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PROSPECTUS
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19
YOUR
MUSIC
CAREER
STARTS
HERE
LONDON
BERLIN
HAMBURG
DUBLIN
BIRMINGHAM
MANCHESTER
BRISTOL
BRIGHTON BIMM.IE
DEAR APPLICANT,
THE SECRET
TO SUCCESS I began my career in music as the bass player
with Dublin punk/pop band Puppy Love
college here in Ireland. The decision for
Dublin to be the first BIMM college outside
IS NO SECRET. Bomb, and we were signed to Rough Trade
Records. We did as most bands do – we
the UK was based on the rich tradition of
music and arts that’s always existed in Ireland
toured, we recorded, we toured, we recorded. and is still thriving today – it’s something I
If you want to make it in music, It was a lot of fun and I got to meet people I wanted to be a part of.
you’ve got to get connected, never imagined I would.
When BIMM Dublin opened in September
and at BIMM we get you better
Moving on from the band, my first instinct 2011, I took up the position of Music Business
connected than anybody else. was to gather experience in other areas of tutor, and as the college expanded it led to
the industry in order to gain a more holistic my employment as Head of Department for
You’ll mix with more of the view, so I worked at the independent label Music Business Studies. In 2013, I moved into
Lakota Records on successful campaigns for senior management, holding the positions
finest aspiring musicians in JJ72. While working there I discovered the of Head of Events and Guests, then College
Europe, and the largest Dublin indie pop band The Thrills and began Manager, before being appointed as BIMM
alumni network in the industry. to manage them. From there I established Dublin College Principal.
my company, Bareknuckle Management, and
acts I’ve managed have won awards, toured Throughout my time at BIMM, I’ve been
You’ll be introduced to more with some of the biggest bands in the world lucky to see how the college has become
world-class tutors, every one and appeared on top US and UK music the unique, genuine creative hub we always
of them active within the TV programmes. hoped it would. I’m proud to see that the
focus we put on creativity and artistry
contemporary music business.
In 2009 I helped set up the Music Managers is paying off, and students are creating
Forum Ireland and became founding wonderful work through performance and
You’ll cross paths with more Chairman. The group organises training composition. One of the other areas on which
guest tutors; some of the most programmes and acts as a lobbying group we place a major focus is the ‘business’ of the
on behalf of the artist management sector. music business. It’s vital that we instil a sense
successful and influential of enterprise in our students because they’re
people in the industry. It was then that I was introduced to BIMM the new music industry, or in other words,
and started to help in the set-up of the they’re not just joining a music industry –
they’re creating a new one. It’s a privilege to
And you’ll be involved in
play my part in that, and to witness first hand
one of the most vibrant so many of our students launching successful
music scenes on the planet, careers in the creative and music industries.
because all of our colleges
are in the cities where
music matters most.
If you want to get into
the music industry, ALAN CULLIVAN
get into BIMM. COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
– BIMM DUBLIN
2 CONTENTS WELCOME 3
CONTENTS
5 ABOUT BIMM
ABOUT
10
6 DUBLIN – THE PLACE TO STUDY
8 LIFE AT BIMM
AT BIMM YOU’LL BE PART OF A CREATIVE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES YOU THE
10 MASTERCLASSES BEST OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TALENT AND WORK IN
12 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND MOST CELEBRATED INDUSTRIES.
16 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
18 STUDENT SUCCESS
22 TUTORS
18
27 COURSES The global music industry is worth around music industry is really like.
$50bn annually and this figure continues to
38 STUDENT SUPPORT grow each year, providing a multitude All of our colleges offer fully accredited
40 HOW TO APPLY of employment opportunities in the UK, courses and are QQI/QAA-assured. Our
Ireland and abroad. For 30 years, tutors are experts in their field and still tour,
42 FEES, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS BIMM has been producing some of the play and produce music with some of the
44 EDUCATION PARTNERS industry’s brightest talents, from best- world’s biggest recording artists, such as
selling artists such as The Kooks, James Radiohead, Paul Weller, Beyoncé, Madonna
45 ACCOMMODATION Bay, Tom Odell, Radiohead and George and Sir Paul McCartney.
46 OPEN DAYS Ezra to leading songwriters, musicians,
agents, producers, journalists, business
46
48 CONTACT INFORMATION professionals and major-label managers.
WHY DUBLIN?
Location is vital to breaking into the music
Dublin has a long history of embracing
industry, so we’ve based our colleges
creativity and celebrating diversity.
in London, Berlin, Hamburg, Dublin,
With a passion for live music, a large
Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and
student population, one of Europe’s
Brighton – the eight European cities where
most vibrant arts scenes and the finest
music matters most. These locations have
bars and shops Ireland has to offer, it’s
thriving music scenes that allow you to
the perfect place to immerse yourself.
“ REALLY IMPRESSED WITH take advantage of our unrivalled industry
WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, connections and the many collaborative
The footpaths are lined with live-
YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.” opportunities that arise. In this creative
music venues, from legendary pubs
environment you can network and develop
to landmark arenas, while the city
lifelong contacts while performing and
also hosts several international music
ROGER DALTREY CBE staging gigs at local venues and festivals,
festivals, including Longitude and
PATRON - BIMM GROUP as well as working with record labels,
Forbidden Fruit.
music producers and rehearsal studios to
get an authentic taste of what life in the
4 CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 5
MUSIC IS AT DUBLIN’S VERY
CORE. EVERY NIGHT OF THE
WEEK YOU’LL HEAR THE
SOUND OF LIVE MUSIC PULSING
ACROSS THE CITY, WHETHER
IT’S INTERNATIONAL ACTS
AT THE 3ARENA AND THE
ACADEMY, OR LOCAL BANDS,
DJS AND ARTISTS – SOME OF
THEM FROM BIMM – ON STAGE
AT ONE OF DUBLIN’S HUNDREDS
OF LEGENDARY VENUES, BARS,
PUBS AND CLUBS.
Dublin is music. It’s a vital, living part
of the city’s identity with music venues
on every corner, from iconic arenas
to atmospheric bars. A stroll around
Dublin is like a musical history tour.
From the musical hub of Dame Street
to The Workman’s Club – venues run
by music fans for music fans – the
soundtrack to Dublin is as varied as
it comes: trad to electro-pop, folk to
rock, pop to rockabilly, all blaring
out from pubs and bars. Just follow
DUBLIN
your ears.
Throughout the year the city is
buzzing with world-renowned
THE
festivals, including Longitude, Hard
Working Class Heroes, The Big Bang WHELAN’S
Festival of Rhythm, and Forbidden From Jeff Buckley to Arctic Monkeys, for
Fruit, bringing together musicians and decades the world’s biggest acts have been
PLACE
making it a magnet for creative people playing at this eclectic, legendary pub in
from all over the world. Outside of the heart of the city. It’s a Dublin institution,
the thriving music scene, you’ll never summing up the city’s attitude to music:
be short of things to do in Dublin. they love it live and they love it diverse, with
TO STUDY
Explore the city’s teeming nightlife, separate gigs often happening on different
relax in the cosy cafe’s, bars, parks and floors at the same time. BIMM Dublin gigs are
restaurants, and immerse yourself in regularly held at Whelan’s and many BIMM
the country’s history and culture in the Dublin students perform here with their
city’s many museums and galleries. own bands.
6 DUBLIN DUBLIN 7
“PROVIDING YOU
WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.”
LIFE
showcase the very best of BIMM talent.
WHETHER IT’S LEARNING INSIDE THE
CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE GIGS
OR AT A FESTIVAL, WE’LL PROVIDE YOU Life at BIMM is not all about coursework,
WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED revision and exams – live music is a huge part
TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS THROUGH of what we’re all about. Throughout your time
AT
CONNECTING AND INTERACTING at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in Dublin’s
WITH THE INDUSTRY IN REAL-WORLD live scene, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or
SCENARIOS. promoting. We also run and put on our own
end-of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians,
GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES bands and songwriters at a series of events
We believe that to be the best it helps to across the city.
connect with the best, so we encourage
BIMM
you to meet and network with leading
music industry professionals. We use our
connections to attract A-list musicians,
songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and
booking agents to share their knowledge
with you in regular Masterclasses. Previous
guests have included: Hozier, Danny
O’Donoghue (The Script), KT Tunstall, Chuck
D (Public Enemy), John Grant (The Czars),
Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane,
AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths),
AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Nile
OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. Rodgers (Chic, Daft Punk), Ben Thompson
(Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM patron
Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).
“ I FELT I FINALLY FITTED
THE BIMM ALBUM IN THERE. YOU COULD DO
Every year we release an album featuring YOUR OWN THING AND
a host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and THAT’S WHAT WE DID.”
artists submit demos for consideration,
and the chosen acts get to record at a LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS
professional studio with engineers and BIMM GRADUATE
producers. The album is released to the
public and given to industry professionals to
8 LIFE AT BIMM LIFE AT BIMM 9
MASTERCLASSES
“TO BE THE BEST IT HELPS
TO MEET THE BEST.”
GRAHAM COXON
BLUR
PREVIOUS BIMM SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE…
CHUCK D NILE
PUBLIC ENEMY RODGERS
CHIC
PEACHES LEMMY MICHAEL EAVIS JACK GARRATT
MOTÖRHEAD GLASTONBURY SINGER-
FESTIVAL SONGWRITER
ED O’BRIEN ROBERT TRUJILLO
RADIOHEAD METALLICA
10 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 11
INDUSTRY
INSIGHT
If you want to work in the music
business, it helps to know how it runs.
ENHANCING
As a BIMM student, you’ll learn this in
person, via our ongoing programme of
industry partner events, Masterclasses
and artist development sessions. From
EMPLOYABILITY
networking at exclusive events or
soundchecking at popular festivals, to
an internship with one of the world’s
biggest record labels, you’ll get
unprecedented access to our network EMPLOYMENT
We know how serious you are about course, a variety of opportunities in of contacts – and will be rubbing PORTFOLIO
forging a career in the music industry, and both music and the creative industries shoulders with those who make the
here at BIMM, we’re just as determined will become apparent to you which you music industry happen. We know how competitive the music
to help get you there. By being the best hadn’t previously considered and you’ll industry can be. If you want to stand
connected, we guarantee to make you want to explore them further. And we’re out, you need to be prepared. At
best prepared for that career in music. here to make that easy for you to achieve. BIMM, we’re dedicated to giving you
82%
unparalleled access to resources
At BIMM, our entire focus is on helping Our strong focus on connectivity and designed to expand your portfolio and
you to achieve a long and successful knowledge of the music business are key land you that opportunity. Whether
music industry career… which means, elements in helping you to secure a career it’s developing your online profile,
of graduates are in work,
we know a fair bit about making our in the creative industries. All courses at growing your social media networks,
6 months after graduation*
students employable. We love it when our BIMM include modules explaining how having professional photography
Performance students achieve high levels the music industry operates, and it’s taken, developing an Electronic Press
of music industry success, but we also this mix of academic learning, practical Kit (EPK), recording tracks for the
make sure that our students are prepared industry know-how, and enviable music BIMM Album in a professional studio,
for work across a range of exciting and business connections which will make you or filming a BIMM Sessions music
attainable non-performance roles in the highly skilled, highly experienced… and,
CAREER video, you’ll graduate with a series
ADVICE of quality assets for your CV, and the
music and wider creative industries. Not ultimately, highly employable.
every student who studies at BIMM will connections and knowledge required
At BIMM, our success is your success. From to professionally promote yourself.
necessarily become a live performer, as
day one as a student, we want to know
often when you progress through your
your career goals – we’ll log, track and
nurture them, to make sure you accomplish
them. We have dedicated Career Advisors
64%
who’ll help you search for suitable jobs,
73%
will assist one-on-one with your CV, and
will find you work experience or a work
placement that directly suits your needs.
of students find work through a
of BIMM alumni are employed in We’re committed to helping you achieve network established whilst at BIMM*
professional/graduate jobs* a lifelong sustainable career in the music
industry, and with our advice, guidance
and support, you’ll leave us knowing
exactly how to go out and get it. * 2016/17 Graduate Survey
12 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 13
LIVE BPI
EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Performing live in the classroom is one
SONY MUSIC
thing, but nothing is more important than WARNER MUSIC
hitting the stage in front of a real audience
of friends, fans, fellow students and
PRS FOR MUSIC
industry influencers. Whatever your chosen THREE SIX ZERO
discipline, you’ll regularly participate in live
events, including not only BIMM-run gigs
MUSIC WEEK
and A&R showcases, but also opportunities
GET CONNECTED
with fellow students that come from being
part of the wider BIMM community. You’ll
gain hands-on experience of the inner
workings of the music business, making
you a better, more confident musician.
PRS FOR MUSIC
72% EXCLUSIVE
FESTIVAL THREE SIX ZERO
PARTNERSHIPS
BELIEVE DIGITAL
of BIMM students are
working on the Music
WHELAN’S ONES TO WATCH FESTIVAL
& Creative Industries 6 The European festival and live
months after graduation* events industry is one of the largest in the
world, with a total of £4 billion generated
in 2017 in the UK alone. BIMM partners with HARD WORKING CLASS HEROES FESTIVAL
INDUSTRY
a selection of Europe’s biggest festivals
to give you exclusive access to the most INTL LIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE
EXPERTS enviable real-life work experience around.
Throughout 2017, over 1,100 BIMM students EAST SIDE MUSIC DAYS BERLIN
Our tutors are some of the most influential and
successful people in the music business and
helped to set up, run and perform at festivals
throughout the UK and Europe – taking care GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
are still making waves today. Together, they’ve
built up an enviable black book of contacts,
of everything including stage and event
management, live sound, journalism and LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY
including some of the biggest names in global
music. In 2017, through these contacts, over
social media reporting. You’ll be industry-
ready... and so will your CV. PLEDGEMUSIC
1,200 of our students had the opportunity to “
showcase themselves in front of major record DUFF PRESS AT BIMM WE’RE
PROUD OF OUR
labels, such as Virgin and EMI. They were
also able to participate in everything from SOME FRIENDLY PR CLOSE INDUSTRY
CONTACTS AND
technical Masterclasses, and talking guitar
techniques with Graham Coxon, to an industry RAK STUDIOS ENJOY SUPPORTING
OUR STUDENTS AS
Q&A session with Public Enemy’s Chuck D.
You’ll learn face-to-face from those who really COMMUNION MUSIC THEY PROGRESS IN
THEIR CAREERS.
understand how the music industry works...
and are willing you to succeed. THE AGENCY
14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY CAREERS - BIMM CONNECT 15
MEET OUR STUDENTS
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
BIMM DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN DUBLIN ARE VALIDATED BY THE ESTEEMED
DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DIT) – ONE OF THE LARGEST HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN IRELAND
Ranked in Times Higher Education’s top DIT Graduate Network – a group of over
100 global universities under 50 years 90,000 former students – and through this
old in 2016, DIT has a long history of you’ll have access to a range of exciting
academic success. Its alumni include networking events, careers opportunities,
many of Ireland’s leading writers, artists, social activities, news and reunions.
politicians and business leaders as well as When combined with the hugely
many international figures successful in arts, proactive BIMM Alumni Network, you’ll NIAMH MCGOLDRICK
architecture and business. have an amazing level of support and BA (HONS) VOCALS
assistance at your disposal,
When you graduate from BIMM, you’ll helping you to secure “The tutors are so passionate and
receive a highly sought-after degree from the successful everyone is really rooting for you because
the internationally renowned DIT, which and sustainable we’re all in the same boat. You can
will look great on your CV and will be an career in the music definitely succeed in the music industry
impressive addition when applying for jobs. industry that you’re without BIMM, but coming from a small
You’ll also instantly become part of the searching for. town, it makes getting started on your
career a lot less overwhelming.”
16 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEET
ACADEMIC QUALITY 17
OUR STUDENTS
A graduate of BIMM Brighton, Natasha is now
a highly successful booking agent. She is vice
president at The Agency Group in London,
personally representing artists including
Foals, The Knife, CHVCHES and Foster The
STUDENT SUCCESS People, while The Agency Group’s wider
roster features acts including 50 Cent, Bring
Me The Horizon, Paramore and A$AP Rocky.
BIMM GRADUATES PROVE THAT TALENT, HARD WORK AND CONNECTIONS ARE NATASHA BENT
AN IMPRESSIVE MIX, WITH NEARLY 75% OF OUR ALUMNI MAKING A LIVING OUT
OF MUSIC ALONE. HERE WE PROFILE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES
– WITH MANY MORE TO BE FOUND AT: WWW.BIMM.IE/STORIES
SIMON DAVIS THE KOOKS ZARA MCFARLANE
Having originally studied Multi-million-selling Since graduating from BIMM
a BA Hons in Professional indiepoppers The Kooks London, jazz singer Zara
Musicianship in Brighton, began as students at BIMM, has been signed to DJ Gilles
IZZY BIZU forming as a band in Brighton Peterson’s Brownswood
Simon has since moved
into the competitive in 2002. Their 2006 debut Recordings, released two
Izzy studied a Diploma in
world of computer game album ‘Inside In/Inside Out’ albums to rave reviews in the
Vocals at BIMM London,
programming, and has found is certified as four-times media, and has toured the
graduating in 2012, and
great success in Singapore platinum in the UK, and its world; including performing
wasted no time in getting her
as the founder and CEO of follow-up, 2008’s ‘Konk’, went all over the US and gigging at
JAMES BAY
music career up and running.
Mighty Bear Games. In 2017, straight into the domestic an exciting array of European
In 2013 she won the ILUVLIVE
the company acquired over chart at No. 1, with album summer festivals. She’s also
Open Mic competition in
S$1 Million from outside number three, ‘Junk Of The won a plethora of awards and
front of a crowd which
investors Global Founders Heart’ going Top 10 in 2011. honours, including The Art
included Emeli Sandé and
Capital, Skycatcher and The band is BRIT Award Desk’s ‘Album of the Year’,
The rise of BIMM Brighton singer-songwriter and guitarist Naughty Boy. Since then she’s
RocketInternet. Simon nominated and won in the ‘Best Jazz Act’ at the 2014
James has been meteoric. In 2015, he won the BRITs ‘Critics’ supported Sam Smith on his
remembers his student days category of ‘Best UK & Ireland MOBO Awards and ‘Vocalist
Choice Award’ and placed second in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ list. UK tour, opened for Jamie
very well and claims he Act’ at the MTV Europe of the Year’ at the 2015 Jazz
His single ‘Hold Back The River’ peaked at No. 2, hitting the Cullum at The Roundhouse,
wouldn’t have formed such Awards in 2006. FM Awards.
top spot in Ireland, while ‘Let It Go’ charted in the UK Top played Glastonbury twice,
a keen business-mind if it
10. His debut album ‘Chaos and the Calm’ went to No. 1 in the signed a worldwide recording
weren’t for his time spent
UK, and was the fifth biggest artist album of 2015. contract with Epic Records,
studying at BIMM.
and performed two tracks on
‘Later… With Jools Holland’.
18 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 19CHARLIE 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
GEORGE EZRA
of One Direction and Susan Boyle.
After graduation, Natti, Sam, Harry, Chris
and Jack received praise from the UK’s
music blogging community, before Zane
George joined BIMM Bristol in 2011 to study Lowe picked their song ‘For You’ as his
Songwriting – and was signed to Columbia ‘Track of the Week’. Shows at The Great
Records less than a year later. His debut Escape and Berlin Music Week followed, plus
single ‘Budapest’ reached No. 3 in the UK and German tours, buzz on US music
charts, attaining Platinum status. His debut trade bible Billboard, support slots for The
album ‘Wanted On Voyage’ hit No. 1, selling Ting Tings, and recording sessions at Abbey
over one million copies in the UK alone, Road studios.
and was the UK’s third biggest-selling
album of 2014.
JORDAN JOSHUA BEN THOMPSON
TWO DOOR
WHITMORE LEDGER CINEMA CLUB
Having completed a BA After gaining a Music Business As live drummer for Two
(Hons) in 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
COCO LEAMAN
TOM ODELL is home to high-profile Misty, St. Vincent, The War television appearances. A
Coco completed a Music Business degree acts such as Ed Sheeran, On Drugs and Sleater-Kinney. musician endorsed by Vic
at BIMM Brighton in 2016. Soon afterward, Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Josh’s role at Free Trade is Firth and Zildjian, Ben’s
she started an internship with Kerry Missy Elliott and Plan B. central to the wider range of abilities are well honed, and
BIMM Brighton Songwriting graduate Tom
Gordy Enterprises based in L.A, where she Jordan also works for the music industry, working he continues to be a pivotal
signed to Columbia Records and in 2013
continues working today. KGE clients are Brighton-based music closely alongside promoters part of Two Door Cinema
was nominated in the ‘BBC Sound Of’ poll.
some of the biggest musicians in the world supervision company The (both regionally in the UK Club’s success.
He won the ‘Critics’ Choice Award’ at The
including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Sound Works. and internationally) as well
BRITs, played Glastonbury Festival and his
Rockwell, Berry Gordy and Lionel Richie. As as artists’ wider teams which
debut album ‘Long Way Down’ went to No.
an ambassador for the company, Coco has includes management, record
1. His rise continued into 2014, with two
attended various industry events such as labels and their PR teams.
BRIT Award nominations and a win as the
CAA, Fox Rothschild, Spotify and Nielsen,
Ivor Novello ‘Songwriter of the Year’.
Interscope Records, a Hollywood Walk of
For more success stories, visit www.bimm.ie/stories
Fame ceremony and movie screenings.
20 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 21MEET YOUR TUTORS
RAY BOYLE
“IRELAND’S BEST CONNECTED.” HEAD OF GUITAR
OUR BIMM DUBLIN TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL Ray began his career in the 90s as lead guitarist
PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. and songwriter in the band The Ultra Montanes,
signing to Sony indie label Lakota and releasing
an album and several singles. He later studied
classical guitar, completing his Recital Diploma at
BIMM tutors are specialists in preparing Trinity College of Music London and his Licentiate
students for a successful and sustainable in Classical Guitar Recital. Ray has collaborated
career in the music industry. and played with a broad range of artists, including
Babyshambles, Suede and the virtuoso violinist
All of them are experienced music Cora Venus Lunny. He’s been musical composer
professionals, performers and music business and arranger for theatre productions, and has
entrepreneurs who remain active in the scored several animated shorts and projects for
industry, meaning you’ll have direct access the Dublin Fringe Festival. Drawing on his wide-
to their in-demand insider knowledge. ranging knowledge of styles and techniques, Ray’s
been a guitar tutor since 2006.
OLLIE COLE
JOHNNY BOYLE HEAD OF LIVE
HEAD OF DRUMS PERFORMANCE
Johnny has been playing drums since Ollie is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist
the age of 12 and joined his first band and songwriter who began playing
when he was just 14. Since then, he’s and writing at the age of six. Having
played, recorded and toured with had some success with his first band
many notable artists, including Andy Swampshack, he formed the three-piece
White, The Frames, Marianne Faithful, rock band, Turn. Ollie was Turn’s singer,
Pugwash, LiR, The Duckworth Lewis songwriter and main guitarist, and they
Method, Mundy, Damien Rice, Neil soon signed to Infectious Records in
Hannon, Finbar Furey and Don Baker. London. They released three Irish Top
Over the course of his career, Johnny 10 albums, played sell-out gigs at Vicar
has made television appearances with Street and Oxegen festival, and were
Elton John, Ronan Keating, Westlife, nominated for Ireland’s coveted ‘Choice
Atomic Kitten, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Music Award’ in 2005. Ollie left the band
Shayne Ward. He’s also played on many in 2006 to work on his solo album, which
movie soundtracks, including those for was given 5 stars by The Irish Times. He
‘I Went Down’ and ‘Once’. continues to progress his career as both
a songwriter and solo artist.
22 TUTORS TUTORS 23COLM QUEARNEY
HEAD OF SONGWRITING
Colm is the owner of The Qube Analogue and Digital
Recording Studio in North Strand, Dublin, where he’s
been recording and producing bands since 2004.
As a session guitarist he’s performed with Cathy
Davey, Damien Dempsey, Mundy and Mark Geary, and
has played guitar and co-written songs with Jerry
Fish, The Pale and Bronagh Gallagher. To top off his
prolific musical endeavours, Colm is also a solo artist PAUL MOORE HEAD OF BASS MICHAEL ROE
performing under the name of Q, with three albums HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS
released under this guise to date. Paul has been playing electric bass since
the age of 14 and upright bass from 16. A graduate of the National University
He’s recorded with Mary Coughlan, Declan of Ireland Maynooth, Michael started
O’Rourke, Juliet Turner, Katie Melua, The as a musician playing drums in various
MARK GREANEY HEAD OF
Chieftains, Colm Wilkinson, Donal Lunny, bands, including Adebisi Shank. He
EDUCATION
Ronnie Drew and Mark Knopfler, and worked began working in the industry as an
exclusively with Riverdance for four years agent, booking tours for artists in
Mark formed JJ72 in 1996 and was lead singer, songwriter,
between 1998 and 2001, holding the role of Europe and Asia. He founded the Irish
guitarist and manager. Signed to Sony Records while still at
Musical Director. Paul has also performed live independent label Richter Collective,
school, their first album went Top 20 in the UK and Top 10
with Andrew Strong, Frances Black, Jimmy building it into an internationally
in Ireland, and achieved four Top 40 UK hit singles. JJ72’s
MacCarthy, Paul Brady, Alex Chilton, Rita respected company with worldwide
second album recorded with Flood (Depeche Mode, U2,
Coolidge, Moving Hearts, Solomon Burke distribution. In 2011, Michael set
Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey) also went Top 20 in the
and Van Morrison. He’s recorded movie up MKR Management, which offers
UK and Top 10 in Ireland, scoring two Top 40 UK singles.
soundtracks and has performed in numerous consultancy, artist management and
They also played all the major festivals and toured with
musicals. Paul has broad teaching experience, label services to US independent labels
U2, Coldplay and Muse. Since JJ72, Mark has toured with
having taught Bass and Musicianship with wishing to set up in Europe. He also
Smashing Pumpkins and Snow Patrol.
The Making Music Workshop based in the manages Dublin-based band All Tvvins,
North of Ireland, and has performed Bass among others.
Masterclasses on many occasions.
KARL BREEN
HEAD OF MUSIC THEORY
SHELLEY BUKSPAN HEAD OF VOCALS
Karl has been an in-demand session guitarist for the
past 20 years, and in that time has recorded, gigged
An American/Israeli singer, songwriter and performer,
and toured with many acclaimed international artists,
Shelley has been part of the Irish music scene since 1986.
including Sinead O’Connor, Clannad, Gavin Friday,
As a front woman and solo artist, she’s performed at many
Brian Kennedy, Lesley Garrett, The Irish Tenors and
events and festivals, including CMJ New York and the
Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South), among others.
Montreux Jazz Festival, among others.
His TV work has seen him perform as a backing
She’s also appeared on TV and radio shows both in Ireland
musician with Elton John, Westlife, Olly Murs,
and abroad, such as sessions for the BBC, with the RTE
Sugababes, Enrique Iglesias, Katie Melua, LeAnn
Orchestra and many more.
Rimes, Natasha Bedingfield, Rodney Crowell, Andrea
Corr, Steve Earle, Deacon Blue, Cliff Richard, Russell
Watson, Sharon Shannon and Andrea Bocelli. For a full list of tutors, visit www.bimm.ie/tutors
24 TUTORS TUTORS 25MEET OUR STUDENTS
DUBLIN
COURSES
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
28 BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC
(GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS)
32 BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC
(SONGWRITING)
FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
CONOR KING 36 CPD DIPLOMA PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP
BA (HONS) BASS (GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOCALS AND SONGWRITING)
“I wanted to be a full time student who
would receive a level 8 degree and
the idea that my tutors would people
who have had success and who are still
working in the industry was a major
reason why I chose the course.
In addition to learning from your course
content, tutorials and masterclasses I
really appreciate the knowledge you
obtain from being around full time
musicians whether it be your tutors,
fellow classmates or anyone in the
common room.”
26 MEET OUR STUDENTS COURSES 27“TURN YOUR PASSION
FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.”
BA (HONS) GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS
CAO CODE: DT506
COMMERCIAL
MODERN MUSIC
If you’re a musician who wants to gain a Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician and
degree-level qualification, but at the same performer, but will inspire you as a fan too, as
time fulfil your creative and commercial you attend unique Masterclasses by some of
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOCALS
potential, then the BA (Hons) in Commercial the best players and musicians in the world.
Modern Music is the right choice to help turn You’ll also have the opportunity to audition for
AND SONGWRITING
your passion for music into a career. the BIMM Album and termly BIMM gigs.
This four-year programme aims to develop Your course will culminate in either a
your performance skills at the same time as Professional Project utilising academic research
CAO CODE: DT506 progressing your career goals, using a deadline- skills, or an Analytical Perspectives dissertation
driven project management approach. designed to investigate music through key
concepts and theories associated with cultural
4 YEARS FULL-TIME At BIMM Dublin, we understand that live studies; giving you a head start into the
performance is the key to you becoming a workplace and enhancing an appreciation
great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on and understanding of your cultural and social
stage to help you develop and find your niche environment.
as a performer.
PROGRESSION
You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving Graduates can progress directly to
tuition in techniques, music theory and styles employment in the music industry in roles
across a wide range of genres from pop and such as solo performer, band member, session
punk to folk and funk. musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or
can continue their study with a Postgraduate
The degree is both academically and musically Certificate in Learning and Teaching at BIMM
challenging, providing the perfect balance Brighton.
between practical and technical skills, and
theory and analysis. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The minimum academic requirements are
You’ll be part of a creative community of gifted two H5s and four O6s or H7s at Leaving
writers, performers, critical thinkers and music Cert (formerly two Higher Level C3s and
industry professionals who you can collaborate four Ordinary Level D3s). All applicants must
and network with to help bring your talent to attend an audition at which they can earn
life. up to 600 additional points to add to their
Leaving Cert points. Five Distinctions at
Through a range of optional modules, including FETAC Level 5 will also be deemed to comply
Performance in Context, Studio Musicianship, with the minimum entry requirements.
Session Skills, Commercial Songwriting, Music
Business Studies, and Music Teaching Practice, Validated by Dublin Institute of Technology.
you can tailor the degree to fit your own
personal goals.
28 BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC 29BA (Hons) Commercial Modern Music
PERFORMANCE MODULES
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
• Styles 1 • Styles 2
• Techniques 1 • Techniques 2
• Music Business & Study Skills • Applied Music Business & Study Skills
• Artist Development & Entrepreneurship • Essential Development Skills
• Live Performance Workshop • Performativity & Live Music
• Music Theory and Keyboard Skills • Applied Music Theory, Transcription &
Keyboard Skills
YEAR 3 YEAR 4
All students take mandatory and optional All students take the mandatory and
modules in their third year of study. These optional modules in their fourth year of
modules are an example of some of the study. These modules are an example
units that can be studied during Year 3 of of some of the units students could be
the degree programme. All modules for studying during Year 4 of the degree
the academic year beginning in September programme. All modules for the
will be confirmed in writing prior to the academic year beginning in September
commencement of the programme. will be confirmed in writing prior to
commencement of the programme.
• Cultural Perspectives
• Advanced Music Theory & Arrangement Pathway A For entry to Year 2, students must complete Year 1 with
• Research Methods • Professional Project Major 120 credits achieved. External applications to Year 2 are
• Professional Musicianship • Analytical Perspectives Minor accepted – for details, please contact info@bimm.co.uk
Pathway B
Students will select one option from the • Analytical Perspectives Major
following optional modules: • Professional Project Minor
• P
erformance in Context Students will select one option from the
• Commercial Band Management following optional modules:
• Studio Musicianship
• Studio Recording • Commercial Songwriting
• The Songwriter/Producer • Solo Performance
• Music Publishing • Ensemble Performance
• Music Business Studies
• Music Teaching Practice
• Professional Development
• Composition & Analysis
For module descriptions and more
30 BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC information, visit www.bimm.ie BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC 31BA (HONS) COURSE MODULES
COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC
(SONGWRITING) 4 YEARS FULL-TIME
CAO CODE: DT506
CAO CODE: DT506
If you’re a songwriter who wants to gain a Teaching Practice, you can tailor the degree to
degree-level qualification, but at the same time fit your own personal goals.
fulfill your creative and commercial potential,
then the BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Music is the right choice to help turn your Masterclasses by some of the best musicians in
passion for music into a career. the world, which will stretch you as a songwriter. • Song writing Techniques 1 • Songwriting Techniques 2
You’ll also have the opportunity to audition for • Styles Analysis • Arrangement Analysis
At BIMM Dublin, our Songwriting degree is one the BIMM Album and termly BIMM gigs. • Live Arrangement Workshop • Live Performance Workshop (SW)
of a kind. We have a strong focus on writing • Music Theory & Keyboard Skills • Applied Music Business & Study Skills
technique, analysis and personal stylistic Your course will culminate in a Professional • Music Business & Study Skills • Essential Development Skills
development, and you’ll be encouraged from Project designed to teach academic research • Artist Development & Entrepreneurship • Applied Music Theory, Transcription &
day one to explore your creativity as an artist, skills, and give you the opportunity to develop Keyboard Skills
where our expert tutors will guide you to a live industry project of your choice, giving
deliver career-making tunes. you a head start into the workplace when YEAR 3 YEAR 4
you graduate.
Our four-year programme aims to develop All students take mandatory and optional All students take mandatory and optional
your songwriting skills at the same time So to make your way as a songwriter, connect modules in their third year of study. These modules in their fourth year of study. These
as progressing your career goals, using a with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in music. modules are an example of some of the modules are an example of some of the
deadline-driven project management approach. units that can be studied during Year 3 of units students could be studying during
The degree is both academically and musically PROGRESSION the degree programme. Year 4 of the degree programme.
challenging, providing the perfect balance Graduates can progress directly to employment
between practical and technical skills, and in the music industry in roles such as solo • Cultural Perspectives Pathway A
theory and analysis. performer, band member, session musician, • Advanced Music Theory & Arrangement • Professional Project Major
backing vocalist or songwriter, or can continue • Research Methods • Analytical Perspectives Minor
To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed their study with a Postgraduate Certificate in • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting
understanding of the music business is Learning and Teaching at BIMM Brighton. • The Songwriter/Producer
essential. We’ll share our knowledge of music Pathway B
publishing, contracts and recording technology, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Students will select one option from the • Analytical Perspectives Major
and will deliver our teaching in line with the The minimum academic requirements are following optional modules: • Professional Project Minor
latest trends and directions in the evolving two H5s and four O6s or H7s at Leaving Cert • Commercial Songwriting
music industry. (formerly two Higher Level C3s and four • Performance in Context
Ordinary Level D3s). All applicants must attend • Commercial Band Management Students will select one option from the
You’ll be part of a creative community of an audition at which they can earn up to 600 • Studio Musicianship following optional modules:
gifted writers, performers and music industry additional points to add to their Leaving Cert • Studio Recording
professionals who you can collaborate and points. Five Distinctions at FETAC Level 5 will • Solo Performance
network with to help bring your talent to life. also be deemed to comply with the minimum • Ensemble Performance
entry requirements. • Music Business Studies
Through a range of optional modules, including • Music Teaching Practice
The Songwriter/Producer, Commercial Validated by Dublin Institute of Technology. For module descriptions and more • Professional Development
Songwriting, Music Business Studies and Music information, visit www.bimm.ie • Composition & Analysis
32 BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC: SONGWRITING BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC: SONGWRITING 33MEET OUR STUDENTS
“ SUCCESS DOESN’T
ALWAYS COME EASILY.
IT TAKES THE RIGHT
COMBINATION OF
TALENT, HARD WORK
AND VALUABLE
CONNECTIONS TO
GEMMA BRADLEY
MAKE YOUR WAY IN
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”
BA (HONS) SONGWRITING
“I love the hustle and bustle of city
life, there’s always something going
on somewhere. Its rather exciting and
a whole lot different to the small rural
town I’m from in Derry! I think there’s a
great music scene down here and there’s
loads of opportunities and platforms to
showcase your music; also there are lots
of new and upcoming artists that are just
crazy good!”
34 MEET
BA (HONS)
OUR STUDENTS
COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC: SONGWRITING BA (HONS) COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC: SONGWRITING 35“MIX WITH IRELAND’S
MOST TALENTED ARTISTS.”
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOCALS AND SONGWRITING
If you’re a musician striving to reach your full steps in a music industry career, or continuing
potential, but you can’t commit to a full- on with study in the form of the BA (Hons) in
time programme, then the CPD Diploma in Commercial Modern Music at BIMM.
Professional Musicianship can help turn your
passion for music into a career. So, what are you waiting for? To make your
way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll
This one-year practical and vocational connect you to a life in music.
course is ideal if you want to further your
musical abilities on a part-time basis of 4.5 PROGRESSION
hours a week. Graduates can progress directly to a career in
the music industry, or can continue their study
At BIMM Dublin, we understand that live with a BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music
performance is the key to you becoming a in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals or Songwriting
CPD DIPLOMA great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time at BIMM.
PROFESSIONAL
working on your techniques and styles to
help you develop and find your niche as a MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
performer. You’ll receive expert guidance from The minimum entry requirement is successful
MUSICIANSHIP
your highly skilled BIMM tutors, all of whom completion of one module at Level 5. This is
have had vast experience in the music industry, equivalent to one O6 (formerly OD3) in any
and continue to be a part of the business today. subject at Leaving Cert. Applicants must be 17
on 1st January in the year of entry. All applicants
You’ll also study music theory and the must also attend an audition to determine their
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOCALS fundamental skills required to read and
perform music notation, such as sight reading.
eligibility for the course.
AND SONGWRITING During your time on the course you’ll connect
with likeminded fellow musicians for exciting
Validated by Dublin Institute of Technology.
collaboration projects, and will get to plug
1 YEAR PART-TIME into unique networking opportunities, such COURSE MODULES
as Masterclasses with global music industry
professionals. You’ll also have the opportunity PERFORMANCE SONGWRITING
to audition for the BIMM Album and the BIMM • Music Styles • Theory &
end-of-term gigs. All in all, it’s a fantastic part- • Instrumental Critical Listening
time introduction to modern music and the Techniques • Song Stylistics
industry that surrounds it. • Theory and • Songwriting
Sight Reading
The course is fully validated by the Dublin
Institute of Technology, and successful
completion will gain you 30 ECTS credits. For module descriptions and more
It’s a great gateway to either taking your first information, visit www.bimm.ie
36 CPD DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP CPD DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 37STUDENT SUPPORT WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TIME AT BIMM DUBLIN AS EASY AND AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, SO WE HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE. EDUCATION SUPPORT We have a full-time team providing a range of services for those who need support throughout their studies. These include students with specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions and other disabilities. Our Student Services Team will work on a one-to- one basis to help students learn skills to assist with reading, writing, revision and approaches to exams and coursework. PASTORAL SUPPORT Our Student Services Team also offers counselling and stress management. This is done on a one-to-one basis and is strictly confidential. We understand that there are certain stresses and anxieties that can affect students, so our student support will help with any problems you may have, from financial worries to personal issues. FIND OUT MORE If you have any Student Support questions, please call our team on 01 5133 666 or email studentsupportdublin@bimm.ie 38 STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT 39
HOW TO APPLY
APPLYING TO BIMM IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE
STEPS. BUT REMEMBER, OUR COURSES ARE VERY POPULAR,
SO DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE!
BA (HONS) IN COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC Equivalent qualifications that will be
All Irish and EU applicants who wish to apply considered from EU applicants can be viewed
for the BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern at: www2.cao.ie/downloads/documents/
Music must do so through the CAO
(www.cao.ie/apply.php), using the course CPD DIPLOMA IN
code DT506. Applications open on 4th PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP
November and close at 5.15pm on 1st Applications for the CPD Diploma in
February each year. As this is a restricted Professional Musicianship (DIT Course Code:
course, late applications are not accepted. DT506C) are made directly to BIMM Dublin,
initially via the ‘Apply Now’ form on the
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 2 www.bimm.ie website. Applications open
H5s and 4 O6s or H7s (formerly 2 Higher on 5th November and close at 5.30pm on AUDITIONS Applicants for the CPD Diploma course will
Level C3s and 4 Ordinary Level D3s), in any 31st July each year. Applicants to the BA (Hons) in Commercial be auditioned from March and throughout
subjects at Leaving Cert level, or equivalent. Modern Music and the CPD Diploma in the summer, but priority will be given to
A minimum of five Distinctions at FETAC Applicants must have successfully completed Professional Musicianship will be required to those applying for the full-time course.
Level 5 will also be accepted. one module at Level 5 (i.e., one subject complete an audition in order to determine Audition requirements will be sent to each
at Leaving Cert Level or one module at their eligibility for their chosen course. applicant in advance, and audition dates
All applicants must attend an audition to FETAC Level 5, or equivalent) and must be Auditions for BA applications will begin in and times will be sent at least ten days in
determine their eligibility for the course. 17 years of age on 1st January in the year of March and continue through to May. advance. Please note that all correspondence
CAO applicants can gain up to a maximum application. is carried out by email.
of 600 additional points at audition to add
to their Leaving Cert points. All applicants must attend an audition to
determine their eligibility for the course.
Mature students are welcomed and should If you have any queries about
apply through the CAO as usual. Applicants Mature students are welcomed and must be applying for a BIMM Dublin course,
must be 23 years of age on 1st January in the 23 on 1st January in the year of application in please contact our Admissions
year of application in order to be classified order to be classified as Team on 01 5133 666 or by emailing
as such. The primary entry criteria for such. The primary entry criteria for dublin@bimm.ie
consideration will be the audition. consideration will be the audition.
40 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY 41BA (HONS) IN GRANTS
COMMERCIAL MODERN MUSIC A number of different grants are available
This course is part of the Free Fees scheme, from SUSI (Student Universal Support
so if you’re eligible, you’ll only have to pay Ireland). These are awarded on an individual
FEES, GRANTS
the student contribution fee which was basis and are means tested. They’re not
€3,000 in 2017/18. usually available to students undertaking
part-time study or private courses.
To check if you are, take a look at
AND
www.studentfinance.ie Detailed SCHOLARSHIPS
information on fees is available from BIMM is dedicated to supporting and offering
the Fees Office at DIT. opportunities to talented and passionate
aspiring musicians. Our aim is to do as much
SCHOLARSHIPS
CPD DIPLOMA IN as we can to help our students succeed.
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP
For the academic year 2017/2018, fees for Over the last year, BIMM Group are proud to
this course are €1,950, payable directly to have offered over €250,000 in scholarships
BIMM Dublin. A deposit of €300 is required and bursaries to those in need of financial
WE KNOW BEING A STUDENT CAN BE EXPENSIVE, SO WE MAKE SURE in advance to accept and secure a place help, allowing them to make the most of
ALL BIMM DUBLIN COURSES ARE GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. on the course. their talents. Many schemes are provided
in conjunction with our high-profile music
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS industry partners, and show our commitment
The fee structure for International to supporting talented music students from
students is equivalent to Dublin Institute all backgrounds.
of Technology’s International Fees. More
information is available from the DIT
International Office.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For any further information around fees,
grants and scholarships please email
dublin@bimm.ie or call 01 5133 666.
42 FEES, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FEES, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 43EDUCATION PARTNERS
ACCOMMODATION
BIMM IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A HOST
OF HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS. DUBLIN IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY WITH PLENTY OF ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS, SO FINDING SOMEWHERE TO LIVE WON’T BE DIFFICULT. IT’S VERY
EASY TO GET AROUND, SO WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE, DUBLIN’S GREAT
TRANSPORT SYSTEM WILL GET YOU TO BIMM, AND YOU’LL NEVER BE MORE
THAN FIVE MINUTES FROM BARS, SHOPS AND PARKS.
Our partners enable us to offer fully THE SKILLS COMPANY
accredited courses which deliver The innovative Skills Company supports
internationally recognised academic BIMM Manchester in the accreditation of
qualifications to successful graduates. our Level 3 programmes.
Whether you decide to live in a bedsit, a
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
flat, a shared house or even on a part-board
All BIMM Higher Education courses in the UK Our exceptional Further Education partner,
basis with a family, there’s plenty to choose
and Berlin are awarded and quality assured New College Swindon, supports BIMM
from, although they do fill up fast.
by the University of Sussex, a top 20 ranking Birmingham in the accreditation of our
UK university. This means that all of our Level 3 programmes.
There are no halls of residence at BIMM
graduates leave with an award from one of
Dublin, but our Student Support Team can
the world’s most respected universities. As an education provider, BIMM is
offer a lot of guidance when it comes to
dedicated to maintaining the highest
finding suitable student digs.
DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY standards for our students. BIMM Group
The greatly admired DIT validates two of has been successfully assessed by the
our BIMM Dublin courses. Graduates will rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for
AVAILABLE
leave with a qualification awarded by Dublin Higher Education (QAA) and has also ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
Institute of Technology. received the UK Visas and Immigration
(UKVI) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status. • Dedicated student housing
BACA • Private landlords
Our outstanding Further Education • Houseshare opportunities
partner, Brighton Aldridge Community • Part-boards with families
Academy (BACA), supports BIMM Brighton
in the accreditation of our Level 2 and 3
programmes. Students on the BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music
and the CPD Diploma in Professional Musicianship are
registered DIT students and, as such, can use the range
of services provided for students there, including the
Accommodation Service. This service offers assistance
with finding accommodation and advice on all related
matters. DIT also has a number of halls of residence
throughout the city of Dublin, some of which are located
within walking distance of BIMM. For more information,
please visit the BIMM Dublin website: www.bimm.ie
44 EDUCATION PARTNERS ACCOMMODATION 45OPEN
DAYS “NEARLY 75% OF BIMM STUDENTS GO
ON TO WORK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”
OPEN DAYS
We hold a number of Open Days throughout
November, December and January so you
can see for yourself what life as a BIMM
student is really like.
At an Open Day you can:
• Watch live performances from
BIMM bands
• See a presentation on our courses
and philosophy BOOK YOUR PLACE
• View our high-tech facilities To book on one of our Open Days,
• Meet our world-class tutors please visit the BIMM website and
• Ask questions about life at BIMM and complete our online booking form. We’ll
industry opportunities be in touch to confirm your place.
46 OPEN DAYS OPEN DAYS 47CONTACT
INFORMATION
TO APPLY TO BIMM, BOOK AN ASSESSMENT OR ASK US A QUESTION,
PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH.
BIMM Dublin
62-64 Francis Street
Dublin 8
Ireland
YOUR MUSIC CAREER
Tel: 01 5133 666
Email: dublin@bimm.ie
STARTS HERE.
www.bimm.ie
BIMM Dublin Official
@BIMMDublin
View our channel by searching
for ‘BIMM Dublin’
@bimm_dublin
Please note: The information in the BIMM 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.
48 CONTACT INFORMATION Dublin 2018/19-1 ABOUT BIMM 49EUROPE’S
MOST CONNECTED
MUSIC COLLEGE
+353 1 5133 666
dublin.bimm.ie
BIMM Dublin
62–64 Francis Street
Dublin 8
Ireland
@bimm_dublin BIMM.IE
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