Music Career Starts Here

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 than any other music college. Perhaps our right place to study and nurture your talent greatest strength is that BIMM students is one of the most important decisions you’ll benefit from being connected to the largest ever make. alumni network in the industry with over 1,500 members who provide inspiration, mentorship Since BIMM was established 14 years ago and connectivity to the industry for our with our first institute in Brighton, our aim students. BIMM alumni hold BRIT, Ivor Novello has been to help every aspiring musician and and MOBO awards, have scored countless UK music industry professional to achieve their Top 10 albums and more than 30 UK Top 40 personal goals and be able to embark on a singles, and include The Kooks, Tom Odell, sustainable career in the music industry. We George Ezra and James Bay. now have Colleges in six cities where music matters most – Manchester, London, Berlin, We celebrate the fact that our approach Brighton, Bristol and Dublin – and are proud is working because the facts speak for YOUR MUSIC CAREER to be the largest and leading provider of themselves – nearly 80% of our graduates contemporary music education in the UK, make a living solely from the music industry. STARTS HERE. Ireland and Europe. If you’d like a taste of what life at BIMM is BIMM Manchester Higher Education courses really like, why not attend one of the many are validated by the University of Sussex Open Days we run throughout the year. For – ranked as one of the top universities in more information, please see page 58 of this the world. BIMM provides state-of-the-art Prospectus, call 0844 264 6666 or visit professional facilities, with equipment and www.bimm.co.uk/manchester – you can book software provided by the world’s leading your place online. musical 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 DARA KILKENNY regular collaborative experiences, including PRINCIPAL weekly Masterclasses with internationally – BIMM MANCHESTER / renowned guest artists, gigs at small and BIMM DUBLIN large scale venues, access to industry A&R panels, connectivity with the thriving festival STEVE COBAIN circuit, and the production of the annual COLLEGE MANAGER BIMM albums. BIMM also offers more work – BIMM MANCHESTER placement opportunities and internships

WELCOME 03 CONTENTS

05 ABOUT BIMM ABOUT 06 MANCHESTER - 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 46 SUMMER SCHOOLS The global music industry is worth around All of our colleges offer fully accredited 47 STUDENT SERVICES $50bn annually and this figure continues courses and are QAA-assured. Our tutors 48 HOW TO APPLY to grow each year, providing a multitude of are experts in their field and still tour, 14 50 INTERNATIONAL employment opportunities in the UK, Ireland play and produce music with some of the 52 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 54 STUDENT LOANS talents, from best-selling artists such as The and Sir Paul McCartney. 55 SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Kooks, Tom Odell, Radiohead and George 56 EDUCATION PARTNERS Ezra to leading songwriters, musicians, agents, 57 ACCOMMODATION producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers. 58 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS

60 CONTACT INFORMATION Location is vital to breaking into the music 58 industry, so we’ve based our colleges in WHY Manchester, Brighton, Bristol, London, Berlin and Dublin – the six European cities where MANCHESTER? music matters most. These locations have thriving music scenes that allow you to Attitude and ambition are synonymous take advantage of our unrivalled industry with the Manchester music scene, connections and the many collaborative qualities that have seen the city spawn “REALLY IMPRESSED WITH opportunities that arise. In this creative some of the UK’s biggest bands and WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, environment you can network and develop artists. Despite the international success YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.” lifelong contacts while performing and staging of many Manchester acts, the city gigs at local venues and festivals, as well as retains a tight-knit music community working with record labels, music producers comprising bands, promoters, ROGER DALTREY CBE and rehearsal studios to get an authentic taste managers and live venues all working BIMM PATRON of what life in the music industry is really like. together towards achieving success.

04 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 05 MANY PROUD MANCUNIANS CLAIM THAT THEIR CITY IS THE UK’S PRIME MUSIC HOTSPOT – AND THEY MAY MANCHESTER HAVE A POINT. WITH MORE VENUES AND BANDS THAN EVER BEFORE, THE PLACE IS SKYROCKETING AND BIMM MANCHESTER IS ALREADY A THE PART OF THIS TRAJECTORY!

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

06 MANCHESTER MANCHESTER 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 YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR time at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in LIFE GOALS THROUGH CONNECTING AND Manchester’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 you to meet and network with leading AT 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 included: Danny O’Donoghue (The Script), BIMM KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane, AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. Smiths), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).

BIMM ALBUM “I FELT I FINALLY FITTED Every year we release an album featuring IN THERE. YOU COULD DO a host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and YOUR OWN THING AND artists submit demos for consideration, THAT’S WHAT WE DID.” and the chosen acts get to record at a professional studio with engineers and LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS producers. The album is released to the BIMM GRADUATES 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 IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS, One of the best ways into the music MUSIC WEEK SO WE USE OUR ENVIABLE industry is through work-based learning. CONNECTIONS IN THE DOMESTIC Our network of contacts and industry AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC partners allows us to help you gain INDUSTRIES TO HELP MAKE work placements, internships and entry THAT HAPPEN. level positions with some of the biggest names in music, including Sony Music, GET CONNECTED At BIMM Manchester, you’ll be EMI, Universal Music, Warner Music UK, presented with unique opportunities Target Live, Festival Republic, Bestival, XL all with the aim of securing a Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, sustainable career in one of the most Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, PRS FOR MUSIC dynamic and exciting vocations in Space Promotions and Duff Press. the world. THREE SIX ZERO HOW WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES At BIMM we have individual tutorials BELIEVE DIGITAL The UK music sector offers a richly designed to help with your development varied number of careers. In such a and to discuss the direction you’d like your ARCTANGENT FESTIVAL diverse industry it helps to have skills career to take. We also have advisors who across a wide range of roles, and at spend time with you on a one-to-one basis THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL BIMM we provide you with all the to assist with your CV, put together career tools you need to achieve this. As a action plans, and help you reach your goals INTL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE result, our students find work across by finding appropriate internships and the whole sector as session musicians, work experience. 2000TREES FESTIVAL songwriters, management, agents, 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 STUART EASTHAM HEAD OF BASS

MEET YOUR TUTORS Stuart has been a professional bassist for over 25 years, in which time he’s played everywhere “BRITAIN’S BEST CONNECTED.” from dark and dingy band venues to the Royal Festival Hall, the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury OUR BIMM MANCHESTER TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL and everything in between. He’s played both bass PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. and double bass at a range of diverse sessions and recordings, including stints at Maida Vale Studios, Toe Rag Studios, Broadcasting House, Parr Street Studios, Revolution, and many more.

They really have done it all – from being signed to major record labels and touring the SARAH JAY HAWLEY HEAD OF VOCALS world, to winning prestigious industry awards and working with enormously successful With a background in jazz and blues, Sarah started international artists including John Legend, performing as a teen in underground clubs. She’s worked Paul Heaton, Brian May, The Fall, Cerys with Massive Attack, The Longpigs and Finlay Quaye, has Matthews, The Supremes and Massive Attack. performed at Glastonbury, and has toured the world as a In addition, they all remain active in the session singer. Many of Sarah’s songs have appeared in film industry, meaning you’ll have direct access to and TV, including the song she performed and co-wrote their in-demand insider knowledge! with Massive Attack, ‘Dissolved Girl’, which was used in the film ‘The Matrix’. Sarah can currently be seen performing with her band – Sarah Jay Hawley and the Neutrinos.

GEORGE HUTCHINSON JIMMY DOCHERTY HEAD OF GUITAR HEAD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE George enjoyed chart success in the 90s with Glasgow band Horse, and With over 20 years’ experience in the Liverpool’s River City People. Later recording industry, Jimmy has worked he worked with US-based singer- extensively playing guitar and singing songwriter Billie Myers, writing and backing vocals for Ronan Keating. He recording tracks on her platinum-selling also works with Australian X Factor judge album ‘Growing Pains’. In 2000 he and Grammy-nominated singer, Guy joined Australian Abba tribute band Sebastian. Throughout his career he’s also Bjorn Again, touring arenas and theatres worked with acts including Stereophonics, throughout the world and playing major GUN, Thunder, Terry Reid, The Searchers festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of and the Michael McGoldrick Big Band. Wight, V and Sonisphere. Signed to EMI Jimmy’s production company, Northern music publishing for many years, George Song Collective, are currently published has recorded and performed with by Hornall Bros Music. Jimmy is also some of the most renowned writers, sponsored by the German handmade producers and musicians in the world. guitar company, Lakewood Guitars.

18 TUTORS TUTORS 19 STEVE TRAFFORD PAUL RATCLIFFE HEAD OF SONGWRITING HEAD OF MUSIC PRODUCTION BRYAN HARGREAVES Steve’s list of credits is as quirky as HEAD OF DRUMS his own singing and songwriting style. After a decade of touring the world He played bass and guitar in the band as an engineer with a range of Bryan’s list of drumming credits makes for an eclectic The Fall with Mark E. Smith, touring artists, Paul now teaches at a variety who’s who. He’s worked with bands and artists the world with them and contributing of institutions, including BIMM. He including Ben E. King, Brian May, The Supremes, John material for two albums. He’s also remains very active within his field, Legend, Mika, The Temptations and Glen Campbell. worked with Paul Heaton (The and can be found throughout the His 20-year career has led to countless radio and TV Housemartins, The Beautiful South) summer months at mixing desks on appearances, most notably as house drummer for the and Cerys Matthews (Catatonia), far-flung festival sites. BBC’s Radio Theatre production, ‘Weekend Wogan’. among many others. Steve also writes for independent films, and is currently a singer-songwriter with the band Rubberbear alongside Tom Chapman (New Order). MIKE BURGESS HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS

Mike has built a reputation as a seasoned music industry facilitator. His knowledge of the industry is based on his active, day-to-day involvement across a wide range of both online and offline industry projects. “BIMM TUTORS... THEY’RE THE From remixing Top 40 artists, releasing on labels such ONES WHO’VE BEEN THERE as Black Butter Records and DJing across the world AND CAN HELP YOU TAKE under his HeavyFeet moniker, Mike’s done it all – not THE NEXT STEP INTO THE to mention A&Ring and developing content for major MUSIC INDUSTRY.” label artists, and facilitating projects in conjunction with the Manchester International Festival, Universal BEN THOMPSON, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB Music and Relentless Energy. BIMM GRADUATE

20 TUTORS TUTORS 21 DAMIEN MORGAN HEAD OF EVENT MANAGEMENT

Damien has been employed in a wide range of roles in the music industry for the past 20 years – as a live music and DJ agent, an artist manager and a music business consultant. He looks after performers as diverse as Terry Hall (The Specials), Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke (The Smiths) and Drew McConnell (Babyshambles), as well as emerging artists such as The Orielles, The Quindells MANCHESTER and Las Kellies. Damian has booked tours worldwide for major acts, and has organised official aftershow parties for bands including Oasis, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Suede and many others. COURSES NEIL YOUNG HEAD OF MUSIC THEORY

Neil is a jazz guitarist and composer/arranger who, alongside his own work, has recorded and performed with many artists such as The Earlies, Barbarossa, Sara Lowes, Badly Drawn Boy, King Creosote, Blue’s Simon Webbe, and Denny Laine from Wings. Neil has appeared at jazz festivals worldwide and performed on numerous BBC 6 Music sessions, receiving international critical recognition for his writing from JazzTimes, the Grammy 24 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP Awards and the International Songwriting Competition. 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 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 44 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT 46 SUMMER SCHOOLS

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

22 TUTORS COURSES CONTENTS 23 BA (HONS) IN “TURN YOUR PASSION 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 Manchester, we understand that live So, what are you waiting for? To make your performance is the key to you becoming a way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on connect you to a life in music. stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer. PROGRESSION ROUTE Graduates can progress directly to You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving employment in the music industry in roles tuition in techniques, music theory and styles such as solo performer, band member, session across a wide range of genres from pop and musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or punk to folk and funk. can continue their study with a Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Higher Education The degree is both academically and musically at BIMM Brighton or a MMus Popular Music challenging, providing the perfect balance Performance at BIMM London. between practical and technical skills, and theory and analysis. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs You’ll explore and develop your potential at C or above (including English Language), career pathways through research and plus two A-levels at grade E or above, or an professional projects, and will learn the equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (80 essential business skills required to work UCAS points). Applications by experienced successfully in the music industry. musicians without formal qualifications may Plus you’ll get to plug into one-of-a-kind also be considered through APEL. networking opportunities and collaborate with likeminded fellow musicians during your time Validated by the University of Sussex. 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 core modules in following core modules plus following core modules plus their first year of study: one optional module in their one optional module in their second year of study: third (and final) year study: For entry to Year 2, students must complete Year 1 with • Essential Styles 120 credits achieved. External applications to Year 2 are • Techniques • Research Methods • Professional Project accepted – for details, please contact [email protected] • Music Business • Professional Musicianship • Professional Development • Artist Development • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives and Entrepreneurship • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance • Live Performance • Applied Music Theory Workshop and Critical Listening Students will select one • Music Theory and option from the following Notation Students will select one optional modules: option from the following Completion of Year 1 optional modules: • Music Teaching Practice with 120 credits achieved • Solo Performance allows students to • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis progress to Year 2. • Studio Recording • Online Music • 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/manchester 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 Manchester, we have a strong Your course will culminate in a focus on writing technique, analysis Professional Project designed to give and personal stylistic development, and you the opportunity to develop a live you’ll be encouraged from day one to industry project of your choice, and to explore your creativity as an artist in a give you a head start into the workplace BA (Hons) in Songwriting range of disciplines, from solo and group when you graduate. performance to commercial songwriting COURSE MODULES and music production for film, television and So, to make your way as a songwriter, online channels. connect with us, and we’ll connect you YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 to a life in music. The degree is both academically and All students take the All students take the All students take the musically challenging, providing the perfect PROGRESSION ROUTE following modules in their following modules in their following modules in their balance between practical and technical Graduates can progress directly to first year of study: second year of study: third year of study: skills, and theory and analysis. employment in the music industry in roles such as songwriter, singer- • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed songwriter, solo performer and band • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development understanding of the music business is member, or can continue their study Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives essential. We’ll share our knowledge of with a Postgraduate Certificate in • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting music publishing, contracts and recording Further and Higher Education at BIMM • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes technology, and will deliver our teaching in Brighton or a MMus Popular Music and Genres Students will select one line with the latest trends and directions in Performance at BIMM London. • Live Performance Students will select one option from the following the evolving music industry. Workshop (SW) option from the following optional modules: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Music Theory in Practice optional modules: You’ll be part of a creative community of Minimum entry requirements are five • Music Teaching Practice gifted writers, performers and music industry GCSEs at C or above (including English • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance professionals who you can collaborate and Language), plus two A-levels at grade • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis network with to help bring your talent to life. E or above, or an equivalent Level 3 Please note: module names • Studio Recording • Online Music vocational qualification (80 UCAS and structure may be • Applied Music Theory Through a range of optional modules, points). Applications by experienced subject to change. and Critical Listening including Performance in Context, Music musicians without formal qualifications Business Studies, Music Teaching Practice may also be considered through APEL. and Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit 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 CODE: N826

The BA (Hons) in Music Business degree So, what are you waiting for? To make your at BIMM Manchester is a specialist way in the music business, connect with us, vocational course designed for those and we’ll connect you to a life in music. wishing to pursue a career in a range of music industry roles, such as A&R, PROGRESSION ROUTE 3 YEARS FULL-TIME management 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 as a music business practitioner across a publishing, journalism and tour management. wide range of contexts. You’ll be offered Alternatively, they can continue their study with BA (Hons) in Music Business the perfect opportunity to build your a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and knowledge of the industry while developing Higher Education or a Masters Degree. COURSE MODULES original ideas in a creative space. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Our well-connected tutors will guide Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs and support you through the teaching at grade C or above (including English YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 of personal, project-management and Language), plus two A-levels at grade C, or an business skills across areas such as equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 All students take the All students take the All students take the artist management, marketing, music UCAS points). Applications by experienced following modules in their following modules in their following modules in their publishing, legislation and studio musicians without formal qualifications may first year of study: second year of study: third year of study: recording. You’ll also have access to also be considered through APEL. work-based learning opportunities that • Concert Promotion and • Research Methods • Professional Project will develop your ‘hands-on’ industry Tour Management • Studio Recording • Professional Development knowledge through work placements and Validated by the University of Sussex. • Live Sound Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives internships with a range of music-focused • Legislation, • Engaging With Industry • Advanced Online Music employers, or in entrepreneurial ventures Administration and (Work Based Learning • Event Management of your own design. Finance (WBL) • Introduction to Online • Marketing and Media Manchester’s best gigs, musicians and Music • Music Publishing venues will be right on your doorstep to • Artist Development and help you gain a detailed understanding Management of what the music business is all about. • Music Business and Please note: module names You’ll also be a part of our thriving BIMM Study Skills and structure may be community mixing with gifted writers, subject to change. performers, alumni and music industry professionals. 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 CODE: N820

With festivals and tours becoming an It’s our direct access to artists and venues increasingly important source of revenues that really sets the BA (Hons) in Event for bands and artists, as well as such a vital Management degree apart from others tool for building a fan base, promoters in available, and is one of the many features the live music industry have never been in which will equip you for a long and successful such demand. career in the events industry.

If you see yourself as a future events promoter, So, what are you waiting for? To make your then the BA (Hons) in Event Management way as a live events promoter, connect with us, will not only teach you all you need for a and we’ll connect you to a life in music. successful career in the live music and creative industries, but will also ensure that you PROGRESSION ROUTE connect with the best people in the business Graduates can progress directly to BA (HONS) IN to turn that career ambition into a reality. employment in the music events industry in areas such as live music, event promotion, The course will cover the complex and detailed and the organisation of sporting and structure of the contemporary events industry, corporate events, music and cultural and will equip you with a comprehensive list festivals, and weddings. Alternatively, EVENT of business and management skills across a they can continue their study with a BIMM diverse range of potential career paths. Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Your day-to-day learning will be unique, Higher Education or a Masters Degree. MANAGEMENT relevant and cutting-edge, and will be delivered by well-connected tutors who are all ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE: N820 still active in the highest levels of the modern Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs events industry. at grade C or above (including English Language), plus two A-levels at grade C, or an 3 YEARS FULL-TIME At BIMM Manchester, you’ll have countless equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 opportunities to use the practical skills UCAS points). Applications by experienced you learn on the course to put on events, musicians without formal qualifications may festivals, club nights and more. You’ll be part also be considered through APEL. of our thriving BIMM community, mixing with gifted performers, writers, alumni and music Validated by the University of Sussex. industry professionals, and will be encouraged to express your entrepreneurial spirit via collaborations and gigs at numerous local venues around Manchester.

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 modules in their following modules in their following modules in 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 (Work Based Learning • Event Promotion and Finance (WBL) Digital Media • Events in Context • Marketing and Media • Events and the • Introducing Events • Event Logistics and Environment Management Services • Music Business and Study Skills

Please note: module names and structure may For module descriptions and more information, visit be subject to change. www.bimm.co.uk/manchester

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 3 YEARS FULL-TIME PERFORMANCE. THE BEST PRODUCERS CAN ADD AN ELUSIVE MAGIC TO A RECORDING THAT’S OFTEN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF A PROJECT.

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

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

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

40 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM 41 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 • Aural Perception 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 • Research and Investigation 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 in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Vocals at BIMM or You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a creative BA (Hons) in Songwriting. environment where you’ll develop strong connections with fellow aspiring musicians, and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change. will be guided by your tutors and prominent Four GCSEs at C or above (including English) 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/manchester towards your future career or study goals.

42 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MODERN MUSIC 43 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT

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

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

44 DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN LIVE SOUND AND TOUR MANAGEMENT 45 SUMMER STUDENT SCHOOLS SERVICES

EVERY YEAR AT BIMM MANCHESTER WE RUN A RANGE OF SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR MUSICIANS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR TECHNIQUE AND WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT CONFIDENCE AS LIVE PERFORMERS. BIMM MANCHESTER 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 and Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/Bullet For EDUCATION SUPPORT PLAYER, DRUMMER, VOCALIST My Valentine). We have a full-time team providing a range of OR ASPIRING PRODUCER, A BIMM services for those who need support throughout SUMMER SCHOOL IS A FANTASTIC The last day will involve forming bands their studies. These include students with special WAY TO SPEND YOUR BREAK. and rehearsing your favourite track of learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions the week in preparation for an afternoon and other disabilities. Our Student Services Team Each Summer School is run over a five- performance for your friends and family. will work on a one-to-one basis to help students day week and consists of dedicated Additionally, we partner with some of learn skills to assist with reading, writing, revision tuition on your instrument, followed the best brands in the music business and approaches to exams and coursework. by a live performance workshop every to offer our students a chance to win afternoon to hone your performance brilliant prizes, including guitars, amps PERSONAL SUPPORT skills. You’ll be guided by your tutors 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 Manchester Summer Schools done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club), are open to all musicians aged 11+ confidential. We understand that there are Steve White (Paul Weller/The Style who are not absolute beginners on certain stresses and anxieties that can affect Council), James Wiltshire (Freemasons) their instrument. students, so our fully qualified counsellors will help with any problems you may have, from financial worries to personal issues.

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

46 SUMMER SCHOOLS STUDENT SERVICES 47 3(c). Music Production required standard. Please try not to leave For all Music Production courses you should your application to the last minute, as HOW TO APPLY also apply through UCAS. You’ll be required courses do fill up very quickly and we’d hate to provide a digital portfolio and will be sent for you to be disappointed. APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED details regarding the format this should take TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. and how to submit it. 3(a). Performance and Songwriting If you’re applying for one of our 4. If your UCAS application is successful performance-based courses and are a UK- HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES you’ll be made either a ‘conditional’ or based student, we’ll expect you to attend ‘unconditional’ offer. If it’s ‘conditional’, it BIMM for an audition and assessment. All 1. Applying student, we’ll expect you to attend BIMM for will be pending until we receive any further BIMM assessments for Performance (Guitar, All Higher Education students who wish to an audition and assessment. If you wish to information required, such as exam results Bass, Drums and Vocals) and Songwriting join BIMM will need to submit an application visit us and be assessed before you submit and certificates. If it’s ‘unconditional’ then courses are free of charge and include an through UCAS at www.ucas.com using your UCAS application, this can be arranged you have met the entry criteria for the hour-long introductory presentation which the appropriate UCAS Course Code by contacting our Admissions Team directly course. provides valuable information about our (which can be found in this Prospectus) on 0844 2 646 666, emailing manchester@ courses, the music industry and BIMM’s and also the correct Institution Code bimm.co.uk or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form 5. Confirmation of your place will be made ethos, aims and philosophy. During your (B39) and Manchester Campus Code (R). on the BIMM Manchester website. through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It’s then up individual assessment we’ll discuss your The first UCAS deadline for application to you to confirm if you wish to take up personal aspirations and the ways in which is 15th January, 2015. There are further 3(b). Music Business, Event Management your place. we can help you to achieve your goals. opportunities to apply but it’s highly and Music Journalism* recommended that you meet this first For courses which don’t involve a practical Our Admissions Team is available to help 3(b). Live Sound and Tour Management deadline. Once your application has been performance element we’ll generally be able with any queries you may have about For courses which don’t involve a practical received we’ll either invite you in for an to make you an offer based on your UCAS applying to BIMM. Please don’t hesitate performance element, an offer will be made audition and assessment or, if you clearly application. We’ll take into consideration to contact us by calling 0844 2 646 666, based upon your qualifications, experience meet the entry criteria for the course you’ve your existing or expected qualifications and emailing [email protected] or and a successful interview. We recommend selected, we’ll offer you a place. the strength of your personal statement filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the that you attend one of our Open Days and reference. BIMM Manchester website. throughout the year so that you’re fully 2. Personal Statement informed about BIMM before you submit A personal statement must be included *Subject to validation your application. with your UCAS application. There’s a video guide to writing a personal FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES Our Admissions Team is available to help statement on the UCAS website. Using KNOW YOUR CODES with any queries you may have about a maximum of 4,000 characters, please B39 – Institution Code for BIMM 1. Applying applying to BIMM. Please don’t hesitate write your statement as a Word document R – Campus Code for Manchester You can apply to BIMM Manchester for a to contact us by calling 0844 2 646 666, so that you can check your spelling and Further Education course by calling our emailing [email protected] or filling grammar and then simply copy and paste Admissions Team directly on in the ‘Apply Today’ form on the BIMM it into the personal statement section To apply for part-time courses, please 0844 2 646 666 to request an assessment Manchester website. on your UCAS application. Please use contact our Admissions Team on or by entering your details in the ‘Apply Now’ paragraphs in your writing as this makes 0844 2 646 666. website form. it clearer to read, and we advise that you keep a copy for future reference. If you have any queries about BIMM 2. Assessment FURTHER INFORMATION courses, please contact our Admissions Once we’ve received your enquiry we’ll To discuss all your options with one of 3(a). Performance and Songwriting Team on 0844 2 646 666 or by invite you to attend BIMM for an assessment our advisors, please get in touch by If you’re a UK-based Performance (Guitar, emailing: [email protected] and/or audition, and we’ll then either make calling 0844 2 646 666 or emailing: Bass, Drums and Vocals) or Songwriting you an offer of a place or suggest how you [email protected] can develop your skills further to meet the

48 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY 49 Step 7: Contract confirmation We also accept the following equivalent Diploma: You’ll be sent a contract and offer English Language exams: INTERNATIONAL letter via email which needs to be confirmed • Cambridge First Certificate Level B2 or above within 28 days of the dated contract. • Cambridge Advanced Level B2 or above IF YOU’RE A NON-UK RESIDENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ALL OUR • 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 International Student. Language at 5 or above cities around – London, Berlin, Dublin, Degree: An audition date and time will be • As part of their Upper Secondary Certificate Manchester, Brighton and Bristol – and sent to you via UCAS and email. You’ll then Step 9: Arrival some countries can use their school English we’ll connect you to the best of the need to confirm this date on UCAS. Student Ambassadors will meet you on Qualification. These need to be approved by music business in all of them. your arrival in the UK before you start the Admissions Team. Step 3: Remote assessments your course. At BIMM, we’re in a unique position. For Performance courses, if you’re not able ENTRY CRITERIA Our job is to help to build up the music to visit us for an assessment, we’ll send you Please contact [email protected] to You’ll also need to meet the academic entry network of our students, but because of demo guidelines and an application form. confirm your arrival date and time. criteria for the course you wish to apply for. our location at the heart of the world’s You’ll need to provide us with evidence of your music industry, we’ll not only connect For Music Production and Songwriting ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS qualifications when you make your application. you to the British and European music courses, we’ll send you details of a portfolio You’ll be required to show evidence of industries, but the global one too. of evidence which you’ll need to submit and your English language skills to one of the VISAS a phone interview can be booked. following levels: If you’re a national from outside the EU, you’ll We’re very proud to welcome students need to obtain a Tier 4 Student Visa. BIMM from all over the world. We currently For Music Business, Event Management and Diploma is a Tier 4 Registered Sponsor. This visa is a have over 750 international learners Music Journalism courses, you’ll receive Non-EU (Overseas) applicants: IELTS 6.0 required document for non-European residents from 60 different countries who bring an application form and we’ll assess your English Language qualification to enter the country and stay for more than six a welcome dimension to the vibrant suitability based on your personal statement. months as a student. It can be obtained with BIMM environment. EU/EEA applicants: IELTS 6.0 English the help of BIMM subject to certain criteria Step 4: Return assessment requirements Language qualification being met by the student, including having the So if you’re an international student, why Complete the audition/assessment financial capability to support your education not apply to study music in the home of requirements as detailed on our website and Degree and personal needs while in the country. When modern music? return them to our Admissions Team. EU/EEA & Non-EU (Overseas) applicants: applying for a visa, we recommend you allow a IELTS 6.5 English Language qualification. minimum of eight weeks from the time of your HOW TO APPLY Step 5: Assessment viewing We require a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved acceptance onto a course at BIMM. A tutor will view/listen to your assessment/ in each band. Step 1: Making your application audition and may contact you to discuss CAS Diploma: Apply directly with us – find your goals for the course. CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is your course and click the ‘Apply Now’ FURTHER INFORMATION the document that is issued to you by BIMM (the button to be guided through the process. Step 6: Assessment de-brief For more information, please contact sponsoring institution). This accompanies your Degree: Apply via www.ucas.ac.uk After your assessment/audition you’ll be de- [email protected], visit visa application. It’s an online form that’s used briefed by a member of the Admissions Team www.ukcisa.org.uk or call by the UKVI to assess your application. It’s very and advised as to whether we can offer you (+44) 161 244 8210. important that you include the same evidence as a place. that stated on the CAS. 50 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL 51 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) Professional Musicianship 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950* W313

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

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

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

BA (Hons) Event Management 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950* N820

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 *£1,000 deposit required. Balance paid within 6 weeks. MUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER

OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY. UK & EU Non EU UCAS ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSES Students Over 18 Student Code

BIMM Diploma in Live Sound / 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

* 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.

52 FEES & FINANCE FEES & FINANCE 53 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/manchester 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 MANCHESTER 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

54 STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 55 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION

BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST MANCHESTER IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF OF HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS, SO FINDING SOMEWHERE TO LIVE WON’T BE DIFFICULT. IT’S VERY EASY TO GET AROUND, SO WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE YOU’LL BE WITHIN EASY REACH OF BIMM BY BUS, TRAM OR TRAIN.

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 of UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Technology. BIMM Manchester and BIMM Brighton Higher Education graduates leave with an award CENTRAL COLLEGE SUSSEX Whether you choose to live in a bedsit, from one of the UK’s most highly respected Our longstanding local Further Education a flat, a shared house or even on a part- universities. partner supports BIMM Brighton in board basis with a family, there’s plenty the accreditation of our Level 2 and 3 to choose from… although as Manchester BATH SPA UNIVERSITY programmes. is a university city, there’s always a heavy BSU is our key education partner in the South demand for student digs – so start your West of England validating all Higher Education KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE search early! courses at BIMM Bristol. Knowsley College supports BIMM Manchester in the accreditation of our The good news is that loads of private UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON Level 3 programmes. student accommodation options are within BIMM London graduates are awarded their a ten minute walk or less of the BIMM undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from As an education provider, BIMM is Manchester campus the University of West London’s prestigious dedicated to maintaining the highest London College of Music. standards for our students. BIMM Group There are no halls of residence at BIMM has been successfully assessed by the Manchester, but we do have a whole host MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY rigorous Quality Assurance Agency of resources available to help you to find Middlesex University validates our successful for Higher Education (QAA) and has accommodation that suits your needs. specialist music teaching postgraduate course. also received the UKVI ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.

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

56 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 57 OPEN DAYS & “NEARLY 80% OF BIMM STUDENTS GO ON TO WORK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”

COLLEGE 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 what life as a BIMM student is really like. to talk to students about careers in the TOURS music industry. At an Open Day you can: • Watch live performances from BIMM Our college tours are an interactive bands experience featuring live music as well as • See a presentation on our courses and a presentation and Q&A session with our 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 to 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]

58 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS 59 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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