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

At BIMM we understand that choosing the large scale venues, access to industry A&R right place to study and nurture your talent panels, connectivity with the thriving festival is one of the most important decisions you’ll circuit, and the production of the annual ever make. BIMM . BIMM also offers more work placement opportunities and internships Since BIMM was established 14 years ago than any other music college. But perhaps with our first institute in Brighton, our passion our greatest strength is that BIMM students has been to help every aspiring musician benefit from being connected to the largest and professional to achieve alumni network in the industry with over 1,500 their personal goals and be able to embark members who provide inspiration, mentorship on a sustainable career in the music industry. and connectivity to the industry for our We now have Colleges in six cities where students. BIMM alumni hold BRIT, Ivor Novello music matters most – Bristol, , Berlin, and MOBO awards, have scored countless UK Brighton, Manchester and Dublin – and are Top 10 albums and more than 30 UK Top 40 proud to be the largest and leading provider singles, and include The Kooks, , of contemporary in the UK George Ezra and James Bay. YOUR MUSIC CAREER and Europe. We celebrate the fact that our approach STARTS HERE. In this prospectus we’ve included full details is working because the facts speak for of our real-world Higher Education music and themselves – nearly 80% of our graduates music industry courses, an introduction to our make a living solely from the music industry. fantastic line-up of industry specialist tutors, and a guide to the city of Bristol and If you’d like a taste of what life at BIMM is it’s vibrant music and creative scene. really like, why not attend one of the many Open Days we run throughout the year. For BIMM Bristol Higher Education courses are more information, please see page 52 of this validated by Bath Spa University – ranked as Prospectus, call 0844 264 6666 or visit one of the top universities in the world. BIMM www.bimm.co.uk/bristol – you can book your provides state-of-the-art professional facilities, place online. with equipment and software provided by the world’s leading So choose to connect with us – and we’ll manufacturers who actively support and connect you to a life in music. We look endorse us. forward to welcoming you in the 2015/16 academic year. BIMM is proud to be the best connected. We now have over 4,500 students, all of VASEEMA HAMILTON MA whom have access to a range of amazing PRINCIPAL – BIMM BRISTOL / opportunities as part of our aligned network LONDON / BRIGHTON / BERLIN of campuses. We offer unrivalled access to the $50bn global music industry via MARK CLAYDEN regular collaborative experiences, including COLLEGE MANAGER weekly Masterclasses with internationally – BIMM BRISTOL renowned guest artists, gigs at small and

WELCOME 03 CONTENTS

05 ABOUT BIMM ABOUT 06 BRISTOL – 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 IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND MOST CELEBRATED INDUSTRIES. 14 STUDENT SUCCESS 18 TUTORS 23 COURSES 42 STUDENT SERVICES 43 HOW TO APPLY The global music industry is worth around All of our colleges offer fully accredited 44 INTERNATIONAL $50bn annually and this figure continues courses and are QAA-assured. Our tutors 14 47 FEES AND FINANCE to grow each year, providing a multitude of are experts in their fields and continue to 48 STUDENT LOANS employment opportunities in the UK, Ireland tour, play and produce music with some and abroad. For over ten years, BIMM has of the world’s biggest recording artists, 49 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES been producing some of the industry’s such as , , Beyoncé, 50 EDUCATION PARTNERS brightest talents, from best-selling artists Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney. 51 ACCOMMODATION such as The Kooks, Tom Odell and George 52 OPEN DAYS Ezra to leading , musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business 53 COLLEGE TOURS professionals and major-label managers. WHY BRISTOL? 54 CONTACT INFORMATION 52 Location is vital to breaking into the music A thriving underground music and industry, so we’ve based our colleges in arts scene is at the heart of Bristol life, Bristol, Brighton, London, Berlin, Manchester where individuality is celebrated and and Dublin – the six European cities where creativity rewarded. With a large student music matters most. These locations have population, a love of live music and thriving music scenes that will allow you some of the UK’s best bars and shops, to take advantage of our world-class Bristol is the perfect place to immerse “REALLY IMPRESSED WITH connections and the many collaborative yourself. The city and surrounding area WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, opportunities that arise. In this creative hosts a multitude of festivals, including YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.” environment you can network and develop the world-renowned Glastonbury. In lifelong contacts while performing and 2010 a Performing Rights Society (PRS) staging gigs at local venues and festivals, study discovered that more working ROGER DALTREY CBE as well as working with record labels, music musicians have come from Bristol than BIMM PATRON producers and rehearsal studios to get an any other city in the UK. authentic taste for what life in the music industry is really like.

04 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 05 MUSIC IS AT BRISTOL’S VERY CORE. BRITAIN’S FIFTH LARGEST CITY IS HOME TO INTERNATIONAL BRISTOL ARTISTS SUCH AS , PORTISHEAD, , JULIO BASHMORE AND TRICKY.

WITH 23 RECORDING STUDIOS THE AND MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVALS BASED IN THE AREA*, BRISTOL IS THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOU PLACE TO START YOUR CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.

Every night of the week you’ll hear the TO STUDY sound of live music across the city. From up-and-coming artists performing in Stokes Croft – home to performance spaces, open mic nights, various venues and a glorious selection of care-worn pubs that have live music whatever the season – to international acts at the O2 Academy, Colston Hall and Bristol’s famous floating venue down on the dockside, Thekla.

Bristol has hundreds of venues, bars, pubs and clubs within the city’s boundaries – and many of the bands and artists playing these venues passed through BIMM. Throughout the year the city and surrounding area hosts many music festivals, including Dot to Dot, ArcTanGent, 2000trees and Bristol Harbour Festival – and don’t forget that the legendary “ MY TIME AT BIMM WAS PRICELESS, Glastonbury is just down the road. LEARNING FROM PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS WHO KNOW WHAT The countercultural edge survives in Bristol THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT, AND in a very real way, with new music, art and BOUNCING IDEAS OFF THE OTHER literature being generated across the city at STUDENTS GAVE ME VALUABLE all times. Whether it’s a secret warehouse EXPERIENCE THAT I’LL NEVER BE gig in Easton, a new underground club or ABLE TO RE-CREATE. BIMM TELLS YOU VIP night on Gloucester Road, leftfield art HOW THE INDUSTRY REALLY IS AND exhibitions or pop-up graffiti shows, Bristol’s PREPARES YOU FOR A REAL FUTURE focus is on that most enigmatic of DOING SOMETHING YOU LOVE!” qualities: authenticity. KATE WALSH, *Unsigned Guide 2013 BIMM GRADUATE

06 BRISTOL BRISTOL 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 time YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in Bristol’s GOALS THROUGH CONNECTING AND live scene, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or LIFE INTERACTING WITH THE INDUSTRY IN promoting. We also run and put on our own REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS. end-of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at a series of events GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES 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 music industry professionals. We use our AT 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), KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), BIMM Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN The Smiths), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. Club) and BIMM patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).

THE BIMM Every year we use our in-house to release an album featuring a “I FELT I FINALLY FITTED host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and IN THERE. YOU COULD DO artists submit demos for inclusion, and the YOUR OWN THING AND chosen acts get to record at a professional THAT’S WHAT WE DID.” studio with engineers and producers. The album is released to the public and given LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS to industry professionals to showcase the BIMM GRADUATES 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

FRANK TURNER RUFUS SINGER-SONGWRITER WAINWRIGHT SINGER-SONGWRITER

10 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 11 BPI CAREERS UNIVERSAL MUSIC IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WARNER MUSIC PRS FOR MUSIC WE KNOW YOU WANT TO MAKE WORKING WITH THE BEST THREE SIX ZERO 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 GET names in music, including Sony Music, CONNECTED At BIMM Bristol, you’ll be presented EMI, Universal Music, Warner Music UK, with unique opportunities all with the Target Live, Festival Republic, Bestival, XL aim of securing a sustainable career in Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, BELIEVE DIGITAL one of the most dynamic and exciting Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, ARCTANGENT FESTIVAL vocations in the world. Space Promotions and Duff Press. THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HOW WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS INTL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE The UK music sector offers a richly At BIMM we have individual tutorials varied numbers of careers. In such a designed to help with your development WHELAN’S ONES TO WATCH FESTIVAL diverse industry it helps to have skills and to discuss the direction you’d like your HARD WORKING CLASS HEROES FESTIVAL across a wide range of roles, and at career to take. We also have advisors who BIMM we provide you with all the spend time with you on a one-to-one basis SHAKEDOWN FESTIVAL tools you need to achieve this. As a to assist with your CV, put together career PLEDGEMUSIC result, our students find work across action plans, and help you reach your goals the whole sector as session musicians, by finding appropriate internships and DUFF PRESS songwriters, management, agents, work experience. SOME FRIENDLY PR engineers, A&R executives and more. RAK STUDIOS LEARNING FROM THE BEST COMMUNION MUSIC As a student, you’ll be guided by THE AGENCY world-class tutors who are some of the most successful people in the “IF YOU’RE SERIOUS IMRO modern music business. They’ve ABOUT A CAREER IN KOBALT PUBLISHING toured the world, scored multi- THE MUSIC INDUSTRY platinum hit records, and have AND WANT A GREAT FIRST MUSIC CONTACT AT BIMM WE’RE collaborated with some of the world’s EDUCATION IN HOW HOT PRESS PROUD OF OUR best acts. And they’re all still active in THE INDUSTRY WORKS – CLOSE INDUSTRY the industry, giving you direct access THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.” RAAP CONTACTS AND to their knowledge, experience and 2000TREES FESTIVAL ENJOY SUPPORTING enviable networking links. ROB HARRIS, OUR STUDENTS AS LOVE SUPREME FESTIVAL THEY PROGRESS IN THEIR CAREERS.

12 CAREERS GET CONNECTED 13 After graduating from BIMM Bristol, where she was awarded her degree by 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 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 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 and progressed to the top of the music appearances. A musician chart at No. 1, with album emotionally captivating with 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 . 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 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 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 , , The , 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 experience ADAM PITTS behind her, Charlie is rapidly developing her LAWSON talents as an engineer, working with the likes GEORGE EZRA of 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 and . 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 ‘’. 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 from the top slot Horizon, Paramore James has been truly meteoric. He’s truly taken the music world by storm as acts such as , and securing distribution and A$AP Rocky. supported and , shared drummer for the band Radiohead – to date Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, with . Kate the bill with at Hyde Park, they’ve sold in excess of 40 million albums Missy Elliott and . 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 For more success 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 stories, visit 2015 BRIT ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ and placed in 2008 Philip was named the 26th greatest Sound Works. tutor at BIMM Brighton. www.bimm.co.uk/stories second in the BBC ‘Sound of 2015’ list! drummer of all time by Gigwise.

16 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 17 GERARD LANGLEY MEET YOUR TUTORS HEAD OF SONGWRITING Gerard has been the leader of Bristol band, The Blue “BRITAIN’S BEST CONNECTED.” Aeroplanes, since their first album in 1984, selling close to half a million records. They’ve released albums on EMI, OUR BIMM BRISTOL TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL Chrysalis, Beggars Banquet and Fire Records, as well as PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. on their own labels. Gerard has also released solo and duo albums, and has collaborated with many musicians and writers, including Michael Stipe of REM. The bands have toured the world several times and are still releasing new material today. They really have done it all – from being named Guitarist magazine’s ‘Acoustic Guitarist of the Year’ and being Robbie MARTIN HIBBERT HEAD OF VOCALS Williams’s personal manager, to writing six books on the bass guitar and playing keys Martin is a broad ranged voice artist, having spent the for . And they all remain active last 20 years working in theatre, TV and production. in the industry, meaning you’ll have direct He’s toured Europe and has played many major venues access to their in-demand insider knowledge! both around the UK and in the West End, appearing in musical theatre productions such as Scrooge, Dr. Doolittle, The Pirates of Penzance, A Christmas Carol and Sweet Charity. His vocals have been used in commercials for companies including BT, Tesco, Halifax and Kellogg’s, and he’s also worked as a both privately and with professional schools.

JAMES HESTER HEAD OF DRUMS STEVE LAWSON MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT James is an incredible talent: as a tutor, AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) drummer, musician and recording artist COURSE LEADER with the band Malachai. Throughout his career he’s recorded sessions for DJs Steve is a music journalist and guitarist best known , Giles Peterson and Annie for his time as editor of Total Guitar magazine, which Mack, has played live on BBC TV for under his tenure achieved its highest ever circulation , and live on radio for Tom figures. His proudest moment was seeing one of his Robinson. James has toured the UK cover features, an interview with and with Mr Hudson, Groove Armada and his guitarists, become the best-selling issue in the Doves, and has played alongside fellow magazine’s history. Stephen’s interest in musicianship, drummers Chad Smith, Jojo Mayer and people skills and personal development led to him Steve White. He’s written for Drummer undertaking a Master’s Degree in Work Based Learning, and Rhythm magazines, and is the while his love of artist development resulted in Jim author of the drum tuition book ‘Mind Davies (Prodigy/Pitchshifter) releasing a solo guitar Over Meter’. album on Mascot Records. Stephen remains active in the publishing world, with clients including Rockschool, Men’s Health and MusicRadar.com.

18 TUTORS TUTORS 19 STUART CLAYTON HEAD OF BASS GUITAR

Stuart is one of the most respected bass teachers and transcript writers around. In 2002 he became a writer for Bass Guitar magazine and was soon approached by Sanctuary Publishing. He’s written six books, including ‘Bass Bible’ and ‘The Ultimate Slap Bass’. Stuart is also a world-class player and has toured the world with Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

GREG GORDEZ HEAD OF THEORY

Greg keeps a busy schedule on both the electric and double bass. This has lead to him working with artists as diverse as Patrick Wolf, Jim White, Merz, The Finns, Oi Va Voi, Avishai Cohen, Iain Ballamy, Pee Wee Ellis, Ed Motta, Hayley Westenra, Sarah Blasko and Jason Rebello, among many others. Greg has SOPHIA LOIZOU toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, MUSIC PRODUCTION HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS and enjoys the challenges of playing across many genres of COURSE LEADER music. He has an MA, and is fortunate to have received tuition Cliff was the frontman and songwriter along the way from notable bassists including Rufus Reid, Sophia has worked in music for band, . Together Victor Wooten and Phil Palombi. education for over 13 years, they enjoyed a number of Top 40 hits designing, delivering and managing and produced two acclaimed chart courses in both formal and informal albums. He then became a songwriter settings across the South West. She for EMI music publishing, a noted STUART RYAN HEAD OF GUITAR holds a degree in Creative Music for major labels, a Technology, and in 2014 received TV and an A&R consultant. Described as “one of the finest of the young her MMus in Creative Sound and He continues to write extensively for generation” by leading guitarist Martin Taylor MBE, Media Technology with Distinction a range of publications, including Stuart is known to guitarists the world over thanks to from Bath Spa University. Her own , The Observer, his monthly columns in Guitar Techniques magazine, creative work has a minimalist MOJO and the British Academy of contributions to Total Guitar and Guitarist, and aesthetic and takes inspiration from Songwriters, and Authors. throughout the UK and beyond. In 2002 he electro-acoustic music, sound design, He’s the author of ‘Echoes: The Stories was named Guitarist magazine’s ‘Acoustic Guitarist of industrial noise and techno, with Behind Every Song’, and the Year’. A multi-stylist on both acoustic and electric her creative output ranging from also consults for well-known brands on guitar, he wrote the ‘Play Guitar’ supplement for The recorded and performable sound music within communications, such as Observer newspaper, and his solo guitar compositions works to site-specific multi-channel advertising and TV. feature in the RGT acoustic guitar syllabus. sound installations.

20 TUTORS TUTORS 21 JAMIE HUNT HEAD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE

Jamie is the energetic guitarist for heavy metal band Biomechanical (signed to Earache Records). He’s recorded three studio albums and toured endlessly around Europe and America. Jamie has a passion and admiration for all styles BRISTOL of music and tries to bring this into his approach to technical guitar playing. He also has a very keen interest in time manipulation, which he’s developed and pushed with drummer extraordinaire COURSES Pete Zeldman (Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, Jaco Pastorius). 24 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) (GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOCALS)

28 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) (SONGWRITING)

32 MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS)

36 MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

38 EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) BA (HONS)

41 SUMMER SCHOOLS

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

22 TUTORS COURSES CONTENTS 23 BA (HONS) “TURN YOUR PASSION PROFESSIONAL FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.” GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS MUSICIANSHIP UCAS CODE: W313 GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS UCAS CODE: W313 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 3 YEARS FULL-TIME 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.

You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving So, what are you waiting for? To make your tuition in techniques, music theory and styles way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll across a wide range of genres from pop and connect you to a life in music. punk to folk and . PROGRESSION ROUTE The degree is both academically and musically Graduates can progress directly to challenging, providing the perfect balance employment in the music industry in roles between practical and technical skills, and such as solo performer, band member, session theory and analysis. musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or can continue their study with a Postgraduate You’ll explore and develop your potential Certificate in Further and Higher Education career pathways through research and at BIMM Brighton or a MMus professional projects, and will learn the Performance at BIMM London. essential business skills required to work successfully in the music industry. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum entry requirements are five GCSEs Plus you’ll get to plug into one-of-a-kind at C or above (including English Language), networking opportunities and collaborate with plus two A-levels at grade E or above, or an likeminded fellow musicians during your time equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (80 on the course. UCAS points). Applications by experienced musicians without formal qualifications may Through a range of optional modules, also be considered through APEL including Solo Performance, Music Business Studies, Music Teaching Practice and Studio Validated by Bath Spa University. Recording, you can tailor the degree to fit your own personal goals.

24 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) 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) Professional Musicianship COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take the All students take the All students take the following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory modules in their first year modules in their second modules in their third of study: year of study: (and final) year of study: For entry to Year 2, students must complete Year 1 with 120 credits achieved. External applications to Year 2 are • Essential Styles • Music Research Project • Professional Project accepted – for details, please contact [email protected] • Techniques • Professional Musicianship • Analytical Perspectives • Music Business & Study • Cultural Perspectives Skills Students will select two • Artist Development Students will select two options from the following and Entrepreneurship options from the following optional modules: • Live Performance optional modules: Workshop • Artist Performance • Music Theory and • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance • Commercial Band • Commercial Songwriting Management • Contemporary Music • Studio Musicianship Industry Practice • Creative Composition • Music Teaching Practice • The Producer • Contemporary Composition • Digital Marketing and and Arrangement Please note: module E-Commerce names and structure may • Applied Music Theory be subject to change. For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/bristol 26 PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) 27 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP (SONGWRITING)

UCAS CODE: W313

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

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

28 SONGWRITING BA (HONS) SONGWRITING BA (HONS) 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 SONGWRITING BA (HONS) SONGWRITING BA (HONS) 31 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION UCAS CODE: W373 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

The role of the composer-producer is contemporary music and the industry that So, what are you waiting for? To make your key to the majority of commercial music supports it, as well as learning the personal/ way in music production, connect with us, produced today. The combined ability to project management skills and business and we’ll connect you to a life in music. both write music (collaboratively and solo) acumen required for a successful career in and produce it to a high standard is vital for music production. PROGRESSION ROUTE a sustainable career in music production. Graduates can progress directly to The BA (Hons) Music Production degree You’ll benefit from Bristol’s internationally employment in the music industry in roles at BIMM Bristol has been developed with famous, vibrant and diverse music scene, such as producer, DJ, sound engineer, film these criteria in mind. with hands-on learning and work in and television composer and computer industry-standard production facilities music designer, or they can continue their This specialist and vocational programme across the city, including J & J and study with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate is designed for those wishing to pursue a Multiverse Studios, who between them have in Further and Higher Education or a career in a wide range of music industry recorded platinum-selling artists, produced Masters Degree. roles, such as composer-producer, DJ- music for Hollywood film trailers, and mixed producer, sound engineer, film composer, and mastered chart-topping UK dance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS live electronic musician or sound designer. music. You’ll also be invited to our monthly Minimum entry requirements are five production event at Idle Hands GCSEs at grade C or above (including The course uniquely combines the where you can socialise and network with English Language), plus two A-levels at creative applications and theory of well-known producers, managers and label grade C, or an equivalent Level 3 vocational “BIMM TELLS YOU music technologies with a rigorous and owners who’ll be on-hand to offer feedback qualification (160 UCAS points). Applications HOW THE INDUSTRY critical examination of the music industry. on your tracks. by experienced musicians without formal REALLY IS, AND You’ll learn creative and technical music qualifications may also be considered PREPARES YOU FOR production processes across a wide range The course is taught in a creative through APEL. A REAL FUTURE of contexts, including traditional studio environment where you’ll collaborate on DOING SOMETHING recording, electronic music composition/ an ongoing basis with fellow aspiring Validated by Bath Spa University. YOU LOVE!” performance, composing for moving image musicians, and will be guided by your and immersive environments. You’ll gain expert tutors, every one of them still active Izzy Van Oostende a thorough grounding of the context of in the contemporary music business. BIMM Graduate

32 MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) 33 BA (Hons) Music Production COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take the All students take the All students take the following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory modules in their first year modules in their second modules in their third of study: year of study: (and final) year of study:

• Studio Engineering • Research Methods • Production Project • Video and Multimedia • Sound Studio Production • Personal and Business Production • Commercial Songwriting Development • Artist Development and • Computer Music Design • Immersive Environments Entrepreneurship • Music Production in • Advanced Production • Music Business and Context Techniques Study Skills • Computer Music • Computer Music Performance Students will select one • Interactive Technologies option from the following optional modules:

• Post-Production • Music Business Studies • Solo and Ensemble Please note: module names and Performance structure may be subject to change.

For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/bristol

34 MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) 35 BA (HONS) MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

UCAS CODE: N825

This course is designed to encompass, break community, mixing with gifted writers, down and detail the complex and highly performers, alumni and music industry detailed 360 degree structure of today’s professionals across both industry work international industry, to nurture your placements and entrepreneurial projects. entrepreneurial flair while you develop your skills as a music business practitioner across a All-in-all, the course is an amazing way 3 YEARS FULL-TIME wide range of contexts. You’ll be offered the to fully experience the business, the perfect opportunity to build your knowledge challenges it faces and the opportunities of the industry while developing your own presented by the digital revolution. ideas in a creative space. So, what are you waiting for? To make As well as focusing on the detailed your way in music industry management, theoretical aspects of the contemporary connect with us, and we’ll connect you to COURSE MODULES music industry, the course is highly centred a life in music. around finding you employment – whether that’s as a full-time wage earner, self- PROGRESSION ROUTE employed entrepreneur, or as a combination Graduates can progress directly to YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 of the two in a portfolio career. employment in the music industry in entrepreneurial areas such as All students take the All students take the All students take the Our well-connected and reputable tutors artist management, A&R, events, following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory will guide and support you through the marketing, media law, merchandising, modules in their first modules in their second modules in their third (and teaching of personal, project-management music publishing, journalism and tour year of study: year of study: final) year of study: and business skills across areas such as management. Alternatively, they can artist management, marketing, music continue their study with a BIMM • Tour and Production • Research Methods • Commercial Music publishing, legislation and studio recording. Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Management • Studio Recording Research Project You’ll also have a number of exciting Higher Education or a Masters Degree. • Live Sound Systems • Engaging with Industry • Personal and Business opportunities to develop ‘hands-on’ industry • Music Popular Culture • Live Music Project Development knowledge through work placements and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and Society • Digital Marketing and • Artist and Repertoire internships with a range of music-focused Minimum entry requirements are five • Music Business E-Commerce • Music Industry Finance employers. Your final year will culminate in GCSEs at grade C or above (including and Study Skills • Artist Management and Funding the presentation of a formalised research English Language), plus two A-levels • Introduction to Music Law • Commercial Event report in an area relevant to your chosen at grade C, or an equivalent Level 3 • Working in the Music Realisation career path. vocational qualification (160 UCAS points). Business Applications by experienced musicians At BIMM Bristol, the best gigs, musicians without formal qualifications may also be and venues will be right on your doorstep considered through APEL. to help you gain a detailed understanding Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change. of what the music business is all about. Validated by Bath Spa University. You’ll also be a part of our thriving BIMM For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/bristol

36 MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) MUSIC INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) 37 “MIX WITH BRITAIN’S MOST TALENTED ARTISTS.”

EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) UCAS CODE: N820

With festivals and tours becoming an It’s this 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 (Music) degree apart from tool in the building of fan bases, promoters others available, and is one of the many in the live music industry have never been in features which will equip you for a long and such demand. successful career in the events industry.

If you see yourself as a future events , So, what are you waiting for? To make your then the BA (Hons) Event Management way as a live events promoter, connect with (Music) degree will not only teach you all us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. you need for a successful career in the music business, but will also ensure that you connect PROGRESSION ROUTE with the best people in the industry to turn Graduates can progress directly to that career ambition into a reality. employment in the music events industry in BA (HONS) areas such as live music, event promotion, The three-year course will cover the complex and the organisation of sporting and and detailed structure of the contemporary corporate events, music and cultural events industry, and will equip you with festivals, and weddings. Alternatively, a comprehensive list of business and they can continue their study with a BIMM EVENT management skills across a diverse range of Postgraduate Certificate in Further and potential career paths. Higher Education or a Masters Degree.

MANAGEMENT Your day-to-day learning will be unique, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS relevant and cutting-edge, and will be Minimum entry requirements are five (MUSIC) delivered by well-connected tutors who are all GCSEs at grade C or above (including still active in the highest levels of the modern English Language), plus two A-levels at UCAS CODE: N820 events industry. grade C, or an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (160 UCAS points). Applications At BIMM Bristol, you’ll have countless by experienced musicians without formal 3 YEARS FULL-TIME opportunities to use the practical skills qualifications may also be considered you learn on the course to put on events, through APEL. festivals, club nights and more. You’ll be part of our thriving BIMM community, mixing with Validated by Bath Spa University. gifted performers, writers, alumni and music industry professionals, and will be encouraged to express your entrepreneurial spirit via collaborations and gigs at numerous local venues around Bristol.

38 EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) BA (HONS) 39 “WORKING AT SONY WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I LEARNED SO MUCH AND WAS ABLE TO MEET FRONTLINE ARTISTS. I CAME TO SUMMER APPRECIATE FIRST HAND HOW THE MODULES I AM STUDYING AT BIMM ARE TRULY RELEVANT AND APPLICABLE IN THE REAL WORLD OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.” SCHOOLS TOM , FOUNDATION DEGREE GRADUATE EVERY YEAR AT BIMM BRISTOL WE RUN A RANGE OF SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR MUSICIANS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR TECHNIQUE AND CONFIDENCE AS LIVE PERFORMERS.

BA (Hons) Event Management (Music) COURSE MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 IF YOU’RE A GUITARIST, BASS PLAYER, Council), James Wiltshire (Freemasons) DRUMMER, VOCALIST OR ASPIRING and Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/Bullet For All students take the All students take the All students take the PRODUCER, A BIMM SUMMER SCHOOL My Valentine). following mandatory following mandatory following mandatory IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO SPEND modules in their first year modules in their second modules in their third YOUR BREAK. The last day will involve forming bands of study: year of study: year of study: and rehearsing your favourite track of Each Summer School is run over a five- the week in preparation for an afternoon • Events in Context • Research Methods • Event Project Realisation day week and consists of dedicated performance for your friends and family. • Introducing Event • Marketing and Media • Personal and Business tuition on your instrument, followed Plus we partner with some of the best Management • Engaging with Industry Development by a live performance workshop every brands in the music business to offer our • Music Business and • Event Logistics and • Events and the afternoon to hone your performance students a chance to win brilliant prizes, Study Skills Services Environment skills. You’ll be guided by your tutors including , amps and gig tickets. • Event Concept and • Music Industry Finance • Event Promotion and and a different special guest each Design and Funding Digital Media day – past visitors have included Ben BIMM Bristol Summer Schools are open • Management and HR • Legalities and Licensing • Event Strategy and Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club), to all musicians aged 11+ who are not • Event Management Law Future Markets Steve White (Paul Weller/The Style absolute beginners on their instrument.

Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL If you’d like to get a taste of what life at BIMM Bristol is like and join us PleaseFor module note: descriptionsmodule names and and more structure information, may be visit subject www.bimm.co.uk/bristol to change. on one of our Summer Schools, please email us at: [email protected] or call 0844 2 646 666.

40 EVENT MANAGEMENT (MUSIC) BA (HONS) SUMMER SCHOOLS 41 HOW TO APPLY APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED STUDENT TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS. 1. Applying [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply All Higher Education students who wish to Now’ form on the BIMM Bristol website. join BIMM will need to submit an application SERVICES through UCAS at www.ucas.com using the 3(b). Music Industry Management and Event appropriate UCAS Course Code (which can Management (Music) be found in this Prospectus) and also the For courses which don’t involve a practical WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT correct Institution Code (B39) and Bristol performance element we’ll generally be able BIMM BRISTOL AS EASY AND AS Campus Code (L). The first UCAS deadline to make you an offer based on your UCAS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE for application is 15th January, 2015. There application. We’ll take into consideration your HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL are further opportunities to apply but it’s existing or expected qualifications and the SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO highly recommended that you meet this strength of your personal statement HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF first deadline. Once your application has and reference. YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE. been received we’ll either invite you in for an audition and assessment or, if you clearly 3(c). Music Production EDUCATION SUPPORT meet the entry criteria for the course you’ve For all Music Production courses you should We have a full-time team providing a range of selected, we’ll offer you a place. also apply through UCAS. You’ll be required services for those who need support throughout to provide a digital portfolio, and will be sent their studies. These include students with 2. Personal Statement details regarding the format this should take specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical A personal statement must be included and how to submit it. conditions and other disabilities. Our Student with your UCAS application. There’s a video Services Team will work on a one-to-one basis guide to writing a personal statement on the 4. If your UCAS application is successful to help students learn skills to assist with UCAS website. Using a maximum of 4,000 you’ll be made either a ‘conditional’ or reading, writing, revision and approaches to characters, please write your statement as a ‘unconditional’ offer. If it’s ‘conditional’, it’ll exams and coursework. Word document so that you can check your be pending until we receive any further spelling and grammar and then simply copy information required, such as exam results PERSONAL SUPPORT and paste it into the personal statement and certificates. If it’s ‘unconditional’ then you Our Student Services Team also offers section on your UCAS application. Please use have met the entry criteria for the course. counselling and stress management. This is paragraphs in your writing as this makes it done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly clearer to read, and we advise that you keep 5. Confirmation of your place will be made confidential. We understand that there are a copy for future reference. through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It’s then up certain stresses and anxieties that can affect to you to confirm if you wish to take up students, so our fully qualified counsellors 3(a). Performance and Songwriting your place. will help with any problems you may have, If you’re a UK-based Performance (Guitar, from financial worries to personal issues. Bass, Drums and Vocals) or Songwriting Our Admissions Team is available to help with student, we’ll expect you to attend BIMM for any queries you may have about applying to FIND OUT MORE an audition and assessment. If you wish to BIMM. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by If you have any Student Services questions, visit us and be assessed before you submit calling 0844 2 646 666, emailing please call our team on 0844 2 646 666 your UCAS application, this can be arranged [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply or email [email protected] by contacting our Admissions Team directly Now’ form on the BIMM Bristol website. on 0844 2 646 666, emailing

42 STUDENT SERVICES HOW TO APPLY 43 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) Here at BIMM, we’ve always had our Step 2: Booking your audition at 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 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 acceptance onto a course at BIMM. A tutor will view/listen to your assessment/ 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) 117 980 7060 important that you include the same evidence as a place. that stated on the CAS. 44 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL 45 FEES AND FINANCE

AS PART OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF MUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY.

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

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

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

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

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

BA (Hons) in Music Industry Management 3 years full-time £5,950 £10,950* N825

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

*£1,000 deposit required. Balance paid within 6 weeks.

All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.

46 FEES & FINANCE FEES & FINANCE 47 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 FEES provided by the Student Loan Company MUSICIANS. OUR AIM IS TO DO AS MUCH OFFER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR OUR will cover a maximum of £6,000 of fees AS WE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. STUDENTS, WITH ALL OF OUR THREE per annum. Where the annual course fees YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES are in excess of £6,000, the balance must Last year BIMM offered over £200,000 in PRICED AT UNDER £6,000 PER ANNUM be paid by the student prior to enrolling scholarships and bursaries to our students FOR UK AND EU STUDENTS. each academic year. in need of financial help, allowing them to make the most of their talents. It’s an initiative For most students studying a degree level REPAYMENTS we’re proud to be a part of and one we’ll be course, tuition fees can be covered by Your loan repayments are linked to your continuing with. a student loan from the Student Loans income. You only make repayments when Company. BIMM continues to be able to your income is above £21,000 a year, and For more information about the following offer loans through the Student Loans if your income drops below this amount, scholarships and bursaries, please visit the Company as we’ve been fully QAA assessed, repayments stop. Each month you pay Fees and Scholarships section of our website which is required by the government in back 9% of any income over £21,000 – this at: www.bimm.co.uk/bristol order for academic institutions to offer would work out at approximately £30 per student loans on a continuing basis. Both month if you’re earning £25,000 per year. UK and EU students are eligible to apply. EMI BURSARY BIMM SPRINGBOARD SCHOLARSHIP You can find out more information on the BIMM SCHOLARSHIP guidelines and how to apply for a student For more information on loans or any PRS FOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP loan at: www.slc.co.uk queries you may have on tuition fees BIMM BRISTOL SCHOLARSHIPS and student finance, please contact MIM PETER GRANT SCHOLARSHIP The government also provides useful the BIMM Finance Team 140DB SCHOLARSHIP information on student finance at: on 0844 2 646 666 or by emailing: www.gov.uk/student-finance [email protected]

48 STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 49 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION

BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST OF HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS. BRISTOL IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF 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 OUR CITY CENTRE COLLEGE.

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

You can find more details on the BIMM Bristol 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 Bristol.

50 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 51 OPEN DAYS & “NEARLY 80% OF BIMM STUDENTS GO ON COLLEGE TO WORK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.” OPEN DAYS COLLEGE TOURS

Throughout the year we hold monthly Open Throughout the year BIMM tours the Days so you can see for yourself what life as country visiting schools and colleges TOURS a BIMM student is really like. to talk to students about careers in the music industry. At an Open Day you can: • Watch live performances from Our college tours are an interactive BIMM bands experience featuring live music as well as • See a presentation on our courses a presentation and Q&A session with our and philosophy experienced College Tours Team. We lift • View our high-tech facilities the lid on how the music industry works • Meet our world-class tutors and offer advice and guidance on how • Ask questions about life at BIMM and best to pursue your dream career. industry opportunities WANT US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL? BOOK YOUR PLACE If you’re a student, parent or teacher To book on one of our Open Days, please and would like BIMM to visit your visit the BIMM website and complete our school or college, please contact us online booking form. We’ll be in touch to by emailing our Events Team on: confirm your place. [email protected]

52 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS 53 CONTACT INFORMATION TO APPLY TO BIMM, BOOK AN ASSESSMENT OR ASK US A QUESTION, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH.

BIMM BRISTOL 25 King Square Bristol BIMM IS SHAPED BY ITS PEOPLE – BS2 8JN United Kingdom THE STAFF WHO RUN IT, THE GUESTS WHO VISIT IT AND THE STUDENTS Tel (UK): 0844 2 646 666 Tel (Int): (+44) 117 980 7060 WHO STUDY THERE. Email: [email protected]

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