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PROSPECTUS
2019/20
YOUR
MUSIC
CAREER
STARTS
HERE
BIMM.CO.UK/BRIGHTON
LONDON BERLIN HAMBURG DUBLIN BIRMINGHAM MANCHESTER BRISTOL BRIGHTON
DEAR APPLICANT,
As the College Principal at BIMM and TV, the countless venues, festivals
Brighton, I know that choosing the right and a beach that’s definitely the place
place to study and nurture your talent to hang out in the summer, are just the
is one of the most important decisions start of what you need to know about
you’ll ever make. I understand this before making that decision yourself.
personally because before I began my
career, I knew that I wanted to make Since BIMM Brighton was established 17
music my life. And I knew that where I years ago, I’ve seen firsthand how our
decided to study was going to be a big fantastic team of industry professional
part of my success. tutors have inspired and taught the
musicians, creatives and music industry
THE SECRET TO SUCCESS I was fortunate enough to choose a place entrepreneurs of the future to go on to
IS NO SECRET
that inspired me and opened up paths to bigger and better things. All our courses
the music career I have today; one that are validated by the University of
has included working with Ronnie Wood, Sussex, so you can be assured that the
Mick Jagger, Procol Harum and Slash, qualification you achieve at BIMM is truly
which has, in turn, ultimately led me world class.
to working at BIMM – Europe’s leading
provider of contemporary I continue to work in the music industry
If you want to make it You’ll cross paths with music education. like all the tutors at BIMM, but with an
in music, you’ve got to more guest tutors; some added passion and focus in passing on
get connected, and at of the most successful When I moved to Brighton and started the knowledge, skills and connections
teaching at BIMM, it felt like a city I to the next generation of aspiring music
BIMM we get you better and influential people
could not only continue my music and industry professionals, creatives and
connected than in the industry. education career in, but because of performers. If this sounds like you, then
anybody else. the community the BIMM students and we look forward to being a part of
staff create, it quickly felt like home. your journey towards a successful and
And you’ll be involved
Brighton’s vibrant creative scene, our sustainable career in music.
You’ll mix with more in one of the most connections to the wider creative
of the finest aspiring vibrant music scenes industries such as Performing Arts, Film
musicians in Europe, on the planet, because
and the largest alumni all of our colleges are in
network in the industry. the cities where music
matters most.
You’ll be introduced to
more world-class tutors, If you want to get into
every one of them active the music industry,
within the contemporary get into BIMM. MARTIN WRIGHT
music business. COLLEGE PRINCIPAL – BIMM INSTITUTE BRIGHTON
WELCOME 3
YOUR MUSIC CAREER
STARTS HERE
5
6
8
ABOUT BIMM
BRIGHTON – THE PLACE TO STUDY
THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE
AB UT BIMM
10 LIFE AT BIMM
12 MASTERCLASSES
14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY
18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
20 STUDENT ENRICHMENT
22 STUDENT SUCCESS
AS EUROPE’S LEADING PROVIDER OF MUSIC EDUCATION, BIMM HAS SPENT 35 YEARS
26 MEET YOUR TUTORS TURNING RAW RECRUITS INTO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. GET INSPIRED, CREATIVE
31 COURSES AND BUSINESS-READY IN A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY WHERE MUSIC IS KING…
52 SUMMER SCHOOLS
53 STUDENT SUPPORT Music is booming. With the global industry Dublin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a
54 HOW TO APPLY worth an annual $50bn, there’s never been community of like-minded music-lovers
56 INTERNATIONAL a better time to seize the growing career from every genre, and make connections
opportunities out there. BIMM puts it all at with the industry decision-makers on your
58 FEES AND FINANCE your fingertips. For 35 years, we’ve sparked doorstep. Harness BIMM’s state-of-the-
60 STUDENT LOANS the creativity and sharpened the skill-sets of art facilities. Tap into contacts that range
61 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES our students, helping them achieve dream from leading labels to renowned studios
roles at the top of the industry. BIMM’s and major festivals. Collaborate with fellow
62 EDUCATION PARTNERS success-rate says it all. We’ve kick-started students as you gig, learn and build a
63 ACCOMMODATION the careers of household names like George bespoke CV. There’s no better place to get
65 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS Ezra, James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, industry-ready.
Radiohead, Black Honey, Fickle Friends
66 CONTACT INFORMATION and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top Every QAA-assured BIMM college offers
songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, fully accredited courses, with modules led
journalists, business professionals and by our dedicated teams of expert tutors.
major-label managers. All active players in their fields – boasting
credits with the world’s biggest artists,
Anywhere you find a dynamic music city, labels, publications and music businesses
you’ll find a BIMM college. Whether you – they have the passion and hard-won
choose to study in London, Brighton, knowledge to drive your career forward.
Birmingham, Bristol, Berlin, Manchester,
4 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 5
THE
BRIGHTON PLACE MUSIC IS EVERYWHERE YOU TURN
IN BRIGHTON. WHETHER IT’S
TO STUDY
ACOUSTIC BUSKERS PLAYING IN
THE NORTH LAINE DURING THE
DAY, INTERNATIONAL ACTS AT
CONCORDE 2 OR THE BRIGHTON
CENTRE IN THE EVENING, OR THE
SOUND OF LIVE BANDS PULSATING
ACROSS THE CITY FROM ONE OF
THE HUNDREDS OF BARS, PUBS
AND CLUBS, MUSIC IS FOREVER
BEING CARRIED ON THE WIND.
QUITE OFTEN THAT MELODY YOU
CAN HEAR IN THE DISTANCE WILL
BELONG TO A VERY TALENTED
BIMM STUDENT.
BRIGHTON ROCKS
Brighton’s many venues make it a paradise
for live music lovers and performers, with
gigs easy to come by and open mic nights
and jam sessions available every evening
of the week. Throughout May the city
hosts England’s largest arts festival with
The Brighton Festival, The Brighton Fringe
and The Great Escape 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 close
proximity to London are what sets THE LANES AND NORTH LAINE
Brighton apart from other cities in the UK Brighton’s unique and vibrant Lanes and
and has long made it a magnet for creative North Laine represent some of the best
people from all over the world. As well as independent retail and entertainment
the music and arts scenes, there’s plenty businesses in the country, selling everything
to see and do. Explore the seaside culture from clothes and records to comics, art and
of the world-famous beach and pier, musical instruments.
recently named by CNN as the fourth best
city beach in the world. Or relax in one of A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR CAREER
Brighton’s many cosmopolitan cafés, bars Brighton is home to 15 recording studios,
and restaurants before soaking up the 10 record labels and 4 music festivals.*
city’s history at the Royal Pavilion and the
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. *Unsigned Guide 2017
6 BRIGHTON
CONTENTS– THE PLACE TO STUDY BRIGHTON – THE PLACE
ABOUT
TO STUDY
BIMM 77
THE BIMM
STUDY
EXCHANGE
HAMBURG LONDON
Having a vast network of colleges across complete sense for your future music
Europe means we can provide something career to study in multiple cities
truly unique which can’t be matched by with BIMM...
any other contemporary music college –
The BIMM Study Exchange! This exclusive 1. Networking – being able to build your
initiative means that BIMM students can musical network in two different cities
complete music degrees in two different will lead to an enviable contact database,
European cities by studying across two giving you a solid base from which to
of our BIMM colleges in London, Berlin, launch your career.
Hamburg, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol
or Birmingham.* 2. Experience – meeting different kinds
of people in different cities will broaden
You’ll begin your studies at one BIMM your life perspective, and you’ll learn how
college, before transferring to another to communicate varied types of subject
for your second year… and then you can matter for creative output.
decide whether to remain in your new city BIRMINGHAM BERLIN
for your third year or return to your ‘home’ 3. Variety – different cities generate
college. The locations of our colleges are contrasting musical styles and have their
carefully chosen in cities where music own unique scenes, giving you a breadth of
matters most, and your future career will knowledge across the musical spectrum.
benefit from the strong musical history,
diverse musical styles and current music 4. Initiative – being part of the music
scene buzz of your choice of two scenes of multiple cities will give you
BIMM locations. hands-on access to a diverse range
of venues, events and business ideas,
This one-of-a-kind opportunity has come broadening your knowledge of the wider
about because, for the first time, all BIMM music industry.
degrees in these locations will be validated
by the prestigious University of Sussex, And remember, whether you’re studying at
meaning courses and classes are totally one of our UK locations, or in Berlin, all our
seamless across all seven European cities. classes are taught in English, so you don’t
In case you need further convincing, need to worry if your German could do with MANCHESTER BRISTOL
here are just four reasons why it makes some improvement!
8 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE *Terms and conditions apply THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE 9
NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME AT BIMM. GIGS
FROM TRACKING AT TOP RECORDING Live music is a vital part of the modern
LIFE
STUDIOS TO PLAYING MAJOR FESTIVALS, industry, so don’t expect your life at BIMM to
YOUR COURSE WILL TAKE YOU FAR be spent snoozing in a classroom. Instead,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, GIVING your course will take you to the heart of
YOU THE EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY the city’s local scene, where you’ll sharpen
CONNECTIONS YOU NEED FOR A FLYING your live chops and business acumen as
START INTO YOUR CAREER. you play, stage and promote regular gigs.
You’ll also help to run BIMM’s end-of-term
GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and
AT
At BIMM, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted songwriters at events across the city.
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, as you network with A-list
musicians, songwriters, label executives,
BIMM
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).
ONLY BIMM GIVES YOU THE SKILLS, WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS TO Every BIMM college has the cutting-
BREAK INTO YOUR CHOSEN FIELD. edge facilities you need to get creative.
We spare no expense to provide live “ I FELT I FINALLY FITTED
performance spaces, professional studios, IN THERE. YOU COULD DO
Mac labs and practice spaces (onsite YOUR OWN THING AND
and across town). We insist on high-end THAT’S WHAT WE DID.”
musical, recording, production and IT gear LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS
from industry-standard brands like Orange BIMM GRADUATE
and Zildjian. And with our expert tutors on-
hand to assist, there’ll be no stopping you.
10 CONTENTS
LIFE AT BIMM LIFE AT BIMM 11
MASTERCLASSES
WE’VE GOT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST NAMES ON SPEED-DIAL AND
THE PULLING POWER TO GET THEM IN FRONT OF YOU AT OUR LEGENDARY
MASTERCLASSES. YOU’LL LEARN INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND THE PATH TO
GRAHAM COXON
SUCCESS FROM THE PERFORMERS, PRODUCERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO
HAVE MADE IT TO THE BIG TIME.
BLUR
OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS INCLUDE…
CHUCK D NILE
PUBLIC ENEMY RODGERS
CHIC
ROYAL
PEACHES
BLOOD
LIANNE JOSH
LA HAVAS HOMME
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
12 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 13
INDUSTRY
INSIGHT
Understanding how the music business
works is vital to getting your foot in the
door. As a BIMM student, you’ll benefit
from our wide-ranging contacts, helping
you build up a complete picture of the
industry and get in with the decision-
makers. Regular masterclasses, artist
ENHANCING
development sessions and an ongoing
programme of industry partner events
will all arm you with the knowledge you
EMPLOYABILITY
need to thrive, whether you’re networking
at exclusive music events or making your
mark during an internship at the world’s
biggest record labels.
LIVE
EXPERIENCE
At BIMM, we’re dedicated to giving sectors that inspire you, then tap into
you the skills, experience, contacts and BIMM’s unrivalled contacts book to put Head-turning performance is a vital
86%
confidence to let you thrive in the modern everything you’ve learnt into practice. factor for success in the modern
music industry. And with 86% of BIMM Of course, a music career doesn’t have industry. BIMM will help you take
alumni in employment six months after to mean live performance, so our varied command of the stage, both in your
graduation – and 83% of those working range of music courses are matched by Live Performance Workshop tutorials
of graduates are in work,
in the international music and creative our connections across every sector, with and when honing your craft in front of
6 months after graduation*
industries – our track-record speaks work experience placements that include real audiences made up of peers, fans
for itself. iconic record labels, magazines, festivals, and industry influencers.
music companies – and beyond.
Study at BIMM and you can expect a Whatever your discipline, you’ll find
forward-thinking degree course that Better still, because all of BIMM’s degree yourself at the heart of local live
adapts to your evolving career plans. courses link up with the wider music CAREER events – from BIMM-run gigs and A&R
Supported by our expert tutors, you’ll industry – and run alongside extra-
HUB showcases to collaborations with fellow
master all the real-world skills that curricular modules in related skills from students from across the vibrant college
What happens next? It’s the all-important
employers demand, zone in on the video production to entrepreneurship community – and sharpen your business
question that will never be far from your
– you’ll build a watertight knowledge of acumen in the process.
mind during your BIMM degree – and with
the business that will help you pursue the
more careers specialists on-hand than
avenue of your choice. We’ll even open
any other music college, we’re equipped
82%
your eyes to the possibilities you hadn’t
to provide all the tailored guidance you
88%
considered – and give the skills to explore
need to kick-start a successful career.
them. It’s this mix of academic learning,
Of course, all of our BIMM courses are
practical industry savvy and enviable
carefully structured to cover the wider
of BIMM alumni are employed in business connections that makes BIMM
skills that employers expect. But they’re
professional/graduate jobs* graduates more employable, ready to of students find work through a
complemented by the dedicated Career
burst onto the job market with an edge network established whilst at BIMM*
Hubs at every BIMM college – and a
on the competition.
specialist team who are ready to assist
with everything from polishing your CV
to nailing down your business plan and * 2017/18 Graduate Survey
arranging work experience placements.
14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 15
WORK
EXPERIENCE
There’s a time and place for theory – but
it’s the hands-on work experience we’re
able to give our students that makes
BIMM degrees stand head-and-shoulders
above other music educators.
After all, the best way to understand
and prepare for a career in your chosen CONNECT WITH OTHER BIMM STUDENTS
industry is to dive into the job, picking
up first-hand insider insights, bolstering INDUSTRY ACROSS ALL OF OUR 8 LOCATIONS
your CV and making early connections
EXPERTS
with sector’s big players.
Every BIMM college boasts a dedicated
AT BIMM, WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE
And only BIMM is able to secure the work team of respected music professionals, OF COLLABORATION IN THE MUSIC AND
placements you’ll never see advertised, whose active role in the business means
with an unrivalled contacts book that you’ll get up-to-the minute wisdom and
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND THAT BUILDING
unlocks the door to leading record labels, the secrets of what really makes the CONTACTS AND NETWORKS IS THE KEY TO
festivals, music companies, magazines – industry tick. Perhaps you’ll be taught
and more. to pen hooks by a top songwriter-to- SUCCESS. THIS IS WHAT SETS BIMM APART
the-stars. Shown how to mix by the
FROM OTHER MUSIC COLLEGES
The recent work placements we’ve producer of your favourite albums. Or
arranged for BIMM students read like a take a guest masterclass from legends AND UNIVERSITIES.
who’s who of the modern music industry. like Royal Blood, Tony Iommi and
Chuck D.
We’re proud to be partnered with major • MANAGE PROJECTS
festivals including Glastonbury, The Great Alongside their inside-track knowledge
Escape, Reeperbahn and 2000trees, and energetic teaching, BIMM tutors
where we’ve put our performance come with bulging contact books that • START BANDS
students on the stage and others into can unlock fantasy career opportunities:
roles handling everything from technical
production to artist liaison.
just ask the 1200-plus students from
our 2017 cohort, who had the chance to
• FIND MUSICIANS
showcase their abilities in front of major
We’ve offered our Music Business record labels including Virgin and EMI. • FIND JOBS
students invaluable experience at leading
PR agencies like LD Communications,
given our Music Journalism students
• INDUSTRY TIPS
hands-on experience at publications
like DIY Magazine, and thrown our
Event Management students into top
promotions companies like Melting Vinyl.
83% • AND MORE...
of BIMM graduates in work BIMM CONNECT IS HOME TO EUROPE’S LARGEST PRIVATE COMMUNITY
There’s no door that BIMM can’t open. are actively working in the
Music & Creative Industries OF MUSIC STUDENTS AND GRADUATES, WITH THOUSANDS OF ACTIVE
6 months after graduation* USERS FROM OUR ALUMNI, STUDENT AND STAFF COMMUNITY.
16 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY
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MEET OUR STUDENTS
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
BIMM DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN LONDON, BERLIN, HAMBURG, BRIGHTON,
MANCHESTER, BRISTOL AND BIRMINGHAM ARE VALIDATED BY THE ESTEEMED
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX.
Ranked the 25th best university in jobs. You’ll also instantly become part of
the UK in 2019 by The Complete the University of Sussex Alumni Network
University Guide, and 161st in the – a group of over 170,000 former students
world in the Times Higher Education across 150 countries worldwide – and
World University Rankings 2019, the through this you’ll have access to a range
CHRIS MANDIANGU
University of Sussex has a long history of exciting networking events, careers
BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION
of academic success. Among its alumni opportunities, social activities, news and
and staff, it has counted three Nobel reunions. When combined with the hugely
“Brighton represents freedom of speech –
Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British proactive BIMM Alumni Network, you’ll
the thing that I felt London was lacking (hence
Academy in humanities and social have an amazing level of support and
why I moved)! I love how free everybody is in
sciences, and a winner of the Crafoord assistance at your disposal, helping you
Brighton. To me it’s the city that never sleeps
Prize for science. to secure the successful and sustainable
– parties on the go, people being allowed to
career in the music
express themselves. Since I’ve been here I’ve
When you graduate from BIMM, you’ll industry that you’re
not seen any kind of discrimination and that
receive a highly sought-after degree searching for.
makes me happy. I can be weird, I can do what
from the internationally respected
I want, I dress how I like – I’ve found a new
University of Sussex, which will look
level of independence within myself since I
great on your CV and will be an
moved here!”
impressive addition when applying for
18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEET OUR
ABOUT BIMM 19
STUDENTSSTUDENT
ENRICHMENT
WITH BIMM’S PROGRAMME OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
RANGING FROM FOOTBALL TO PHOTOSHOP, IT’S EASY TO BROADEN
YOUR HORIZONS AND BOOST YOUR CV…
At BIMM, one size doesn’t fit all. Beyond extra-curricular opportunities we offer in Need proof? How about BIMM London’s Look beyond your core modules and
your core degree, we’re proud to compete music-related fields. You’ll have so much ‘The Collective’, which caters for students you’ll find a thousand ways to get a head-
against Europe’s best universities with our fun, you won’t realise how much whose interests land firmly in the Grime, start in your chosen industry. As a Music
growing programme of extra-curricular you’re learning. R’n’B and Dance music categories. With Journalism student, you could interview
activities, all designed to help you build a focus on events, artist management, headline bands for the BIMM magazine
new friendships, develop complementary Perhaps you’ll choose to get involved with marketing and A&R workshops, its main and website. As an Events Management
skills, boost your CV – or simply blow off the famous BIMM Album, which showcases purpose is to promote and produce rising student, you could drill into our contacts
steam between studies. the best songs from your college each talent across the urban music spectrum. and find yourself shadowing a major tour.
year, and lets you collaborate with fellow
Whichever college you choose, there’s students in a high-end studio. Maybe Into music tech? Our ‘Synth Social’ event Whatever your discipline, be sure to
always something happening at BIMM. you’ll build your live confidence with our was a huge success, and gave students diversify your skill-set with our five-week,
Not all our student pursuits are linked to Lamplight Sessions and jam nights. You from all discipline’s the opportunity to mid-term BIMM Extra mini modules,
your course – you’ll find everything from could throw yourself into staging local get their hands on some of the latest choosing from areas as diverse as Music
sociable quiz nights to a good-natured gigs, gaining on-the-ground experience hi-tech synthesisers to hit the market, Production, Photoshop and Video
five-a-side football league, plus countless of working with artists, venues and along with classic models which are a Editing, Mindfulness, Essay Writing Skills,
one-off clubs and societies. But make no promoters. Or offer your services to the studio essentials for many soundtrack Entrepreneurship – and more.
mistake: a proven factor in the standout BIMM record label, where you’ll juggle a composers and producers.
employability of BIMM graduates are the real budget and drive your roster all the
way to the top.
20 STUDENT ENRICHMENT STUDENT ENRICHMENT 21Originally studying vocals at BIMM Brighton,
Natasha re-focussed her efforts on the live
STUDENT SUCCESS
music sector by creating her own independent
booking agency. After earning a reputation as an
agent with genuine passion for music, she was
headhunted by the Coda Music Agency in 2013,
A BIMM DEGREE ISN’T ABOUT GIVING YOU A SCROLL AND A HANDSHAKE. WE where she currently holds the position of Vice
PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, President. Most recently, she was nominated in
WITH 83% OF EMPLOYED BIMM GRADUATES ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE MUSIC NATASHA BENT Music Week’s ‘Women in Music Roll of Honour’.
AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. CODA AGENCY
HERE’S SOME STUDENTS WHO HAVE GONE FROM THE CAMPUS TO THE WORLD
STAGE – WITH MORE TO BE FOUND AT WWW.BIMM.CO.UK/STORIES
SIMON DAVIS THE KOOKS ZARA MCFARLANE
Having originally studied Multi-million-selling Since graduating from BIMM
indiepoppers The Kooks
IZZY BIZU a BA (Hons) Professional London, jazz singer Zara
Musicianship in Brighton, began as students at BIMM, has been signed to DJ Gilles
Simon has since moved forming as a band in Brighton Peterson’s Brownswood
Izzy studied a Diploma in
into the competitive in 2002. Their 2006 debut Recordings, released two
Vocals at BIMM London,
world of computer game album ‘Inside In/Inside Out’ albums to rave reviews in the
graduating in 2012, and
programming, and has found is certified as four-times media, and has toured the
wasted no time in getting her
great success in Singapore platinum in the UK, and its world; including performing
music career up and running.
as the founder and CEO follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, went all over the US and gigging at
In 2013 she won the ILUVLIVE
of Mighty Bear Games. In straight into the domestic an exciting array of European
Open Mic competition in
chart at No. 1, with album
JAMES BAY front of a crowd which 2017, the company acquired summer festivals. She’s also
over $1 million from outside number three, ‘Junk Of The won a plethora of awards and
included Emeli Sandé and
investors Global Founders Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. honours, including The Art
The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter and guitarist Naughty Boy. Since then she’s
Capital, Skycatcher and The band is BRIT Award Desk’s ‘Album of the Year’,
James has been meteoric. In 2015, he won the BRITs ‘Critics’ supported Sam Smith on his
RocketInternet. Simon nominated and won in the ‘Best Jazz Act’ at the 2014
Choice Award’ and placed second in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ list. UK tour, opened for Jamie
remembers his student days category of ‘Best UK & Ireland MOBO Awards and ‘Vocalist
His single ‘Hold Back The River’ peaked at No. 2, hitting the Cullum at The Roundhouse,
very well and claims he Act’ at the MTV Europe of the Year’ at the 2015 Jazz
top spot in Ireland, while ‘Let It Go’ charted in the UK Top played Glastonbury twice,
wouldn’t have formed such Awards in 2006. FM Awards.
10. His debut album, ‘Chaos and the Calm’, went to No. 1 in signed a worldwide recording
the UK, and was the fifth biggest artist album of 2015. contract with Epic Records, a keen business mind if it
and performed two tracks on weren’t for his time spent
‘Later… With Jools Holland’. studying at BIMM.
22 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 23CHARLIE MCCLEAN
BIFFCO SONGWRITING
Biffco is the songwriting team behind hits
for Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, the Spice
Girls, Little Mix and many more – and BIMM
graduate Charlie is an essential part of its
creative processes, working as assistant
producer alongside the company’s founder,
Richard ‘Biff’ Stannard. With considerable
writing and backing vocalist experience
behind her, Charlie is rapidly developing her
FICKLE FRIENDS talents as an engineer, working with the likes
of One Direction and Susan Boyle.
GEORGE EZRA After graduation, Natti, Sam, Harry, Chris
George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to and Jack received praise from the UK’s
study Songwriting – and was signed to music blogging community, before Zane
Columbia Records less than a year later. Lowe picked their song ‘For You’ as his
His debut single, ‘Budapest’, reached No. ‘Track of the Week’. Shows at The Great
3 in the charts, attaining Platinum status. Escape and Berlin Music Week followed, plus
His debut album, ‘Wanted On Voyage’, hit UK and German tours, buzz on US music
No. 1, selling over one million copies in the trade bible Billboard, support slots for The
UK alone, and was the UK’s third biggest- Ting Tings, and recording sessions at Abbey
selling album of 2014. Road studios.
JORDAN JOSHUA BEN THOMPSON
TWO DOOR
WHITMORE LEDGER CINEMA CLUB
Having completed a After gaining a Music Business As live drummer for Two
BA (Hons) Professional degree, Josh found work Door Cinema Club, BIMM
Musicianship at BIMM at the Free Trade Agency, graduate Ben has toured
in 2010, Jordan became an international booking the globe several times,
a member of the agent with an amazing performed at a multitude of
Atlantic Records A&R roster of artists including domestic and international
department. The label The National, Father John festivals and made numerous
TOM ODELL COCO LEAMAN
is home to high-profile Misty, St. Vincent, The War television appearances. A
BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom Coco completed a Music Business degree acts such as Ed Sheeran, On Drugs and Sleater-Kinney. musician endorsed by Vic
signed to Columbia Records and in 2013 at BIMM Brighton in 2016. Soon afterward, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Josh’s role at Free Trade is Firth and Zildjian, Ben’s
was nominated in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ poll. she started an internship with Kerry Missy Elliott and Plan B. central to the wider range of abilities are well honed, and
He won the ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ at The Gordy Enterprises based in L.A, where she Jordan also works for the music industry, working he continues to be a pivotal
BRITs, played Glastonbury Festival and his continues working today. KGE clients are Brighton-based music closely alongside promoters part of Two Door Cinema
debut album, ‘Long Way Down’, went to some of the biggest musicians in the world supervision company The (both regionally in the UK Club’s success.
No. 1. His rise continued into 2014, with two including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Sound Works. and internationally) as well
BRIT Award nominations and a win as the Rockwell, Berry Gordy and Lionel Richie. As as artists’ wider teams which
Ivor Novello ‘Songwriter of the Year’. an ambassador for the company, Coco has includes management, record
attended various industry events such as labels and their PR teams.
CAA, Fox Rothschild, Spotify and Nielsen,
Interscope Records, a Hollywood Walk of For more success stories, visit www.bimm.co.uk/stories
Fame ceremony and movie screenings.
24 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 25MEET YOUR TUTORS
PAUL TURNER BASS TUTOR
Paul is probably best known as bass player for one of
EUROPE’S BEST CONNECTED the world’s biggest funk bands – Jamiroquai, a role
he’s held since 2005.
He’s also recorded and played live with over 70
BIMM BRIGHTON’S TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE
named artists, including legends such as Tina Turner,
IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS.
Annie Lennox, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Williams, George
Michael, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Mica
Paris and Gary Numan.
BIMM Brighton’s tutors have been there
and done that. Not only are they experts in
education, they’re experienced performers, THOMAS JULES VOCAL TUTOR
songwriters and music industry professionals
who combine their teaching with an active Rudimental vocalist, session singer and songwriter
role in the business. Instead of dusty, Thomas (Tommy) Jules has toured the world and
outdated dogma, you’ll get the inside-track, collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Wretch
the practical secrets you won’t find in any 32, The Script, Jessie J and MNEK. His first big break
textbook and the up-to-the minute wisdom happened twenty years ago when he toured with
that you’ll need for a flying start in a fast- Grammy nominees Backstreet Boys shortly before
moving business. signing a publishing deal as a songwriter.
Tommy’s work with Rudimental has seen him perform
With years of experience in the music on festival stages in the UK and abroad including slots
industry, our tutors have achieved a lot. at Bestival, Ibiza Rocks, South West 4 and Wildlife.
They’ve toured the world, scored
multi-platinum hit records, interviewed
global superstars, organised major music MARTIN ROSSITER
festivals and collaborated with some of the PAT GARVEY HEAD OF SONGWRITING
world’s most incredible acts including Oasis, HEAD OF DRUMS
Prince, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé and Sir Martin Rossiter is a Brighton based
Paul McCartney. Pat’s been a professional drummer since singer singer/songwriter with thirteen
the age of 17. He’s played on over 300 years experience in music education.
At BIMM, you’ll have direct access to their recordings at some of the UK’s biggest Raised in South Wales he grew up
in demand insider knowledge and you’ll recording studios, has independent singing the hymns of Charles Wesley and
graduate prepared and connected for a recording and publishing agreement dancing to Shirley Bassey. He first came
successful and sustainable career in the experience, plus a healthy list of to public attention during the 1990s as
music industry. television credits. the front man of Gene, who went on
As a multi-instrumentalist, composer to sell a million records worldwide. A
See who your tutors are and what they’ve and producer, Pat’s a regular flamboyant, irreverent performer, he
been up to, and we guarantee you’ll be contributor to Rhythm Magazine, and combines the bleak and the beautiful
impressed! tours his Drums Masterclass across with wit, tenderness and heart stealing
the UK and Europe. In 2013, he was melodies. After an eight year extended
invited by SONOR to be part of their sabbatical from the music industry he
prestigious Artist Roster. released his critically acclaimed debut
solo long player, The Defenestration of
St Martin’ in November 2012.
26 MEET YOUR TUTORS MEET YOUR TUTORS 27SIMON PRICE
MUSIC JOURNALISM
Simon is a music journalist, broadcaster and club DJ
with over 30 years’ experience. His journalism career
includes time at Melody Maker and as Rock and Pop
Critic for the Independent On Sunday. His first book
‘Everything (A Book About Manic Street Preachers)’
became the fastest-selling rock book in British
history. He regularly appears on TV and radio to
talk about music.
ALLY JOWETT
HEAD OF MUSIC PRODUCTION
Ally is an experienced composer, performer,
producer and engineer who has worked with a
wide range of artists, labels and production
companies, including Island Records, Universal
Publishing Production Music, Vaughan King, Bad
For Lazarus (formerly of Nine Inch Nails and
Unkle), Mutant Jukebox and Indaba Music.
Ally’s work continues to be featured on national
and international television channels, radio stations VINNIE LAMMI
and websites, including ESPN America, BBC Two, HEAD OF LIVE
HBO Poland, BBC Radio 1, XFM, BBC Radio 2. PERFORMANCE ANDY MACLURE
HEAD OF CAREERS AND
Vinnie is one of the UK’s premier ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
session drummers, having recorded
and performed with many top artists Andy was drummer and
TERRY LEWIS including Take That, Robbie Williams, co-songwriter for 90s band Sleeper,
DEPUTY HEAD OF GUITAR Emma Bunton, The Cocteau Twins enjoying three UK Top 5 albums and
and Supergrass. nine UK Top 40 singles.
A graduate of The London Music School, Terry has A firm feature of ex-Spice Girl Melanie
toured with Mamas Gun, having had No.1 singles in C’s band, he also secured the drum He has also written, recorded and
Japan and Hong Kong. He’s worked with talented seat for The Spice Girls’ reunion gigged with artists including Sophie
performers including Erika Badu, De La Soul, Beverley world tour, playing venues including Ellis Bextor, Bernard Butler and Mel
Knight, Robert Cray, Taio Cruz, George Benson, Macy Madison Square Garden and The O2 C, and runs the live karaoke band,
Gray, KD Lang, Corrine Bailey Rae, Lewis Taylor, Sandi Arena. Vinnie is proud to be endorsed Punk Rock Karaoke, with Radio 1 DJ
Thom, B*Witched and US sax star Freddy V. by SONOR drums, Zildjian cymbals Steve Lamacq.
and Remo drum heads.
28 MEET YOUR TUTORS MEET YOUR TUTORS 29MICHAEL BOWES
HEAD OF FURTHER EDUCATION
COURSES
Michael is a world-class drummer who has
performed with artists including Nelly Furtado, Joss
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
BRIGHTON
Stone, Tears For Fears, Amerie, Mario, Heather Small
(M People), Michelle Gayle, Black Legend, B.L.O.W
and Macy Gray. He’s performed on many live TV 32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION
shows in the UK and the US, including Top of the
34 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP
Pops, SMTV Live, MTV, VH1, GMTV and The Jerry
Springer Show. 38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING
42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS
JON STEWART 44 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT
MUSIC BUSINESS COURSE LEADER 48 BA (HONS) MUSIC JOURNALISM
Jon was the lead guitarist and songwriter for ‘90s
Britpop band Sleeper, enjoying three UK Top 5 albums POSTGRADUATE COURSES
and nine UK Top 40 singles. He’s also written and
recorded with artists such as KD Lang and Mel C, and
has played sessions for multi-hit record producers
50 TEACHER TRAINING: POSTGRADUATE
Stephen Street and Damian LeGassick. Jon writes a CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING
column on the music business for Guitarist magazine.
52 SUMMER SCHOOLS
For a full list of tutors,
visit www.bimm.co.uk/tutors
30 MEET YOUR TUTORS COURSES 31BA (HONS)
MUSIC PRODUCTION
UCAS CODE: W373
The way in which music is recorded, mixed So, what are you waiting for? To make your
and mastered is as integral to the creative way in music production, connect with us, 3 YEARS FULL-TIME
process as composition and performance. and we’ll connect you to a life in music.
The best producers can add an elusive
magic to a recording that’s often the PROGRESSION ROUTE
difference between the success and failure Graduates can progress directly to
of a project. employment in the music industry in roles
such as producer, DJ, sound engineer, film BA (Hons) Music Production
BA (Hons) Music Production at and television composer and computer music
BIMM Brighton is a specialist vocational designer. Or they can continue their studies COURSE MODULES
course designed for those wishing to with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in
pursue a career in a range of music industry Learning and Teaching.
roles, such as producer, sound engineer, YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
film and television composer and computer ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
music designer. Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above (64 All students take the All students take the All students take the
UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. Plus following modules in their following core modules in following core modules in
The aim of the course is to nurture your five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade first year of study: their second year of study: their third year of study:
creative flair while you develop your skills as of C/4, including English Language.
a producer across a wide range of contexts, • Audio Theory and • Music Production • Audio Post-Production
including traditional studio recording, live Applications by experienced practitioners Acoustics in Context • Production Project
recording, computer music performance, plus aged 19+ without formal qualifications • Computer Music • Music and Sound for the • Professional Development
music for film, television and multimedia. may also be considered through APEL - Production 1 Moving Image
You’ll study the context of contemporary Accreditation of Prior and • Creative Sound Studies • Sound Studio Production Students will select two
music and the industry that supports Experiential Learning. • Studio Engineering • Computer Music choices from the following
it, as well as learning personal, project • Mixing and Arrangement Production 2 optional modules (1 from
management and business skills. Validated by the University of Sussex. • Music Business • Music Production Industry Group A and 1 from Group B):
You’ll be taught in-house in our high- Students will select one • Computer Music Design (A)
tech Mac labs, as well as at the renowned choice from the following • Sound and Music for
Brighton Electric studios. Students will optional modules: Games (A)
have access to cutting edge equipment and • Immersive Environments (B)
software at both these locations and will be • Computer Music • Video and Multimedia
directed in the use of them by professional Performance Production (B)
industry tutors who really know the ins and • Live Sound Production
outs of the kit.
For module descriptions and more information,
visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
32 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION 33If you’re a musician who loves performing live Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician,
or recording in the studio, then BA (Hons) composer and performer but will inspire you as
Professional Musicianship will help turn your a fan, as you attend unique Masterclasses with
passion for music into a career. some of the best musicians in the world.
At BIMM Brighton, we understand that live So, what are you waiting for? To make your
performance is the key to you becoming a way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll
great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on connect you to a life in music.
stage to help you develop and find your niche
as a performer. PROGRESSION ROUTE
Graduates can progress directly to
You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving employment in the music industry in roles
BA (HONS) tuition in technique, music theory and various such as solo performer, band member, session
PROFESSIONAL
styles, such as pop, rock, funk, soul and musician, backing vocalist or songwriter.
many more. Or can continue their studies with a BIMM
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning
MUSICIANSHIP The degree is both academically and musically
challenging, providing the perfect balance
between practical and technical skills and
and Teaching.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS theory and analysis. Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or above (32
UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. Plus
UCAS CODE: W313 You’ll explore and develop your potential five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade
career pathways through research and of C/4, including English Language.
professional projects and will learn the
3 YEARS FULL-TIME essential business skills required to work Applications by experienced musicians aged
successfully in the music industry. 19+ without formal qualifications may also be
considered through APEL - Accreditation of
Plus you’ll get to plug into one of a kind Prior and Experiential Learning.
networking opportunities and collaborate with
like-minded fellow musicians during your time Subject to re-validation.
on the course.
Through a range of optional modules,
including Solo Performance, Studio
Musicianship, Music Teaching Practice and
Online Music, you can tailor the degree to fit
your own personal goals.
34 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 35MEET OUR STUDENTS
“
BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship
COURSE MODULES
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
All students take the All students take the All students take the following
following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third
their first year of study: their second year of study: year of study:
• Essential Styles • Research Methods • Professional Project
• Techniques • Professional Musicianship • Professional Development
• Music Business • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives
• Artist Development • Performance in Context
and Entrepreneurship • Applied Music Theory Students will select two
• Live Performance and Critical Listening choices from the following
Workshop optional modules (1 from
• Music Theory and Students will select one Group A and 1 from
Notation choice from the following Group B)
optional modules:
• Ensemble Performance (A)
• Studio Musicianship • Solo Performance (A) KASHI CHELLEN
• Studio Recording • Music Teaching Practice (B) BA (HONS)
• Applied Music Business • Music Theory & Analysis (B) EVENT MANAGEMENT
• Music Publishing • Online Music (B)
• Solo Performance (B) “My favourite thing about Brighton is
(NB May only be chosen probably the diversity; I love meeting
in this group in addition to people from all walks of life, people of
Ensemble Performance) every ethnicity, orientation, and who
For module descriptions and more have different interests and hobbies.”
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
36 BA (HONS) PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP MEET OUR BA (HONS) 37
STUDENTSBA (HONS)
SONGWRITING
UCAS CODE: 3C46
If you’re a songwriter with a creative flair You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring
for composition and lyric writing, then Masterclasses with some of the best
BA (Hons) Songwriting will help turn your musicians in the world which will stretch
passion for music into a career. you as a songwriter. 3 YEARS FULL-TIME
At BIMM Brighton, we have a strong focus Your course will culminate in a
on writing technique, analysis and personal Professional Project designed to give
stylistic development and you’ll be encouraged you the opportunity to develop a live
from day one to explore your creativity as an industry project of your choice and to
artist in a range of disciplines; from solo and give you a head start into the workplace BA (Hons) Songwriting
group performance to commercial songwriting
and music production for film, television and
when you graduate.
COURSE MODULES
online channels. So, what are you waiting for? To make
your way as a songwriter, connect with us, YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
The degree is both academically and musically and we’ll connect you to a life in music.
challenging, providing the perfect balance All students take the All students take the All students take the following
between practical and technical skills and PROGRESSION ROUTE following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third
theory and analysis. Graduates can progress directly to their first year of study: their second year of study: year of study:
employment in the music industry
To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed in roles such as songwriter, singer- • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project
understanding of the music business is songwriter, solo performer and band • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development
essential. We’ll share our knowledge of member. Or they can continue their Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives
music publishing, contracts and recording studies with a BIMM Postgraduate • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting
technology and will deliver our teaching in-line Certificate in Learning and Teaching. • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes
with the latest trends and directions in the and Genres Students will select one
evolving music industry. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Live Performance Students will select one choice from the following
Minimum of 2 A levels at grade E or Workshop (SW) choice from the following optional modules:
You’ll be part of a creative community of above (32 UCAS Points), or BTEC • Music Theory in Practice optional modules:
gifted writers, performers and music industry Level 3 equivalent. Plus five GCSE • Music Teaching Practice
professionals, who you can collaborate and qualifications with minimum grade of • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance
network with to help bring your talent to life. C/4, including English Language. • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis
• Studio Recording • Online Music
Through a range of optional modules, Applications by experienced musicians • Applied Music Theory
including Performance in Context, Studio aged 19+ without formal qualifications and Critical Listening
Recording, Music Teaching Practice and Online may also be considered through APEL -
Music, you can tailor the degree to fit your Accreditation of Prior and
own personal goals. Experiential Learning. For module descriptions and more
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
Subject to re-validation.
38 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING BA (HONS) SONGWRITING 39MEET OUR STUDENTS
MEGAN FARNFIELD
BA (HONS) SONGWRITING
“I originally was supposed to study
vocals at BIMM but quickly changed to
songwriting. I love the freedom within
the songwriting course as you are really
encouraged to engage with people from
other courses on a creative level and I love
that. I felt that by studying songwriting I
was able to combine my love of lyrics and
melodies and really be able to perform
from the heart as they are my own words
and feelings.”
40 MEET
BA (HONS)
OUR STUDENTSBA (HONS)
MUSIC BUSINESS
UCAS CODE: N826
BA (Hons) Music Business at BIMM Brighton enhance your understanding of what the
is a specialist vocational programme music business is all about. You’ll also be a
designed for those wishing to pursue a part of our thriving BIMM community mixing
3 YEARS FULL-TIME
career in a range of music industry roles, with gifted writers, performers, alumni and
such as A&R, management or promotion. music industry professionals. You never know
– with all this talent, you could discover the
This course aims to nurture your creative next big thing right here!
flair while developing core skills as a music
business entrepreneur across a wide So, what are you waiting for? To make your BA (Hons) Music Business
range of subject areas. You’ll be offered way in the music business, connect with us,
opportunities to build your knowledge of the and we’ll connect you to a life in music. COURSE MODULES
industry while developing innovative ideas in
the context of our city’s uniquely proactive PROGRESSION ROUTE
and inspiring music business culture. Graduates can progress directly to YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
employment in the music industry in
Our well-connected tutors will guide entrepreneurial areas such as artist All students take the All students take the All students take the following
and support you through the teaching management, A&R, events, marketing, following mandatory following mandatory mandatory modules in their
of professional development, project media law, merchandising, music publishing, modules in their first year modules in their second third year of study:
management and business skills across journalism and tour management. Or they of study: year of study:
areas such as artist management, marketing, can continue their studies with a BIMM • Professional Project
music publishing, copyright legislation, the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning • Concert/Event • Research Methods • Professional Development
internet and social media, the live industry, and Teaching. Promotion and Tour • Sound Recording • Analytical Perspectives
music recording and distribution. Management Technology • Music Futures
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Live Sound Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Music Event Management
You’ll also have the opportunity to access Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above • Administration and • Engaging With Industry
work experience opportunities that will (64 UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. Entrepreneurship (Work-Based Learning)
develop your ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge Plus five GCSE qualifications with minimum • Introduction To • Marketing and Media
through placements and internships with grade of C/4, including English Language. Digital Music • Music Publishing
a wide range of music focused employers. • Artist Development
Or you’ll be supported in entrepreneurial Applications by experienced practitioners aged and Management
ventures of your own design. 19+ without formal qualifications may also be • Music Business
considered through APEL - Accreditation of
Brighton’s best gigs, musicians and venues Prior and Experiential Learning.
will be right on your doorstep to help
Validated by the University of Sussex.
For module descriptions and more
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
42 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS 43With festivals and tours becoming an It’s our direct access to artists, festivals and
increasingly important source of revenue venues that really sets BA (Hons) Event
for bands and artists, as well as a vital tool Management apart from other degrees
for building a fan base, promoters in the live available. This is just one of the many features
music industry have never been in which will equip you for a long and successful
more demand. career in the events industry.
If you see yourself as a future event promoter, So, what are you waiting for? To make your
then BA (Hons) Event Management will not way as a live events promoter, connect with us,
only teach you all you need for a successful and we’ll connect you to a life in music.
career in the live music and creative industries
but will also ensure that you connect with the PROGRESSION ROUTE
best people in the business to turn your career Graduates can progress directly to
ambition into a reality. employment in the music events industry in
areas such as live music, event promotion
The course covers the complex and detailed and the organisation of sporting and
structure of the contemporary events industry, corporate events, music and cultural
and will equip you with a comprehensive set of festivals and weddings. Or they can continue
business and management skills for a diverse their studies with a BIMM Postgraduate
range of potential career paths. Your day- Certificate in Learning and Teaching.
to-day learning will be unique, relevant and
BA (HONS) cutting-edge and will be delivered by well- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EVENT
connected tutors who are still active in the Minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above (64
modern events industry. UCAS Points), or BTEC Level 3 equivalent. Plus
MANAGEMENT
five GCSE qualifications with minimum grade
At BIMM Brighton, you’ll have countless of C/4, including English Language.
opportunities to use the skills learnt on
your course to put on events, festivals, Applications by experienced practitioners
UCAS CODE: N820 club nights and more. You’ll be part of our aged 19+ without formal qualifications
thriving BIMM community, mixing with may also be considered through APEL -
gifted performers, writers, alumni and music Accreditation of Prior and
3 YEARS FULL-TIME industry professionals. You’ll be encouraged Experiential Learning.
to express your entrepreneurial spirit through
collaborations and gigs at numerous venues Validated by the University of Sussex.
around Brighton.
44 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENT 45“
BA (Hons) Event Management
COURSE MODULES
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
All students take the All students take the All students take the
following core modules in following modules in their following modules in their
their first year of study: second year of study: third year of study:
• Concert/Event • Research Methods • Professional Project
Promotion and Tour • Events and the Audience • Professional Development
Management • Events in Context • Financial Management
• Live Sound Technology • Engaging with Events and Funding
• Administration and (Work-Based Learning) • Event Promotion and
Entrepreneurship • Marketing and Media Digital Media
• Event Concept and • Event Logistics and • Events and the
Design Services Environment
• Introducing Event
Management
• Music Business
For module descriptions and more
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
46 BA (HONS) EVENT MANAGEMENTBA (HONS)
MUSIC
JOURNALISM 3 YEARS FULL-TIME
UCAS CODE: P500
If you’re looking to pursue a career in students as part of the course. You’ll have
journalism, but would like to specialise in unique access to a huge talent pool of BA (Hons) Music Journalism
COURSE MODULES
the discipline of music from the very start, performers, songwriters, producers and
then BA (Hons) Music Journalism at BIMM music business entrepreneurs to write about,
Brighton will give you the competitive edge interview and promote.
you need to become a successful
music journalist. So, what are you waiting for? To make your
way as a music journalist, connect with us,
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
All students take the
This highly vocational course will help you and we’ll connect you to a life in music.
All students take the following following core modules in All students take the following
develop dedicated skills in journalism and
mandatory modules in their their second year of study: core modules in their third year
public relations but all within the specific PROGRESSION ROUTE
first year of study: of study:
context of the music industry. Graduates can progress directly to a career
• Research Methods
as either a freelance or staff music journalist,
• Music Journalism Techniques • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Project
You’ll develop a solid base of wider working on newspapers, magazines, radio,
• Journalism in Context • Engaging with Industry • Professional Development
journalistic skills, including the study of topics TV or online, or they can continue their study
• Writing for Music Journalism (Work-Based Learning) • Analytical Perspectives
such as law and ethics, writing and academic with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in
• Music Business • Ethics and Law
skills and research techniques. You will also Learning and Teaching.
• Multimedia Practice Students will select one of the
undertake modules distinctly relevant to the
• Design for Media Students will select two following pathways:
music industry, such as the nature of music ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
choices from the following
journalism, PR, music history, digital literacy, Minimum of 96 UCAS points to include
options modules: Option 1
the structure and working practice of the 2 A levels at grade C or above, or BTEC
• Freelance Journalism
music business, music entrepreneurship, Level 3 equivalent at MMM. Plus five GCSE
• Artist Development and PR • Writing for the Creative Industries
artist promotion and marketing. qualifications with minimum grade of C/4,
• Multimedia Production
including English Language.
• Making Magazines Option 2
The course is designed to act as a direct
• Global Communication
springboard into employment and you’ll Applications by experienced practitioners
• Music Fandom
have access to a whole range of unique aged 19+ without formal qualifications
opportunities allowing you to engage directly may also be considered through APEL -
Option 3
with the music industry in the form of work Accreditation of Prior and
• Content in the Social Media Era
placements and professional projects. Experiential Learning.
• Artist PR and Brands
You’ll be regularly encouraged to network,
For module descriptions and more
connect and collaborate with fellow BIMM Validated by the University of Sussex
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/brighton
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