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Dear StudentWelcome to your BIMM Brighton 2013/14

prospectus. Inside you will find everything

you need to make an informed choice about

the next stage in your education. We have

included details on our Further and Higher

Education courses, industry specialist

tutors, life in Brighton, course fees, career

development and pastoral support.

Since BIMM was established more than

10 years ago, our aim has been to help

every aspiring musician and music industry

professional to achieve their personal goals

and to enable them to gain the experience,

the professionalism and the qualifications

that will lead to a sustainable career in the

music industry. Success is in our history –

read up on some of our Alumni Stories on

pages 10-11.

This year there have been some exciting

developments at BIMM Brighton opening up

a wider range of career options for graduates

and a broader creative community. We are

delighted to announce three new BA (Hons)

programmes in Event Management, Music

Production and Music Business Studies.

You will find full specifications detailed in

here along with our specialist Guitar, Bass,

Drums, Songwriting and Vocals courses.

Music Production will be taught at a state-

of–the-art newly developed studio facility

based in our original building in Rock Place!

To provide a more flexible range of study

options our new Music Business and Event

Management courses will be delivered in

both the traditional three-year model and

as a two-year intensive programme. These

courses are also available for you to enrol and

start in April or September 2013.

To coincide with the expansion of our

curriculum we have this year joined UCAS

(University Central Admissions System)

- the nationally recognised route into

Higher Education for all HE applicants. Our

admissions team will provide all the support

you need to apply to BIMM – please call us

for a personal assessment and review to help

you select the right course.

BIMM Higher Education courses in Brighton

are validated by our partner the University

of Sussex - recently ranked in the top 10 of

UK Universities. BIMM and the University of

Sussex are proud to share the same values

of excellence and dedication to our students’

success. Our Further Education Courses are

offered in partnership with Central Sussex

College and provide the perfect route into

Higher Education at BIMM.

If you are passionate about music BIMM is

for you - we will help you develop the artistic

and technical skills needed to springboard

into the music industry.

We very much look forward to welcoming

you to BIMM.

Yours sincerely,

- Vaseema Hamilton ma

Principal – BIMM Brighton and BIMM Bristol

- aDam BUsHell

Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Creative

- maRK iRWin ma

Assistant Principal – HE and Quality

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“Really impressed with what you have here, you’re very lucky.”

- RogeR DaltRey

CONTENTSabout Bimm

Brighton and Hove – the Place to study

springboard into music

alumni success

tutors

life at Bimm

What the industry says

Partners

Courses

How to apply

international students

Fees and Finance

scholarships and Bursaries

accommodation

Contact information

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BIMM prOvIdES a CrEaTIvE COMMUNITy aNd a NaTUral hOME TO aSpIrINg MUSICIaNS aNd MUSIC INdUSTry prOfESSIONalS. OUr fUlly aCCrEdITEd, INTENSIvE COUrSES arE fOr INdIvIdUalS WhO arE COMMITTEd TO a CarEEr IN MUSIC Or ThE MUSIC INdUSTry.

BIMM Brighton has three main sites: BIMM

East, BIMM West and BIMM House. BIMM

House opened in September 2009 and

boasts stunning performance and large

group facilities - BIMM East will be home to

our new Music Production suite.

Live performance classes are delivered in-

house and at local live performance venues

- giving you the chance to find your own

sound and style in a professional live environ-

ment. Now in its 10th year, Brighton was

selected as the base for our original college

because of the vibrant music and arts scene,

the availability of gigs, studios, record labels

and artists – and of course the great seaside

culture.

All our tutors are experts in their field and

ready to share their knowledge and skills to

help you get ahead in a highly competitive

industry.

In addition to our superb teaching spaces,

with full PA and backline, we have put

together a comprehensive collection of pro-

vintage and modern equipment for every

specialism; we encourage musicians at BIMM

to develop their own style and an innovative

approach to performance and songwriting.

BIMM also provides rehearsal space in our

own rooms outside term time, as well as

availability at two rehearsal studios in Brigh-

ton and Hove – Monster Studios and Brighton

Electric.

Since opening in 2002, BIMM has established

centres in Bristol and Dublin.

aBOUT BIMM BrIghTON

“I got a real sense of what various

careers involve, had a lot of fun and

met some great people”

- eD JaCoBs

Foundation Degree. Eagle Rock, NY

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BrIghTON & HOVE

MUSIC IS aT BrIghTON’S vEry COrE. EvEry NIghT Of ThE WEEK yOU’ll hEar ThE SOUNd Of lIvE BaNdS pUlSINg aCrOSS ThE CITy, WhEThEr IT’S BIzarrE BUSKErS ON NEW rOad, INTErNaTIONal aCTS aT CONCOrdE 2 aNd ThE BrIghTON CENTrE Or a lOCal BaNd ON STagE aT ONE Of BrIghTON’S hUNdrEdS Of vENUES, BarS, pUBS aNd ClUBS. MaNy Of ThESE BaNdS arE frOM BIMM!

THE pLACE TO sTUdy

“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 in my career and

helping me to realise my

ambitions”

- CHaRlie mCClean

Foundation Degree Graduate

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Brighton’s many venues make it a paradise

for live music lovers and performers with

gigs easy to come by and open mic nights

available from Monday to Sunday.

Throughout May the city hosts The Brighton

Festival (England’s largest arts festival),

The Brighton Fringe and The Great Escape

music festival, bringing together musicians,

artists, actors and comedians in one amazing

month, generating a fantastic melting pot

of talent to inspire you. This thriving cultural

scene and proximity to London are what sets

Brighton apart from other cities in the UK

and has long made it a magnet for creative

people from all over the world.

In addition to the music and arts scene, there

is plenty to see and do. Explore the seaside

culture, the world famous beach and pier,

relax in the cosmopolitan cafes, bars and

restaurants or soak up the city’s history at

the Brighton Pavilion and Museum.

THE LANEs ANd NOrTH LAINEBrighton’s unique and vibrant ‘Lanes’ and

‘North Laine’ represent some of the best

independent retail and entertainment

businesses in the country selling everything

from clothes and records to comics, art and

musical instruments. Be sure to check out

Snoopers Paradise a treasure trove of vintage

clothes, antiques and retro games and toys.

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yOUr SprINgBOard INTO MUSICCArEEr OpTIONs ANd OppOrTUNITIEs

There are nearly 8000 businesses in the UK’s music sector generating a wide range of careers.

Every year, BIMM celebrates a large number of our graduates starting work in the music industry

across a diverse range of roles including:

BIMM Is an Industry-fOcusEd MusIc VOcatIOnal cOllEgE - EacH cOursE Is dEsIgnEd tO act as a sprIngBOard IntO EMplOyMEnt. WE prIdE OursElVEs On Our IntEractIOn and InVOlVEMEnt WItH tHE MusIc Industry In tHE uK and BEyOnd tO prOVIdE tHE MOst up-tO-datE EducatIOn and OppOrtunItIEs fOr Our studEnts.

Many people choose to pursue portfolio

careers, taking on more than one role at a

time. The industry is naturally fast moving and

people working in music need to be adaptable

and receptive to new challenges to succeed.

Diversity is the key to entrepreneurial success

and BIMM provides practical support and

assistance to students who are wishing

to widen their skill set, offering dedicated

Work Based Learning (WBL) advice and

career tutorials. We also continue to work

with graduates through our alumni careers

programme, ‘The A-Team’.

- OrIgINal TOUrINg BaNdS - SESSION MUSICIaNS - SOlO pErfOrMErS - SONgWrITErS - arTIST & rEpErTOIrE MaNagErS (a&r) - pr aNd MarKETINg - radIO aNd Tv - lIvE agENTS, prOMOTErS

- pUBlIShINg - vENUES aNd STUdIOS - MaNagEMENT - MUSIC jOUrNalISM - TOUr MaNagEMENT - lIvE SOUNd ENgINEErINg - TEaChINg - MUSICal dIrECTOrS

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yOUr SprINgBOard INTO MUSIC

WOrK-BAsEd LEArNINg BIMM is committed to sustaining its role as a

centre of excellence for Work Based Learning

and ensuring all students have access to

placements appropriate to their course. We

have unique links with the music industry

and use our extensive contacts to generate

opportunities for students to engage with the

music industry.

Students have access to a WBL advisor who

will discuss career goals either as musicians

or industry practitioners. BIMM continually

monitors placements and projects to ensure

they are successful and offer students a safe

and secure learning environment.

All students are invited to attend one-to-

one tutorials with the WBL team to discuss

CVs and career action plans. We also offer

support to graduates with employment

opportunities, auditions and career events.

LEArN FrOM INdUsTry prOFEssIONALs

The key to developing a career is to learn

from successful professionals. All BIMM tutors

are actively involved in music and the music

business at the highest level and students

also enjoy meeting with top level music

industry guests in weekly master classes.

TUTOrIALsAlongside discipline specific lessons and

larger group lectures and performance

sessions, our students are encouraged to

seek one-to-one support, to discuss their

career or instrument development with a

relevant tutor, there is a wide choice of tutors

available for these tutorials.

“My Pit experiences at shows including

Lion King, Wicked and Legally Blonde,

have allowed me to interact and work

alongside top industry professionals. I

have come away with some incredible

advice and knowledge, that I cannot

wait to put into practice. This is

definitely what I want to do”

- eVan CaRson Foundation Degree

“Internships with Dazed and Confused

magazine and Artrocker were really

good fun and gave me the opportunity

to develop a portfolio of writing while

working with great people. I then went

on to a work placement at The Fly

magazine and it was nothing short of

amazing really. I’ve had lot’s of writing

experience and I’ve found that each

internship leads to a new exciting

opportunity.”

- liam liDBetteR BA (Hons)

“I absolutely loved my summer

internship with Dean Street Studios,

Soho. It was an awesome experience,

and I learnt such a lot!”

- BetH Cannon BA (Hons)

“After booking a tutorial, I applied for

an internship with Eagle Rock’s New

York office. I was offered a four week

role. I got a real sense of what various

careers involve, had a lot of fun and

met some great people.”

- eD JaCoBs Foundation Degree

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alUMNI SUCCESSBIMM graduatEs EnjOy HugEly succEssful carEErs In all sEctOrs Of tHE MusIc Industry. HErE WE prOfIlE sOME Of Our succEss stOrIEs – WItH Many MOrE tO BE fOund at WWW.BIMM.cO.uK.

BEN THOMpsONAs live drummer for Two

Door Cinema Club, Ben

has toured the globe

seven times. He has also

performed at most major

festivals worldwide, the NME

awards and on (BBC TV)

Later…With Jools Holland.

In 2012 Two Door Cinema

Club played at T in The

Park, Reading Festival, Ibiza

Rocks and across Europe

and the US.

THE KOOKsThe Kooks have sold millions

of albums worldwide. Their

second album Konk went

straight into the UK album

chart at No 1. Their 2006

debut Inside In, Inside Out

achieved triple platinum

sales, they were nominated

for a Brit Award and won

MTV Europe’s Best UK Act.

In 2012, they performed

alongside Radiohead and

The Stone Roses at the Fuji

Rock Festival in Japan.

NATAsHA BENTNatasha has made a

name for herself as a very

successful booking agent.

She is currently working

at The Agency Group in

London who represent

artists including Muse and

My Chemical Romance.

LUKE sITAL-sINgHLuke has already established

himself within BBC’s

Introducing arena, gaining

him a slot at Glastonbury

2010 and recent sessions

on 6 Music and Radio 2.

Following support from

Steve Lamacq, Lauren

Laverne and Dermot

O‘Leary, Luke has been

featured on playlists for

both BBC 6 Music and XFM

for his debut single ‘Fail For

You’.

LAWsONBIMM Graduate Adam Pitts

is now drumming for chart-

topping band Lawson. In

2011, Lawson were a support

act for one of Britain’s

biggest pop bands; The

Wanted on their ‘The Behind

Bars Tour’.

The band made a great

impression on the audience

and received great reviews.

They returned in 2012 for

The Wanted’s ‘The Code’

Tour.

They also supported The

Saturdays, Westlife, Will

Young and Avril Lavigne.

Now signed to Polydor they

have completed two of their

own UK headline tours and

reached No.4 in the charts

with their debut single

‘When She Was Mine’.

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alUMNI SUCCESS

More success stories can be found on our website –

http://www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/alumni#success-stories

rOB sHAW – sEssION ArTIsT

Last year saw session

drummer Rob Shaw perform

on the TV promo tour for

Jennifer Hudson featuring

on: The Graham Norton

Show, So You Think You Can

Dance, Daybreak and The

Album Chart Show. He has

also performed on The X

Factor.

Rob is currently gigging

with newly released Sony/

Phonogenic artist EJ and in

2012 performed with Nelly

Furtado on Alan Carr’s

Chatty Man.

CHArLIE MCLEAN – BIFFCO sONgWrITINg.

Working alongside

Biff Stannard as his

assistant, Charlie has

had the opportunity to

work with artists such

as Ellie Goulding, One

Direction, Pixie Lott, the

newly reformed original

Sugababes, Little Mix and

Susan Boyle as a

backing vocalist.

In addition she

will be joining the

writing team to

work on Susan

Boyle’s new album

and she is quickly

establishing

herself as

a talented

engineer.

BETH rOWLEyBIMM graduate Beth Rowley

performed backing vocals

for artists such as Ronan

Keating and Enrique Iglesias

during her time at BIMM.

After graduating, she went

on to be signed to major

label Universal with her

debut album reaching No.

6 in the UK Album Chart.

Beth has collaborated with

Crowded House, Duke

Special and more recently

with Burt Bacharach on

BBC Electric Proms. Other

TV appearances include

Parkinson, Top of the Pops,

This Morning, The Charlotte

Church Show and GMTV

JAsON KINg - THEgypsy QUEENs

The Gypsy Queens have

signed a lucrative record

deal with Universal Music

and are playing up to 250

gigs a year, including perfor-

mances in front of Sir Elton

John and Rod Stewart. Ja-

son King plays double bass

and says “Joining the Gypsy

Queens is the best thing I’ve

ever done!”

KATE WALsHBIMM songwriting graduate

Kate Walsh became the

first unsigned act to top

the iTunes chart with her

second album Tim’s House.

She knocked Take That from

the top slot and secured

distribution with Mercury

Records (Universal). Kate

continues to write and

record music on her own

label Blueberry Pie and is

now a tutor at BIMM.

JOrdAN WHITMOrEJordan is part of the A&R

department at Atlantic

Records which plays home

to artists such as ‘Death

Cab for Cutie’, ‘Jason Mraz’

and ‘Missy Elliott’. Jordan

graduated from BIMM in

2010 with a BA (Hons) in

Professional Musicianship.

VICTOrIA sMITH - rICHIE rAMONE

BIMM Graduate Victoria has

worked as a session bassist

recording and touring with

many successful bands

including girl rockers

McQueen and the all

girl Ramones tribute the

Ramonas. Other credits

include, Hanoi Rocks, The

Misfits and Sham 69.

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HEAds OF dEpArTMENT

Jim Williams

Head of Guitar

As a session guitarist, Jim

has extensive live and studio

experience with artists as diverse as This

Mortal Coil, Pete Murphy, Maxi Priest,

M-People and Craig Armstrong (Massive

Attack). Also an accomplished composer, he

has co-written with successful songwriters

like The Matrix and Terry Walker, and writes

and produces many scores for TV and film.

His composition earned him an Ivor Novello

award nomination in 2006.

FRanC o’sHea

Head of 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

albums alongside top bassists such as Marcus

Miller and Victor Wooten and is a regular

contributor for ‘Bass Guitar’ magazine.

Pat gaRVey

Head of Drums

Pat has been a professional

drummer since he was 17.

As a busy session player, he’s played on

more than 300 recordings, having enjoyed

residencies at some of the UK’s biggest

recording studios. He’s also toured all over

the world and signed major and independent

recording and publishing deals. His many

TV appearances include Later… with Jools

Holland, MTV UK and America, and Top of

the Pops.

Kate CameRon

Head of Vocals

A professional session singer

for many years, Kate has sung

on several gold-selling albums, including

Ministry of Sound’s classic Ibiza 99. She’s also

enjoyed great success with Norman Cook and

Ashley Slater’s band Freak Power. She’s been

signed to MCA/Universal and sung on several

tracks charting in the UK Top 40. Kate’s

collaborative partners include Judge Jules,

Boy George, Tim Westwood, Danny Rampling

and Paul Oakenfold

TUTOrS• Virtuoso instrumental skill and expert songwriting ability

• stadium level touring with a-list artists

• multi-platinum hit record experience

• top recording session credits;

• Regular contribution to national music journals such as guitarist, total guitar, guitar techniques, Rhythm, guitar Buyer, Bass magazine, acoustic magazine and music Week

• Dedication and commitment to teaching and learning at Bimm

all OUr TUTOrS arE TOp MUSIC INdUSTry prOfESSIONalS - ThEIr ENvIaBlE TalENTS aNd ExpErIENCE INClUdE:

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ian sillett

Head of Songwriting

Ian is a graduate of the Leeds

College of Music, and LIPA.

An award-winning songwriter having been

signed to East West Records, Ian has also

performed with Sir Paul McCartney, Joan

Armatrading, Mark Knopfler, Beverley Knight,

and Sugababes. He is a composer and

arranger for film company Atlantic Pictures,

who have been awarded 22 Palme D’Or

nominations. He is also a member of the

General Teaching Council and a contributor

to BBC introducing on BBC Radio Sussex.

JaKe sHillingFoRD

Head of Music Business

Jake Shillingford is the

founder of the cult orchestral

alternative band My Life Story, with whom

he released three successful albums and had

six top forty singles. The band collaborated

with PJ Proby, Marc Almond, Morrissey, The

Wonderstuff 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.

anDy maClURe

Head of Artist Development

Andy was the drummer

and co-songwriter for 90’s

hit band Sleeper, enjoying three UK Top 5

Albums and nine UK Top 40 singles. Andy

has also written, recorded and gigged with

artists such as Sophie Ellis Bextor, Bernard

Butler, Mel C and Matthew Jay. He also runs

Punk Rock Karaoke Ltd, the UK’s original live

karaoke band with Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq.

James sHeaRs

Head of Live Sound and Tour

Management/Production

James has had a varied

career as a sound engineer, musician and

singer/songwriter in the UK and South

Africa. He has been a Product Manager for

Soundcraft and won awards at national

level for album projects as both a producer/

engineer and as an artist in his own right.

His extensive experience as both musician

and sound engineer give him a unique

ability to understand life at both ends of the

microphone cable.

Jason KnigHt

Head of Live Performance

Jason has played keyboards

professionally since the age

of 15. Specialising in Hammond and Rhodes,

he’s played for a variety of artists including

Reef, Kula Shaker, Sam Obernik and Ian Wills.

His work as a session player has taken him

around the world supporting the likes of

Incubus, Travis, Feeder, Smashing Pumpkins,

The Charlatans and David Bowie, as well

as headlining festivals including V97 and

Glastonbury.

miCHael BoWes

Head of Music Business

Entrepreneurs

Michael is a world-class

drummer who has performed with artists

including Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, Tears

For Fears, Amerie, Mario, Heather Small (M

People), Michelle Gayle, Black Legend, BLOW

and Macy Gray. He has performed on many

live TV shows including Top of the Pops, MTV,

VH1 and The Jerry Springer show.

neill tHeW

Head of Teaching and Learning

Neill is an award-winning

teacher who has taught in

many universities around the UK and Europe,

including Oxford, London, Sussex and

Gothenburg. His role as Head of Teaching

and Learning is focused on ensuring students

receive the best possible learning experience.

Neill is also an accomplished writer and

editor, and CEO of the Kangaroo Education

Consultancy.

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I felt I finally fitted in

there …. You could do

your own thing and

that’s what we did.”

lUKe PRitCHaRD

– The Kooks, BIMM Graduates

lIfE aT BIMMaT BIMM yOU’ll fINd plENTy TO KEEp yOU BUSy OUTSIdE Of yOUr STUdIES, INClUdINg......

gUEsTs ANd MAsTEr CLAssEsFrom performers, bands and journalists to label executives,

A&R reps and booking agents, our strong music connections

enable us to host guests across the length and breadth of the

industry.

Past guests include Roger Daltrey (The Who), Paul Weller,

Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili

Peppers), Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder), Lemmy (Motorhead),

Mel C, Michael Eavis, Steve Gadd (Eric Clapton), Krissy

Murison (NME), Ged Doherty (Sony), Steve Lawson (Future

Publishing), Kaiser Chiefs, Keane…the list is endless!

BIMM ALBUMEach year, our musicians submit demos to get a track on our

very own album. Bands get to record at a top professional

studio with pro engineers and producers. The record is then

released to the industry and public through our own in-house

record label.

gIgsBIMM musicians are heavily involved in gigs all year

throughout Brighton and Hove and beyond. We also run our

own shows – with gigs at the end of each term for both full

bands and for singer/songwriters at top venues in the city.

rEMEMBEr – ITs yOUr TIMEWe help musicians make the most out of their time at BIMM.

Active involvement in the local music scene and daily running

of personal musical projects is encouraged alongside course

work, revision and exams. This is your time, so get involved in

rehearsing and gigging to promoting and writing. BIMM is all

about full on musical immersion!

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“BIMM produces great players – and great

new entrepreneurs through their music busi-

ness courses – because of the tutor’s real

experience in this amazing and sometimes

brutal industry. EMI Music Publishing is proud

to work with everybody there, and looks for-

ward to many years of fruitful association”

FELIX HOWARD, FORMER HEAD OF A&R,

EMI PUBLISHING

“I F***in Love it!”

CHAD SMITH – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

“Sony Music Entertainment UK fully supports

and endorses BIMM. We look forward to

continuing our relationship with its staff and

students for many years to come.”

GED DOHERTY, FORMER CHAIRMAN

& CEO SONY MUSIC

“Really impressed with what you have here,

You’re very lucky”

ROGER DALTREY

“This project is put together by people

who’ve been there and done it. They know

how to live life loud, and for that Q Salutes

them.”

PAUL REES, Q MAGAzINE EDITOR

“If you’re serious about a career in the music

industry and a want great education in how

the industry works – this is the real deal.”

ROB HARRIS - JAMIROQUAI

“We have used BIMM Live Sound and Tour

Production students and they have all been

absolutely fantastic. Definitely shows that

BIMM is preparing students well for the out-

side world and a career in the music industry.

We would definitely use them again without

hesitation.”

TOM CARSON – JäGERMEISTER

MUSIC MANAGER

WhaT ThE INdUSTry SayS

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EdUCaTION parTNErSBIMM IS prIvIlEgEd TO WOrK IN parTNErShIp WITh hIghly rESpECTEd EdUCaTION prOvIdErS WhO ENaBlE US TO OffEr fUlly aCCrEdITEd COUrSES TO prOvIdE SUCCESSfUl gradUaTES WITh INTErNaTIONally rECOgNISEd aCadEMIC qUalIfICaTIONS.

BIMM Brighton graduates leave with a

prestigious award from a university that is

recognised as one of the UK’s top 10.

Our longstanding local Further Education

partner supports BIMM in the accreditation

of our Level 3 programmes.

Middlesex University validates our

successful specialist music teaching post

graduate course.

BSU is our key education partner in the

South West of England validating all Higher

Education courses at BIMM Bristol.

BIMM works with Chichester College to

provide the successful Rock Studio Saturday

courses.

BIMM are partners with the Brighton Film

School, working together on a variety

of creative projects that bring together

filmmakers and musicians.

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EdUCaTION parTNErS

INdUSTry parTNErS

BIMM students and alumni enjoy internships

and entry level employment positions

with: sony music, emi, Universal music

and Warner music UK. We also have alumni

working at, Xl Recordings, Wichita and ninja

tunes along with a large number of smaller

independents. Frequently, work placements

turn into paid employment and this year one

of our alumni started working with Republic

of music who since their launch have run

retail campaigns for such artists as Fleet

Foxes, two Door Cinema Club, Bloc Party,

the Black Keys, tame impala, Badly Drawn

Boy, the Futureheads and Fatboy slim.

On the live music front, BIMM students

are out working at venues and festivals

across the country with target live whose

clients include Festival Republic (Reading,

Leeds, Latitude) and Bestival. They also

work with agents including itB and the

agency along with finalists for the Live UK

Regional Promoter of the Year Award, lout

Promotions.

Engaging with music media is promoted

both as part of the curriculum and by the line

up of masterclass guests, as a result we have

alumni working with the ‘later...’ team at the

BBC, writing for Rocksound magazine and

working at terrorizer magazine. BIMM also

partners with PR companies Quite great PR,

anororak PR, space Promotions and Duff

Press where one of our alumni now works

on press campaigns for Def leppard, slash,

marilyn manson, thin lizzy, RUsH, Velvet

Revolver and many more.

BIMM alumni are working with some of the

best management companies in the business

including ie:music (management for Robbie

Williams, ladyhawke and Duffy), three six

Zero (Calvin Harris, Deadmau5) and Big life

management (scissor sisters, Charlatans,

Badly Drawn Boy). BIMM musicians are

invited to audition for all the top labels,

producers and management companies in

the UK, to perform on X Factor or small tours,

glitzy industry events or intimate recording

sessions.

At BIMM we are proud of our close industry

contacts and enjoy supporting our students

as they progress in their careers.

STUdENTS aT BIMM arE SUppOrTEd By MaNy INdUSTry lINKS aNd parTNErShIpS. ThESE hElp US TO OffEr STaTE-Of-ThE-arT EqUIpMENT aNd faCIlITIES, ThEy alSO aSSIST WITh INdUSTry plaCEMENTS aNd INTErNShIpS fOr MaNy Of OUr STUdENTS.

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Professional musicianship – Ba (Hons) – 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

Professional musicianship – songwriting - Ba (Hons) - 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

music Business – Ba (Hons) – 3 YEARS FULL-TIME AND 2 YEAR ACCELERATED

– APRIL AND SEPTEMBER STARTS

event management - Ba (Hons) – 3 YEARS FULL-TIME AND 2 YEAR ACCELERATED

– APRIL AND SEPTEMBER STARTS

music Production - Ba (Hons) – 3 YEARS FULL-TIME

Professional musicianship - Foundation Degree (arts) – 2 YEARS FULL-TIME

teacher training - Post graduate Certificate in Further and Higher education – 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

artist Development Diploma in modern music – 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

artist Development Diploma in modern music – songwriting – 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

entrepreneurs Diploma in music Business – 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

Diploma in live sound engineering and tour management– 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

Professional Diploma in live sound and tour Production – 1 YEAR FULL-TIME

COUrSES18

Working at Sony was an amazing

experience, I learned so much and was

able to meet frontline artists. I came to

appreciate first hand how the modules I

am studying at BIMM are truly relevant

and applicable in the real world of the

music industry.”

- tom BeCK Foundation Degree Graduate

“My time at BIMM was priceless,

learning from professional songwriters

who know what they’re talking about,

and bouncing ideas off the other stu

luable experience that I’ll never be

able to re-create. BIMM tells you how

the industry really is and prepares you

for a real future doing something you

love!”

- Kate WalsH BIMM Graduate

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Ba (hONS)

prOfESSIONal MUSICIaNShIp

If you’re a musician who loves performing

live or recording in the studio then The BA

(Hons) in Professional Musicianship will help

you turn your passion for music into a career.

The degree is academically challenging and

will stretch you as a musician, composer and

performer whilst also providing you with

the essential business skills required to work

successfully in the music industry.

At BIMM Brighton we understand that

live performance is the key to becoming a

fantastic musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time

on stage to help you develop as a performer.

Alongside this stage time you’ll receive

thorough tuition in musical technique, theory

and styles across a wide range of genres.

As well as developing your musical skills

you will be given the opportunity to explore

and develop your potential career

pathways through research and

professional projects.

A range of optional modules

allow you to shape the course

to fit your personal goals, these

include solo performance, studio

musicianship, commercial music

management and teaching.

Each of these modules offer

a different but equally

fulfilling route into

employment within the

music industry.

gUITAr, BAss, drUMs, ANd VOCALs.UCaS COdE: W310

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Bimm Postgraduate Certificate in Further and

Higher education, or into industry.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• year 1 - 120 credits at level 4



ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

5 gCses at C or above (including english), plus

two a levels at grade e, or an equivalent level

3 vocational qualification.

grade 6 equivalency playing skills

applications by experienced musicians without

formal qualifications may also be considered

through accreditation of prior experiential

learning (aPel).

For entry to year 2, students must complete

year 1 with 120 Credits achieved. external

applications to year 2 are accepted – for

details, please contact [email protected].

MOdULEs

yeaR 1

all students take the following

mandatory modules in their

first year of study:

• Techniques

• Essential Styles

• Music Business and Study

Skills

• Artist Development and

Entrepreneurship

• Live Performance Workshop

• Music Theory and Notation

Completion of year one with

120 credits achieved allows

students to progress to year 2.

yeaR 2

mandatory modules:

• Research Methods

• Cultural Perspectives

• Professional Musicianship

• Theory & Transcription

optional modules group a:

• Performance in Context

• Studio Musicianship

• Commercial Band

Management

optional modules group B:

• Studio Recording

• The Songwriter/ Producer

• Music Publishing

yeaR 3

mandatory modules:

• Personal and Business

Development

• Analytical Perspectives

• Professional Project


• Solo Performance

• Ensemble Performance

• Commercial Songwriting

optional modules group B:

• Music Business Studies

• Music Teaching Practice

Year Two and Three

Each year, Students undertake mandatory modules, and chose 2

further modules from the choices in optional module groups A and

B* below. * Students must take at least one module from Optional

Modules Group A.

KEy INfOrMaTION:

Validated by the University

of Sussex.

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Ba (hONS)

prOfESSIONal MUSICIaNShIp-SONgWrITINg

At BIMM we recognise the unique talent

required to be a songwriter. The BA

(Hons) Songwriting has been designed to

specifically nurture your creative flair for

composition and lyric writing.

With a strong focus on writing technique,

analysis and personal stylistic development

you will be encouraged to explore your

creativity as an artist in a range of disciplines

from solo and group performance to

commercial songwriting.

In addition to composition and performance

you will undertake research and project work

to help you to develop realistic and attainable

career goals.

To be successful as a songwriter a detailed

understanding of the music business is

essential. We will share our understanding

of music publishing, contracts and recording

technology and deliver our teaching in line

with the latest trends and directions in the

evolving music industry.

Your course will culminate with a professional

project that is designed to give you the

opportunity to develop a live industry project

of your choice to give you a head start into

the workplace when you graduate.

At BIMM you will be part of a creative

community of talented writers,

performers and music industry

professionals. There is no better

place to learn your craft and to

bring your talent to life.

UCaS COdE: W310

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Bimm Post graduate Certificate in Further and


FHEQ LEVEL:




ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:


two a levels at grade e, or an equivalent level


grade 6 equivalency playing skills.

applications by experienced musicians without



learning (aPel).


year 1 with 120 Credits achieved. external

applications to year 2 are accepted – for

details, contact [email protected].

MOdULEs

yeaR 1

All students take the following



• Songwriting Techniques

• Arrangement Analysis

• Music Business and Study

Skills

• Artist Development and

Entrepreneurship


• Music Theory and

Arrangement

Completion with 120 credits

achieved allows students to

progress to year 2.

yeaR 2

mandatory modules:



• The Songwriter/ Producer


• Theory & Transcription

optional modules:

• Performance in Context

• Studio Musicianship

• Commercial Band

Management


yeaR 3

mandatory modules:


Development



• Commercial Songwriting


• Solo Performance

• Ensemble Performance

• Music Business Studies

• Music Teaching Practice

Year Two and Three

Each year, Students undertake mandatory modules, and also

choose one additional subject from the optional module choices.

KEy INfOrMaTION:

Validated by the University

of Sussex.

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MUSIC BUSINESS

3 yeaRs FUll time anD 2 yeaR aCCeleRateD –

aPRil anD sePtemBeR staRts

UCaS COdES:3 yrS - N824 / 2 yrS - N823

Ba (hONS)

The way in which music is created, recorded,

distributed and enjoyed is constantly

evolving but one thing remains constant –

this dynamic, competitive and challenging

business is driven by (and needs) talented

entrepreneurs.

On the BA (Hons) Music Business we offer

an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to

gain an understanding of the music industry

as it is now, with the aim that you will

develop your own ideas in a creative space

and be a builder of tomorrow’s industry.

The course will give you insight into the

complex and highly detailed structure of

today’s international industry and equip

you with a comprehensive business skill set

including Artist Management, Marketing,

Music Publishing, Legislation and Studio

Recording.

Throughout the course you will have a

number of opportunities to develop your

hands-on industry knowledge through work

placements and internships in a range of

music-focused employers.

For anyone looking to cut their teeth as

a promoter in A&R or management then

BIMM is a fantastic place to study; we have

hundreds of artists and bands just waiting to

be launched to success. You could discover

the next big thing right here!

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prOgrEssION rOUTE



FHEQ LEVEL:




ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:


two a levels at grade C, or an equivalent level


applicants must be able to demonstrate

evidence of a firm understanding of the live

music environment and industry, combined with

relevant work experience.

applications by experienced persons without



learning (aPel).


year 1 with 120 Credits achieved.

MOdULEs

yeaR 1




• Tour Production and Project

Management

• Live Sound Technology

• Business & Study Skills

• Legislation, Regulation and

Finance

• Introduction to Online

music

• Artiste Development



progress to year 2.

yeaR 2



second year of study:




• Engaging With Industry

• Marketing and Media


yeaR 3



Third year of study:


• Personal & Business

Development


• Advanced Online Music

• Event Management

KEy INfOrMaTION:

also available as a two year accelerated programme. – see website for more details

Courses start april 2013 or september 2013.

Subject to validation by the

University of Sussex.

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Ba (hONS)

EvENT MaNagEMENT

If you are an aspiring promoter then the BA

(Hons) in Event Management is your ideal

springboard for success in the music industry.

Alongside the growth of digital music the

live music industry has also expanded

hugely with festivals and tours becoming an

increasingly important source of revenue for

bands and artists, and the main way in which

they build a fan base.

At BIMM Brighton you will have countless

opportunities to use the practical skills

you learn on your course to put on events,

festivals, club nights and more. You will work

directly with the hundreds of BIMM artists

and numerous local venues in Brighton. This

access to artists and venues really sets the

BIMM Event Management degree apart from

others available in the UK.

The BA (Hons) in Event Management is

designed to encompass the complex and

detailed structure of the contemporary

events industry. It will equip you with a

comprehensive business and management

skill set and will cover the diverse range of

career paths available in this dynamic and

growing sector.

The course is delivered by well-connected

tutors with first-class experience of working

at the highest levels of the modern events

industry ensuring your qualification is unique,

relevant and cutting edge.

Throughout the course you will be

encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial

spirit that will equip you for a long and

successful career in the events industry.

3 yeaRs FUll time anD 2 yeaR aCCeleRateD –

aPRil anD sePtemBeR staRts

UCaS COdES:3 yrS - N820 / 2 yrS - N821

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KEy INfOrMaTION:prOgrEssION rOUTE



FHEQ LEVEL:




ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

minimum 160 UCas tariff points (2 a levels

at grade C or above) or equivalent national

vocational qualification - an equivalent

qualification is acceptable via our aPl process.

students with significant experiential learning

may also be able to apply using our aPel

process, advice and guidance will be provided

by the Recruitment & admissions team.

MOdULEs

yeaR 1




• Tour, Production & Project

Management

• Live Sound Technology

• Legislation, Regulation &

Finance

• Events in Context

• Introducing Event

Management

• Music Business & Study

Skills



progress to year 2.

yeaR 2





• Risk Management & Crowd

Control

• Event Software &

Technology

• Engaging with Industry

(WBL)

• Marketing & Media

• Events & the Environment

yeaR 3





• Personal & Business

Development

• Event Sponsorship &

Funding

• Public Relations & Digital

Media

• Event Logistics & Services

also available as a two year accelerated programme. – see website for more details

Courses start april 2013 or september 2013.



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Ba (hONS)

MUSIC prOdUCTION

The way in which music is recorded, mixed

and mastered is as integral to the creative

process of composition and performance.

The best producers can add the illusive

magic to a recording that is often the

difference between the success and failure of

a project.

The BA (Hons) in Music Production is a

specialist vocational programme designed for

those wishing to pursue a career in a range

of music industry roles such as producer, live

sound technician, sound engineer, film and

television technician and computer music

designer.

On the course you will learn about the

technology and techniques required to

produce music across a wide range of

contexts from traditional studio recording to

film, television, animation, multimedia and

live environments. You’ll also gain a thorough

grounding in the context of contemporary

music, the industry that supports it and the

personal, project management and business

skills required for a successful career in music

production.

The course sits clearly on the cutting edge

of music production with high end studios,

equipment and software and is unique in

combining the creative use of technology

alongside a rigorous, critical and theoretical

examination of music production.

UCaS COdE: W374

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KEy INfOrMaTION:prOgrEssION rOUTE



FHEQ LEVEL:




ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

minimum 160 UCas tariff points (2 a levels

at grade C or above). or equivalent national

vocational qualification - an equivalent

qualification is acceptable via our aPl

process.

students with significant experiential

learning may also be able to apply

using our aPel process, advice and

guidance will be provided by the

Recruitment & admissions team.

MOdULEs

yeaR 1




• Sound Environments

• Studio Engineering

• Computer Music

• Audio Theory and Acoustics

• Video & Multimedia

Production

• Academic Study &

Research Skills



progress to year 2.

yeaR 2




• Music Industry Studies

• Sound Studio Production

• Computer Music

Performance

• Music Production in Context

• Sound for Film, Television

and Broadcast

• Computer Music Design

yeaR 3




• Production Project

• Post Production

• Ambient Recording


Development

• Immersive Environments



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Available for Bass, Drums, Guitar and Vocals

The BIMM Foundation Degree in Professional

Musicianship is a two year full time course

which aims to equip musicians with the

key practical, theoretical and business

skills required for a career in the music

industry, together with gaining relevant work

experience. The course integrates vocational

skills in musicianship and music performance

with academic study and work-based

learning, and successful completion of the

course will lead to the University of Sussex

award of a Foundation Degree in Arts (FdA).

You will work towards the development of

professional-level performance skills in a wide

variety of styles for your chosen instrument

(drums, guitar, bass or vocals) and you will

also undertake valuable work experience in

the music industry.

The 13 course modules provide a strong

balance of instrumental, practical and

academic study as well as developing

key transferable skills such as teamwork,

communication and presentation skills,

academic research, study skills and self-

management.

prOfESSIONal MUSICIaNShIp - fOUNdaTION dEgrEE (arTS)gUITar, BaSS, drUMS, vOCalS

MOdULEs yeaR one

• Technical Development

• Performance Styles

• Music Business and Study Skills

• Music Theory in Practice

• Aural and Notation Skills

• Pre-Production and Live Performance

yeaR tWo

• Critical Insights in Popular Music

• Applied Technical Development

• Session Skills

• Engaging with Industry

• Creative Composition and Arrangement

• Transcription and Critical Listening

• Live Performance Skills

prOgrEssION rOUTE

Ba (Hons) in Professional musicianship

- Performance year 3

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

the minimum requirement for entry is

UCas tariff of 80 points or above (2 a

levels at grade e, or equivalent vocational

qualifications).

applicants are also required to have

performing ability equivalent to trinity grade

6-8. applications by experienced musicians

without formal qualifications may also be

considered through accreditation of prior

experiential learning (aPel).

applications for the Foundation Degree

should be made through UCas (UCas CoDe:

W990; institUtion CoDe: B39; CamPUs

CoDe: n)

Following application through the UCas

system, applicants will normally be

interviewed and auditioned at Bimm Brighton

and course offers will be made on the basis

of the whole application process. in addition

to performing ability and experience we also

look for a strong professional work ethic and

career focus.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• year 1 - level 4

• year 2 - level 5

UCaS COdE: W990

Validated by the


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Validated by Middlesex University.

This one-year course has been created for

music professionals who would like to gain

a teaching qualification as part of their

professional portfolio. It is designed to

provide the professional qualifications you

need to begin teaching in Further and/or

Higher Education.

The focus is on helping you to achieve

a confident, enjoyable start to teaching.

The course is practical and hands-on,

incorporating teaching and learning theory.

You will be required to gain teaching

experience while on the course and you will

be mentored by an experienced teacher as

you do this.

The course is the equivalent of one-third of a

Masters Degree.

pOST gradUaTE CErTIfICaTE IN fUrThEr aNd hIghEr MUSIC EdUCaTION

TEaChEr TraININg

prOgrEssION rOUTE

into industry and education

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

a music or related Ba (Hons) Degree at

2:2 or higher

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 6&7

MOdULEs

• Professional Practice in Teaching,

Learning and Assessment (post-

compulsory education)

(20 credits at FHeQ level 6)

• Linking Theory and Practice in Post-

Compulsory Education


• Taking an Action Research approach to

Researching Professional Practice


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Bimm Ba (Hons) in Professional

musicianship year 1 (instrumental stream)

or Bimm Foundation Degree in Professional

musicianship

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

4 gCses at C or above (including english)

grade 4 – 6 equivalency playing skills.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 3

This full-time course is designed specifically for guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

It is an intensive, vocational course suitable for competent players aspiring to become artists,

session musicians and modern music teachers, but who may lack professional experience and

higher-level technical ability.

This qualification is equivalent to 2 A levels.

arTIST dEvElOpMENT dIplOMa IN MOdErN MUSIC

*For module descriptions and more

information, visit www.bimm.co.uk*

gUITar, BaSS, drUMS aNd vOCalS

MOdULEs

• Technical Development

• Session Styles

• Pre – Production

• Live Performance Workshop (LPW)

• Sight Reading & Ear Training

• Music Theory

• The Music Industry

• Music in Context

• Performance Preparation

• Extended Studies*

(Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music - 1 year fully accredited)

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prOgrEssION rOUTE

Bimm Ba (Hons) in Professional

musicianship year 1 (songwriting stream)

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

4 gCses at C or above (including english)

grade 4 – 6 equivalency playing skills.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 3*For module descriptions and more


gUITar, BaSS, drUMS aNd vOCalS

SONgWrITINg

MOdULEs

• Composition

• Singing

• Performance Preparation

• Music Theory and Keyboard Skills

• Pre - Production

• Live Performance Workshop (LPW)

• Aural Perception and Ear Training

• Musical Arranging

• Music Industry

• Music in Context*

This full-time course is designed for singer/songwriters who may also

have instrumental ability.

On this course students will develop the skills required to take their

original song ideas and transform them into well-constructed and

arranged compositions. These compositions could then form part of a live set or studio

recording with sufficient quality to release or perform to a live audience.

This qualification is broadly equivalent to 2 A levels.

(Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music - 1 year fully accredited)

arTIST dEvElOpMENT dIplOMa IN MOdErN MUSIC

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This full-time course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in business principles, whilst

investigating the structure and working practices of the Music Industry.

The areas of study include: Artists, Record Labels, Publishers, Retail, Radio Stations and Media.

This course is designed to facilitate progression into the Music Industry or specialist and general

business studies at degree level. This qualification is broadly equivalent to 2 A levels.

prOgrEssION rOUTE

Bimm Ba (Hons) in Commercial music

management year 1

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

4 gCses at C or above (including english),

plus a keen interest in music and the music

industry.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 3



MOdULEs

• Music Industry Studies

• Career Development &

Entrepreneurship Marketing

and Promotion

• Management in Music

• Business Project

• Music in Context

• Extended Studies*

ENTrEprENEUr’S dIplOMa IN MUSIC BUSINESS(Rock School Level 3 Diploma for Music Practitioners (Business) - 1 year fully accredited)

The best thing about BIMM is the tutors all work within the music industry. It’s great to hear

about the industry as it happens and how the tutors cope with the changes within the industry.

Whether it be managers dealing with the change in music being bought digitally rather than on

CD, or tour managers giving us their experiences of managing even the biggest of tours - it’s

priceless gaining firsthand information from someone who works within the industry rather than

reading it from a book.”

- BeCKi WillaRD Music Business Graduate, now working at the BBC

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dIplOMa IN lIvE SOUNd ENgINEErINg aNd TOUr MaNagEMENT

This full-time course responds directly to the need within the music industry for multi-skilled

sound engineers and tour managers.

Areas for study include: Live Sound Engineering, Studio Production, Event Management and the

Music Business. This qualification is broadly equivalent to 1 A level.

ENTrEprENEUr’S dIplOMa IN MUSIC BUSINESS

(Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology

(Events Support) - 1 year fully accredited)

prOgrEssION rOUTE

Bimm Professional Diploma in live sound

and tour Production

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

4 gCses at C or above (including english).

applicants must be able to demonstrate

evidence of a basic understanding of the

live music environment through relevant

work experience.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 3



MOdULEs

• Live Sound Practice

• Live Sound Theory

• The Music Industry

• Tour and Events Management

• Ear Training

• Backline Technical Management*

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into industry, or appropriate Higher

education level study

ENTry rEQUIrEMENTs:

5 gCses at C or above (including

english), and applicants must be

able to demonstrate evidence of a

firm understanding of the live music

environment through relevant work

experience.

FHEQ LEVEL:

• level 4



MOdULEs

• Live Sound Systems

• Live Sound Mixing

• Tour and Production Management


• Aural Perception

• Extended Studies

• Music Business and Professional

Practice*

This full-time course is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of those with prior

experience of the live music industry.

Subject areas include: Live Sound Systems and Mixing, Tour and Production Management, Aural

Perception, Music Industry and Professional Practice. Students will also gain the opportunity to

shadow touring professionals at live events throughout the UK.

prOfESSIONal dIplOMa IN lIvE SOUNd aNd TOUr prOdUCTION(Edexcel BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Live Sound - 1 year fully accredited)

UCaS COdE: j932

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HIgHEr EdUCATION COUrsEs ANd UCAs

BIMM has recently joined UCAS (The

Universities Central Admissions Service). All

Higher Education students who wish to join

BIMM will need to submit an application

through UCAS using the appropriate Campus

and Qualification Code. Once we have

received your application we will either invite

you in for an assessment and audition or – if

you already clearly meet the entry criteria

for the course you have selected – we will

offer you a place. The BIMM admissions team

are available to assist you with all queries

in respect of your application. They can be

contacted on: 08442 646 666 or

[email protected] .

pErFOrMANCE-BAsEd COUrsEs: gUITAr, BAss, drUMs, VOCALs ANd sONgWrITINg

If you are applying to one of our

performance-based courses and are a UK-

based student we will expect you to attend

BIMM for an audition and assessment. If

you wish to visit us and be assessed before

you submit your UCAS application this can

be arranged by contacting our admissions

team directly. All BIMM assessments for

Performance and Songwriting courses are

free of charge and include an hour long

introductory presentation that will provide

you with valuable information about our

courses, the music industry and the ethos,

aims and philosophy of BIMM. At your

individual assessment we will discuss your

personal aspirations and the ways in which

we can help you to achieve your goal.

hOW TO applyTO apply TO BIMM BrIghTON all yOU NEEd TO dO IS Call OUr adMISSIONS TEaM TO BOOK aN aSSESSMENT ON 08442 646 666.

prOfESSIONal dIplOMa IN lIvE SOUNd aNd TOUr prOdUCTION

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MUsIC BUsINEss ANd EVENT MANAgEMENT COUrsEs

For courses which do not involve a practical

performance element we will generally

be able to make you an offer based on

your UCAS application and will take into

consideration your existing or expected

qualifications and the strength of your

personal statement and reference. However,

we do encourage you to come and visit us

at one of our many Open Days throughout

the year so that you are fully informed about

BIMM before you submit your application.

MUsIC prOdUCTION COUrsEsFor all Music Production Courses you should

also apply through UCAS and will be required

to submit a digital portfolio. Details on how

to upload your digital portfolio are available

in the Music Production Courses section of

our website. We also encourage you to come

and visit us at one of our many Open Days

throughout the year so that you are fully

informed about BIMM before you submit your

application.

inteRnational aPPliCants – please read

the international section of this prospectus

on details of how to apply if you are not

resident in the UK or if you do not hold a UK

or EU passport.

UCAs COdEsEach BIMM Higher Education course has a

dedicated UCAS code and you will need to

ensure that you have the correct code in

order to make an application.

The institution code for BIMM is B39

The campus code for Brighton is N

UCAs FEEsThere is a cost for submitting a UCAS

application. The cost depends on how many

course choices you wish to apply for.

1 Choice: £12

Up to 5 choices: £23

These costs are payable direct to UCAS.

UCAs dEAdLINEs15tH JanUaRy 2013. The deadline

for on-time UCAS applications to

be received is the 15th January

2013. Any submitted after this

date will be considered as

‘late’ applications by UCAS.

All that this means is that we

don’t have to consider an

application if it is received

after this date and on-

time applications will

be prioritised. However

BIMM is committed

to looking at all

applications received

up until the 30th June

2013. Other deadlines

are as follows:

30tH JUne 2013 – Last date

any UCAS applications will

be forwarded to BIMM. Any

applications received after this

date will be put in for clearing by

UCAS.

22nD aUgUst 2013 – Clearing

will open for applicants who

applied after the 30th June 2013.

They can only select one course at a time.

ACAdEMIC QUALIFICATIONsPlease make sure that you list all your

academic achievements. Please also list any

pending qualifications with expected grades.

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If you are a mature applicant (19+) who does

not hold the academic entry criteria we can

consider you for APEL (Accreditation of Prior

Experience and Learning) please contact

our admissions team for more details on this

process.

pErsONAL sTATEMENTYou must include a personal statement with

your UCAS application. There is a video guide

to writing a personal statement on the UCAS

website:

www.ucas.tv/ucas/video/WXSch

Please write your statement as a word

document so that you can check your

spelling and grammar and then simply copy

and paste it into the personal statement

section on your UCAS application. There

is a maximum of 4000 characters. Please

use paragraphs with your statement as this

makes it clearer to read. We advise that you

keep a copy of your personal statement.

rEFErENCEYou will need to supply a reference with your

application. Ideally this should be a teacher

or tutor at your school/college. If you are no

longer in education and are working, please

provide a reference from your employer.

OFFEr OF A pLACE THrOUgH UCAs

If your application through UCAS is

successful, you will be made one of two

offers:

• Conditional• Unconditional

If your offer is conditional it will be pending

BIMM receiving any further information

that is required, such as exam results and

certificates. If it is unconditional then you

have met the entry criteria for the course

and do not need to supply any additional

information.

If you have been assessed for a performance

or songwriting course at BIMM prior to

submitting a UCAS application you need

to be aware that an offer can only be

made once you have submitted your UCAS

application. If you have not yet applied

through UCAS please do so as soon as

possible. This will allow us to process your

offer as quickly as possible.

CONFIrMINg yOUr pLACEAll offers for places on courses will be made

through ‘Track’ on UCAS. This is where you

will need to confirm if you wish to take your

place.

UNsUCCEssFUL AppLICATIONsIf your application is unsuccessful it

means that you may not have passed the

assessment at the appropriate level or you

have not met the academic entry criteria. If

there is a specific reason for your application

being unsuccessful it will be noted on ‘Track’.

If you have any concerns about your UCAS

application please contact the admissions

department on 08442 646 666. Please be

sure to have your UCAS personal ID number

to hand. You can also email us:

Josie BlaCKnell – admissions manager

[email protected]

HannaH iRVing – Recruitment and

admissions assistant

[email protected]

amy sCott – admissions assistant

[email protected]

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FUrTHEr EdUCATION COUrsEsYou can apply to BIMM for a Further

Education course by calling our admissions

team direct to request an assessment or

by entering your details in the Apply Now

section on the BIMM Brighton website. Once

we have received your enquiry we will invite

you in for an assessment and audition and we

will then either make you an offer of a place

or suggest what you need to do to develop

your skills to the appropriate standard.

The BIMM admissions team are available to

assist you with all queries in respect of your

application. They can be contacted on Tel:

08442 646 666 or [email protected] .

pErFOrMANCE-BAsEd COUrsEs: gUITAr, BAss, drUMs, VOCALs ANd sONgWrITINg

If you are applying to one of our

performance-based courses and are a UK-

based student we will expect you to attend

BIMM for an audition and assessment.

All BIMM assessments for Performance and

Songwriting courses are free of charge

and include an hour long introductory

presentation that will provide you with

valuable information about our courses,

the music industry and the ethos, aims and

philosophy of BIMM. At your individual

assessment we will discuss your personal

aspirations and the ways in which we can

help you to achieve your goals.

MUsIC BUsINEss ANd LIVE sOUNd COUrsEs

For courses which do not involve a practical

performance element an offer will be based

upon your qualifications, experience and a

successful interview. We recommend that

you attend one of our Open Days throughout

the year so that you are fully informed about

BIMM before you submit your application.

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WE arE vEry prOUd TO aNNOUNCE ThaT IN MarCh 2012 WE WErE aWardEd fUll hIghly TrUSTEd STaTUS By ThE UK BOrdEr agENCy aNd arE NOW fUlly lICENSEd TO WElCOME yOU TO BIMM BrIghTON.

Applying to BIMM, as a non-UK resident, has

never been easier. Please get in touch - we

would be very happy to discuss all your

options personally. In the meantime, please

look at the International Student application

notes below.

HOW TO AppLy?As an EU or international student you can

apply for any full-time BIMM course. The

first step is to undertake an assessment. This

assessment will determine what level is best

suited to your ability. We do understand

that some EU and international applicants

will not be able to travel to BIMM Brighton or

BIMM Bristol for their audition and therefore

we can offer an assessment application

that can be sent via email. Please send

your assessment application request to:

[email protected]

Once the assessment process has been

completed we will send

you a contract offer

which needs to be

signed and returned.

The deposit for your

course will need to be

paid in full within 21

days of receiving the

contract.

ENgLIsH QUALIFICATIONsYou will be required to show evidence of your

English language skills to one of the following

levels:

ACAdEMIC ENTry CrITErIAIn addition to the above you will also need

to meet the academic entry criteria for

the course you wish to apply for. You will

need to provide us with evidence of your

qualifications upon making an application.

HOW TO gET A sTUdENT VIsA?As an international student you need a visa

to study in the UK.

In order to obtain a student visa you will need

to be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance

of Studies (CAS) number by BIMM. This will

be provided once you return a signed copy

of your contract offer and have paid your full

fees following a successful application.

Once you have received your CAS number

you will be able to proceed with your Visa

application.

INTErNaTIONal

minimum score of:

85 (at least 24 achieved in

speaking and 25 in writing)

6.5 overall (with no lower than

6.0 to be achieved in each of the

listening and writing sections)

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englishQualification

TOEFL

IELTS

PTE

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fEES aNd fINaNCE

BIMM Brighton is a private vocational training

provider. Different levels of funding can be accessed

for students depending on course, age and individual

learning requirements.

To find out more, please refer to our finance packs or

website for more information on funding options.

All fees quoted apply to the 2013/14 academic year

only and are on a per annum basis. (All fees are

subject to change in future academic years).

Further education Courses

(Deposit required)

BIMM Diploma

in Live Sound/Tour Management

BIMM Artist Development Diploma

in Modern Music

BIMM Artist Development Diploma

in Songwriting

BIMM Entrepreneur’s Diploma

in Music Business

Higher education Courses

BIMM Professional Diploma

in Live Sound/Tour Production

BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship

BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship

(Songwriting)

BA (Hons) in Music Production

BA (Hons) in Music Business (3 yrs)

BA (Hons) in Music Business (2 yrs)

BA (Hons) in Event Management (3 yrs)

BA (Hons) in Event Management (2 yrs)

Foundation Degree (Arts)

in Professional Musicianship

Under 19

years

£950*

£950*

£950*

£950*

*This fee level reflects current government funding for this course. Students who are under 19 on this course do not pay tuition fees; their course fees comprise solely of a course materials charge.

over 19

years

£4,800

non eU students

(Deposit required)

£6,800

UCAS Code

N/A

Post graduate Courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Further

and Higher Music Education

Under 19

years

N/A

Under 19

years

£5,500

£5,750

£5,750

£5,750

£5,250

£6,750

£5,250

£6,750

£5,750

over 19

years

£4,750

£4,750

£4,750

£4,750

over 19

years

£5,500

£5,750

£5,750

£5,750

£5,250

£6,750

£5,250

£6,750

£5,750

non eU students (Deposit required)

£6,950

£6,950

£6,950

£6,950

UCAS Code

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

non eU students (Deposit required)

£7,500

£7,750

£7,750

£7,750

£7,250

£8,750

£7,250

£8,750

£7,750

UCAS Code

J932

W310

W310

W374

N824

N823

N820

N821

W990

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SChOlarShIpS aNd BUrSarIES

every year Bimm offers a limited number of

scholarships and bursaries to talented and

dedicated applicants who are in need of

financial assistance. For further information

on how to apply, please call 08442 646 666.

or email [email protected] .

Residents outside the European Union

unfortunately do not qualify for UK financial

assistance. All applications are subject to

deadlines. You must have been offered a

place on a course in order to apply for a

scholarship.

NEW - prs FOr MUsIC sprINgBOArd sCHOLArsHIps FOr sONgWrITINg ANd MUsICBUsINEss

Diploma level only.

PRS for Music are offering five scholarships

to students who wish to study on one

of BIMM’s new Springboard Diplomas in

Brighton. The scholarships are for one year

Artist Development courses in Songwriting

or for the one year Entrepreneur’s Diploma in

Music Business.

The purpose of these scholarships is to

ensure equality of opportunity for young

people, to raise aspirations and educational

attainment and improve employment

prospects within the music industry.

sprINgBOArd sCHOLArsHIp Diploma level only.

BIMM Brighton is dedicated to helping

musicians and songwriters to develop their

skills and talents and their self confidence

while gaining nationally recognised Further

and Higher Education qualifications. Our New

Scholarship Fund supports younger entrants

who would like to study on our Diploma level

programmes. Each scholarship is £1000

towards course fees.

BIMM sCHOLArsHIps Each academic year BIMM is able to offer a

limited number of full or part scholarships

to talented and dedicated applicants who

are in need of financial assistance. These

scholarships are limited to courses where

student funding does not cover the full cost

of the course. Scholarships are only available

for UK residents.

To be eligible for a scholarship your

household income must be below £40,000

per year. Below is a breakdown of the

scholarships you can be considered for:

• Household income of £25,000 per year

or less — you may be eligible for a FULL

scholarship

• Household income between £26,000 -

£40,000 per year — you may be eligible

for a PART scholarship

BUrsArIEs EMI Music Sound Foundation has provided

BIMM with a bursary of £4,000 for Brighton

students and £1,000 for Bristol students. This

bursary is only available to UK residents.

These bursaries are available to applicants

who are in financial hardship.

The bursary can be split amongst a number

of applicants over the age of 19 who are on a

Diploma or PG Cert programme at Brighton,

and who are on any level of course at BIMM

Bristol. The maximum age for applicants is 25.

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aCCOMMOdaTIONBrIghTON hOSTS varIOUS pOSSIBIlITIES fOr aCCOMMOdaTION INClUdINg flaTS, SharEd hOUSES, BEdSITS Or parT-BOard WITh a hOST faMIly. aS a UNIvErSITy CITy ThErE IS a hIgh dEMaNd fOr STUdENT aCCOMMOdaTION SO WE advISE yOU TO lOOK aS Early aS pOSSIBlE TO fINd a plaCE TO SUIT yOUr NEEdS.

AVErAgE ACCOMMOdATION prICE gUIdE:

BeD & BReaKFast

£25-£30+ per person per

night

BeDsits

£75+ per person per week

Flats / HoUse sHaRe

£85+ per person per week

PaRt BoaRD WitH Family

£100+ per week, inc bed, breakfast and

dinner

Please note these prices are only a guide and

do not include bills – bear in mind you will be

asked for rent in advance and a deposit.

HOW TO FINd ACCOMMOdATION

If you would like help finding accommodation

you can speak to Jackie Phillips – as

an independent advisor she

can provide a whole host of

information on flats/shared

houses, bedsits and host

houses. She charges a small fee for

her advice and help in finding suitable

accommodation for BIMM students.

You can reach Jackie on 01273 493409 or

email;: [email protected].

Please be aware that Jackie deals with a lot

of enquiries and applications from BIMM

students.

Alternatively, there are many Letting

Agencies based in Brighton. We’ve listed

below a few sites that may be of use to you:

www.accommodationforstudents.com

www.theargus.co.uk/homes/forrent

www.baagency.co.uk

www.gumtree.co.uk

If you are looking for temporary

accommodation during the week whilst

studying there are many hostels offering

cheap rooms in the Brighton/Hove area.

Please check out the following websites for

further information:

www.roomsinbrighton.co.uk/

www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/england/

brighton/

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CONTaCT INfOrMaTIONTO apply TO BIMM Or TO BOOK aN aSSESSMENT, plEaSE Call OUr adMISSIONS dEparTMENT ON ThE NUMBEr BElOW Or EMaIl [email protected]

EqUally, If yOU havE aNy qUESTIONS aBOUT ThE prOSpECTUS Or BIMM, plEaSE dO NOT hESITaTE TO gET IN TOUCh.

BIMM BrIgHTON

38 - 42 Brunswick St West

Hove

East Sussex

BN3 1EL

United Kingdom

tel (UK): 0844 2 646 666

tel (int): (0044) 1273 636 666

email: [email protected]

Please note: The information in the BIMM

prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It is

not part of any agreement with parents/students and

the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly

reviewed and may be subject to change.

CHECK Us OUT ONLINE

WeBsite:

www.bimm.co.uk

FaCeBooK:

www.facebook.com/BIMMBrighton

tWitteR:

www.twitter.com/BIMMBrighton

- or tweet @BIMMBrighton

yoUtUBe:

www.youtube.com/user/tvbimm

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OpEN dayS

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ThrOUghOUT ThE yEar WE hOld a NUMBEr Of OpEN dayS SO yOU CaN gET a SENSE Of WhaT lIfE aS a STUdENT aT BIMM WIll BE lIKE.

at an open day you can:

• Watch live performances from BIMM bands

• See a presentation about BIMM courses and our philosophy on education

• View our facilities

• Meet course tutors

• Ask any questions you may have regarding studying at BIMM

You will need to book your place on the open day, you can do this by contacting us on

08442 646666 or by email at [email protected].

To find out when our open days are running check out www.bimm.co.uk/brighton/open-days

gUy praTT – pINK flOyd, BryaN fErry, MIChaEl jaCKSON, MadONNa / MarTIN WrIghT – rONNIE WOOd & MICK jaggEr / KIrK BraNdON – SpEar Of dESTINy / TIM haWES – SUgaBaBES, ThE SpICE gIrlS / Max TaylOr –grOOvE arMada, dIagraM Of ThE hEarT / TONy ShEphErd –davE STEWarT / jaSON KNIghT – rEEf / jaKE ShIllINgfOrd – My lIfE STOry / jaCK pOllITT – BEyONCE, BEvErlEy KNIghT / jOhNNy hOpKINS – OaSIS / IaN SIllETT – SIr paUl MCCarTNEy / MarK daWSON – alICE COOpEr /

BrIggy SMalE – KylIE / aNdy MaClUrE – SlEEpEr / adaM BUShEll – ShEryl CrOW / ChrIS dIffOrd - SqUEEzE / MarK flaNNEry – U2 / MarK IrWIN – jOE STrUMMEr / SIlaS MaITlaNd – SEal / vINNIE laMMI – rOBBIE WIllIaMS, ThE SpICE gIrlS / CarlEEN aNdErSON – BraNd NEW hEavIES

TUTOrS

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yOUr TOOlBOx fOr SUCCESS

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Documents

BIMM Brighton Prospectus