YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE

LONDON THE UK & EUROPE’S PROSPECTUS BERLIN MOST CONNECTED 2015/16 DUBLIN MUSIC COLLEGE MANCHESTER BRISTOL BRIGHTON BIMM.CO.UK DEAR STUDENT,

At BIMM we understand that choosing the our greatest strength is that BIMM students right place to study and nurture your talent benefit from being connected to the largest is one of the most important decisions you’ll alumni network in the industry with over 1,500 ever make. members who provide inspiration, mentorship and connectivity to the industry for our Since BIMM Brighton was established 14 years students. BIMM alumni hold BRIT, Ivor Novello ago, our aim has been to help every aspiring and MOBO awards, have scored countless UK musician and music industry professional Top 10 albums and more than 30 UK Top 40 to achieve their personal goals and be able singles, and include The Kooks, Tom Odell, to embark on a sustainable career in the George Ezra and James Bay. music industry. We now have Colleges in six cities where music matters most – Brighton, We celebrate the fact that our approach London, Berlin, Manchester, Bristol and Dublin is working because the facts speak for – and are proud to be the largest and leading themselves – nearly 80% of our graduates YOUR MUSIC CAREER provider of contemporary music education in make a living solely from the music industry. the UK and Europe. STARTS HERE. If you’d like a taste of what life at BIMM is BIMM Brighton Higher Education courses are really like, why not attend one of the many validated by the University of Sussex – ranked Open Days we run throughout the year. For as one of the top universities in the world. more information, please see page 64 of this BIMM provides state-of-the-art professional Prospectus, call 0844 2 646 666 or visit facilities, with equipment and software www.bimm.co.uk/brighton – you can book provided by the world’s leading musical your place online. instrument manufacturers who actively support and endorse us. So choose to connect with us – and we’ll connect you to a life in music. We look BIMM is proud to be the best connected. forward to welcoming you in the 2015/16 We now have over 4,500 students, all of academic year. whom have access to a range of amazing opportunities as part of our aligned network Yours sincerely, of campuses. We offer unrivalled access to the $50bn global music industry via VASEEMA HAMILTON MA regular collaborative experiences, including PRINCIPAL – BIMM BRIGHTON / weekly Masterclasses with internationally BERLIN / BRISTOL / LONDON renowned guest artists, gigs at small and large scale venues, access to industry A&R panels, connectivity with the thriving festival ADAM BUSHELL circuit, and the production of the annual COLLEGE MANAGER BIMM albums. BIMM also offers more work – BIMM BRIGHTON placement opportunities and internships than any other music college. But perhaps

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05 ABOUT BIMM ABOUT 06 BRIGHTON - THE PLACE TO STUDY 10 08 LIFE AT BIMM AT BIMM YOU’LL BE PART OF A CREATIVE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES YOU THE BEST 10 MASTERCLASSES OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TALENT AND WORK IN ONE OF 12 CAREERS THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND MOST CELEBRATED INDUSTRIES. 14 STUDENT SUCCESS 18 TUTORS 23 COURSES 52 SUMMER SCHOOLS The global music industry is worth around All of our colleges offer fully accredited 53 STUDENT SERVICES $50bn annually and this figure continues courses and are QAA-assured. Our tutors 54 HOW TO APPLY to grow each year, providing a multitude of are experts in their field and still tour, 14 56 INTERNATIONAL employment opportunities in the UK, Europe play and produce music with some of the 58 FEES AND FINANCE and abroad. For over ten years, BIMM has been world’s biggest recording artists, such as producing some of the industry’s brightest Radiohead, Paul Weller, Beyoncé, Madonna 60 STUDENT LOANS talents, from best-selling artists such as The and Sir Paul McCartney. 61 SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Kooks, Tom Odell, Radiohead and George 62 EDUCATION PARTNERS Ezra to leading songwriters, musicians, agents, 63 ACCOMMODATION producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers. 64 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS WHY 66 CONTACT INFORMATION Location is vital to breaking into the music BRIGHTON? 64 industry, so we’ve based our colleges in Brighton, Bristol, London, Berlin, Manchester Creativity and freedom is at the and Dublin – the six European cities where forefront of Brighton life. With a large music matters most. These locations have student population, a beach on the thriving music scenes that allow you to doorstep, a love of live music and take advantage of our unrivalled industry some of the UK’s best bars and shops, connections and the many collaborative it’s the perfect place to immerse “REALLY IMPRESSED WITH opportunities that arise. In this creative yourself. The city is packed with free WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, environment you can network and develop music events, and its vibrant, vast live YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.” lifelong contacts while performing and music scene is spread across pubs, staging gigs at local venues and festivals, pop-up gigs and landmark venues. as well as working with record labels, music It’s also host to international music ROGER DALTREY CBE producers and rehearsal studios to get an festivals including The Great Escape, BIMM PATRON authentic taste for what life in the music Shakedown and Love Supreme. industry is really like.

04 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 05 MUSIC IS EVERYWHERE YOU TURN IN BRIGHTON. WHETHER IT’S ACOUSTIC BUSKERS PLAYING IN BRIGHTON THE NORTH LAINE DURING THE DAY, INTERNATIONAL ACTS AT CONCORDE 2 OR THE BRIGHTON CENTRE IN THE EVENING, OR THE SOUND OF LIVE BANDS PULSATING THE ACROSS THE CITY FROM ONE OF THE HUNDREDS OF BARS, PUBS AND CLUBS, MUSIC IS FOREVER PLACE BEING CARRIED ON THE WIND. QUITE OFTEN THAT MELODY YOU CAN HEAR IN THE DISTANCE WILL BELONG TO A VERY TALENTED TO STUDY BIMM STUDENT.

BRIGHTON ROCKS Brighton’s many venues make it a paradise for live music lovers and performers, with gigs easy to come by and open mic nights and jam sessions available every evening of the week. Throughout May the city hosts England’s largest arts festival with The Brighton Festival, The Brighton Fringe and The Great Escape bringing together musicians, artists, actors and comedians in one amazing month, generating a fantastic melting pot of talent to inspire you.

This thriving cultural scene and close proximity to London are what sets Brighton apart from other cities in the UK THE LANES AND NORTH LAINE and has long made it a magnet for creative Brighton’s unique and vibrant Lanes and people from all over the world. As well as North Laine represent some of the best the music and arts scenes, there’s plenty independent retail and entertainment to see and do. Explore the seaside culture businesses in the country, selling everything of the world-famous beach and pier, from clothes and records to comics, art and recently named by CNN as the fourth best musical instruments. city beach in the world. Or relax in one of Brighton’s many cosmopolitan Cafés, bars A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR CAREER and restaurants before soaking up the Brighton is home to 15 recording studios, city’s history at the Royal Pavilion and the 10 record labels and 4 music festivals.* Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. *Unsigned Guide 2013

06 BRIGHTON BRIGHTON 07 “PROVIDING YOU WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.”

WHETHER IT’S LEARNING INSIDE THE GIGS CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE Life at BIMM is not all about coursework, OR AT A FESTIVAL, WE’LL PROVIDE revision and exams – live music is a huge part YOU WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES of what we’re all about. Throughout your LIFE YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR time at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in GOALS THROUGH CONNECTING AND Brighton’s live scene, whether it’s gigging, INTERACTING WITH THE INDUSTRY IN rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS. on our own end-of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at a series GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES of events across the city. We believe that to be the best it helps to connect with the best, so we encourage AT you to meet and network with leading music industry professionals. We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in regular Masterclasses. Previous guests have BIMM included: Danny O’Donoghue (The Script), AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane, OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who). “I FELT I FINALLY FITTED BIMM ALBUM IN THERE. YOU COULD DO Every year we release an album featuring YOUR OWN THING AND a host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and THAT’S WHAT WE DID.” artists submit demos for consideration, and the chosen acts get to record at a LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS professional studio with engineers and BIMM GRADUATES producers. The album is released to the public and given to industry professionals to showcase the very best of BIMM talent. 08 LIFE AT BIMM LIFE AT BIMM 09 MASTERCLASSES “TO BE THE BEST IT HELPS TO MEET THE BEST.” GRAHAM COXON BLUR PREVIOUS BIMM SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE…

CHUCK D LEMMY PUBLIC ENEMY MOTÖRHEAD

PAUL WELLER MARKY RAMONE MICHAEL EAVIS KT TUNSTALL THE JAM RAMONES GLASTONBURY SINGER- FESTIVAL SONGWRITER

FRANK TURNER RUFUS SINGER-SONGWRITER WAINWRIGHT SINGER-SONGWRITER

10 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 11 BPI CAREERS UNIVERSAL MUSIC IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY SONY MUSIC WARNER MUSIC

WE KNOW YOU WANT TO MAKE WORKING WITH THE BEST MUSIC WEEK IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS, One of the best ways into the music SO WE USE OUR ENVIABLE industry is through work-based learning. CONNECTIONS IN THE Our network of contacts and industry DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL partners allows us to help you gain MUSIC INDUSTRIES TO HELP work placements, internships and entry MAKE THAT HAPPEN. level positions with some of the biggest GET CONNECTED names in music, including Sony Music, At BIMM Brighton, you’ll be presented EMI, Universal Music, Warner Music UK, with unique opportunities all with the Target Live, Festival Republic, Bestival, XL aim of securing a sustainable career in Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, PRS FOR MUSIC one of the most dynamic and exciting Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, vocations in the world. Space Promotions and Duff Press. THREE SIX ZERO

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HOW WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS BELIEVE DIGITAL The UK music sector offers a richly At BIMM we have individual tutorials varied number of careers. In such a designed to help with your development ARCTANGENT FESTIVAL diverse industry it helps to have skills and to discuss the direction you’d like your across a wide range of roles, and at career to take. We also have advisors who THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL BIMM we provide you with all the spend time with you on a one-to-one basis tools you need to achieve this. As a to assist with your CV, put together career INTL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE result, our students find work across action plans, and help you reach your goals the whole sector as session musicians, by finding appropriate internships and 2000TREES FESTIVAL songwriters, management, agents, work experience. engineers, A&R executives and more. LOVE SUPREME FESTIVAL

LEARNING FROM THE BEST SHAKEDOWN FESTIVAL As a student, you’ll be guided by world-class tutors who are some of PLEDGEMUSIC the most successful people in the “IF YOU’RE SERIOUS modern music business. They’ve ABOUT A CAREER IN DUFF PRESS toured the world, scored multi- THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AT BIMM WE’RE platinum hit records, and have AND WANT A GREAT SOME FRIENDLY PR PROUD OF OUR collaborated with some of the world’s EDUCATION IN HOW CLOSE INDUSTRY best acts. What’s more, they’re all still THE INDUSTRY WORKS – RAK STUDIOS CONTACTS AND active in the industry, giving you direct THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.” ENJOY SUPPORTING access to their knowledge, experience COMMUNION MUSIC OUR STUDENTS AS and enviable networking links. ROB HARRIS, JAMIROQUAI THEY PROGRESS IN THE AGENCY THEIR CAREERS.

12 CAREERS GET CONNECTED 13 After graduating from BIMM Bristol, where she was awarded her degree by Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis, Jenn secured a career at Yamaha as a drum tutor, teaching both groups and individual students. She went on to launch the Waterloo Music School STUDENT SUCCESS in Bristol with fellow BIMM alumna Louisa Baker, teaching drums, keyboards, vocals, BIMM GRADUATES PROVE THAT TALENT, HARD WORK AND CONNECTIONS ARE guitar and bass to a variety of ages across AN IMPRESSIVE MIX, WITH NEARLY 80% OF OUR ALUMNI MAKING A LIVING OUT the local community. Both graduates perform OF MUSIC ALONE. HERE WE PROFILE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES – JENN HANEEF in the all-female band The Baronesques. WITH MANY MORE TO BE FOUND AT: WWW.BIMM.CO.UK/STORIES YAMAHA

BEN THOMPSON THE LUKE BETH ROWLEY TWO DOOR KOOKS SITAL-SINGH CINEMA CLUB Having provided backing Multi-million-selling A young British talent with vocals for the likes of Ronan As live drummer for indiepoppers The Kooks began Glastonbury sets and sessions Keating and Enrique Iglesias Two Door Cinema Club, as students at BIMM, forming for BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 during her time at BIMM, after BIMM graduate Ben has as a band in Brighton in 2002. under his belt, BIMM Brighton graduation, Beth signed to TOM ODELL toured the globe several Their 2006 debut album ‘Inside graduate Luke is an artist of major label Universal, who times, performed at a In/Inside Out’ is certified as real promise. Supported by released her 2008 debut multitude of domestic and four-times platinum in the UK, DJs including Steve Lamacq, album ‘Little Dreamer’. The international festivals and and its follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, Lauren Laverne and Dermot record reached No. 6 in the UK BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom signed to made numerous television went straight into the domestic O’Leary, his compelling, and led to Beth collaborating Columbia Records and progressed to the top of the music appearances. A musician chart at No. 1, with album emotionally captivating with Crowded House and the industry in 2013. That year he was a nominee in the BBC endorsed by Vic Firth and number three, ‘Junk Of The material has been compared legendary Burt Bacharach. Sound of 2013 poll, he won the Critic’s Choice Award at The Zildjian, Ben’s abilities Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. The to Jeff Buckley and Bon Iver. She’s performed on ‘Top Of BRITs, he played Glastonbury Festival and his debut album are well honed, and he band is BRIT Award nominated Luke’s debut album has been The Pops’ and ‘This Morning’, ‘Long Way Down’ went to No. 1. His rise has continued into continues to be a pivotal and won in the category of released by Parlophone, and has released a further 2014, with nominations for two BRIT Awards and a win at part of Two Door Cinema ‘Best UK & Ireland Act’ at the with tours across the UK and EP of songs, continuing to the Ivor Novello Awards for ‘Songwriter of the Year’. Club’s success. MTV Europe Awards in 2006. Europe to follow. perform regularly at events all over the country. 14 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 15 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 ADAM PITTS behind her, Charlie is rapidly developing her LAWSON talents as an engineer, working with the likes GEORGE EZRA of One Direction and Susan Boyle. BIMM graduate Adam is the drummer for Lawson, a major-label-signed foursome George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to study with no fewer than six Top 20 singles to Songwriting – and was signed to Columbia their name and success throughout the Records less than a year later. 2014 was an world. Lawson have twice supported pop amazing year for George, and saw him place heavyweights The Wanted, and have also NATASHA BENT fifth in the BBC Sound of 2014 poll, tour the toured alongside Will Young and Westlife. UK and Europe, play an incredible set on the The band’s 2012 debut album, ‘Chapman A graduate of BIMM John Peel stage at Glastonbury, reach No. 4 Square’, was a Top 5 hit on its initial release, Brighton, Natasha with his debut single ‘Budapest’, and hit No. 1 and they have had a No. 3 hit with ‘Juliet’ is now a highly with his debut album ‘Wanted On Voyage’. both in the UK and abroad. successful booking agent. She is vice president at The Agency Group in JORDAN KATE WALSH London, personally WHITMORE SONGWRITER representing artists including Foals, The Having completed a BA After graduating from the Knife, CHVRCHES (Hons) in Professional Songwriting course at BIMM and Foster The Musicianship at BIMM Brighton, Kate went on to People, while The in 2010, Jordan became become the first unsigned Agency Group’s JAMES BAY PHILIP SELWAY a member of the act to top the iTunes chart wider roster features RADIOHEAD Atlantic Records A&R with her second album acts including 50 department. The label ‘Tim’s House’, knocking Cent, Bring Me The The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter Philip is a former student who has well and is home to high-profile Take That from the top slot Horizon, Paramore James has been truly meteoric. He’s truly taken the music world by storm as acts such as Ed Sheeran, and securing distribution and A$AP Rocky. supported Laura Mvula and Hozier, shared drummer for the band Radiohead – to date Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, with Mercury Records. Kate the bill with the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park, they’ve sold in excess of 40 million albums Missy Elliott and Plan B. continues to write and performed for Burberry, and his debut single worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997 album ‘OK Jordan also works for record music on her own ‘Hold Back The River’ reached No. 18 in the Computer’ was voted the best album of the Brighton-based music label Blueberry Pie, and charts. Plus he’s only gone and won the past 25 years by readers of Q magazine, and supervision company The is currently a Songwriting For more success stories, 2015 BRIT ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ and placed in 2008 Philip was named the 26th greatest Sound Works. tutor at BIMM Brighton. visit www.bimm.co.uk second in the BBC ‘Sound of 2015’ list! drummer of all time by Gigwise.

16 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 17 FRANC O’SHEA HEAD OF BASS

MEET YOUR TUTORS Franc has recorded and played with many renowned artists, including Steve Howe (Yes), Mike Lindup “BRITAIN’S BEST CONNECTED.” (Level 42), Lisa Moorish, top garage band Bah Samba, and Jorge Pardo (Chick Corea/Paco de OUR BIMM BRIGHTON TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL Lucia). He’s also appeared on compilation albums PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. alongside top bassists such as Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten, and is a regular contributor for Bass Guitar magazine.

They really have done it all – from launching the career of Oasis and scoring KATE CAMERON HEAD OF VOCALS nine Top 40 singles with the band Sleeper, to winning a Mercury Music Prize as part A professional session singer for many years, Kate of Gomez and knocking Take That off the has sung on several gold-selling albums, including top spot. And they all remain active in the Ministry of Sound’s ‘Classic Ibiza ‘99’. She’s also industry, meaning you’ll have direct access enjoyed great success with Norman Cook and to their in-demand insider knowledge! Ashley Slater’s band Freak Power, and has been signed to MCA/Universal, singing on several tracks charting in the UK Top 40. Kate’s collaborative partners include Judge Jules, Boy George, Tim Westwood, Danny Rampling and Paul Oakenfold.

PAT GARVEY KIERON PEPPER HEAD OF DRUMS HEAD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE Pat has been a professional drummer since the age of 17. As a busy freelance Kieron is a multi-instrumentalist best musician, he’s played on over 300 known for his work as the live drummer released recordings, has a healthy list for UK electronic masters The Prodigy of television credits, and has enjoyed between 1997 and 2007. He’s also played recording residencies at some of the drums for Paul Hartnoll (Orbital) in The UK’s biggest recording studios. He’s a Ideal Condition and pop act Monarchy. multi-instrumentalist who also works as He wrote and played guitar and keys for a composer and producer, is a regular the XL Records band, Dead Kids, and contributor to Rhythm Magazine and wrote, played bass and sang for Victory takes his Drum Masterclass show all Pill which he started with Jim Davies (ex- over the UK and Europe. In February Pitchshifter). Kieron is currently involved 2013, Pat was honoured by SONOR with the iconic Radiophonic Workshop when he was invited to be part of their playing drums and percussion for studio prestigious Artist Roster. and live sessions.

18 TUTORS TUTORS 19 MARTIN COOPER HEAD OF MUSIC THEORY

Since graduating from the Guitar Institute in London in 1997, Martin has toured North America, Europe and the UK over a dozen times with various different artists. He’s worked on sessions in studios such as Abbey Road and RAK in London, is an accomplished composer, and recently released an instructional guitar book, CD and DVD.

MATT HODSON MUSIC PRODUCTION COURSE LEADER

Matt’s involvement in the music industry spans a range of disciplines including performance, composition and studio production. He’s an experienced computer music specialist with a successful career in music production and education. As composer and sound designer, Matt has worked with clients such as MTV, The Olympic Games, Nestle and Universal Records. His extensive experience in both academic and industry arenas enables him PHIL NELSON JAKE SHILLINGFORD to fuse contemporary music production practices HEAD OF MUSIC HEAD OF SONGWRITING with an educational experience that is inspirational, BUSINESS exciting and dynamic. Phil has been an artist manager Jake is the founder of the cult for 25 years. Starting out with The orchestral alternative band My Life Levellers, he helped them set up the Story, with whom he has released Metway music complex in Brighton three successful albums and had JIM WILLIAMS HEAD OF GUITAR and Beautiful Days festival in Devon, six Top 40 singles. The band as well as achieving one platinum collaborated with P.J. Proby, Marc As a session guitarist, Jim has extensive live and and six Gold-selling albums. Other Almond, Morrissey, The Wonder studio experience with artists as diverse as This Mortal past and present clients include Stuff, and even headlined over Oasis. Coil, Pete Murphy, Maxi Priest, M People and Craig Longpigs, Aqualung, Sweet Billy Jake is one of the first ‘DIY’ music Armstrong (Massive Attack). Also an accomplished Pilgrim and Duke Special. He was business entrepreneurs, having composer, he’s co-written with successful songwriters one of three people who founded started his own label in 2002 funded like The Matrix and Terry Walker, and writes and The Great Escape festival, and was exclusively by investors, benefactors produces many scores for TV and film, including the Vice Chairman of the Music Managers and fans. soundtrack to the TV series ‘Hotel Babylon’, which won Forum for eight years. Phil is also a him an Ivor Novello award nomination. classically trained bassoonist.

20 TUTORS TUTORS 21 JAMES SHEARS HEAD OF LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT

James has had a varied career as a sound engineer, musician and singer-songwriter in the UK and South Africa. He’s been a product manager for Soundcraft and has won awards at a national level for album projects as both a producer/engineer and artist in his own right. His extensive experience as both a musician BRIGHTON and a sound engineer has given him a unique ability to understand life at both ends of the microphone cable. COURSES JON STEWART EVENT MANAGEMENT COURSE LEADER

Jon was the lead guitarist and songwriter for ‘90s Britpop band Sleeper, enjoying three UK Top 5 albums and nine UK Top 40 singles. He’s also written and recorded with artists such as KD Lang and Mel C, and has played sessions for multi-hit record producers Stephen Street and Damian LeGassick. Jon writes a column on the music business for Guitarist magazine, and works as a music consultant for film and TV projects. 24 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 28 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING 32 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS 34 BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT 38 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION 40 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM 42 FIRST DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 44 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 46 ENTREPRENEUR’S DIPLOMA IN MUSIC BUSINESS 48 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT 50 TEACHER TRAINING POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION 52 SUMMER SCHOOLS

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

22 TUTORS COURSES CONTENTS 23 “TURN YOUR PASSION BA (HONS) IN FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.” PROFESSIONAL GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS MUSICIANSHIP UCAS CODE: W313 GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS If you’re a musician who loves performing live Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician, or recording in the studio, then the BA (Hons) composer and performer, but will inspire you as UCAS CODE: W313 in Professional Musicianship will help turn your a fan too, as you attend unique Masterclasses passion for music into a career. by some of the best musicians in the world.

3 YEARS FULL-TIME At BIMM Brighton, we understand that live So to make your way as a musician, connect performance is the key to you becoming a with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on stage to help you develop and find your niche PROGRESSION ROUTE as a performer. Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in roles You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving such as solo performer, band member, session tuition in technique, music theory and styles musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or across a wide range of genres from pop and can continue their study with a Postgraduate punk to folk and funk. Certificate in Further and Higher Education at BIMM Brighton or a MMus Popular Music The degree is both academically and musically Performance at BIMM London. challenging, providing the perfect balance between practical and technical skills, and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS theory and analysis. Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs at C or above (including English Language), You’ll explore and develop your potential plus two A-levels at grade E or above, or an career pathways through research and equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (80 professional projects, and will learn the UCAS points). Applications by experienced essential business skills required to work musicians without formal qualifications may successfully in the music industry. also be considered through APEL. Plus you’ll get to plug into one-of-a-kind networking opportunities and collaborate with Validated by the University of Sussex. likeminded fellow musicians during your time on the course.

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

24 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 25 “WE WERE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED TO BETTER OURSELVES AT BIMM, TO HAVE ENQUIRING MINDS, AND TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES WITH OUR OWN INDIVIDUAL GOALS. I KNOW THAT IT’S MADE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO MY CAREER AND HAS HELPED ME TO REALISE MY AMBITIONS.”

CHARLIE MCCLEAN FOUNDATION DEGREE GRADUATE

BA (Hons) in 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: (and final) year of study: For entry to Year 2, students must complete Year 1 with • Essential Styles • Research Methods • Professional Project 120 credits achieved. External applications to Year 2 are • Techniques • Professional Musicianship • Professional Development accepted – for details, please contact [email protected] • Music Business • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives • Artist Development • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance and Entrepreneurship • Applied Music Theory • Live Performance and Critical Listening Students will select one Workshop option from the following • Music Theory and Students will select one optional modules: Notation option from the following optional modules: • Music Teaching Practice Completion of Year 1 • Solo Performance with 120 credits achieved • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis allows students to • Studio Recording • Online Music progress to Year 2. • Music Business Studies • Music Publishing

Please note: module names and For module descriptions structure may be subject to change. and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk 26 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 27 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING

UCAS CODE: 3C46

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

At BIMM Brighton, we have a strong Your course will culminate in a focus on writing technique, analysis and Professional Project designed to give personal stylistic development, and you’ll be you the opportunity to develop a live encouraged from day one to explore your industry project of your choice, and to creativity as an artist in a range of disciplines, give you a head start into the workplace BA (Hons) in Songwriting from solo and group performance to when you graduate. commercial songwriting and music production COURSE MODULES for film, television and online channels. So, to make your way as a songwriter, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 The degree is both academically and musically a life in music. challenging, providing the perfect balance All students take the All students take the All students take the following between practical and technical skills, and PROGRESSION ROUTE following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third theory and analysis. Graduates can progress directly to their first year of study: their second year of study: (and final) year of study: employment in the music industry To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed in roles such as songwriter, singer- • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project understanding of the music business is songwriter, solo performer and band • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development essential. We’ll share our knowledge of member, or can continue their study Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives music publishing, contracts and recording with a Postgraduate Certificate in • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting technology, and will deliver our teaching in Further and Higher Education at BIMM • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes line with the latest trends and directions in the Brighton or a MMus Popular Music and Genres Students will select one evolving music industry. Performance at BIMM London. • Live Performance Students will select one option from the following Workshop (SW) option from the following optional modules: You’ll be part of a creative community of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Music Theory in Practice optional modules: gifted writers, performers and music industry Minimum entry requirements are five • Music Teaching Practice professionals who you can collaborate and GCSEs at C or above (including English • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance network with to help bring your talent to life. Language), plus two A-levels at grade • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis E or above, or an equivalent Level 3 Please note: module names • Studio Recording • Online Music Through a range of optional modules, vocational qualification (80 UCAS and structure may be • Applied Music Theory including Performance in Context, Music points). Applications by experienced subject to change. and Critical Listening Business Studies, Music Teaching Practice and musicians without formal qualifications Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit may also be considered through APEL. your own personal goals. Validated by the University of Sussex. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk

28 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING 29 “SUCCESS DOESN’T ALWAYS COME EASILY. IT TAKES THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF TALENT, HARD WORK AND VALUABLE CONNECTIONS TO MAKE YOUR WAY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”

30 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING 31 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS

UCAS CODES: 2YRS N823 | 3YRS N826 | 4YRS N/A

The BA (Hons) in Music Business degree So, what are you waiting for? To make your at BIMM Brighton is a specialist vocational way in the music business, connect with us, and FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS programme designed for those wishing we’ll connect you to a life in music. 2 YEARS ACCELERATED | 3 YEARS FULL-TIME | 4 YEARS PART-TIME to pursue a career in a range of music industry roles, such as A&R, management PROGRESSION ROUTE or promotion. Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in entrepreneurial areas The aim of the course is to nurture such as artist management, A&R, events, entrepreneurial flair while you develop skills marketing, media law, merchandising, music BA (Hons) in Music Business as a music business practitioner across a publishing, journalism and tour management. wide range of contexts. You’ll be offered the Alternatively, they can continue their study with COURSE MODULES perfect opportunity to build your knowledge a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and of the industry while developing original ideas Higher Education or a Masters Degree. in a creative space. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Our well-connected tutors will guide and Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs All students take the All students take the All students take the support you through the teaching of personal, at grade C or above (including English following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory modules project-management and business skills Language), plus two A-levels at grade C, or an modules in their first year modules in their second in their third year of study: across areas such as artist management, equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 of study: year of study: marketing, music publishing, legislation and UCAS points). Applications by experienced • Professional Project studio recording. You’ll also have access to musicians without formal qualifications may • Concert Promotion • Research Methods • Professional Development work-based learning opportunities that will also be considered through APEL. and Tour Management • Studio Recording • Analytical Perspectives develop your ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge • Live Sound Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Advanced Online Music through work placements and internships with Validated by the University of Sussex. • Legislation, • Engaging With Industry • Event Management a range of music-focused employers, or in Administration and (WBL) entrepreneurial ventures of your own design. Finance • Marketing and Media • Introduction to • Music Publishing Brighton’s best gigs, musicians and venues Online Music will be right on your doorstep to help you • Artist Development gain a detailed understanding of what the and Management music business is all about. You’ll also be a • Music Business and Please note: module names part of our thriving BIMM community mixing Study Skills and structure may be with gifted writers, performers, alumni and subject to change. music industry professionals. And you never know – with all this talent, you could discover the next big thing right here! For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk

32 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS BA (HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS 33 “MIX WITH BRITAIN’S MOST TALENTED ARTISTS.”

EVENT MANAGEMENT UCAS CODES: 2YRS N821 | 3YRS N820

With festivals and tours becoming an collaborations and gigs at numerous local increasingly important source of revenues venues around Brighton. It’s our direct access for bands and artists, as well as such a vital to artists and venues that really sets the BA tool for building a fan base, promoters in (Hons) in Event Management degree apart the live music industry have never been in from others available, and is one of the many such demand. features which will equip you for a long and successful career in the events industry. If you see yourself as a future events promoter, then the BA (Hons) in Event Management So, what are you waiting for? To make your will not only teach you all you need for a way as a live events promoter, connect with us, BA (HONS) IN successful career in the live music and creative and we’ll connect you to a life in music. industries, but will also ensure that you connect with the best people in the business PROGRESSION ROUTE to turn that career ambition into a reality. Graduates can progress directly to EVENT employment in the music events industry in The course is available as a standard three- areas such as live music, event promotion, year version, or as an accelerated two-year and the organisation of sporting and programme. It will cover the complex and corporate events, music and cultural MANAGEMENT detailed structure of the contemporary festivals, and weddings. Alternatively, UCAS CODES: 2YRS N821 | 3YRS N820 events industry, and will equip you with they can continue their study with a BIMM a comprehensive list of business and Postgraduate Certificate in Further and management skills across a diverse range Higher Education or a Masters Degree. of potential career paths. Your day-to-day learning will be unique, relevant and cutting- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS edge, and will be delivered by well-connected Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs tutors who are all still active in the highest at grade C or above (including English levels of the modern events industry. Language), plus two A-levels at grade C, or an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 At BIMM Brighton, you’ll have countless UCAS points). Applications by experienced opportunities to use the practical skills musicians without formal qualifications may you learn on the course to put on events, also be considered through APEL. festivals, club nights and more. You’ll be part of our thriving BIMM community, mixing with Validated by the University of Sussex. gifted performers, writers, alumni and music FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS industry professionals, and will be encouraged 2 YEARS ACCELERATED | 3 YEARS FULL-TIME to express your entrepreneurial spirit via

34 BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT 35 “ WORKING AT SONY WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I LEARNED SO MUCH AND WAS ABLE TO MEET FRONTLINE ARTISTS. I CAME TO APPRECIATE FIRST HAND HOW THE MODULES I AM STUDYING AT BIMM ARE TRULY RELEVANT AND APPLICABLE IN THE REAL WORLD OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”

TOM BECK, FOUNDATION DEGREE GRADUATE

BA (Hons) in Event Management COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

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

• Concert Promotion and • Research Methods • Professional Project Tour Management • Events and the Audience • Professional Development • Live Sound Technology • Event Concept and Design • Financial Management • Legislation, • Engaging With Industry and Funding Administration and (WBL) • Event Promotion and Finance • Marketing and Media Digital Media • Events in Context • Event Logistics and • Events and the • Introducing Events Services Environment Management • Music Business and Study Skills

Please note: module Also available as a two year accelerated programme names and structure may – see www.bimm.co.uk for module details be subject to change. and descriptions.

36 BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT 37 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION

UCAS CODE: W373

THE WAY IN WHICH MUSIC IS RECORDED, MIXED AND MASTERED IS AS INTEGRAL TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS AS COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE. THE BEST PRODUCERS CAN ADD AN ELUSIVE MAGIC TO A RECORDING THAT’S OFTEN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 3 YEARS FULL-TIME SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF A PROJECT.

The BA (Hons) in Music Production degree So to make your way in music production, BA (Hons) in Music Production at BIMM Brighton is a specialist vocational connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a course designed for those wishing to life in music. COURSE MODULES pursue a career in a range of music industry roles, such as producer, sound engineer, PROGRESSION ROUTE film and television composer and computer Graduates can progress directly to music designer. employment in the music industry in roles YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 such as producer, DJ, sound engineer, film The aim of the course is to nurture your and television composer and computer music All students take the All students take the All students take the creative flair while you develop your skills as designer, or they can continue their study with following modules in their following modules in their following modules in their a producer across a wide range of contexts, a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and first year of study: second year of study: third year of study: including traditional studio recording, live Higher Education or a Masters Degree. recording, computer music performance, plus • Sound Environments • Music Industry Studies • Production Project music for film, television and multimedia. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Studio Engineering • Sound Studio Production • Post-Production You’ll study the context of contemporary Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs • Computer Music • Computer Music • Ambient Recording music and the industry that supports at grade C or above (including English • Audio Theory and Performance • Professional Development it, as well as learning personal, project- Language), plus two A-levels at grade C, or an Acoustics • Music Production • Immersive Environments management and business skills. equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 • Video and Multimedia in Context UCAS points). Applications by experienced Production • Sound for Film, Television You’ll be taught in-house in our high- musicians without formal qualifications may • Academic Study and and Broadcast tech Mac labs, as well as at the renowned also be considered through APEL. Research Skills • Computer Music Design Brighton Electric studios. Students will have access to cutting-edge equipment and Validated by the University of Sussex. software at both these locations, and will be Please note: module directed in the use of them by professional names and structure may industry tutors who really know the ins and be subject to change. outs of the kit. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk

38 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION 39 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALIS UCAS CODE: P500 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

If you’re looking to pursue a career in journalism, You’ll be regularly encouraged to network, BA (Hons) in Music Journalism but would like to specialise in the discipline of connect and collaborate with fellow BIMM music from the very start, then the BA (Hons) students as part of the course, giving you COURSE MODULES in Music Journalism at BIMM Brighton will give unique access to a huge talent pool of you the competitive edge you need to become performers, songwriters, producers and a successful music journalist. music business entrepreneurs to write about, interview and promote. YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 This highly vocational course will help you develop dedicated skills in journalism and So to make your way as a music journalist, All students take the All students take the All students take the public relations, all within the specific context connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory of the music industry. life in music. modules in their first year modules in their second modules in their third year of study: year of study: of study: You’ll develop a solid base of wider journalistic PROGRESSION ROUTE skills, including the study of topics such Graduates can progress directly to a career • Introduction to • Research Methods • Global Communication as law and ethics, writing and academic as either a freelance or staff music journalist, Music Journalism • Cultural Perspectives • Creative Entrepreneurship skills, and research techniques, but will also working on newspapers, magazines, radio, TV • Music Journalism: • Engaging With Industry • Professional Project undertake modules distinctly relevant to the or online, or they can continue their study with Principles and Practice 1 • Artist Development • Professional Development music industry, such as the nature of music a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and • Music Business and PR • Analytical Perspectives journalism and PR, music history, digital Higher Education or a Masters Degree. • Journalism in Context • Music Journalism: literacy, the structure and working practice of • Writing for the Principles and Practice 2 the music business, music entrepreneurship, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Music Industry • Digital Media Production and artist promotion and marketing. Minimum of 240 UCAS points to include two • Music and Digital Media A-levels at grade C, or BTEC level 3 equivalent, The course is designed to act as a direct and five GCSE qualifications at grade C and springboard into employment and you’ll upwards, including English Language. have access to a whole range of unique opportunities allowing you to engage directly This course is subject to validation by the Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change. with the music industry in the form of work University of Sussex. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk placements and professional projects.

40 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM 41 FIRST DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC

GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS RSL LEVEL 2 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS (PERFORMING)

IF YOU’RE A MUSICIAN LOOKING FOR A SOLID INTRODUCTION TO THE MODERN MUSIC INDUSTRY, THEN THE FIRST DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC CAN HELP 1 YEAR FULLY ACCREDITED TURN YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.

This Level 2 practical and vocational course is And do you know what the best part is? UK equivalent to four GCSEs, and aims to develop and EU students under the age of 18 are your confidence as a performer, while preparing eligible for free funding, so joining us at BIMM COURSE MODULES you for subsequent employment in music. doesn’t have to break the bank. • Techniques You’ll receive expert tuition, while So, what are you waiting for? To make your • Styles developing live performance skills, a way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll • Pre-Production knowledge of different styles of music, connect you to a life in music. • Live Performance Workshop (LPW) and an understanding of what makes the • Music Business music industry tick; all delivered by BIMM’s PROGRESSION ROUTE • Gig Preparation expert tutoring team who are all prominent Graduates can progress directly to a career • Composition music industry professionals with years of as a performer in the music industry, or • Group Tutorials experience in the music industry. can continue their study with an Artist Development Diploma in Modern Music You’ll have a fantastic time studying a subject at BIMM. Please note: module names and you feel passionate about, collaborating structure may be subject to change. creatively with fellow aspiring musicians and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS connecting with the industry. As a BIMM student, Two GCSEs at D or above, Trinity Grade 3 For module descriptions and more many exciting ‘money can’t buy’ networking equivalent or above playing skills. information, visit www.bimm.co.uk opportunities will come your way, such as end- of-term gig performances, Masterclasses with global musicians, and many more.

The diploma is a great gateway to either taking your first steps in a music industry career, or continuing your studies in the form of a Artist Development Diploma at BIMM and eventually a BIMM degree.

42 FIRST DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC FIRST DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 43 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC

GUITAR, DRUMS, BASS AND VOCALS | SONGWRITING EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN MUSIC

1 YEAR FULLY ACCREDITED

If you’re a musician or songwriter with solid Successful completion of the course will gain ability, untapped potential and the ambition you a nationally recognised BTEC qualification, GUITAR, BASS, to be a fully rounded musician, then the Artist and the diploma is a great gateway to either DRUMS, AND VOCALS SONGWRITING Development Diploma in Modern Music can taking your first steps in a music industry help turn your passion for music into a career. career, or continuing on with study in the form of a music degree at BIMM. These one-year practical and vocational courses COURSE COURSE MODULES are equivalent to two A-Levels, and are all about And do you know what the best part is? UK MODULES developing your performance/songwriting and EU students under the age of 18 are Year 1 Year 1 skills and musical style. In both courses you’ll eligible for free funding, and educational loans • Technical Development • Composition improve your technique, get yourself noticed are available for UK students over the age of • Session Styles • Singing by connecting with the music industry, and 24, so joining us at BIMM doesn’t have to break • Pre-Production • Performance Preparation steadily build your confidence towards that of a the bank. • Live Performance Workshop (LPW) • Music Theory and Keyboard Skills professional musician or songwriter. • Aural Perception and Ear Training • Pre-Production So, what are you waiting for? To make your • Music Theory • Live Performance Workshop (LPW) You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the way as an artist or performer, connect with us, • Music Industry • Sight-reading and Ear Training way the music industry works, plus will study and we’ll connect you to a life in music. • Music in Context • Musical Arranging music theory, music history, and musicianship • Performance Preparation • Music Industry skills such as sight reading and ear training. PROGRESSION ROUTE • Research and Investigation • Music in Context All in all, it’s a fantastic grounding for a holistic Graduates can progress directly to a career in understanding of modern music and the the music industry, or can continue their study industry that surrounds it. with a BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship (Guitar, Bass, Drums or Vocals), or a BA (Hons) You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a creative in Songwriting at BIMM. environment where you’ll develop strong connections with fellow aspiring musicians, and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will be guided by your tutors and prominent Four GCSEs at C or above (including English) Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change. music industry professionals to help steer you and Grade 4-6 equivalency playing skills. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk towards your future career or study goals.

44 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 45 ENTREPRENEUR’S DIPLOMA IN IF YOU’RE AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR LOOKING TO CAUSE A STIR IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, THEN THE ENTREPRENEUR’S DIPLOMA IN MUSIC BUSINESS WILL HELP TURN YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.

MUSIC This practical and vocational course is PROGRESSION ROUTE equivalent to two A-Levels, and provides a Graduates can progress directly to a career as thorough grounding in business principles a music business entrepreneur, or can continue BUSINESS while investigating the music industry in detail. their study with a BA (Hons) in Music Business at BIMM. ROCKSCHOOL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS the way the music industry works, learning ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in a creative environment where you’ll Four GCSEs at C or above (including English develop strong connections with fellow Language), plus a keen interest in music and 1 YEAR FULLY ACCREDITED aspiring musicians. the music industry.

You’ll be guided by expert tutors and prominent music industry professionals to help steer you towards your future career or study goals. All in all, it’s a fantastic grounding for a holistic understanding of the business COURSE MODULES side of the music industry. The diploma is a great gateway to either taking your first steps • Music Industry Studies in a music industry career or continuing with • Career Development study in the form of a music degree at BIMM, and Entrepreneurship such as the BA (Hons) in Music Business. • Marketing and Promotion • Management in Music And do you know what the best part is? UK • Business Project and EU students under the age of 18 are • Extended Studies eligible for free funding, and educational • Music in Context loans are available for UK students over the age of 24, so joining us at BIMM doesn’t have to break the bank. Please note: module names and So, what are you waiting for? To make your structure may be subject to change. way as a music business entrepreneur, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a For module descriptions and more life in music. information, visit www.bimm.co.uk

46 ENTREPRENEUR’S DIPLOMA IN MUSIC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR’S DIPLOMA IN MUSIC BUSINESS 47 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT

EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 1 YEAR FULLY ACCREDITED

If you’re interested in working in the live The diploma is a great gateway to either music industry, then the Diploma in Live taking your first steps in a music industry Sound and Tour Management will help turn career or continuing with study in the form COURSE MODULES your passion for music into a career. of a music degree at BIMM, such as the BA (Hons) in Music Production. • Live Sound Practice This entry-level course is equivalent to • Ear Training two A-levels, and has the highest levels of And do you know what the best part is? UK • Live Sound Theory progression into real industry work of any and EU students under the age of 18 are • The Music Industry course offered at BIMM. eligible for free funding, and educational • Tour and Events Management loans are available for UK students over the You’ll develop essential live music skills age of 24, so joining us at BIMM doesn’t have to a semi-professional level, including to break the bank. Please note: module names and front of house and monitor live sound structure may be subject to change. mixing, backline technician support, tour So, what are you waiting for? To make your management and live recording. way as a live music professional, connect with For module descriptions and more us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. information, visit www.bimm.co.uk You’ll have a fantastic time studying a subject you feel passionate about, collaborating PROGRESSION ROUTE creatively with fellow aspiring musicians, Graduates can progress directly to a career as producers and entrepreneurs, and connecting a sound engineer, tour manager or producer in with the industry. As a BIMM student, many the music industry, or can continue their study exciting ‘money can’t buy’ networking with a BA (Hons) in Music Production or opportunities will come your way, such as BA (Hons) in Event Management at BIMM. end-of-term gig performances, Masterclasses with global musicians, and many more. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Four GCSEs at C or above (including You’ll be guided by expert tutors and English Language). Applicants must be prominent music industry professionals to able to demonstrate evidence of a basic help steer you towards your future career understanding of the live music environment or study goals. All in all, it’s a practical through relevant work experience. and vocational course which will give you a holistic understanding of the live music industry and the way it operates.

48 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT 49 “TURN YOUR PASSION POSTGRADUATE FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.” CERTIFICATE IN IF YOU’RE A MUSICIAN LOOKING TO FOLLOW A TEACHING PATH, FURTHER AND HIGHER OR EVEN JUST KEEN TO ADD IT AS ONE PART OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO, THEN THE POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FURTHER MUSIC EDUCATION AND HIGHER MUSIC EDUCATION CAN HELP.

This much-loved one-year course is the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TEACHER equivalent of one-third of a Masters Degree A music or music-related BA (Hons) degree and has been designed to provide the at grade 2:2 or higher. professional qualifications you need to TRAINING begin to teach in Further and/or Higher Validated by Middlesex University. Education. With a focus on helping you achieve a confident and enjoyable start 1 YEAR PART-TIME to teaching, the course balances a mix of practical and ‘hands-on’ education with academic areas, such as teaching and learning theory. COURSE MODULES You’ll be required to gain practical teaching experience while on the course, and will • Professional Practice in Teaching, be mentored by a highly experienced Learning and Assessment (post teacher who’ll guide you through the many compulsory education) – (20 important aspects of the job, both inside credits at Level 6 – equivalent to and outside of the classroom. the final year of an Honours Degree)

You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a • Linking Theory and Practice in Post creative environment where you’ll develop Compulsory Education – (20 credits strong connections with fellow students at Level 7 – Masters level) who, like you, will have an enthusiastic love of music mixed with a fervent desire • Taking an Action Research approach to teach. to Researching Professional Practice – (30 credits at Level 7 – So, what are you waiting for? To make your Masters level) way as a music teacher, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. Please note: module names and PROGRESSION ROUTE structure may be subject to change. Graduates can progress directly to a career as a music educator, either teaching in For module descriptions and more schools or as a private tutor, or they can information, visit www.bimm.co.uk continue their study with a Masters Degree.

50 TEACHER TRAINING TEACHER TRAINING 51 SUMMER STUDENT SCHOOLS SERVICES

EVERY YEAR AT BIMM BRIGHTON WE RUN A RANGE OF SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR MUSICIANS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT TECHNIQUE AND CONFIDENCE AS LIVE PERFORMERS. BIMM BRIGHTON AS EASY AND AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE.

IF YOU’RE A GUITARIST, BASS Council), James Wiltshire (Freemasons) EDUCATION SUPPORT PLAYER, DRUMMER, VOCALIST and Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/Bullet For We have a full-time team providing a range of OR ASPIRING PRODUCER, A BIMM My Valentine). services for those who need support throughout SUMMER SCHOOL IS A FANTASTIC their studies. These include students with specific WAY TO SPEND YOUR BREAK. The last day will involve forming bands learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and rehearsing your favourite track of and other disabilities. Our Student Services Team Each Summer School is run over a five- the week in preparation for an afternoon will work on a one-to-one basis to help students day week and consists of dedicated performance for your friends and family. learn skills to assist with reading, writing, revision tuition on your instrument, followed Plus we partner with some of the best and approaches to exams and coursework. by a live performance workshop every brands in the music business to offer our afternoon to hone your performance students a chance to win brilliant prizes, PERSONAL SUPPORT skills. You’ll be guided by your tutors including guitars, amps and gig tickets. Our Student Services Team also offers and a different special guest each counselling and stress management. This is day – past visitors have included Ben BIMM Brighton Summer Schools are open done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club), to all musicians aged 11+ who are not confidential. We understand that there are Steve White (Paul Weller/The Style absolute beginners on their instrument. certain stresses and anxieties that can affect students, so our fully qualified counsellors will help with any problems you may have, from financial worries to personal issues.

FIND OUT MORE SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL If you have any Student Services questions, If you’d like to get a taste of what life at BIMM Brighton is like and join us please call our team on 0844 2 646 666 or on one of our Summer Schools, please email us at [email protected] or call 0844 2 646 666 email [email protected]

52 SUMMER SCHOOLS STUDENT SERVICES 53 HOW TO APPLY APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS.

4. If your UCAS application is successful 3(a). Performance and Songwriting HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES visit us and be assessed before you submit you’ll be made either a ‘conditional’ or If you’re applying for one of our your UCAS application, this can be arranged ‘unconditional’ offer. If it’s ‘conditional’, it performance-based courses and are a UK- 1. Applying by contacting our Admissions Team directly will be pending until we receive any further based student, we’ll expect you to attend All Higher Education students who wish to on 0844 2 646 666, emailing information required, such as exam results BIMM for an audition and assessment. All join BIMM will need to submit an application [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply and certificates. If it’s ‘unconditional’ then you BIMM assessments for Performance (Guitar, through UCAS at www.ucas.com using the Now’ form on the BIMM Brighton website. have met the entry criteria for the course. Bass, Drums and Vocals) and Songwriting appropriate UCAS Course Code (which can courses are free of charge and include an be found in this Prospectus) and also the 3(b). Music Business, Event Management 5. Confirmation of your place will be made hour-long introductory presentation which correct Institution Code (B39) and Brighton and Music Journalism* through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It’s then up to you provides valuable information about our Campus Code (N). The first UCAS deadline For courses which don’t involve a practical to confirm if you wish to take up your place. courses, the music industry and BIMM’s for application is 15th January, 2015. There performance element we’ll generally ethos, aims and philosophy. During your are further opportunities to apply but it’s be able to make you an offer based on Our Admissions Team is available to help with individual assessment we’ll discuss your highly recommended that you meet this your UCAS application. We’ll take into any queries you may have about applying to personal aspirations and the ways in which first deadline. Once your application has consideration your existing or expected BIMM. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by we can help you to achieve your goals. been received we’ll either invite you in for qualifications and the strength of your calling 0844 2 646 666, emailing an audition and assessment or, if you clearly personal statement and reference. [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply 3(b). Live Sound and Tour Management meet the entry criteria for the course you’ve Now’ form on the BIMM Brighton website. For courses which don’t involve a practical selected, we’ll offer you a place. 3(c). Music Production performance element, an offer will be made For the Music Production course you should *Subject to validation based upon your qualifications, experience 2. Personal Statement also apply through UCAS. You’ll be required and a successful interview. We recommend A personal statement must be included to provide a digital portfolio and will be sent FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES that you attend one of our Open Days with your UCAS application. There’s details regarding the format this should take throughout the year so that you’re fully a video guide to writing a personal and how to submit it. 1. Applying informed about BIMM before you submit statement on the UCAS website. Using You can apply to BIMM Brighton for a Further your application. a maximum of 4,000 characters, please Education course by calling our Admissions write your statement as a Word document KNOW YOUR CODES Team directly on 0844 2 646 666 to request Our Admissions Team is available to help with so that you can check your spelling and B39 – Institution Code for BIMM an assessment or by entering your details in any queries you may have about applying to grammar and then simply copy and paste N – Campus Code for Brighton the ‘Apply Now’ website form. BIMM. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by it into the personal statement section calling 0844 2 646 666, emailing on your UCAS application. Please use 2. Assessment [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply paragraphs in your writing as this makes To apply for part-time courses, please Once we’ve received your enquiry we’ll Today’ form on the BIMM Brighton website. it clearer to read, and we advise that you contact our Admissions Team on invite you to attend BIMM for an assessment keep a copy for future reference. 0844 2 646 666. and/or audition, and we’ll then either make you an offer of a place or suggest how you FURTHER INFORMATION 3(a). Performance and Songwriting If you have any queries about BIMM can develop your skills further to meet the To discuss all your options with one of If you’re a UK-based Performance (Guitar, courses, please contact our Admissions required standard. Please try not to leave our advisors, please get in touch by Bass, Drums and Vocals) or Songwriting Team on 0844 2 646 666 or by your application to the last minute, as calling 0844 2 646 666 or emailing: student, we’ll expect you to attend BIMM for emailing: [email protected] courses do fill up very quickly and we’d hate [email protected] an audition and assessment. If you wish to for you to be disappointed.

54 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY 55 We also accept the following equivalent Step 7: Contract confirmation English Language exams: INTERNATIONAL Diploma: You’ll be sent a contract and offer • Cambridge First Certificate Level B2 or above letter via email which needs to be confirmed • Cambridge Advanced Level B2 or above IF YOU’RE A NON-UK RESIDENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ALL OUR within 28 days of the dated contract. • ESOL Skills For Life Level 1 at Level B2 FULL-TIME COURSES. JUST FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS. Degree: You’ll be offered a course via UCAS • PTE Academic Level B2 (Pearson) with a which needs to be accepted before the minimum of 51 in each band UCAS deadline. • GCSE English Language (First Language) at Here at BIMM, we’ve always had our Step 2: Booking your audition C or above finger on the pulse identifying key Diploma: A member of our Admissions Team Step 8: Information pack • Swedish Fullstandyg Slutbetyg fran regions in the global contemporary will contact you to discuss the details of your Once a place is confirmed, you’ll receive Gymnasienskolan at VG/C or above in music industry. That’s why we’ve application, as well as organising an audition an information pack from the Admissions English A(5) & B(6) chosen to open BIMM colleges in the date and time with you. Team, as well as details on becoming an • International Baccalaureate English coolest, freshest and most creative Degree: An audition date and time will be International Student. Language at 5 or above cities around – London, Berlin, Dublin, sent to you via UCAS and email. You’ll then • As part of their Upper Secondary Certificate Manchester, Brighton and Bristol – and need to confirm this date on UCAS. Step 9: Arrival some countries can use their school English we’ll connect you to the best of the Student Ambassadors will meet you on Qualification. These need to be approved by music business in all of them. Step 3: Remote assessments your arrival in the UK before you start the Admissions Team. For Performance courses, if you’re not able your course. At BIMM, we’re in a unique position. to visit us for an assessment, we’ll send you ENTRY CRITERIA Our job is to help to build up the music demo guidelines and an application form. Please contact [email protected] to You’ll also need to meet the academic entry network of our students, but because of confirm your arrival date and time. criteria for the course you wish to apply for. our location at the heart of the world’s For Music Production and Songwriting You’ll need to provide us with evidence of your music industry, we’ll not only connect courses, we’ll send you details of a portfolio ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS qualifications when you make your application. you to the British and European music of evidence which you’ll need to submit and You’ll be required to show evidence of industries, but the global one too. a phone interview can be booked. your English language skills to one of the VISAS following levels: If you’re a national from outside the EU, you’ll We’re very proud to welcome students For Music Business, Event Management and need to obtain a Tier 4 Student Visa. BIMM from all over the world. We currently Music Journalism courses, you’ll receive Diploma is a Tier 4 Registered Sponsor. This visa is a have over 750 international learners an application form and we’ll assess your Non-EU (Overseas) applicants: IELTS 6.0 required document for non-European residents from 60 different countries who bring suitability based on your personal statement. English Language qualification to enter the country and stay for more than six a welcome dimension to the vibrant months as a student. It can be obtained with BIMM environment. Step 4: Return assessment requirements EU/EEA applicants: IELTS 6.0 English the help of BIMM subject to certain criteria Complete the audition/assessment Language qualification being met by the student, including having the So if you’re an international student, why requirements as detailed on our website and financial capability to support your education not apply to study music in the home of return them to our Admissions Team. Degree and personal needs while in the country. When modern music? EU/EEA & Non-EU (Overseas) applicants: applying for a visa, we recommend you allow a Step 5: Assessment viewing IELTS 6.5 English Language qualification. minimum of eight weeks from the time of your HOW TO APPLY A tutor will view/listen to your assessment/ We require a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved acceptance onto a course at BIMM. audition and may contact you to discuss in each band. Step 1: Making your application your goals for the course. CAS Diploma: Apply directly with us – find CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is your course and click the ‘Apply Now’ Step 6: Assessment de-brief FURTHER INFORMATION the document that is issued to you by BIMM (the button to be guided through the process. After your assessment/audition you’ll be For more information, please contact sponsoring institution). This accompanies your Degree: Apply via www.ucas.ac.uk de-briefed by a member of the Admissions [email protected], visit visa application. It’s an online form that’s used Team and advised as to whether we can offer www.ukcisa.org.uk or call by the UKVI to assess your application. It’s very you a course. (+44) 1273 626 666. important that you include the same evidence as that stated on the CAS. 56 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL 57 FEES AND FINANCE

Many UK universities are charging £9,000 students. All BIMM courses are fully accredited a year for degree courses – but all of our so, if eligible, you can apply to the Student undergraduate three-year degree courses Loans Company to cover the full amount of are priced at under £6,000 for UK and EU tuition fees payable.

UK & EU Non EU UCAS HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES Students Student Code

BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** W313

BA (Hons) in Songwriting 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** 3C46

BA (Hons) in Music Production 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** W373

BA (Hons) in Music Business 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** N826

BA (Hons) in Music Business Part-time Course £3,950 N/A N/A FEES AND BA (Hons) in Music Business 2 year accelerated course £7,450 £12,450** N823 BA (Hons) in Event Management 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** N820

BA (Hons) in Event Management 2 year accelerated course £7,450 £12,450** N821 FINANCE BA (Hons) in Music Journalism 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950** P500

AS PART OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF UK & EU Non EU UCAS ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSES MUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER Students Over 18 Student Code OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY. BIMM Diploma in Live Sound and Tour Management £4,950* £9,950** N/A

BIMM Artist Development Diploma in Modern Music £4,950* £9,950** N/A

BIMM Artist Development Diploma in Songwriting £4,950* £9,950** N/A

BIMM Entrepreneur’s Diploma in Music Business £4,950* £9,950** N/A

BIMM First Diploma in Music £4,950* N/A N/A

UK & EU Non EU UCAS POSTGRADUATE COURSES Students Over 18 Student Code

Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Higher Music Education £5,250 £9,950** N/A

* UK & EU Students £500 deposit required. Balance paid within 6 weeks. ** Non EU Students £1,000 deposit required. Balance paid within 6 weeks.

For more information on funding options, please refer to our Finance Packs or our website. All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.

58 FEES & FINANCE FEES & FINANCE 59 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS LOANS AND BURSARIES

BIMM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO AT BIMM, WE’VE ENSURED THAT If eligible, student loans for tuition fees PASSIONATE AND TALENTED ASPIRING OUR DEGREE COURSE TUITION provided by the Student Loan Company MUSICIANS. OUR AIM IS TO DO AS MUCH FEES OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE will cover a maximum of £6,000 of fees AS WE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. FOR OUR STUDENTS, WITH ALL per annum. Where the annual course fees OF OUR THREE-YEAR HIGHER are in excess of £6,000, the balance must Last year BIMM offered over £200,000 in EDUCATION COURSES PRICED AT be paid by the student prior to enrolling scholarships and bursaries to our students UNDER £6,000 PER ANNUM FOR UK each academic year. in need of financial help, allowing them to AND EU STUDENTS. make the most of their talents. It’s an initiative REPAYMENTS we’re proud to be a part of and one we’ll be For most students studying a degree Your loan repayments are linked to your continuing with. level course, tuition fees can be covered income. You only make repayments when by a student loan from the Student your income is above £21,000 a year and For more information about the following Loans Company. BIMM continues to be if your income drops below this amount, scholarships and bursaries, please visit the able to offer loans through the Student repayments stop. Each month you pay Fees and Scholarships section of our website Loans Company as we’ve been fully QAA back 9% of any income over £21,000 – this at: www.bimm.co.uk/brighton assessed, which is a requirement of the would work out at approximately £30 per government in order to offer student month if you’re earning £25,000 per year. EMI BURSARY loans on a continuing basis. Both UK and BIMM SPRINGBOARD SCHOLARSHIP EU students are eligible to apply. BIMM SCHOLARSHIP PRS FOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP You can find out more information on For more information on loans or any BIMM BRIGHTON SCHOLARSHIPS the guidelines and how to apply for a queries you may have on tuition fees MIM PETER GRANT SCHOLARSHIP student loan at: www.slc.co.uk and student finance, please contact 140DB SCHOLARSHIP the BIMM Finance Team on The government also provides useful 0844 2 646 666 or by emailing: information on student finance at: [email protected] www.gov.uk/student-finance

60 STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 61 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION

BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST BRIGHTON IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF ACCOMMODATION OF HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS. OPTIONS, SO FINDING SOMEWHERE TO LIVE WON’T BE DIFFICULT. IT’S VERY EASY TO GET AROUND, SO WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE YOU’LL BE IN WALKING DISTANCE OF BIMM AND PRETTY MUCH NEVER MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES FROM BARS, SHOPS, PARKS AND THE BEACH.

Our partners enable us to offer fully accredited DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY courses which deliver internationally recognised DIT validates two of our BIMM Dublin academic qualifications to successful graduates. courses. Graduates will leave with a qualification awarded by Dublin Institute UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX of Technology. BIMM Brighton and BIMM Manchester Higher Education graduates leave with an CENTRAL COLLEGE SUSSEX Whether you choose to live in a bedsit, a award from one of the UK’s most highly Our longstanding local Further flat, a shared house or even on a part-board respected universities. Education partner supports BIMM basis with a family, there’s plenty to choose Brighton in the accreditation of our from, although they do fill up fast. BATH SPA UNIVERSITY Level 2 and 3 programmes. BSU is our key education partner in the South There are no halls of residence at BIMM West of England validating all Higher Education KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Brighton, but our Student Support Team courses at BIMM Bristol. Knowsley College supports BIMM can offer a lot of guidance when it comes Manchester in the accreditation of our to finding suitable student digs. UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON Level 3 programmes. BIMM London graduates are awarded their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from As an education provider, BIMM is AVAILABLE the University of West London’s prestigious dedicated to maintaining the highest ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES: London College of Music. standards for our students. BIMM Group has been successfully assessed by the • Dedicated student housing MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY rigorous Quality Assurance Agency • Private landlords Middlesex University validates our successful for Higher Education (QAA) and has • Houseshare opportunities specialist music teaching postgraduate course. also received the UKVI ‘Highly Trusted • Part-boards with families Sponsor’ status.

You can find more details on the BIMM Brighton 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 Brighton.

62 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 63 OPEN DAYS & “NEARLY 80% OF BIMM STUDENTS GO ON COLLEGE TO WORK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.” OPEN DAYS COLLEGE TOURS

Throughout the year we hold monthly Throughout the year BIMM tours the Open Days so you can see for yourself country visiting schools and colleges TOURS what life as a BIMM student is really like. to talk to 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 the BIMM website and complete our school or college, please contact us by online booking form. We’ll be in touch to emailing our Events Team on: confirm your place. [email protected]

64 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS 65 CONTACT INFORMATION TO APPLY TO BIMM, BOOK AN ASSESSMENT OR ASK US A QUESTION, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH.

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