DIPLOMA PROSPECTUS 21/22 Dear Applicant ——

As the College Principal for BIMM Manchester, I know Just like all the tutors here at BIMM Manchester, I am how important it is to choose the right place to study industry active and continue to write, record, produce and start your education and career off on the and perform music. All of this feeds directly into right path. your education in a relevant, timely and practical way. If you’re looking for a creative, successful and Like many of you, I knew I wanted to my life to be in sustainable career in the music industry then I look music but it was only when my Mum suggested I think forward to welcoming you and being a part of about studying it formally that this dream started to your journey. become a reality. As I look back on this time, all of my friends were going to college and university and I had my mind set on doing English – because I was Nick Donovan good at it. What I realised was that when choosing College Principal what you wanted to do for the rest of your life, BIMM Institute Manchester choosing something because you were good at it wasn’t necessarily the best option. Music has always been my passion and I decided to take a chance and audition for a place at university to study it. Eight years later I have a first class degree, a Master’s degree with distinction and a PhD – all of which are based in music.

Passion is the heart of the music industry and if you are passionate about a life in music I can think of nowhere more suitable for you than BIMM, the UK and Europe’s leading provider of contemporary music education.

Manchester is an incredible, multifaceted city with many subtleties and scenes and our college reflects this in the student cohort and the great range of talent and experience represented in our teaching team. The music scene here is one of the most renowned in the world and for many of our staff, those of us who moved here from other parts of the UK or the world, or those that have been settled here for years, the city continues to enthral and captivate us. Table of Contents ——

7 - About BIMM Institute

8 - Life at BIMM Institute

10 - Student Success

12 - Meet Your Lecturers

14 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance

16 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Songwriting

18 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production

20 - Get Connected at BIMM Institute

22 - Student Well-being

24 - How to Apply

27 - Transport

28 - Contact Information About BIMM Institute ——

As Europe’s leading provider of music education, Values ValuesBIMM Institute has spent 35 years turning raw recruits into industry professionals. Get inspired, creative and business-ready in a passionate community where music is king.

Music is booming. With the global industry worth an annual $50bn, there’s never been a better time to seize the growing career opportunities out there. BIMM Institute puts it all at your fingertips.

For nearly four decades, we’ve sparked the creativity and sharpened the skill sets of our students, helping them achieve dream roles at the top of the industry. BIMM’s success rate says it all. We’ve kick-started the careers of household names like George Ezra, James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, Black Honey, Fickle Friends and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business professionals and major label managers.

Anywhere you find a dynamic music city, you’ll find a BIMM Institute college. Whether you choose to study in London, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin, Berlin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a community of like-minded music lovers from every genre and make connections with the industry decision makers on your doorstep.

Harness BIMM’s state-of-the-art facilities. Tap into contacts that range from leading labels to renowned studios and major festivals. Collaborate with fellow students as you gig, learn and build a bespoke CV. There’s no better place to get industry-ready.

Every QAA-assured BIMM Institute college offers fully accredited courses, with modules led by our dedicated teams of expert lecturers. Our lecturers are all active players in their fields – boasting credits with the world’s biggest artists, labels, publications and music businesses. They have the passion and hard-won knowledge to drive your career forward.

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No two days are the same at BIMM Institute. From tracking at top recording studios to playing major festivals, your course will take you far beyond the classroom, giving you the experience and industry connections you’ll need for a flying start to your career.

Guests and Masterclasses At BIMM Institute, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted by the industry’s biggest artists and most respected professionals, our regular Masterclasses are a great opportunity to pick up insider knowledge and fill your contacts book.

You’ll network with A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&Rs and booking agents. Previous guests include: Royal Blood, Tony Iommi, KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths), Nile Rodgers (Chic, Daft Punk), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM Patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).

World-Class Facilities Every BIMM Institute college has the cutting-edge facilities you need to get creative. We spare no expense in providing live performance spaces, professional studios, Mac labs and practice spaces (on-site and across town). We insist on high-end musical, recording, production and IT gear from industry-standard brands like Orange and Zildjian. Our expert lecturers will also be on hand to assist. There’ll be no stopping you.

Gigs Live music is a vital part of the modern industry. Your course will take you to the heart of your chosen city’s local scene, where you’ll sharpen your live chops and business acumen as you play, stage and promote regular gigs. You may also help to run BIMM’s end- of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at events across the city.

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George Ezra Ella Mai Phoebe Green Working Men’s Club Julia Bardo Pale Waves BRIT Award winner and Grammy Award winner, Billboard Phoebe is currently touring with Working Men’s Club are signed Recently signed to Wichita Records, Pale Waves met at BIMM responsible for the biggest- Music Awards winner and BRIT Swim Deep and is scheduled to to Heavenly Recordings and Julia has made an impressive Manchester. Pale Waves won selling album in the UK released Award nominee, Ella Mai joined support The Big Moon at The were recently nominated for launch into her music industry Best Breakthrough Act at the Q during 2018, George Ezra joined our BIMM London Vocals course Lexington in London. Best Breakthrough Act at the Q career with her wistful, 60s-inspired Magazine Awards 2019 and are BIMM Bristol in 2011. He studied in 2014. Since leaving BIMM, Ella Magazine Awards 2019. single ‘Desire’. Julia studied at touring with Halsey in early 2020. Songwriting and was signed to has become the first British artist Her single, ‘Dreaming Of’, BIMM Manchester and soon after They played the Radio 1 Stage at Columbia Records less than a in 26 years to score a No.1 single reached one million streams and Their single ‘Teeth’ was Tune of the signed her deal with Witchita. Reading and Leeds Festival as year later. on the US R&B chart. She was also was produced by Everything, Week on BBC Radio 1’s Indie Show well as the John Peel Stage at handpicked by Bruno Mars to join Everything. She was a featured and has been featured in BBC 2’s She has performed at festivals Glastonbury. His debut single ‘Budapest’ him as a support act on his 24K artist and interviewed on BBC new series, Guilt. such as Sound City and The Great reached No.3 in the charts and Magic tour finale. Radio 1’s Indie Show. Earlier Escape and debuted her full band Their debut studio album, My Mind attained platinum status. Plus, his this year, Phoebe played In February 2019, the band performance with Working Men’s Makes Noises, reached number debut album Wanted on Voyage Her No.1 single ‘Boo’d Up’ knocked Neighbourhood Festival. performed their headline show at Club at Neighbourhood Festival 8 on the UK Albums Chart. Their hit No.1 and sold over one million Drake’s ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ off Manchester’s Gorilla (their biggest 2019. European tour is planned for copies in the UK alone. the top spot in the US R&B chart to date). Currently, they’re touring February 2020. before winning Ella a Grammy the UK and are planning to join Fat Julia recently announced a His second studio album, Staying Award for Best R&B Song in 2019. White Family for their November/ London show at Laylow supporting bimm.ac.uk/alumni at Tamara’s (which features the December 2019 tour. mealtime along with Children of the No.1 single ‘Shotgun’), reached No.1 Shortly after the release of her State. in the UK. self-titled debut album in late 2018, Ella signed a global record deal with Sony/ATV. Today, she is a major musical force to be reckoned with across the globe.

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

Emma Burgess Jimmy Docherty Ria Smith Bruce Carter Emlyn Spiers Elliot Barlow Course Leader Further Education Senior Lecturer Vocals Lecturer Deputy Course Leader FE Programmes Assistant Drums Lecturer Emma has been with BIMM With over 20 years’ experience Ria has the best part of a decade Songwriting Emlyn is a live sound engineer with Since signing his first record Institute Manchester since their in the recording industry, Jimmy of experience in professional Bruce has written and performed 10 years of experience within the deal with Manchester indie band opening in 2013 and has been has worked extensively playing entertainment – ranging from with many artists over his career, industry. Specialising in Front Of International One to Daddy teaching on the Further Education guitar and singing backing vocals being in the UK’s leading ABBA such as Mike Joyce (The Smiths), House and Monitor mixing, he has Records in 2007, Elliot has gained courses ever since. for Ronan Keating. He also works tribute band and cruising around Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) and worked with artists such as Brian 13 years of experience in the music with Australian X Factor judge and Europe, to starring in a variety of Dutch Uncles. Eno, Napalm Death, Anderson and industry, touring and recording She gained her teaching Grammy-nominated singer, leading musical theatre shows. Paak. He’s also worked at festivals extensively throughout the UK and qualification with BIMM Institute Guy Sebastian. Bruce has worked with some of such as Glastonbury, Secret Europe. and is now completing a Masters Ria has a vast level of experience the best music producers and Garden Party and Beautiful Days. in Educational Leadership. She Throughout his career he’s in performing a whole range of writers in the industry, including In 2011, Elliot joined the band also has a BA in Visual Arts also worked with acts including different vocal styles and in her Dave McCracken (Ian Brown, Folks’ with whom he supported the and a student support career Stereophonics, GUN, Thunder, spare time she likes to arrange Florence and the Machine) and likes of Noel Gallagher and Miles background. Terry Reid and guitar company, acoustic medleys. Jim Abyss (Arctic Monkeys, DJ Kane. He is now the regular live Lakewood Guitars. Shadow, Adele). He’s also remixed session drummer for ‘Brix & The many great artists, such as Editors Extricated’ (ex ‘The Fall’ members) and Hadouken!. His songs have and ‘Shadowparty’ (Current ‘New been used as TV theme tunes and Order’ & ‘Devo’ members) and is in adverts and have also been entering his fifth year of teaching included on several video games. on the Diploma Course at BIMM Institute Manchester.

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

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

BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 14 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 15 Level 3 Extended Diploma in 2 years full-time Songwriting —— RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the To make your ways a successful live music Creative Music Industry (Composition Pathway) professional, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. Kick-start your career as a creative professional in the music industry with this exciting, vocational two-year Progression Route course, equivalent to three A-Levels. Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry or can continue their studies with Throughout the course, you’ll focus on songwriting BMus (Hons) Songwriting, BA (Hons) Music Business, techniques, music production, improving BA (Hons) Event Management, and many more. They performance skills, understanding musical styles can also combine two passions with our joint honours and arrangements, and ear training. You’ll connect degree programmes. with the industry from day one, learning how to get yourself noticed and building your songwriting and Entry Requirements performance abilities to a professional level. Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding As well as perfecting your discipline, you’ll learn about status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled music business and employability – and how you or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic can prepare for a future within this fast-moving, IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in inspiring industry. You’ll also learn relevant studio each band. skills and techniques to help support and realise your creative ambitions.

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

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

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

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BIMM Institute holds networking events in Term 1, For industry professionals, there are numerous which is a great opportunity to meet other students exciting placements at companies, labels, promoters, from different courses that have similar musical publishers, PRs and magazines. Book a Careers interests. Not only is it a fantastic way to find new tutorial to get advice on your CV or on starting your friends and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a own business. We also have a well-established festival good place to start finding band members. programme, which includes Glastonbury and The Great Escape. There are plenty of opportunities for BIMM Institute Gigs you to get involved. Once you’ve got your band together and had some rehearsals, you can audition for one of BIMM Book a tutorial and become involved as soon as you Institute’s end-of-term gigs. We hold two a term and get here. We’re looking forward to meeting you! utilise the amazing venues that are on our doorstep.

Additionally, we hold termly gigs. These are ticketed events with all proceeds going to one of BIMM Institute’s nominated charities. These are a great opportunity for students to get some live performance experience and put on a brilliant show for their peers, friends and families.

BIMM Institute Playlist The BIMM Institute Playlist is a showcase of BIMM’s best talent. Students submit their demos which are then reviewed by our experienced Artist Development team and a panel of industry experts.

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

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

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

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

We also offer a wide range of additional support • Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis services that are designed to meet students’ and arthritis) academic and welfare needs as well as enrich the BIMM Institute Manchester experience.

BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 22 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 23 How to Apply —— 1. Applying Further Information You will need to complete an application form, for all Our Admissions Team is available to help with any Further Education courses at BIMM Institute, which queries you may have about applying to BIMM Institute. can be found on our website. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling You can also contact our Admissions Team in the 0844 2 646 666, emailing [email protected] following ways: or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Institute Manchester website. · Call us on 0844 2 646 666 · Enter your details in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the Open Days BIMM Institute website Experience BIMM Institute for yourself by attending · Talk to us on our Live Chat function one of our Open Days. · Email [email protected] and A member of the team will be happy to help and can We run Open Days so that you can see exactly how send you an application form. we do things. There’s no better way to see what your life at BIMM could look like. Most importantly, you can 2.Auditions and Interviews decide whether we’re the right fit for you. Once we’ve received your application form, we’ll contact you to invite you to Between now and May 2021, we will hold Virtual Open attend an audition and/or interview. On the day of Days on Zoom, so you can discover everything from your audition/interview we will then either make you the comfort of your own home, and chat to our current an offer of a place or suggest how you can develop students and friendly Admissions Team. your skills further to meet the required standard. Please try not to leave your application to the last Book your place for our virtual and face-to-face Open minute as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d Days by heading to bimm.ac.uk/open-days hate for you to be disappointed.

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

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

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Bus The closest bus stops to Great Marlborough Street (on the main student route) are located on Oxford Road by the Dancehouse coming into the city centre, and by the Palace Hotel to leave the city centre.

Bank Chambers is located a few minutes from the main bus station at Piccadilly Gardens. Buses at these stops run frequently between Manchester City Centre and popular student areas such as Rusholme, Fallowfield and Withington.

Manchester has the busiest bus route in Europe due to the number of universities on the Oxford Road corridor. As a result, you will rarely have to wait more than a few minutes for a bus during the day. The majority of buses on this route go from Piccadilly Gardens to South Manchester straight down Oxford road.

Metro Manchester Metrolink has been expanding throughout the city and is a quick and easy way to travel across Greater Manchester. Metrolink runs on several lines including Salford Quays/Media City and East Didsbury. See metrolink.co.uk for more details.

Bike Manchester is very cyclist-friendly with accessible cycle lanes. If you live a short distance from the college, it might be the most cost-effective way to travel. Find out more about cycling in Manchester at cycling.tfgm.com

Train For those living outside of the city, BIMM Institute is easily accessible from either Piccadilly or Oxford Road Station. Oxford Road station is the closest to Great Marlborough Street, and Piccadilly Station is closest to Bank Chambers.

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

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