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Dear Applicant
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As Principal of BIMM Institute Birmingham, I’m hugely        As Course Leader for Further Education at BIMM
excited to be at the helm of our newest UK college,          Institute Birmingham, I look forward to welcoming you
located at the heart of this vibrant creative and            onto a Diploma course that allows you to immerse
artistic musical city.                                       yourself within an environment that makes clear
                                                             connections with professional practice.
At BIMM Institute, we give you an experience of the
real industry as it stands today – it’s our mission to       In addition to supporting you throughout your learner
create a microcosm of the music business within the          journey here at BIMM Institute Birmingham, my role
walls of the college. If you’re a songwriter, you’ll find    as Course Leader involves leading a team of lecturers
the best musicians to collaborate with; if you’re a          with significant industry experience who are current
guitarist, bassist, drummer or vocalist, you’ll find the     practitioners in their own areas of excellence.
best songwriters and fellow band members. If you’re
a music producer, you’ll have access to the best             Upon enrolling as a Diploma student at BIMM Institute
emerging musical talent the city has to offer.               Birmingham, you can expect to enter a programme
                                                             that enables both education and career development.
BIMM Institute is a hotbed of talent, and being a BIMM       This will expand your knowledge and skills required
student means you’ll be part of that community,              for progression onto a Higher Education programme
making many vital connections, which you’ll hopefully        or towards a career within the UK music industry.
keep for the rest of your life and career.
                                                             On the Diploma course, you will be provided with
The day you walk into BIMM Institute as a freshly            an opportunity to enable and maximise your future
enrolled student is the first day of your career.            potential through gaining an understanding of the
While you’re a BIMM student, you’ll be immersed              interconnecting aspects of the UK music industry,
in the industry. You’ll be taught by current music           not only in terms of industry job roles, but also in
professionals who bring real, up-to-date experience          regard to clear paths of development within your
directly into the classroom, and the curriculum              own specific course discipline. Whether you are
they’re teaching is current and relevant because it          applying as a vocalist, guitarist, bass player, drummer,
constantly evolves with the latest developments              songwriter or producer, we look forward to welcoming
in the business. You’ll attend Masterclasses and             you to BIMM Institute Birmingham.
industry events, giving you unparalleled access to an
array of notable music business movers and shakers,          Great opportunities await you. You’ll be able to
such as Hozier, MNEK, Sid Wilson (Slipknot), Mabel,          engage with highly experienced lecturers using
Nuno Bettencourt, Roger Daltrey, Chuck D, Thurston           industry-standard equipment and be surrounded
Moore, Guy Garvey, Chad Smith, Glastonbury founder           by many learners, like you, who also aspire
Michael Eavis, and Creation Records founder Alan             to be professional musicians or music
McGee. If it’s a creative, successful and sustainable        industry practitioners.
career in the music industry you’re after, there really is
no better place to be!                                       I look forward to welcoming you to the Diploma
                                                             course at BIMM Institute Birmingham and witnessing
Antony Greaves                                               your development throughout your learner journey.
College Principal
BIMM Institute Birmingham                                    Steve McCarthy
                                                             Further Education Course Leader
                                                             BIMM Institute Birmingham
DIPLOMA PROSPECTUS 21/22 - BIMM Institute
Table of Contents
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7 - About BIMM Institute

8 - Life at BIMM Institute

10 - Student Success

12 - Meet Your Lecturers

14 - Level 3 Extended Diploma Music Production

16 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance

18 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Songwriting

20 - Get Connected at BIMM Institute

22 - Student Well-being

24 - How to Apply

27- Transport

28 - Contact Information
DIPLOMA PROSPECTUS 21/22 - BIMM Institute
About BIMM Institute
                                        ——

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Student Success
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Ella Mai                              George Ezra                            Fontaines D.C.                           Jon Beavis (IDLES)                   Napsugár Bardócz                      Mercy Sotire
Grammy Award winner, Billboard        George Ezra joined BIMM Bristol        BIMM Dublin graduates and                BIMM Bristol drum graduate Jon       Hailing from Budapest, Napsugár       Known in Bristol as a hugely
Music Awards winner and BRIT          in 2011. He studied Songwriting        alternative post-punk quintet            Beavis is the drummer for IDLES –    completed her Event Management        charismatic live performer, Mercy
Award nominee, Ella Mai joined        and was signed to Columbia             Fontaines D.C. have been riding a        and one of Music Radar’s ‘13 Best    degree at BIMM Brighton in 2018       and her band – Mercy’s Cartel –
our BIMM London Vocals course         Records less than a year later.        wave of success – most recently          Rock Drummers in the World 2018’.    and is now working as an Assistant    have performed at festivals such
in 2014. Since leaving BIMM, Ella     The BRIT Awards winner was also        bagging the No.2 spot in the             He features alongside Queen’s        Artist Manager at Everybody’s         as Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, We
has become the first British artist   responsible for the biggest-selling    Official UK Albums Chart with their      Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters’ Dave     Management, whose roster              Out Here and the main stage at
in 26 years to score a No.1 single    album in the UK in 2018.               second album A Hero’s Death.             Grohl and Smashing Pumpkins’         includes Jack Garratt, Keane          The Downs.
on the US R&B chart. She was also                                                                                     Jimmy Chamberlin. Beavis and         and Gretta Ray, amongst others.
handpicked by Bruno Mars to join      His debut single ‘Budapest’            Since graduating from BIMM,              IDLES have released not one but      She also independently manages        Mercy is a Bristol-based singer-
him as a support act on his 24K       reached No.3 in the charts and         they’ve toured internationally           two critically acclaimed albums      Brighton based singer-songwriter      songwriter and producer, with
Magic tour finale.                    attained platinum status. Plus, his    extensively. Their first album           (Brutalism and Joy as an Act         Miles Goodall and has been a          sonic influences stemming from
                                      debut album Wanted on Voyage           Dogrel charted at No. 9 in 2019 and      of Resistance), with the latter      promoter representative for Sziget    alternative R&B and hip-hop.
Her No.1 single ‘Boo’d Up’ knocked    hit No.1 and sold over one million     received critical acclaim, winning       peaking at No.2 in The Official UK   Festival Ltd in Hungary for three
Drake’s ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ off      copies in the UK alone.                album of the year from both Rough        Albums Chart.                        years running.                        Whilst at BIMM, Mercy has
the top spot in the US R&B chart                                             Trade and BBC Radio 6 Music.                                                                                        developed a strong network.
before winning Ella a Grammy          His second studio album, Staying                                                IDLES were nominated for Best        At BIMM Brighton, Napsugár            She has also been recognised by
Award for Best R&B Song in 2019.      at Tamara’s (which features the        Speaking on behalf of the band,          Breakthrough Act at the 2019 BRIT    helped to organise and run            funding bodies such as PRS, Help
                                      No.1 single ‘Shotgun’), reached No.1   drummer Tom Coll described               Awards and later won the 2019        events at legendary Brighton          Musicians and MOBO.
Shortly after the release of her      in the UK.                             the importance of the band’s             Kerrang! Award for Best British      venues such as Concorde II and
self-titled debut album in late                                              experience at BIMM Dublin:               Breakthrough Act. Most recently,     The Old Market. She was also an
2018, Ella signed a global record                                            “Our time at BIMM was a really           IDLES were on the shortlist for      indispensable member of our UK
deal with Sony/ATV. Today, she is a                                          formative one in that we felt            the prestigious Mercury Prize        festival team, working at The Great
major musical force to be reckoned                                           like we had the authority to call        2019, alongside the likes of Cate    Escape and 2000trees.
with across the globe.                                                       ourselves musicians and be               Le Bon, The 1975 and fellow BIMM
                                                                             confident in that identity.”             graduates Fontaines D.C.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 bimm.ac.uk/alumni

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Meet Your Lecturers
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BIMM Institute Birmingham’s lecturers are some of the
most successful people in the modern music business.

Steve McCarthy                      Meldra Guza                          Richard Watson                       Bob Barrett                         Rebecca Downes                        James Barratt
Course Leader,                      Songwriting Lecturer                 Guitar Lecturer                      Music Industry Career               Vocals Lecturer                       Guitar Lecturer
Further Education                   Having played various roles in the   Richard has performed at major       Development and                     Rebecca is a fully independent        James has diverse experience
In his career to date, Steve has    music and media industries from      UK and European venues, festivals,   Recording Prep                      artist creating original blues/rock   working across multiple aspects of
been involved with a number of      a young age, Meldra has a wealth     and television shows, such as        Bob is an active session and        music with her co-songwriter Steve    the music industry. These include
award-winning artists and gained    of experience from her various       Later… with Jools Holland, MTV       touring drummer, with over 20       Birkett and publishing it on her      hundreds of gigs with various
international touring experience    achievements.                        Brand New, MTV Push Helsinki,        years of experience spanning        own label, Mad Hat Records. She       artists across the UK and Europe,
sharing stages with acts such                                            The Xtra Factor and Friday           across multiple fields in both      has released three studio albums,     studio sessions, composition
as Everything Everything, The       Meldra started her career in music   Download.                            the independent and major           one live album and one EP, and she    for film and media, and musical
Pigeon Detectives, Ash, These       at the age of 12 by taking part in                                        music industries.                   and Steve perform their music live    theatre work.
New Puritans, The Drums, Broken     singing competitions and later       Richard has composed music for                                           within a five-piece band. Rebecca
Social Scene, The Computers, The    forming her own self-titled teen     fashion designer Anna Scholz, Sky    While touring extensively around    was most recently voted ‘Female
King Blues, Johnny Foreigner and    rock band where she was writing,     Blue Films, iNFiNiTi // SM MUSIC,    the world, he also co-founded       Blues Vocalist of the Year’ in the
Glasvegas, among others.            singing and performing on a          Evolution Media Music and JPM        and ran a DIY record label, tour    FORM UK Blues Awards 2018 and
                                    national scale.                      Music Library.                       managed both nationally and         ‘Best Blues Band’ in the Black
                                                                                                              internationally, ran a screen-      Country Music Awards 2019.
                                                                                                              printing and merchandise
                                                                                                              business, and worked in digital     Rebecca has been a vocal coach
                                                                                                              marketing and PR for national       for over ten years and has her
                                                                                                              album campaigns. Bob currently      own private practice. She is also a
                                                                                                              co-owns a graphic design studio.    Brand Ambassador for the Forge
                                                                                                                                                  Ahead Initiative.

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Level 3 Extended Diploma in                                                             2 years full-time

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

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Level 3 Extended Diploma in                                                              2 years full-time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to Apply
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1. Applying                                              Further information
You will need to complete an application form, for all   Our Admissions Team is available to help with
Further Education courses at BIMM Institute, which       any queries you may have about applying to
can be found on our website. You can also contact our    BIMM Institute.
Admissions Team in the following ways:
                                                         Please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling
· Call us on 0844 2 646 666                              0844 2 646 666, emailing FEadmissions@bimm.ac.uk
· Enter your details in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the      or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Institute
BIMM Institute website                                   Birmingham website.
· Talk to us on our Live Chat function
· Email applications@bimm.co.uk and                      Open Days
A member of the team will be happy to help and can       Experience BIMM Institute for yourself by attending
send you an application form.                            one of our Open Days.

2.Auditions and Interviews                               We run Open Days so that you can see exactly how
Once we’ve received your application form, we’ll         we do things. There’s no better way to see what your
contact you to invite you to                             life at BIMM could look like. Most importantly, you can
attend an audition and/or interview. On the day of       decide whether we’re the right fit for you.
your audition/interview we will then either make you
an offer of a place or suggest how you can develop       Between now and May 2021, we will hold Virtual Open
your skills further to meet the required standard.       Days on Zoom, so you can discover everything from
Please try not to leave your application to the last     the comfort of your own home, and chat to our current
minute as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d       students and friendly Admissions Team.
hate for you to be disappointed.
                                                         Book your place for our virtual and face-to-face Open
3. Performance and Songwriting                           Days by heading to bimm.ac.uk/open-days
If you’re applying for one of our performance-based
courses and are a UK-based student, we’ll expect you
to have an audition. All BIMM Institute auditions for
Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals) and
Songwriting courses are free of charge and include an
hour-long introductory presentation, which provides
valuable information about our courses, the music
industry and BIMM’s ethos, aims and philosophy.

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

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Transport
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                                         Bus and Metro                                            Taxi
                                         There are buses to all suburbs and areas of              Birmingham’s well-regulated taxis are especially
                                         Birmingham, making Birmingham brilliant for easy,        convenient for those with heavy luggage or returning
                                         affordable travel. There is a huge network that links    late from a night out. TOA taxis are Birmingham’s
                                         everyone to everything. Night buses go throughout        black cab operators. They can be hailed in the street
                                         the evening and early hours to places as far away as     or reached at one of the many taxi ranks in the city
                                         Coventry. Getting home from a gig is safe, cheap         centre; the main ones are at New Street Station,
                                         and easy.                                                Stephenson Street and Digbeth Coach Station.

                                         Network West Midlands has all the timetables and
                                         fare information online for easy ticket buying and
                                         route planning. More and more local buses have
                                         facilities, such as low floors for easy access for
                                         wheelchair users and pushchairs.

                                         Bike
                                         With miles of canals and a compact city centre, what
                                         better way to explore Birmingham and the wider
                                         region than by bicycle? There are cycle lanes or paths
                                         on many of the major routes into and across the city
                                         that take in some of the city’s beautiful parks and
                                         waterways en route. National cycle route 5 runs
                                         through Birmingham.

                                         Train
                                         Birmingham has eight local railways that cross
                                         the city and make moving between venues and
                                         attractions easy and simple.

                                         Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest
                                         of the three main railway stations in the city centre
                                         of Birmingham. It is a central hub of the British
                                         railway system and makes travelling throughout the
                                         UK a breeze. Having gigs in the surrounding cities
                                         and towns is now easier than ever with the Midland
                                         Metro, which will whisk you between Birmingham and
                                         Wolverhampton. Network West Midlands provides
                                         online timetables, fares including day tickets and
                                         passes, ticket purchase and route planning.

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

BIMM Institute Birmingham

93 - 96 Floodgate Street
Birmingham
B5 5SR
United Kingdom

Tel (UK): 0844 2 626 666
Tel (Int): +44 1273 626 666
Email: birmingham@bimm.ac.uk

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The information in the BIMM Institute Prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It’s not part of any
agreement with parents/students and the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed
and may be subject to change.

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