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PROSPECTUS
20 18
19
YOUR
MUSIC
CAREER
STARTS
HERE
LONDON
BERLIN
HAMBURG
DUBLIN
BIRMINGHAM
MANCHESTER
BRISTOL
BRIGHTON BIMM.CO.UK/LONDON
THE SECRET DEAR APPLICANT,
TO SUCCESS As College Principal for BIMM London, working with international live agents,
IS NO SECRET. there’s nothing more satisfying than
attending an end-of-term gig and seeing
various positions within record labels
(Island Records, Universal, Warner Bros.),
all the students’ hard work and talent come as a radio presenter and producer, and in
If you want to make it in music, to fruition right before your eyes – whether media production for the BBC. I’ve always
you’ve got to get connected, they’re performers, songwriters, producers enjoyed the more DIY side of the music
or music entrepreneurs. For me, BIMM is all business, and I’m a prime example of just
and at BIMM we get you better
about the music and all about the students. how varied and exciting a music career
connected than anybody else. can be if you follow a range of different
This same focus on people and creativity interests that are there for the taking, and
You’ll mix with more of the is also the reason why I love the music have the drive to succeed.
industry. Since I began my music career
finest aspiring musicians in many years ago, there’s never been a BIMM London is situated right at the heart
Europe, and the largest dull moment in my journey. From playing of what is probably the world’s biggest
alumni network in the industry. bass in celebrated alternative bands and centre for music, and literally thousands of
touring the world numerous times, to opportunities are on our doorstep, thanks to
performing at summer festivals (Reading, an energetic live music scene and hundreds
You’ll be introduced to more All Tomorrow’s Parties, 2000trees, and of industry connections. The city has a rich
world-class tutors, every one more), and completing sessions with MTV musical heritage which has generated some
of them active within the and BBC Radio 1, my experience of the of the most influential artists responsible
music business has been stimulating, fun for shaping global music. Being so close to
contemporary music business.
and memorable – largely due to the many this buzz was the reason I came to London
interesting and unique people I’ve met in the first place, and it turned out to be
You’ll cross paths with more along the way. the start of a long and rewarding career,
guest tutors; some of the most providing unforgettable moments, amazing
As well as being a performer, I’ve been music, and friends for life. Being able to
successful and influential lucky enough to experience many other indulge a passion, develop your talent and
people in the industry. roles in the music ultimately launch a successful career in the
industry – including industry you love is one of the greatest gifts
tour management, of all – and here at BIMM London, we’re
And you’ll be involved in
artist management, proud to help students do just that.
one of the most vibrant
music scenes on the planet,
because all of our colleges
are in the cities where
music matters most.
If you want to get into
the music industry, JULIA RUZICKA
get into BIMM. COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
– BIMM LONDON
2 CONTENTS WELCOME 3
CONTENTS
5 ABOUT BIMM
ABOUT
12
6 LONDON – THE PLACE TO STUDY
8 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE
10 LIFE AT BIMM AT BIMM YOU’LL BE PART OF A CREATIVE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES YOU THE
12 MASTERCLASSES BEST OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TALENT AND WORK IN
ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND MOST CELEBRATED INDUSTRIES.
14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY
18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
20 STUDENT SUCCESS
24 TUTORS
29 COURSES
20
62 SUMMER SCHOOLS
The global music industry is worth around authentic taste for what life in the music
63 STUDENT SUPPORT $50bn annually and this figure continues industry is really like.
64 HOW TO APPLY to grow each year, providing a multitude All of our colleges offer fully accredited
66 INTERNATIONAL of employment opportunities in the UK, courses and are QAA-assured. Our tutors
Europe and abroad. For over 30 years, BIMM are experts in their field and still tour, play
68 FEES AND FINANCE
has been producing some of the industry’s and produce music with some of the world’s
70 STUDENT LOANS brightest talents, from best-selling artists biggest recording artists, such as Radiohead,
71 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES such as The Kooks, Tom Odell, Radiohead Paul Weller, Beyoncé, Madonna and Sir Paul
72 EDUCATION PARTNERS and George Ezra to leading songwriters, McCartney.
musicians, agents, producers, journalists,
74
73 ACCOMMODATION
business professionals and major-label
74 OPEN DAYS AND COLLEGE TOURS managers.
76 CONTACT INFORMATION WHY LONDON?
Location is vital to breaking into the music
industry, so we’ve based our colleges London is at the centre of music and
in London, Berlin, Hamburg, Dublin, the arts, both in terms of national and
Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and international reputation. As a culturally
Brighton – the eight European cities where diverse city with a large student
music matters most. These locations have population, London offers inspiration
“ REALLY IMPRESSED WITH thriving music scenes that allow you to and opportunities to many musicians
WHAT YOU HAVE HERE, take advantage of our unrivalled industry and artists. Alongside the major record
YOU’RE VERY LUCKY.” connections and the many collaborative labels and iconic music venues, the
opportunities that arise. In this creative city has a thriving underground music
environment you can network and develop scene with hundreds of venues and
ROGER DALTREY CBE lifelong contacts while performing and bars for you to learn your craft.
BIMM PATRON staging gigs at local venues and festivals,
as well as working with record labels, music
producers and rehearsal studios to get an
4 CONTENTS
CONTENTS ABOUT BIMM 5
LONDON
LONDON IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S
GREATEST CENTRES OF MUSIC.
IT’S A PERFECT PLAYGROUND
FOR CHECKING OUT NEW BANDS,
THE
NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY
PROFESSIONALS AND CONNECTING
WITH A WEALTH OF RECORD
LABELS, PROMOTIONS AGENCIES
PLACE
AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Every style of music that’s ever been, and
that ever will be, finds its place in London.
TO STUDY
From legendary jazz players calling at
Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s, to breakthrough
indie outfits electrifying stages in Camden
Town, to chart-topping pop stars playing
multiple nights at the city’s arenas: there’s
no stopping London’s magnetism, as the
most vibrant variety of music consistently
calls at its countless venues.
And just as its music scene is incredibly
diverse, so too is the culture offered by
London. This is a multinational metropolis;
a city built on global influences. It’s a
melting pot of possibilities, and BIMM
London students can look forward to
exploring a multitude of rewarding pursuits
within its city limits. And should you feel
there’s something missing, where better
than London to kick-start your own cutting- “ WE WERE ALWAYS
edge scene? ENCOURAGED TO BETTER
OURSELVES AT BIMM, TO
A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR CAREER HAVE ENQUIRING MINDS,
48% of the UK music industry is based AND TO CHALLENGE
in London.* OURSELVES WITH OUR OWN
INDIVIDUAL GOALS. I KNOW
*Source: Creative & Cultural Skills (2010). THAT IT’S MADE A REAL
Creative and Cultural Industry: Impact and DIFFERENCE TO MY CAREER
Footprint 2010/11. AND HAS HELPED ME TO
REALISE MY AMBITIONS.”
CHARLIE MCCLEAN,
FOUNDATION DEGREE GRADUATE
6 LONDON LONDON 7
THE BIMM
STUDY
EXCHANGE
HAMBURG BERLIN
Having a vast network of colleges across it makes complete sense for your future
Europe means we can provide something music career to study in multiple cities with
truly unique which can’t be matched by 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 MANCHESTER
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 BIMM scenes of multiple cities will give you
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 music industry.
BIMM degrees in these locations will be
validated by the prestigious University And remember, whether you’re studying at
of Sussex, meaning courses and classes one of our UK locations, or in Berlin, all our
are totally seamless across all seven classes are taught in English, so you don’t
European cities. In case you need further need to worry if your German could do with BRISTOL BRIGHTON
convincing, here are just four reasons why some improvement!
8 THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE *Terms and conditions apply THE BIMM STUDY EXCHANGE 9
“PROVIDING YOU
WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.”
LIFE WHETHER IT’S LEARNING INSIDE THE
CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE
OR AT A FESTIVAL, WE’LL PROVIDE
YOU WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES
GIGS
Life at BIMM is not all about coursework,
revision and exams – live music is a huge part
of what we’re all about. Throughout your time
AT
YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR at BIMM, you’ll be heavily involved in London’s
GOALS THROUGH CONNECTING AND live scene, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or
INTERACTING WITH THE INDUSTRY IN promoting. We also run and put on our own
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS. end-of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians,
bands and songwriters at a series of events
across the city.
GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES
BIMM
We believe that to be the best it helps to
connect with the best, so we encourage
you to meet and network with leading
music industry professionals. We use our
connections to attract A-list musicians,
songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and
booking agents to share their knowledge
with you in regular Masterclasses. Previous
guests have included: Danny O’Donoghue
(The Script), KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public
AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN Enemy), Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur),
AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur,
OR MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. The Smiths), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury),
Lawson, Nile Rodgers (Chic, Daft Punk), Ben
Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and
BIMM patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who).
BIMM ALBUM “ I FELT I FINALLY FITTED
Every year we release an album featuring a IN THERE. YOU COULD DO
host of BIMM musicians. BIMM bands and YOUR OWN THING AND
artists submit demos for consideration, THAT’S WHAT WE DID.”
and the chosen acts get to record at a
professional studio with engineers and LUKE PRITCHARD, THE KOOKS
producers. The album is released to the BIMM GRADUATE
public and given to industry professionals
to showcase the very best of BIMM talent.
10 LIFE
CONTENTS
AT BIMM LIFE AT BIMM 11
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
12 MASTERCLASSES MASTERCLASSES 13
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
14 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 15
LIVE BPI
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Performing live in the classroom is one
thing, but nothing is more important than SONY MUSIC
hitting the stage in front of a real audience
of friends, fans, fellow students and WARNER MUSIC
industry influencers. Whatever your chosen
discipline, you’ll regularly participate in live MUSIC WEEK
events, including not only BIMM-run gigs
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 & Creative
REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL HAMBURG
Industries 6 months after The European festival and live
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 THE GREAT ESCAPE 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
labels, such as Virgin and EMI. They were AT BIMM WE’RE
also able to participate in everything from SOME FRIENDLY PR PROUD OF OUR
technical Masterclasses, and talking guitar CLOSE INDUSTRY
techniques with Graham Coxon, to an industry RAK STUDIOS CONTACTS AND
Q&A session with Public Enemy’s Chuck D. ENJOY SUPPORTING
You’ll learn face-to-face from those who really COMMUNION MUSIC OUR STUDENTS AS
understand how the music industry works... THEY PROGRESS IN
and are willing you to succeed. THE AGENCY THEIR CAREERS.
16 ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY 17
MEET OUR STUDENTS
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
BIMM DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN LONDON, BERLIN, BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER,
BRISTOL AND BIRMINGHAM ARE VALIDATED BY THE ESTEEMED UNIVERSITY OF
SUSSEX – ONE OF THE MOST ACADEMICALLY RESPECTED UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK.
Ranked the 7th best UK university for from the internationally renowned University
graduate prospects in 2017 by The of Sussex, which will look great on your CV
Guardian, the 18th best university and will be an impressive addition when
in the UK in 2017 by The Complete applying for jobs. You’ll also instantly become
University Guide, and The Times and part of the University of Sussex Alumni
The Sunday Times’ ‘Good University Network – a group of over 150,000 former
ANDREA DI GIOVANNI
Guide’, and 147th in the World students across 120 countries worldwide
BA (HONS) VOCAL
University Rankings in The Times – and through this you’ll have access to a
‘Higher Education Supplement’, the range of exciting networking events, careers
“I’ve chosen to study at BIMM because I
University of Sussex has a long history opportunities, social activities, news and
wanted to explore further the craft of live
of academic success. Among its reunions. When combined with the hugely
performance.
alumni and staff, it counts three Nobel proactive BIMM Alumni Network, you’ll have an
Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British amazing level of support
The vocal course pushes you to break the
Academy in humanities and social and assistance at your
boundaries of your music, think outside
sciences, and a winner of the Crafoord disposal, helping you to
the box, and dig into uncomfortable and
Prize for science. secure the successful and
unusual places in order to shape your
sustainable career in the
artistry and create your very unique style.”
When you graduate from BIMM, you’ll music industry that you’re
receive a highly sought-after degree searching for.
18 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEET
ACADEMIC
OUR
ABOUT BIMM 19
STUDENTS
QUALITYA 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.CO.UK/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’.
20 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 21CHARLIE 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.co.uk/stories
Fame ceremony and movie screenings.
22 STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS 23JOHN WHEATCROFT
HEAD OF GUITAR
MEET YOUR TUTORS John leads a busy life as both a performer and
“BRITAIN’S BEST CONNECTED.” educator. He’s toured the world with both Carl Palmer
(ELP) and John Jorgenson (Elton John, Hellecasters)
and has performed alongside artists as diverse as Mike
OUR BIMM LONDON TUTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL Stern (Miles Davis), Frank Gambale (Chick Corea) and
PEOPLE IN THE MODERN MUSIC BUSINESS. Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple). A writer for publications
including Guitar Techniques and Guitarist, John has
also written the book, ‘Improvising Blues Guitar’ and
fronts his own acoustic quintet.
BIMM tutors are specialists in preparing
students for a successful and sustainable
career in the music industry. ANDREW MCKINNEY HEAD OF BASS
All of them are experienced music Andrew plays bass for Hammond funk/acid jazz band,
professionals, performers and music business the James Taylor Quartet, appearing at gigs and
entrepreneurs who remain active in the festivals all over the world. He’s also performed in
industry, meaning you’ll have direct access the West End and on TV, and writes a regular tuition
to their in-demand insider knowledge. column for Bass Guitar Magazine. Live, he’s played
with The Feeling, Beverley Knight, Kid Creole and the
Coconuts, Omar, Tony Christie, Chad Smith, Jamelia,
the Jungle Brothers, Flava Flav, LL Cool J, Engelbert
Humperdinck, plus many more.
LISA LAUDAT
ERIK STAMS
HEAD OF VOCALS
HEAD OF DRUMS
Before entering teaching, Lisa enjoyed
Erik has over 20 years of performing
a successful career as a session vocalist
experience. He studied at the Brooklyn
known for her versatility across all
Conservatory of Music and privately
genres. Artists she’s worked with include
with the legendary Henry Adler and
Lionel Richie, East 17, Simply Red, All
Jerry Gonzalez. After touring Japan
Saints, Ben E. King, Edwin Starr, Emma
with Walter Schreifles (Rival Schools),
Bunton (Spice Girls), Peter Cox (Go
Erik settled in London performing
West), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd),
and recording with Butch Thomas
Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Paul
(Sting), Jamie Lawson, Jon Langford
Young, Paul Carrack, Chris Rea, Gabrielle
(The Mekons, The Three Johns), The
and Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones).
Glyndbourne Touring Opera, Eyes on
While studying for her MMus in Music
Film, Drill Queen, Adrian Portis (New
Performance at the London College of
Model Army) and The Darling Buds. Erik
Music, Lisa’s research focused on the
also contributes monthly tutorial/video
pursuit of excellence in contemporary
lesson for Rhythm magazine.
vocal learning and teaching.
24 TUTORS TUTORS 25PAUL LESTER
HEAD OF MUSIC JOURNALISM IAN MACK
HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS
Paul has been a freelance journalist for over 25
years writing for publications including Melody Since signing to WEA Records and Warner Publishing,
Maker, Time Out, The Guardian (New band of the Ian’s career as seen him work across many areas of
day/week column) Sunday Times, Daily Express, the entertainment industry from record producer to
Independent, MOJO, Record Collector, Classic Rock. publisher. Working with a wide range of artists including
Jessie J, MNEK, Take That, Keane, Boyzone, Roger
Paul has also published over 20 books on Sanchez, Sir Cliff Richard and Whitney Houston.
bands/artists including Blur, Pulp, Oasis, Robbie
Williams, Bjork, Verve, Dizzee Rascal, Lady Gaga In 2005, as Vice President of Right Bank Music UK, Ian
and Pharrell Williams. helped take the companies total record sales over 200
million, with artists such as Leona Lewis, Backstreet
Boys, Nick Lachey, Cher, Enrique Iglesias, Kylie Minogue,
LeAnn Rimes, Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Tina Turner,
JOHAN ENGLUND Lionel Richie and Celine Dion. Ian currently consults for
HEAD OF MUSIC PRODUCTION various companies in the creative industries, providing
creative and business services.
Johan has spent his working life in studios, gaining his
experience as an in-house producer at one of Sweden’s
most prestigious music production companies, before SVETLANA VASSILEVA
moving to the UK. As a house producer and engineer HEAD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE
for EMI Publishing, Johan has worked with artists
ranging from Busted and Lulu and The Lampshades, Svetlana is a professional musician and educator.
to So Solid Crew and Salaam Remi. He’s written and As a touring bass player for Moby, she’s travelled
recorded with members of The Vaccines, Daughter around the planet several times; her personal
and the George Ezra band, and has also worked with highlights being Moby’s Glastonbury 2003
Spanish psy-garage rock outfit, Deers, and electronic Pyramid Stage headline and the iTunes festival
artist, Jones. performance in London, which was streamed
live on the iTunes website. She’s performed with
Glenn Tilbrook, John Barrowman and Sharleen
Spiteri, and her first band, the Vegastones,
BECKY JONES supported Duran Duran on a UK arena tour.
HEAD OF SONGWRITING
Becky is a singer, songwriter and producer currently
performing under the name of Saint Saviour. Having
cut her teeth on electronic music in the early
noughties as part of the East London scene, various For a full list of tutors, visit
dance/pop collaborations and projects led her to a www.bimm.co.uk/tutors
writing relationship with Groove Armada which soon
developed into fronting the band live around the
world along with Candi Staton, Neneh Cherry and
MC M.A.D. Becky writes for other artists, as well as
performing solo.
26 TUTORS TUTORS 27LONDON
COURSES
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
30 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP
34 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
38 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
40 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING
44 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS
46 BA (HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT
50 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM
54 BA (HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION
FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
58 DIPLOMA IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
60 DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING
62 DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION
64 SUMMER SCHOOLS
28 TUTORS COURSES 29“TURN YOUR PASSION
FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER.”
BA (HONS) IN GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS
UCAS CODE: W313
PROFESSIONAL
MUSICIANSHIP
If you’re a musician who loves performing Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician,
live or recording in the studio, then the BA composer and performer, but will inspire
(Hons) in Professional Musicianship will help you as a fan too, as you attend unique
turn your passion for music into a career. Masterclasses by some of the best musicians
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS in the world.
At BIMM London, we understand that live
AND VOCALS performance is the key to you becoming a So to make your way as a musician, connect
great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time with us, and we’ll connect you to a life in
UCAS CODE: W313 on stage to help you develop and find your music.
niche as a performer.
PROGRESSION ROUTE
3 YEARS FULL-TIME You’ll also further hone your skills by Graduates can progress directly to
receiving tuition in technique, music theory employment in the music industry in roles
and styles across a wide range of genres such as solo performer, band member, session
from pop and punk to folk and funk. musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or
can continue their study with a Postgraduate
The degree is both academically and Certificate in Learning and Teaching at BIMM
musically challenging, providing the perfect Brighton.
balance between practical and technical
skills, and theory and analysis. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 2 A-levels at grade E or
You’ll explore and develop your potential above (32 UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3
career pathways through research and equivalent, and five GCSE qualifications with
professional projects, and will learn the minimum grade of C/4, including English
essential business skills required to work Language. Applications by experienced
successfully in the music industry. musicians without formal qualifications may
Plus you’ll get to plug into one-of-a-kind also be considered through APEL.
networking opportunities and collaborate
with likeminded fellow musicians during your Validated by the University of Sussex.
time on the course.
Through a range of optional modules,
including Solo Performance, Music Business
Studies, Music Teaching Practice and Online
Music, you can tailor the degree to fit your
own personal goals.
30 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP 31MEET OUR STUDENTS
BA (Hons) in 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:
DIANA BARTMANN
For entry to Year 2, students must complete Year 1 with
• Essential Styles • Research Methods • Professional Project BMUS (HONS)
120 credits DRUMS
achieved. External applications to Year 2 are
• Techniques • Professional Musicianship • Professional Development accepted – for details, please contact info@bimm.co.uk
• Applied Music Business • Cultural Perspectives • Analytical Perspectives “I have always loved the fact that the
• Artist Development • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance drums are a very visual instrument. There
and Entrepreneurship • Applied Music Theory was a time when I found myself practicing
• Live Performance and Critical Listening Students will select one big and expressive motions after watching
Workshop option from the following videos by Keith Moon (The Who). I feel the
• Music Theory and Students will select one optional modules: drums enable me to express myself in a
Notation option from the following way no other instrument ever could. Being
optional modules: • Music Teaching Practice very disciplined and controlled off stage,
• Solo Performance the drums allow me to let go and show a
• Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis different side of my persona. Moreover, I
• Studio Recording • Online Music enjoy the fact that as a drummer you have
• Applied Music Business the power to ‘lead’ a band to a certain
• Music Publishing extent by defining dynamics, intensity, and
speed of a song.”
For module descriptions and more
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/london
32 BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL
MEET OUR STUDENTS 33
MUSICIANSHIP“LIFE AT BIMM IS
INCREDIBLE.”
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS
UCAS CODE: W315
If you’re a musician who wishes to Above all, the BMus (Hons) in Popular
develop your technical, performance and Music Performance offers flexibility and
musicianship skills to a professional level, an unparalleled breadth of education. As
then the BMus (Hons) in Popular Music a graduate you’ll have developed into a
Performance will help turn your passion for well-rounded, versatile musician capable of
music into a career. performing a variety of musical styles, and
comfortable in wearing a number of different
The programme combines high-level musical hats. You’ll be ready to pursue a range
BMUS (HONS) instrumental study with the opportunity to
engage with music technology, songwriting
of different career options, including session
musician, touring artist, theatrical musician,
POPULAR
skills, and a wide range of modern music musical director and arranger/composer.
styles.
So, what are you waiting for? To make your
MUSIC
At BIMM London, we understand that live way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll
performance is the key to you becoming a connect you to a life in music.
great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time
on stage to help you develop and find your PROGRESSION
PERFORMANCE
niche as a performer. You’ll participate in Graduates can progress directly to
weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) employment in the music industry in roles
in all three years, performing with your fellow such as solo performer, band member,
students while receiving expert guidance session musician, backing vocalist or
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS from highly skilled BIMM tutors. songwriter, or can continue their study with
a Postgraduate Certificate in Further and
You’ll study techniques each year, enabling Higher Education at BIMM Brighton.
UCAS CODE: W315
you to develop to a high professional
standard and achieve a level of fluency MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
that will meet the demands of any musical Minimum of 2 A-levels at grade C or
3 YEARS FULL-TIME situation. Plus you’ll explore and develop your above (64 UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3
potential career pathways through research equivalent, and five GCSE qualifications with
and professional projects, learning the minimum grade of C/4, including English
essential skills required to work successfully Language. Applications by experienced
in the music industry. musicians without formal qualifications may
also be considered through APEL.
Through a range of optional modules,
including Composing and Arranging, Validated by the University of Sussex.
Recording, Mixing and Production, and Music
Teaching Practice, you can tailor the degree
to fit your own personal goals.
34 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE 35BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance
COURSE MODULES
YEAR 1 (FHEQ LEVEL 4) YEAR 2 (FHEQ LEVEL 5) YEAR 3 (FHEQ LEVEL 6)
In Year 1, students address Year 2 requires students Year 3 has increased
the essential music skills to apply their skills to optionality, with students
that will underpin not only increasingly ‘real-world’ able to choose the suite of
the rest of their studies but scenarios while studying the modules that will enable
also their future career. This cultural heritage of popular them to make the transition
includes investigating and music. Students also have from student to professional.
performing a wide range the chance to select optional Third-year projects include
of music and developing modules that allow them to the self-directed final
an understanding of music specialise in either music Performance Project, where
theory, sight reading, music technology or composing and students deliver a 30-minute
technology and the music arranging. Students take five show of their own project.
business. Students take six modules (120 credits). There Students take five modules
modules (120 credits). All are four mandatory modules (120 credits). There are four
modules are mandatory and and students select one out mandatory modules and
run throughout the academic of two optional modules. All students select one of three
year (30 weeks). modules run throughout the optional modules. All modules
academic year (30 weeks). run throughout the academic
• Techniques and Styles 1 year (30 weeks).
• Performance Studies 1 • Techniques and Styles 2
• Ensemble Skills 1 • Performance Studies 2 • Performance Project
• Musicianship • Ensemble Skills 2 • Performance Studies 3
• Music Technology • Cultural Perspectives • Techniques and Styles 3
• Music Business • Professional Development
Optional – R
ecording, Mixing
and Production 1 Optional – Recording, Mixing
Optional – C
omposing and and Production 2
Arranging Optional – Composing for
Optional – C
reative Media
Performance Optional – Music Teaching
Technology Practise
Optional – Analytical
Perspectives
Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change.
For module descriptions and more information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/london
36 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE 37GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS AND VOCALS
UCAS CODE: W31M
BMUS (HONS)
POPULAR MUSIC If you’re a musician who wishes to develop
your technical, performance and musicianship
including Composing and Arranging,
Recording, Mixing and Production, and Music
PERFORMANCE
skills to a professional level, but requires Teaching Practice, you can tailor the degree
a little further preparation for study at to fit your own personal goals.
Bachelor’s Degree level, then the BMus
WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
(Hons) in Popular Music Performance with Above all, the BMus (Hons) in Popular Music
Foundation Year will help turn your passion Performance with Foundation Year offers
for music into a career. flexibility and an unparalleled breadth
GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS of education. As a graduate you’ll have
In the Foundation Year of this programme, developed into a well-rounded, versatile
AND VOCALS you’ll gain a solid grounding in technique and musician capable of performing a variety of
styles, and live performance, plus will cover musical styles, and comfortable in wearing
music theory, sight reading, study skills and a number of different musical hats. You’ll be
UCAS CODE: W31M
musicianship. At the end of the first year, you’ll ready to pursue a range of different career
have developed a strong foundation of musical options, including session musician, touring
knowledge which will stand you in good stead artist, theatrical musician, musical director
4 YEARS FULL-TIME to complete the remainder of the degree, and arranger/composer.
which combines high-level instrumental study
with the opportunity to engage with music So, what are you waiting for? To make your
technology, songwriting skills, and a wide way as a musician, connect with us, and we’ll
range of modern music styles. connect you to a life in music.
At BIMM London, we understand that live PROGRESSION
performance is the key to you becoming a Graduates can progress directly to
great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time employment in the music industry in roles
on stage to help you develop and find your such as solo performer, band member,
niche as a performer. You’ll participate in session musician, backing vocalist or
weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) songwriter, or can continue their study with
in all three years, performing with your fellow a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning &
students while receiving expert guidance from Teaching at BIMM Brighton.
highly skilled BIMM tutors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You’ll study techniques each year, enabling Minimum of 2 A-levels at grade E or
you to develop to a high professional standard above (32 UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3
and achieve a level of fluency that will meet equivalent, and five GCSE qualifications with
the demands of any musical situation. Plus minimum grade of C/4, including English
you’ll explore and develop your potential Language. Applications by experienced
career pathways through research and musicians without formal qualifications may
professional projects, learning the essential also be considered through APEL.
skills required to work successfully in the
music industry. Validated by the University of Sussex.
Through a range of optional modules,
38 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR 39BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year
COURSE MODULES
FOUNDATION YEAR YEAR 2 (FHEQ LEVEL 5)
The Foundation Year provides students with Year 2 requires students to apply their skills
the opportunity to gain a solid grounding to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while
in live performance, instrumental/vocal studying the cultural heritage of popular
techniques and styles, as well as study skills, music. Students also have the chance to
sight reading and musicianship. They’ll select optional modules that allow them
consolidate their existing knowledge and to specialise in either music technology or
skills, while discovering new areas to pursue. composing and arranging. Students take
five modules (120 credits). There are four
Following the completion of the Foundation mandatory modules and students select
Year, the rest of the course progresses as one out of two optional modules.
per Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 of the BMus
(Hons) in Popular Music Performance. • Techniques and Styles 2
Students take six modules (120 credits). • Performance Studies 2
• Ensemble Skills 2
• Instrument Techniques • Cultural Perspectives
• Music Styles
• Foundation Performance Studies Optional – Recording, Mixing and
• Foundations of Music Production 1
• Music Reading Optional – Composing and Arranging
• Personal and Academic Development Optional – Creative Performance
Technology
YEAR 1 (FHEQ LEVEL 4) YEAR 3 (FHEQ LEVEL 6)
In Year 1, students address the essential music Year 3 has increased optionality, with students
skills that will underpin not only the rest of able to choose the suite of modules that
their studies but also their future career. will enable them to make the transition from
This includes investigating and performing student to professional. Third-year projects
a wide range of music and developing an include the self-directed final Performance
understanding of music theory, sight reading, Project, where students deliver a 30-minute
music technology and the music business. show of their own project. Students take
Students take six modules (120 credits). five modules (120 credits). There are four
mandatory modules and students select one
• Techniques and Styles 1 of three optional modules.
• Performance Studies 1
• Ensemble Skills 1 • Performance Project
• Musicianship • Performance Studies 3
• Music Technology • Techniques and Styles 3
• Music Business
Optional – Recording, Mixing and
Production 2
Optional – Composing for Media
Optional – Music Teaching Practice
Optional – Analytical Perspectives
Please note: module names and structure For module descriptions and more
may be subject to change. information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/london
40 BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR BMUS (HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR 41BA (HONS) IN
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 the Masterclasses by some of the best
BA (Hons) in 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
FULL-TIME
At BIMM London, we have a strong Your course will culminate in a
focus on writing technique, analysis and Professional Project designed to give
personal stylistic development, and you’ll you the opportunity to develop a live
be encouraged from day one to explore industry project of your choice, and to
your creativity as an artist in a range of give you a head start into the workplace BA (Hons) in Songwriting
disciplines, from solo and group performance
to commercial songwriting and music
when you graduate.
COURSE MODULES
production for film, television and online So, to make your way as a songwriter,
channels. connect with us, and we’ll connect you YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
to a life in music.
The degree is both academically and All students take the All students take the All students take the following
musically challenging, providing the perfect PROGRESSION ROUTE following core modules in following core modules in core modules in their third
balance between practical and technical Graduates can progress directly to their first year of study: their second year of study: year of study:
skills, and theory and analysis. employment in the music industry
in roles such as songwriter, singer- • Music Business • Research Methods • Professional Project
To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed songwriter, solo performer and band • Artist Development and • Cultural Perspectives • Professional Development
understanding of the music business is member, or can continue their study with Entrepreneurship • Writing for Digital Media • Analytical Perspectives
essential. We’ll share our knowledge of a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning • Songwriting Techniques • Music Publishing • Commercial Songwriting
music publishing, contracts and recording and Teaching at BIMM Brighton. • Songwriting Styles • Creative Processes
technology, and will deliver our teaching in and Genres Students will select one
line with the latest trends and directions in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Live Performance Students will select one option from the following
the evolving music industry. Minimum of 2 A-levels at grade E or Workshop (SW) option from the following optional modules:
above (32 UCAS Points), OR BTEC • Music Theory in Practice optional modules:
You’ll be part of a creative community of Level 3 equivalent, and five GCSE • Music Teaching Practice
gifted writers, performers and music industry qualifications with minimum grade • Performance in Context • Ensemble Performance
professionals who you can collaborate and of C/4, including English Language. • Studio Musicianship • Music Theory and Analysis
network with to help bring your talent to life. Applications by experienced musicians • Studio Recording • Online Music
without formal qualifications may also be • Applied Music Theory
Through a range of optional modules, considered through APEL. and Critical Listening
including Performance in Context, Music
Business Studies, Music Teaching Practice Validated by the University of Sussex.
and Online Music, you can tailor the degree For module descriptions and more information,
to fit your own personal goals. visit www.bimm.co.uk/london
42 BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING 43MEET OUR STUDENTS
“ SUCCESS DOESN’T
ALWAYS COME EASILY.
IT TAKES THE RIGHT
COMBINATION OF
TALENT, HARD WORK
AND VALUABLE
CONNECTIONS TO
MAKE YOUR WAY IN
DANIELA HURTADO
BMUS (HONS) VOCALS
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.”
“Even though I started as guitarist and
writing from an early age, my biggest
passion has always being singing but
I wasn’t highly trained so I decided to
study it professionally. The BMus (Hons)
In Popular Music Performance degree
had what I was looking for, specially
because it has a bit more of music theory,
composition and my ultimate reason: the
Rock & Metal module in year 3.”
44 MEET OUR STUDENTS BA (HONS) IN SONGWRITING 45BA (HONS) IN
MUSIC BUSINESS
UCAS CODE: N826
The BA (Hons) in Music Business at BIMM enhance your understanding of what the
London 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. And you never
know – with all this talent, you could discover
This course aims to nurture your creative the 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) in 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 pro-active 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. of study: year of study:
areas such as artist management, marketing, Alternatively, they can continue their study • Professional Project
music publishing, copyright legislation, the with a BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in • Concert / Event • Research Methods • Professional Development
internet and social media, the live industry, Learning and Teaching. Promotion & Tour • Studio Recording • Analytical Perspectives
music recording and distribution. Management • Cultural Perspectives • Advanced Online Music
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Live Sound Technology • Engaging With Industry • Music Event Management
You’ll also have the opportunity to access Minimum of 2 A-levels at grade C or • Administration & (Work-Based Learning)
to work experience opportunities that will above (64 UCAS Points), OR BTEC Level 3 Entrepreneurship • Marketing & Media
develop your ‘hands-on’ industry knowledge equivalent, and five GCSE qualifications with • Introduction To • Music Publishing
through placements and internships with a minimum grade of C/4, including English Digital Music
wide range of music-focused employers, or Language. Applications by experienced • Artist Development
be supported in entrepreneurial ventures of musicians without formal qualifications may And Management
your own design. also be considered through APEL. • Music Business
London’s best gigs, musicians and venues Validated by the University of Sussex.
will be right on your doorstep to help
For module descriptions and more
information, visit www.bimm.co.uk/london
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