MUSIC CAREER

1ABOUT BIMM

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PROSPECTUS 2015/16

UK & EUROPE’S MOST CONNECTED MUSIC COLLEGE

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At BIMM we understand that choosing the right place to study and to nurture yourtalent is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Since our first college opened 14 years ago in Brighton, England, our aim has been to help every aspiring musician and music industry professional to achieve their personal goals and be able to embark on a sustainable career in the music industry. We now have colleges in six European cities where music matters most – Berlin, London, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol and Dublin – and are proud to be the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe.

BIMM Berlin students attend lessons taught in English at Noisy Musicworld in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg creative district of Berlin, and all courses are validated by the prestigious University of West London. Via Noisy Musicworld, BIMM Berlin provides state-of-the-art professional facilities, with equipment and software delivered by the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers who actively support and endorse us. All BIMM Berlin students have the option of an international exchange undertaking the second year of their study at BIMM London, right at the heart of the global music industry.

BIMM is proud to be the best connected. We now have over 4,500 students, all of whom have access to a range of amazing opportunities as part of our aligned network of colleges in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

We offer unrivalled access to the $50bn global music industry via regular collaborative experiences, including weekly Masterclasses with internationally renowned guest artists, gigs at small and large scale venues, access

to industry A&R panels, connectivity with the thriving festival circuit, and the production of the annual BIMM albums. BIMM also offers more work placement opportunities and internships than any other music college. But perhaps our greatest strength is that BIMM students benefit from being connected to the largest alumni network in the industry with over 1,500 members who provide inspiration, mentorship and connectivity to the industry for our students. BIMM alumni hold celebrated BRIT, Ivor Novello and MOBO awards, have scored countless Top 10 albums and more than 30 Top 40 singles, and include The Kooks, Tom Odell, George Ezra and James Bay.

We celebrate the fact that our approach is working because the facts speak for themselves – nearly 80% of our graduates make a living solely from the music industry. If you’d like a taste of what life at BIMM is really like, why not attend one of the many Open Days we run throughout the year. For more information, please call +44 20 3701 3966 or visit www.bimm-institute.de

So choose to connect with us – and we’ll connect you to a life in music. We look forward to welcoming you in the 2015/16 academic year.

Yours sincerely,

VASEEMA HAMILTON MAPRINCIPAL – BIMM BERLIN /LONDON / BRISTOL / BRIGHTON

MARK CLAYDENCOLLEGE MANAGER– BIMM BERLIN

DEAR STUDENT,

YOUR MUSIC CAREERSTARTS HERE.

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The global music industry is worth around $50bn annually and this figure continues to grow each year, providing a multitude of employment opportunities in Europe and abroad. For fourteen years, BIMM has been producing some of the industry’s brightest talents, from best-selling artists such as The Kooks, Tom Odell, Radiohead and George Ezra to leading songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers.

Location is vital to breaking into the music industry, so we’ve based our colleges in Berlin, London, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Dublin – the six European cities where music matters most. These locations have thriving music scenes that allow you to take advantage of our unrivalled industry connections and the many collaborative opportunities that arise. In this creative environment you can network and develop lifelong contacts while performing and staging gigs at local venues and festivals, as well as working with record labels, music producers and rehearsal studios to get an authentic taste for what life in the music industry is really like.

All of our colleges offer fully accredited courses and are QAA-assured. Our tutors are experts in their field and still tour, play and produce music with some of the world’s biggest recording artists, such as Radiohead, Paul Weller, Beyoncé, Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney.

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WHY BERLIN?Berlin has been a key centre for music since the 18th century, and has continued to be hugely influential on a global scale. Cosmopolitan, creative, avant-garde, subversive and open-minded; it’s a city that mixes this deep regard for the history and tradition of music with a desire to be distinctively contemporary and cutting-edge. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find another European capital with such a rich cultural heritage when it comes to music and the arts; giving our students direct access to a vibrant creative community made up of diverse events, festivals, venues and gigs.

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05 ABOUT BIMM06 BERLIN – THE PLACE TO STUDY08 THE BIMM ADVANTAGE10 LIFE AT BIMM12 MASTERCLASSES14 CAREERS16 STUDENT SUCCESS20 TUTORS25 COURSES36 STUDENT SERVICES38 HOW TO APPLY39 INTERNATIONAL41 FEES AND FINANCE42 EDUCATION PARTNERS43 ACCOMMODATION44 OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS46 CONTACT INFORMATION

AT BIMM YOU’LL BE PART OF A CREATIVE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES YOU THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TALENT AND WORK IN ONE OF

THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND MOST CELEBRATED INDUSTRIES.

REALLY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.”

ROGER DALTREY CBEBIMM PATRON

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BERLIN THEPLACE TO STUDY

BERLIN IS A MUSICIAN’S PARADISE. THE RENTS ARE LOW, THE LIVING’S CHEAP AND THE FRIDAY NIGHTS REGULARLY STRETCH THROUGH TO MONDAY, WITH EVERYWHERE FROM SCUZZY BACKROOMS AND CAVERNOUS WAREHOUSES, TO BOATS MOORED ON THE RIVER SPREE BOUNCING TO MINIMAL TECHNO, EXPERIMENTAL INDIE AND DIY PUNK ALIKE.

A century of history may have left its scars, but the German capital has a restlessness energy that makes it almost uniquely present: a 21st century metropolis that teems with opportunity without sacrificing its grit or approachability.

There are good reasons why so many artists have fled this way in recent decades, from David Bowie, Brian Eno and Iggy Pop, to Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, U2 and Bloc Party: the city is a magnet for talent, driving inspiration and rewarding hard work with even harder play. As the centre of Europe, Berlin looks out to the world, but it’s dancing while it does so – new scenes and sounds innovating within its tower blocks and underpasses, forest glades and backstreet galleries.

The tourist guides might not be there to catalogue it but here something interesting is always happening in a city that’s forever changing – and as a place to launch your career in music, there’s genuinely nowhere more exciting than Berlin.

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

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BERLIN +LONDON

= THE BIMM ADVANTAGE

All our students will attend classes in Berlin via our partners Noisy Musicworld who are situated in the centrally located Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district of Berlin – an area which attracts musicians, artists and students from all over the world and is undeniably the creative and business hub of the German music industry.

BIMM Berlin’s placement here gives our students direct access to the local creative and music community, including being in close proximity to many of Berlin’s most current clubs and venues. In fact, the Noisy Musicworld building itself is a music industry hub with recording studios, rehearsal rooms, equipment hire, a radio station and an online event ticketing agency, providing many opportunities for our students to perform together and work in partnership.

But that’s just the beginning!

We’re excited to announce that all BIMM Berlin courses include the option for our undergraduates to study their second year at our BIMM London college. Our international exchange students will love BIMM London

because it operates right at the centre of the global music scene, giving them direct access to the most happening music venues, the coolest record labels, the most groundbreaking festivals, and the most iconic music brands in the world.

This exchange is part of our commitment to connecting all our students to our global network of aligned campuses – allowing them to link up and collaborate with international performers, songwriters, producers, music business professionals and tutors – and is guaranteed to make a degree from BIMM Berlin the most valuable and highly respected one on the market. So if you’re looking forward to a long and successful career in the music industry, let BIMM Berlin help you make it happen.

WHEREVER WE LAUNCH IN THE WORLD, BIMM IS DETERMINED TO OFFER OUR STUDENTS A TRULY UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE;

ONE YOU JUST CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE. BIMM BERLIN IS NO DIFFERENT.

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WHETHER IT’S LEARNING INSIDE THE CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE OR AT A FESTIVAL, WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS THROUGH CONNECTING AND INTERACTING WITH THE INDUSTRY IN REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS.

GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSESWe 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 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), Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).

BIMM ALBUMEvery year we release an album featuring a host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and artists submit demos for consideration, and the chosen acts get to record at a professional studio with engineers and producers. The album is released to the public and given to industry professionals to showcase the very best of BIMM talent.

GIGSLife at BIMM is not all about coursework, revision and exams – live music is a huge part of what we’re all about. Throughout your time at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in Berlin’s live scene, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put on our own end-of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at a series of events across the city.

“PROVIDING YOU WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.”

I FELT I FINALLY FITTED IN THERE. YOU COULD DO YOUR OWN THING AND THAT’S WHAT WE DID.”

LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKSBIMM GRADUATES

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AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL.

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MASTERCLASSES“TO BE THE BEST IT HELPS

TO MEET THE BEST.”

PREVIOUS BIMM SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE…

CHUCK D PUBLIC ENEMY

GRAHAM COXON BLUR

MARKY RAMONERAMONES

MICHAEL EAVISGLASTONBURYFESTIVAL

LEMMY MOTÖRHEAD

PAUL WELLERTHE JAM

RUFUSWAINWRIGHTSINGER-SONGWRITER

FRANK TURNERSINGER-SONGWRITER

KT TUNSTALLSINGER- SONGWRITER

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WE KNOW YOU WANT TO MAKE IT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS, SO WE USE OUR ENVIABLE CONNECTIONS IN THE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRIES TO HELP MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

At BIMM Berlin, you’ll be presented with unique opportunities all with the aim of securing a sustainable career in one of the most dynamic and exciting vocations in the world.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe music sector offers a richly varied number of careers. In such a diverse industry it helps to have skills across a wide range of roles, and at BIMM we provide you with all the tools you need to achieve this. As a result, our students find work across the whole sector as session musicians, songwriters, management, agents, engineers, A&R executives and more.

LEARNING FROM THE BESTAs a student, you’ll be guided by world-class tutors who are some of the most successful people in the modern music business. They’ve toured the world, scored multi-platinum hit records, and have collaborated with some of the world’s best acts. What’s more, they’re all still active in the industry, giving you direct access to their knowledge, experience and enviable networking links.

WORKING WITH THE BESTOne of the best ways into the music industry is through work-based learning. Our network of contacts and industry partners allows us to help you gain work placements, internships and entry level positions with some of the biggest names in music, including Sony Music, EMI, Universal Music, Warner Music, Target Live, Festival Republic, Bestival, XL Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, Space Promotions and Duff Press.

HOW WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE THISAt BIMM we have individual tutorials designed to help with your development and to discuss the direction you’d like your career to take. We also have advisors who spend time with you on a one-to-one basis to assist with your CV, put together career action plans, and help you reach your goals by finding appropriate internships and work experience.

CAREERSIN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

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AT BIMM WE’RE PROUD OF OUR CLOSE INDUSTRY CONTACTS AND ENJOY SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AS THEY PROGRESS IN THEIR CAREERS.

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IF YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND WANT A GREAT EDUCATION IN HOW THE INDUSTRY WORKS – THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.”

ROB HARRIS, JAMIROQUAI

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BIMM GRADUATES PROVE THAT TALENT, HARD WORK AND CONNECTIONS ARE AN IMPRESSIVE MIX, WITH NEARLY 80% OF OUR ALUMNI MAKING A LIVING OUT

OF MUSIC ALONE. HERE WE PROFILE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES – WITH MANY MORE TO BE FOUND AT: WWW.BIMM-INSTITUTE.DE/STORIES

STUDENT SUCCESS

After graduating from BIMM Bristol, where she was awarded her degree by Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis, Jenn secured a career at Yamaha as a drum tutor, teaching both groups and individual students. She went on to launch the Waterloo Music School in Bristol with fellow BIMM alumna Louisa Baker, teaching drums, keyboards, vocals, guitar and bass to a variety of ages across the local community. Both graduates perform in the all-female band The Baronesques.JENN HANEEF

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Multi-million-selling indiepoppers The Kooks began as students at BIMM, forming as a band in Brighton in 2002. Their 2006 debut album ‘Inside In/Inside Out’ is certified as four-times platinum in the UK, and its follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, went straight into the domestic chart at No. 1, with album number three, ‘Junk Of The Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. The band is Brit Award nominated and won in the category of ‘Best UK & Ireland Act’ at the MTV Europe Awards in 2006.

A young British talent with Glastonbury sets and sessions for BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 under his belt, BIMM Brighton graduate Luke is an artist of real promise. Supported by DJs including Steve Lamacq, Lauren Laverne and Dermot O’Leary, his compelling, emotionally captivating material has been compared to Jeff Buckley and Bon Iver. Luke’s debut album has been released by Parlophone, with tours across the UK and Europe to follow.

Having provided backing vocals for the likes of Ronan Keating and Enrique Iglesiasduring her time at BIMM, after graduation, Beth signed to major label Universal, who released her 2008 debut album ‘Little Dreamer’. The record reached No. 6 in the UK and led to Beth collaborating with Crowded House and the legendary Burt Bacharach. She’s performed on ‘Top Of The Pops’ and ‘This Morning’, and has released a further EP of songs, continuing to perform regularly at events all over the country.

BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom signed to Columbia Records and progressed to the top of the music industry in 2013. That year he was a nominee in the BBC Sound of 2013 poll, he won the Critic’s Choice Award at The BRITs, he played Glastonbury Festival and his debut album ‘Long Way Down’ went to No. 1. His rise has continued into 2014, with nominations for two BRIT Awards and a win at the Ivor Novello Awards for ‘Songwriter of the Year’.

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As live drummer for Two Door Cinema Club, BIMM graduate Ben has toured the globe several times, performed at a multitude of domestic and international festivals and made numerous television appearances. A musician endorsed by Vic Firth and Zildjian, Ben’s abilities are well honed, and he continues to be a pivotal part of Two Door Cinema Club’s success.

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After graduating from the Songwriting course at BIMM Brighton, Kate went on to become the first unsigned act to top the iTunes chart with her second album ‘Tim’s House’, knocking Take That from the top slot and securing distribution with Mercury Records. Kate continues to write and record music on her own label Blueberry Pie, and is currently a Songwriting tutor at BIMM Brighton.

KATE WALSHSONGWRITER

A graduate of BIMM Brighton, Natasha is now a highly successful booking agent. She is vice president at The Agency Group in London, personally representing artists including Foals, The Knife, CHVRCHES and Foster The People, while The Agency Group’s wider roster features acts including 50 Cent, Bring Me The Horizon, Paramore and A$AP Rocky.

NATASHA BENT

BIMM graduate Adam is the drummer for Lawson, a major-label-signed foursome with no fewer than six Top 20 singles to their name and success throughout the world. Lawson have twice supported pop heavyweights The Wanted, and have also toured alongside Will Young and Westlife. The band’s 2012 debut album, ‘Chapman Square’, was a Top 5 hit on its initial release, and they have had a No. 3 hit with ‘Juliet’ both in the UK and abroad.

The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter James has been truly meteoric. He’s supported Laura Mvula and Hozier, shared the bill with the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park, performed for Burberry, and his debut single ‘Hold Back The River’ reached No. 18 in the charts. Plus he’s only gone and won the 2015 BRIT ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ and placed second in the BBC ‘Sound of 2015’ list!

ADAM PITTSLAWSON

JAMES BAY

Philip is a former student who has well and truly taken the music world by storm as drummer for the band Radiohead – to date they’ve sold in excess of 40 million albums worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997 album ‘OK Computer’ was voted the best album of the past 25 years by readers of Q magazine, and in 2008 Philip was named the 26th greatest drummer of all time by Gigwise.

PHILIP SELWAY RADIOHEAD

George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to study Songwriting – and was signed to Columbia Records less than a year later. 2014 was an amazing year for George, and saw him place fifth in the BBC Sound of 2014 poll, tour the UK and Europe, play an incredible set on the John Peel stage at Glastonbury, reach No. 4 with his debut single ‘Budapest’, and hit No. 1 with his debut album ‘Wanted On Voyage’.

GEORGE EZRA

Biffco is the songwriting team behind hits for Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, The Spice Girls, Little Mix and many more – and BIMM graduate Charlie is an essential part of its creative processes, working as assistant producer alongside the company’s founder, Richard ‘Biff’ Stannard. With considerable writing and backing vocalist experience behind her, Charlie is rapidly developing her talents as an engineer, working with the likes of One Direction and Susan Boyle.

CHARLIE MCCLEANBIFFCO SONGWRITING

Having completed a BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship at BIMM in 2010, Jordan became a member of the Atlantic Records A&R department. The label is home to high-profile acts such as Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Missy Elliott and Plan B. Jordan also works for Brighton-based music supervision company The Sound Works.

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They really have done it all – from coining the term ‘Britpop’ and being the first journalist ever to interview Nirvana, to touring the world with Metallica and writing the UK’s fastest-selling rock biography. And they all remain active in the industry, meaning you’ll have direct access to their in-demand insider knowledge!

MEET YOUR TUTORS“EUROPE’S BEST CONNECTED.”

OUR BIMM BERLIN TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS.

KIERON PEPPERLIVE PERFORMANCE

Kieron is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as the live drummer for UK electronic masters The Prodigy between 1997 and 2007. He’s also played drums for Paul Hartnoll (Orbital) in The Ideal Condition and pop act Monarchy. He wrote and played guitar and keys for the XL Records band, Dead Kids, and wrote, played bass and sang for Victory Pill which he started with Jim Davies (ex-Pitchshifter). Kieron is currently involved with the iconic Radiophonic Workshop playing drums and percussion for studio and live sessions.

MARK CLAYDEN COLLEGE MANAGER

Mark is the founding member and bass player of Pitchshifter and supergroup This Is Menace. Over the past 19 years he has toured 25 countries at stadium level and released 11 albums. Pitchshifter are a mainstay in the UK music scene and their music has featured in TV shows, video games and Hollywood movies. Mark has toured with Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Deftones and Incubus and is a regular columnist for Total Guitar Magazine.

JOHN ROBB MUSIC BUSINESS

John is an award-winning music journalist and editor of the groundbreaking music website and record label, Louder Than War. In a 30 year career, John was the first journalist to write about and interview bands such as The Stone Roses and Nirvana, and has been credited with coining the term ‘Britpop’. He has several best selling music books to his name and appears regularly on TV as a music commentator.

CARLEEN ANDERSONVOCALS

Carleen is a true star and has a talent, pedigree and charisma that is totally unique. She originally shot to fame as the lead singer of Young Disciples and later The Brand New Heavies. Subsequent solo albums and collaborations with Paul Weller, Bryan Ferry and Dr. John confirmed her status as the Queen of British Soul… and with good reason – the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was her real-life Godfather!

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FRANC O’SHEA BASS

Franc has recorded and played with many renowned artists, including Steve Howe (Yes), Mike Lindup (Level 42), Lisa Moorish, top garage band Bah Samba, and Jorge Pardo (Chick Corea/Paco de Lucia). He’s also appeared on compilation albums alongside top bassists such as Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten, and is a regular contributor for Bass Guitar magazine.

SIMON PRICEMUSIC BUSINESS

Simon is a British music journalist and author best known for his weekly review section in The Independent on Sunday and nine years at Melody Maker. His 1999 biography of the Manic Street Preachers became the fastest-selling rock book in British history. He regularly makes TV and radio appearances and was voted the ‘Live Music Reviewer Of The Year’ at the ‘Record of the Day Awards’ for three consecutive years running.

BECKY JONES SONGWRITING

Becky is a singer, songwriter and producer currently performing under the name of Saint Saviour. Having cut her teeth on electronic music in the early noughties as part of the East London scene, various dance/pop collaborations and projects led her to a writing relationship with Groove Armada which soon developed into fronting the band live around the world along with Candi Staton, Neneh Cherry and MC M.A.D. Becky writes for other artists, as well as performing solo.

JAMES HESTERDRUMS

James is an incredible talent: as a tutor, drummer, musician and recording artist with the band Malachai. Throughout his career he’s recorded sessions for DJs Zane Lowe, Giles Peterson and Annie Mac, has played live on BBC TV for Lily Allen, and live on radio for Tom Robinson. James has toured the UK with Mr Hudson, Groove Armada and Doves, and has played alongside fellow drummers Chad Smith, Jojo Mayer and Steve White. He’s written for Drummer and Rhythm magazines, and is the author of the drum tuition book ‘Mind Over Meter’.

JAKE SHILLINGFORDSONGWRITING

Jake is the founder of the cult orchestral alternative band My Life Story, with whom he has released three successful albums and had six Top 40 singles. The band collaborated with P.J. Proby, Marc Almond, Morrissey, The Wonder Stuff, and even headlined over Oasis. Jake is one of the first ‘DIY’ music business entrepreneurs, having started his own label in 2002 funded exclusively by investors, benefactors and fans.

JAMIE HUNTGUITAR

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 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 Pete Zeldman (Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, Jaco Pastorius).

NATHAN SUDDERSBASS

Nathan currently writes and plays bass for The Whip, who were originally signed to Fatboy Slim’s Southern Fried label. He’s toured extensively, performing at some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Fuji Rocks, Reading and Leeds, and Pukkelpop. The band’s songs have appeared extensively in TV shows, adverts, and video games – the track ‘Trash’ is the theme tune for the UK Channel 4 show ‘Rude Tube’, ‘Muzzle’ appears on the soundtrack for the video game ‘FIFA 09’, ‘Divebomb’ has been used in ‘The Sims 2’, and ‘Blackout’ features in ‘NBA Live 2009’.

BERLIN COURSES26 BA (HONS) CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP

30 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING

34 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS

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For a full list of tutors, visit bimm-institute.de/tutors

27BA (HONS) CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP

If you’re a musician who’s keen to develop your individual creative voice, then the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship will help turn your passion for music into a career.

The programme combines instrumental study with the opportunity to develop collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while performing a wide range of original and adapted music.At BIMM Berlin, we understand that live performance is the key to you becoming a great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer. You’ll participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years, performing with your fellow students while receiving expert guidance from highly skilled BIMM tutors.

Perhaps the most exciting part is that you get to choose where you complete your second year of study – BIMM Berlin or BIMM London. Wherever you decide, you’ll study Techniques in both Years 1 and 2, ensuring the development of performance excellence is facilitated alongside the pursuit of creativity and artistry, and you’ll have the choice to continue with it in Year 3 at BIMM Berlin as an optional module.

You’ll explore and develop your potential career pathways through research and professional projects, learning the essential skills required to work successfully in the music industry.

Through a range of optional modules, including Showcase, Music for the Moving Image, Creative Technology Applications and Music Pedagogy in Practice, you can tailor the degree to fit your own personal goals.

Above all, the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship offers an opportunity for you to explore your creative side as a musician, encouraging you to experiment with your style, try new things and push yourself to become the most unique and original individual artist you can be. As a graduate you’ll be ready to pursue a range of different career options, including artist, band leader, band member and arranger/composer.

So, what are you waiting for? To make your way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEU STUDENTS: To be considered for a place, students must have passed the Abitur with an overall grade of 2. A score of 10 / gut in the Hauptfach / Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau will meet necessary English Language requirements. Completion of the IB with a minimum score of 24 overall is required. Applicants studying A1/A2 in English will meet our English Language requirements.

Please contact the Admissions Team if you’ve studied other qualifications. If you haven’t studied an approved English Language qualification, we require that you take an IELTS exam achieving a minimum score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 achieved in each band.

UK STUDENTSMinimum entry requirements are five GCSEs at grade C or above (including English Language), plus two A-levels at grade C or above (160 UCAS points) or a BTEC level 3 equivalent.

Validated by the University of West London.

“TURN YOUR PASSIONFOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.”

GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS

3 YEARS FULL-TIME

BA (HONS)

CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS

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YEAR 3 (FHEQ LEVEL 6)

Year 3 affords students the opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Performance Project, while choosing from a range of optional modules that will best support them to make the transition from student to creative artist. Students take five modules (120 credits). There are four mandatory modules and students select one of three optional modules. All modules run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Professional Project• Band Performance 3• Personal and Business

Development

Optional – Songwriting and Creative Technology 3

Optional – Techniques 3Optional – Music Pedagogy

in PracticeOptional – Music for the Moving Image 2


Year 2 requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while utilising the weekly Live Performance Workshop (LPW) to explore the original music of their peers. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to focus their learning journey on either showcase performance, creative technology applications or composing for moving image. Students take six modules (120 credits). There are five mandatory modules and students select one of three optional modules. All modules run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Band Performance 2• Performance Techniques 2• Songwriting and

Musicianship• Styles• Artist Development• The Music Industry

Optional – ShowcaseOptional – Music for the

Moving Image 1Optional – Creative

Technology Applications


In Year 1, students address the building blocks of individual artistry that will underpin not only the rest of their studies, but also their future career. This includes interpreting a wide-range of music in both traditional and experimental contexts while developing an understanding of songwriting, music technology and the music business. Students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory and run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).:

• Band Performance 1• Performance Techniques 1• Songwriting and Creative

Technology 1• Styles• Harmony and Theory• Popular Music Studies

BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship COURSE MODULES

For module descriptions and more information, visit

www.bimm-institute.de

Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change.

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BERLIN OR LONDON – YOUR CHOICE!

30 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING

If you’re a songwriter with a creative flair for composition and lyric writing, then the BA (Hons) Songwriting will help turn your passion for music into a career.

At BIMM Berlin, we have a strong focus on writing technique, analysis and personal stylistic development, and you’ll be encouraged from day one to explore your creativity as an artist in a range of disciplines, from solo and group performance to commercial songwriting and music production for film, television and online channels.

One of the major benefits of this course is that you get to choose where you complete your second year of study. Wherever you decide on BIMM Berlin or BIMM London, you’ll be sure to gain extensive songwriting inspiration from your incredible surroundings.

The degree is both academically and musically challenging, providing the perfect balance between practical and technical skills, and theory and analysis. To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed understanding of the music business is essential. We’ll share our knowledge of music publishing, contracts and recording technology, and will deliver our teaching in line with the latest trends and directions in the evolving music industry. You’ll be part of a creative community of gifted writers, performers and music industry professionals who you can collaborate and network with to help bring your talent to life.

Through a range of optional modules, including Writing for Commission, Music for the Moving Image, Song Production and Writing for Stage, you can tailor the degree

to fit your own personal goals. You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring Masterclasses by some of the best musicians in the world which will stretch you as a songwriter. Your course will culminate in a Song Project designed to give you the opportunity to develop a live industry project of your choice, and to give you a head start into the workplace when you graduate.

So, to make your way as a songwriter, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEU STUDENTSTo be considered for a place, students must have passed the Abitur with an overall grade of 2. A score of 10 / gut in the Hauptfach / Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau will meet necessary English Language requirements. Completion of the IB with a minimum score of 24 overall is required. Applicants studying A1/A2 in English will meet our English Language requirements.




BA (HONS)SONGWRITING

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

Year 3 affords students the opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Song Project while choosing from a range of optional modules including Situational Composition, Music Pedagogy and/or Music Technology that will best support them to make the transition from student to professional songwriter. Students take five modules (120 credits). There are two mandatory modules and students select three out of six optional ones. All modules run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Song Project• Personal and Business

Development

Optional – Songwriting 3Optional – Song ProductionOptional – Writing for StageOptional – Music for the

Moving Image 2Optional – Music Technology

for Songwriters 3Optional – Music Pedagogy

in Practice


Year 2 requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while studying the music business’ complex legal framework. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to focus their learning journey on showcase performance, writing to brief and/or composing for moving image. Students take six modules (120 credits). There are five mandatory modules and students select one of three optional modules. All modules run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Songwriting 2• Music Technology for

Songwriters 2• Arranging• Music Publishing and the Legal Framework• The Music Industry

Optional – Music for the Moving Image 1

Optional – Writing for Commission

Optional – Showcase


In Year 1, students address the essential songwriting skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes investigating and analysing a wide range of music and developing an understanding of music theory, music technology and the music business. Students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory and run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Songwriting 1• Song Stylistics• Recording Skills• Music Technology for

Songwriters 1• Musicianship• Popular Music Studies

BA (Hons) Songwriting COURSE MODULES

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3 YEARS FULL-TIME


For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm-institute.de

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.”

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BA (HONS)MUSIC BUSINESS

The BA (Hons) Music Business degree at BIMM Berlin is a leading specialist vocational programme designed for those wishing to pursue a career in the music and entertainment sectors as an entrepreneur, innovator or creative executive.

The aim of the course is to nurture entrepreneurial flair while developing real-world skills and experience in recording, releasing and marketing music. You’ll be offered the perfect opportunity to build a detailed knowledge of the industry while developing your network and your own ideas in a creative space, using a mixture of both existing and emerging digital technologies.

As with all BIMM Berlin courses, you get to make the unique decision of where to complete Year 2 of your studies – either BIMM Berlin or BIMM London. Whichever location you choose, both cities are well-placed to encourage and develop your entrepreneurial ideas – the sky’s the limit!

Our professionally-connected tutors will guide and support you through the teaching of personal, project management and business skills integral to artist and event management, marketing, music publishing, legislation and label strategies for recording and releasing music. You’ll also experience a number of exciting opportunities to develop ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge through recording projects, live events, work placements and internships with a range of creative industry employers. Berlin is the epicenter of the music industry and the country’s leading venues, broadcasters and companies are right on our doorstep.

You’ll also be a part of our thriving BIMM community, mixing and working with a melting pot of gifted writers, performers, producers, alumni and industry professionals.

So, what are you waiting for? To make your way in the music business, connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEU STUDENTSTo be considered for a place, students must have passed the Abitur with an overall grade of 2. A score of 10 / gut in the Hauptfach / Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau will meet necessary English Language requirements. Completion of the IB with a minimum score of 24 overall is required. Applicants studying A1/A2 in English will meet our English Language requirements.





Year 3 encourages the highest level of independent, self-directed study and third-year projects include a real-world music business start-up project. Students also study increasingly complex event management techniques while undertaking an industry work placement and a dissertation.

Students take four modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory and run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Music Business Project• Industry Placement• Event Management• Dissertation


Year 2 requires students to build on their knowledge of the music industry landscape and to develop and apply critical, analytical and reflective skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios. The focus continues to be on developing independent learning, team work, leadership, organisational, problem-solving, networking and communication skills relevant to both academic study and the music business.

Students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory and run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Digital Project• Digital Entertainment

Commerce• Project Management• Music Publishing and the

Legal Framework• Business Start Up• Music Industry Landscape


In Year 1, students address the essential music business skills that will underpin not only the rest of their studies but also their future career. This includes developing an understanding of the fundamental principles of business, the changing music industry landscape, real-world record label projects, artist and event management and both physical and digital marketing techniques.

Students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory and run throughout the academic year (30 weeks).

• Label Project• Fundamentals of Business• Artist Management• Event Management• Physical and Digital

Marketing• Popular Music Studies

BA (Hons) Music Business COURSE MODULES

3 YEARS FULL-TIME




For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm-institute.de

WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT BIMM BERLIN AS EASY AND AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE.

EDUCATION SUPPORTWe have a full-time team providing a range of services for those who need support throughout their studies. These include students with special learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and other disabilities. Our Student Services Team will work on a one-to-one basis to help students learn skills to assist with reading, writing, revision and approaches to exams and coursework.

PERSONAL SUPPORTOur Student Services Team also offers counselling and stress management. This is done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly confidential. We understand that there are certain stresses and anxieties that can affect students, so our fully qualified counsellors will help with any problems you may have, from financial worries to personal issues.

FIND OUT MOREIf you have any Student Services questions, please call our team on +44 20 3701 3966 or email [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES

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3938 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY APPLYING TO BIMM BERLIN IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED

TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS.

1. Applying You can apply to BIMM Berlin by calling our Admissions Team directly on +44 20 3701 3966 to request an assessment or by entering your details in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Berlin website. We recommend that you attend one of our Open Days throughout the year so that you’re fully informed about BIMM before you submit your application. Please try not to leave your application to the last minute, as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d hate for you to be disappointed.

2. AssessmentOnce we’ve received your enquiry, we’ll invite you to attend BIMM for an audition and assessment.

3. Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals) and SongwritingIf you’re applying to BIMM Berlin for one of our performance-based courses and are an EU- based student, we’ll expect you to attend BIMM for an audition and assessment. If it’s difficult for you to travel to BIMM in person, we’ll arrange for a remote audition/assessment to take place.

All BIMM assessments for Performance 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 assessment we’ll discuss your personal aspirations and the ways in which we can help you to achieve your goals.

After your audition/assessment you’ll be de-briefed by a member of the Admissions Team and this is an opportunity for you to ask any questions regarding the course you’re applying for. We’ll then either make you an offer of a place or suggest how you can develop your skills further to meet the required standard.

4. Music BusinessIf you’re applying to BIMM Berlin for our Music Business course and are an EU- based student, we’ll expect you to attend BIMM for an assessment/interview. If it’s difficult for you to travel to BIMM in person, we’ll arrange for a remote audition/assessment to take place. An offer will then be made based upon your qualifications, experience and a successful assessment.

Our Admissions Team is available to help with any queries you may have about applying to BIMM. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling +44 20 3701 3966, emailing [email protected] or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Berlin website.

INTERNATIONAL IF YOU’RE A NON-EU RESIDENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ALL OUR

FULL-TIME COURSES. JUST FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS.

From the 18th century right up to today, Berlin has been at the cutting edge of the global music scene. Whether it’s creating operatic masterpieces, pushing the limit on avant-garde art or developing ultra-fast dance tracks, music in Berlin has always been creative, experimental and cool.

At BIMM, we’re in a unique position. Our job is to help to build up the music network of our students, but because of the positioning of our colleges at selected locations at the heart of the world’s music industry, we’ll not only connect you to the British and European music industries, but the global one too.

We’re very proud to welcome students from all over the world. We currently have over 750 international learners from 60 different countries who bring a welcome dimension to the vibrant BIMM environment.

So if you’re an international student, why not apply to study music in Europe’s most creative centre for music?

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Making your application Apply directly with us – find your course and click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the BIMM Berlin website to be guided through the process.

Step 2: Booking your audition A member of our Admissions Team will contact you to discuss the details of your application, as well as organising an audition date and time with you.

Step 3: Remote assessments For Performance courses, if you’re not able to visit us for an assessment, we’ll send you demo guidelines and an application form.

For the Songwriting course, we’ll send you details of a portfolio of evidence which you’ll need to submit and a phone interview can be booked.

For the Music Business course, you’ll receive an application form and we’ll assess your suitability based on the personal statement you submitted in your application form.

Step 4: Return assessment requirements Complete the audition/assessment requirements as detailed on our website and return them to our Admissions Team.

Step 5: Assessment viewing A tutor will view/listen to your assessment/audition and may contact you to discuss your goals for the course.

Step 6: Assessment de-brief After your assessment/audition you’ll be de-briefed by a member of the Admissions Team and advised as to whether we can offer you a place.

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Step 7: Contract confirmation You’ll be sent a contract and offer letter via email which needs to be confirmed within 28 days of the dated contract.

Step 8: Information pack Once a place is confirmed, you’ll receive an information pack from the Admissions Team, as well as details on becoming an International Student.

Step 9: Arrival Student Ambassadors will meet you on your arrival in Berlin before you start your course. Please contact [email protected] to confirm your arrival date and time.

ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONSYou’ll be required to show evidence of your English language skills to one of the following levels:

Non-EU (Overseas) applicants: IELTS 6.0 English Language qualification. We require a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in each band.

EU/EEA applicants: IELTS 6.0 English Language qualification. We require a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in each band.

We also accept the following equivalent English Language exams:• Cambridge First Certificate Level B2 or above• Cambridge Advanced Level B2 or above• ESOL Skills For Life Level 1 at Level B2• PTE Academic Level B2 (Pearson) with a

minimum of 51 in each band• GCSE English Language (First Language)

at C or above• Swedish Fullstandyg Slutbetyg fran

Gymnasienskolan at VG/C or above in English A(5) & B(6)

• International Baccalaureate English Language at 5 or above

• As part of their Upper Secondary Certificate some countries can use their school English Qualification. These need to be approved by the Admissions Team.

ENTRY CRITERIAYou’ll also need to meet the academic entry criteria for the course you wish to apply for. You’ll need to provide us with evidence of your qualifications when you make your application.

FURTHER INFORMATIONFor more information, please contact [email protected] or call +44 20 3701 3966.

For more information on funding options, please refer to our Finance Packs or visit our website.

FEES AND FINANCE

We’re dedicated to giving our students the best music education possible – which means accessing our globally successful first-rate tutors in a high-tech location at the epicentre of the Berlin music scene… not to mention the option of spending a year studying at

the prestigious BIMM London! Such cutting-edge facilities can be expensive, but we make sure all BIMM Berlin courses are great value for money – representing a practical and affordable investment for your future career in the music industry.

HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES EU Students

Non-EUStudent

BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship 3 years full-time €9,000* €14,000**

BA (Hons) Songwriting 3 years full-time €9,000* €14,000**

BA (Hons) Music Business 3 years full-time €9,000* €14,000**

FEES AND FINANCE

AS PART OF THE UK AND EUROPE’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OFMUSIC COLLEGES, BIMM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER

OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY.

INTERNATIONAL (Continued)

* For EU students, annual fees are payable before 30th September 2015.

** For Non-EU students, a deposit of €1,000 is payable immediately on

acceptance of offer, with the remaining balance payable within

six weeks (or by 30th September if this is earlier).

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

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EDUCATION PARTNERSBIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST

OF HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS.BERLIN IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF AFFORDABLE

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 FRIEDRICHSHAIN-

KREUZBERG CAMPUS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

ACCOMMODATION

You can find more details on the BIMM Berlin website.

When you apply we’ll send you an Accommodation Pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they need to know about living in Berlin.

Whether you choose to live in a bedsit, a flat, a shared house or even on a part-board basis with a family, there’s plenty to choose from… although they do fill up fast.

There are no halls of residence at BIMM Berlin, but our Student Support Team can offer a lot of guidance when it comes to finding suitable student digs.

AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:

• Dedicated student housing• Private landlords• Houseshare opportunities• Part-boards with families

Our partners enable us to offer fully accredited courses which deliver internationally recognised academic qualifications to successful graduates.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDONBIMM Berlin and BIMM London graduates are awarded their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of West London’s prestigious London College of Music.

NOISY MUSICWORLDBIMM Berlin students attend classes at this impressive music school located right at the heart of Berlin’s booming creative quarter.

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEXBIMM Brighton and BIMM Manchester Higher Education graduates leave with an award from one of the UK’s most highly respected universities.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITYBSU is our key education partner in the South West of England validating all Higher Education courses at BIMM Bristol.

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITYMiddlesex University validates our successful specialist music teaching postgraduate course.

DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYDIT validates two of our BIMM Dublin courses. Graduates will leave with a qualification awarded by Dublin Institute of Technology.

CENTRAL COLLEGE SUSSEXOur longstanding local Further Education partner supports BIMM Brighton in the accreditation of our Level 2 and 3 programmes.

KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEKnowsley College supports BIMM Manchester in the accreditation of our Level 3 programmes.

As an education provider, BIMM is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for our students. BIMM Group has been successfully assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has also received the UKVI ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.

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OPEN DAYS & COLLEGE TOURS OPEN DAYS

Throughout the year we hold monthly Open Days so you can see for yourself what life as a BIMM student is really like.

At an Open Day you can:• Watch live performances from BIMM bands• See a presentation on our courses and philosophy• View our high-tech facilities• Meet our world-class tutors• Ask questions about life at BIMM and industry opportunities

BOOK YOUR PLACETo book on one of our Open Days, please visit the BIMM website and complete our online booking form. We’ll be in touch to confirm your place.

COLLEGE TOURSThroughout the year BIMM tours the country visiting schools and colleges to talk to students about careers in the music industry.

Our college tours are an interactive experience featuring live music as well as a presentation and Q&A session with our experienced College Tours Team. We lift the lid on how the music industry works and offer advice and guidance on how best to pursue your dream career.

WANT US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL?If you’re a student, parent or teacher and would like BIMM to visit your school or college, please contact our Events Team at: [email protected]

“NEARLY 80% OF BIMM STUDENTS GO ON TO WORK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”

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WHO VISIT IT AND THE STUDENTS WHO STUDY THERE.

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