIMM Berlin courses means accessing our globally successful are great value for money – representing a first-rate tutors in a high-tech location at practical and affordable investment for your All fees quoted apply to the 2019/20 academic year only and are on a per annum basis. the epicentre of the Berlin music scene. future career in the music industry. UK Students: please note that BIMM Berlin courses do not qualify for Student Loans Company funding.
*UK and EU Students £450 deposit required on acceptance to secure place. **Non-EU Students £1,450 deposit required on acceptance. Balance paid within 6 weeks. PAYMENT OPTIONS
OPTION 1: PAYING YOUR COURSE FEES IN FULL For more information on funding options, please refer to our finance packs or website. All fees If you would like to pay your course fees in full each year, the total costs for BIMM Berlin quoted apply to the 2019/20 academic year only, are on a per annum basis and may be subject Higher Education courses are: to change.
EU Non-EU HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES Students Students FEES STATUS Deposit (per year) €450* €1,450*
Payment (per year) €7,000 €11,500 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 Total Annual Cost €7,450** €12,950** 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, * Deposit to be paid by 14th August 2019 (pay online or by telephone) Switzerland or the overseas territories. ** Fees to be paid in full before 30th September in each academic year • 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. • Overseas: students from other countries (exceptions include students temporarily outside the UK/EU, those with UK Government refugee status and migrant workers).
Applicants with UK or other EU nationality should note that such nationality does not 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.
50 FEES AND FINANCE FEES AND FINANCE 51 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION BERLIN IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS, SO BE SURE TO TAKE YOUR TIME AND FIND THE OF HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS. RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU. THE CITY IS VERY EASY TO GET AROUND – WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE, YOU’LL BE WITHIN EASY REACH OF OUR FRIEDRICHSHAIN- KREUZBERG CAMPUS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT. Our partners enable us to offer fully NOISY MUSICWORLD accredited courses which deliver BIMM Berlin students attend classes at this internationally recognised academic impressive music school located right at the qualifications to successful graduates. heart of Berlin’s booming creative quarter. Whether you decide to live in a bedsit, a flat, a shared house or even on a part-board UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX As an education provider, BIMM is dedicated basis with a family, there’s plenty to choose All BIMM Higher Education courses in the to maintaining the highest standards for our from… although they do fill up fast. UK and Germany are awarded and quality students. BIMM Group has been successfully assured by the University of Sussex, which assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance There are no halls of residence at BIMM is consistently highly ranked in in all major Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has Berlin, but our Student Support Team can league tables: also received the UK Visas and Immigration offer a lot of guidance when it comes to • 25th in the UK, The Complete University (UKVI) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status. finding suitable student digs. Guide (CUG) 2019. • 26th in the UK, The Guardian University Guide 2019. AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION • 161st in the world, Times Higher Education INCLUDES: World University Rankings 2019. • Dedicated student housing
• Private landlords
• Houseshare opportunities
• Part-boards with families
You can find more details on the BIMM Berlin 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 Berlin.
52 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 53 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 Open BIMM also tour the UK and Europe Days so you can see for yourself what life as visiting schools and colleges to talk to a BIMM student is really like. students about careers in the music industry. At an Open Day you can: • Watch live performances from Our college tours are an interactive BIMM bands experience featuring live music as well as • See a presentation on our courses a presentation and Q&A session with our and philosophy experienced College Tours Team. We lift • View our high-tech facilities the lid on how the music industry works • Meet our world-class tutors and offer advice and guidance on how • Ask questions about life at BIMM and best to pursue your dream career. industry opportunities WANT US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL? BOOK YOUR PLACE If you’re a student, parent or teacher To book on one of our Open Days, please and would like BIMM to visit your visit www.bimm-institute.de/open-days school or college, please contact and complete our online booking form. our Events Team at: We’ll be in touch to confirm your place. [email protected]
OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS 55 CONTACT INFORMATION
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