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Welcome Pack Rethink Music Education
Welcome Pack
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Rethink Music Education

Year 2021/22

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bimm.ie
Welcome Pack Rethink Music Education
Welcome To Your BIMM Institute Dublin
     To Your BIMM Institute Dublin
Welcome Pack Rethink Music Education
Congratulations
On Being Offered
A Place!
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Welcome to your BIMM Institute Dublin 2020/21          challenging, stimulating, relative and connected,
acceptance brochure and congratulations on being       enabling the music professionals of tomorrow to
offered a place! I am delighted that you have chosen   hone their skills in the best possible way.
to study at Ireland’s leading establishment for
modern music education.                                We have the finest up-to-date equipment and
                                                       resources available for students to use here in the
BIMM Institute Dublin opened in September 2011.        college as well as providing many live performance
With a portfolio of degree, diploma and MA courses     and recording opportunities.
courses in performance, music production and music
business, our student population has grown to over     Whatever your ambitions within the modern music
800. BIMM Institute Dublin’s lecturers have amassed    industry, BIMM Institute Dublin’s unparalleled level
a vast body of experience working in education and     of career-relevant expertise, facilities and support
the domestic and international music industry, and     networks assures that you will be given the best
many combine their teaching with professional music    guidance, assistance and opportunities to achieve
industry profiles as performers, writers, arrangers,   your individual goals.
producers and entrepreneurs. This ensures that
our students benefit from the lecturers’ current       I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM Institute
first-hand experiences and expertise throughout        Dublin for the 2021/22 academic year.
our courses. This approach to curriculum delivery
together with our unique masterclass programme is      Alan Cullivan
designed to provide a creative environment that’s      College Principal
Welcome Pack Rethink Music Education
Contents
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Induction and Enrolment			   5

Student Support			7

Dublin Life				10

Get Connected				14

Freshers’ Guide				16

Faculty Information			18
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Induction
And Enrolment
To study at BIMM Institute, you will need to complete
enrolment. You will be sent instructions on how to      Useful Contacts
enrol via email. There are up to 3 stages to complete
enrolment before you become a registered student.       ------
Stage 1 – Enrolment Form                                Enrolment Support
Complete the enrolment form and upload essential        enrolmentsupport@bimm.ac.uk
personal information, as detailed at the bottom of      Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm (GMT)
this page. You must complete the enrolment form         Saturday 10am – 4pm (GMT)
before you can begin studying on your course. How       (+353) 1800936410
to complete this stage will be sent directly to you
via email.                                              Admissions
                                                        info@bimm.ie
Stage 2 – Tuition Fees
We need to confirm your tuition fees. You may be        Student Support
asked to contact student finance for verification.      studentsupportdublin@bimm.ie

Stage 3 – Logging in to BIMM systems
The last part of enrolment is making sure you have
access to the applications and systems you will use
daily as a student. We will issue you with your IT
credentials and show you the student portal where       Online Enrolment
all applications are in one easy to use place.
                                                        For Your Course
Induction & Freshers’
Closer to the start of the course, your college will    ------
contact you with induction and freshers’ information,
look out for this in your inbox and on social media     All students are required to complete enrolment.
platforms. Some of the events offered to you will be    You will have been sent an e-mail with a link to the
essential for you to attend and others will be more     enrolment portal, which will guide you through all
informal events. Make sure to take full advantage of    the required processes. Below are a list of things that
the activities and events the colleges are putting on   MUST be completed before you can start the course:
for you.
                                                        Enrolment form – must be completed in full and
Induction events include important information          submitted – the link to this form will have been sent
about your course, give you the opportunity to meet     to you by e-mail.
your course leader and your future classmates.
                                                        Passport style photo – this will be used for your
                                                        student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the
                                                        enrolment form. You will not be able to enter BIMM
                                                        buildings without an ID card.
Term Dates                                              Proof of ID – we require proof that you have the
------                                                  right to study in the UK and Ireland. Ideally this will
                                                        be a valid passport. You will upload a copy when
Semester/Term dates                                     completing the online enrolment form.
You can check the dates of your course here.
                                                        The online enrolment form must be completed in
                                                        full before you can become an enrolled student at
                                                        BIMM Institute.
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Student   Student
Support   Support
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Student Support Services                                 Academic Tutorials
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We are committed to helping students fulfil their        Students are encouraged to book regular one-
potential during their time at BIMM Institute Dublin     to-one tutorials to work on technique, mastering
and we place an emphasis on supporting the               their academic writing and discuss their skills,
development of our students both academically and        development and long/short term career goals.
personally. With this in mind, the Student Services      Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be
team is available at every step of the student journey   individually guided by the most experienced industry
to offer confidential support and guidance on            professionals in the country.
issues such as stress, alcohol and drugs, disability
and learning support, family/friends/relationship
problems, sexual health, eating disorders, depression
and anxiety issues; as well as on-going academic and     Disability And Learning
practical learning support and advice. We also offer
a wide range of additional support services that are     Support
designed to meet students’ academic and welfare
needs and to enrich the BIMM Institute Dublin            ------
experience.
                                                         We are committed to ensuring that students with
                                                         specific needs are provided with equal access to their
                                                         chosen course of study and facilities. The College is
Pastoral Support                                         working towards removing any barriers which might
                                                         prevent an individual from actively participating in
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The Student Services team holds individual one-          If students indicate on their application and/or
on-one sessions with students to discuss any issue       enrolment form that they require further support,
they may be struggling with. These are strictly          then a member of the Student Services team will
confidential and can include any topic ranging           be in contact to arrange an individual consultation.
from personal issues, attendance and assessment          This is to ensure all requirements are catered for.
related queries, discussion of special considerations    Students with learning difficulties or disabilities
we may need to take into account to support your         are also encouraged to book a meeting with their
studies and booking into one of the other support        Student Support Officer early in term 1.
services we offer. We actively encourage students
to book appointments to come and meet us at any          Students with specific learning difficulties, a
point during their studies for extra support; the        disability, and up-to-date supporting documentation
Student Services team are always available for a chat    may register for supports such as exam
between 9am and 5:30pm. Students can also book           accommodations, learning support, and assistive
pastoral tutorials with their Heads of Department        technology.
through reception.
                                                         Students who do not have up-to-date supporting
                                                         evidence, or just suspect a specific learning difficulty,
                                                         should contact the Student Services team, who
                                                         will advise you on how to arrange the relevant
                                                         assessments and access the relevant support.

                                                         We advise that students apply for this as early as
                                                         possible to ensure that support can be put in place
                                                         at the start of the academic year, though there is
                                                         no formal deadline for applications to be received.
                                                         Please contact studentsupportdublin@bimm.ie for
                                                         more information.
We work with students with a wide range of
disabilities, including but by no means restricted to:

• Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia,      Counselling
dyspraxia, ADHD)                                         ------
• Mental health difficulties (such as depression,
bipolar disorder, anxiety)
• Autism and ASD                                         Regardless of the course you’re studying at
• Long-term medical conditions (such as HIV, cancer,     BIMM Institute Dublin, you will be able to avail
multiple sclerosis)                                      of free and confidential counselling from highly
• Unseen disabilities (such as diabetes, asthma,         experienced and qualified professionals. This
epilepsy)                                                provision offers individuals the opportunity to
• Sensory impairments (such as visual/hearing            discuss and explore a wide range of emotional
impairment)                                              and psychological issues that may be affecting
• Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis,   their studies.
arthritis)
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Dublin
Life
Dublin has an abundance of social riches that are          institution for the collection and presentation of
suited to all tastes - loads of live music, excellent      modern and contemporary art. Many talks, events
pubs and clubs, great places to eat, fabulous shops,       and festivals throughout the year.
beautiful parks, the sea, the sand, and a vibrant
atmosphere throughout the whole city.                      • The National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace –
                                                           one of Dublin’s largest music venues with a focus on
A highlight of the cultural year is the annual Dublin      classical, traditional and jazz performances.
Fringe Festival. The festival is held in September. It
is a curated, multi-disciplinary festival focusing on      • Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar – Originally
fresh and innovative approaches to the arts from           built in 1662. Smock Alley is known as ‘ Dublin’s
Irish and international makers.                            oldest newest theatre’. You’ll find a hugely varied
                                                           programme of plays, concerts and literary events
Culture Night is a very popular date on the cultural       across 3 different spaces. Enjoy contemporary takes
calendar. It also happens in September and                 on the classic and the excitement of the emerging
comprises hundreds of events across the country.           artist.
Arts and cultural organisations open their doors
until late with many free events, tours, talks and
performances to enjoy.
                                                           Nightlife
The Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Festival is an annual series
of arts, social and cultural events which celebrates
lesbian, gay, transgender and queer life in Dublin.        ------
It is the largest LGBTQ+ pride festival in Ireland. The
festival culminates in a pride parade in June, which       Whelan’s, on Wexford Street, is a venue that has
is the biggest in the country.                             become legendary over the last couple of decades,
                                                           not just as the crucible for local acts, but for playing
                                                           host to international artists. Towards the city centre
                                                           you hit Dame Street, where in recent years a host of
Culture                                                    smaller venues have opened up. The Mercantile and
                                                           Sweeney’s have small but excellently equipped live
                                                           rooms, Bello Bar, the Bowery, and Sin É have small
------                                                     but excellent live setups perfect for acts developing
                                                           their stage craft. On either side of the Liffey are The
Dublin is a highly creative city with a diverse cultural   Workman’s Club and The Grand Social, both of which
scene and a wealth of theatres, galleries, live music      define the concept of venues run by obsessive music
and cinemas. Some of the most popular places               fans for obsessive music fans. For clubbing in Dublin
exhibiting the best of culture in Dublin can be seen       hit The Button Factory or Wigwam.
below:

• Abbey Theatre, Lower Abbey Street – Ireland’s
national theatre, founded by W. B. Yeats and Lady          Eating Out
Gregory in 1904. It produces an annual programme
of diverse, engaging and innovative Irish and              ------
international theatre.
                                                           Whatever your taste and budget you’ll find plenty
• Vicar Street, Thomas Street – one of Dublin’s            of places to eat in Dublin. Popular highlights include
main events venues. It is a popular setting for a wide     Bunsen for burgers, Musashi/Zakura for sushi, Kimchi
range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama             for Korean, 777 for proper Mexican and Dublin’s
performances and a variety of concerts.                    Chinatown area of Parnell Street for an affordable
                                                           array of excellent Asian eateries.
• Light House Cinema, Smithfield – an art cinema
that shows many independent films along with the
latest popular releases. It also has many themed           Shopping
screenings and fun events.
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• Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North – a public
gallery of modern and contemporary art, housing one        Grafton Street is the first call for most people with
of the foremost public collections of contemporary         its vibrant and colourful array of high-end stores and
art in Ireland. Free music performances on Sundays.        street musicians. Across the liffey is Henry Street,
                                                           the northside’s principal shopping street. More
• IMMA, Kilmainham – Ireland’s leading national            interesting is the antiques quarter of Francis Street
(BIMM territory), and All City Records in Temple Bar      Thomas Street and Cork Street that are just a stone’s
doubles up as both a record label and a vast repository   throw away from BIMM Institute Dublin.
for CDs and vinyl.
                                                          27 Clare Hall – Jobstown
                                                          151 Docklands (East Rd.) – Foxborough
                                                          56a, 77a Ringsend – Tallaght/ Citywest
The Great Outdoors                                        49, 54a Pearse Street – Tallaght/ Ellensborough
                                                          13 Harristown – Grange Castle
------                                                    40 Finglas Village – Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
                                                          123 Walkinstown – Marino
The magnificent Phoenix Park is one of Europe’s           For details about service times and route information
biggest walled city parks and it can be found by          please refer to dublinbus.ie
walking west of the Liffey. There are many other
beautiful parks that are more central – Merrion Square,   • Train/LUAS - BIMM is easily accessible from
Iveagh Gardens, Stephen’s Green. The DART provides        Dublin’s four main railway stations – Heuston,
easy access to picturesque seaside villages on both       Connolly, Pearse Street and Tara Street. The LUAS
sides of the city, such as Howth and Malahide to the      stops at St. Stephen’s Green, James’s Street and
north and Killiney and Dalkey to the south.               the Four Courts are all within walking distance of
                                                          BIMM. Have a look at irishrail.ie and luas.ie for more
                                                          information on trains and LUAS.
Transport
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                                                          walkable and good for cycling. The terrain is flat
                                                          and routes are well-marked. Dublinbikes is the bike
BIMM Institute Dublin is well connected to the rest of    sharing scheme for Dublin city. The stations are
the city via public transport.                            distributed throughout the city centre to enable easy
                                                          access and optimal use. More info can be found at
• Bus - BIMM Institute Dublin’s Francis Street and        dublinbikes.ie
Coombe buildings are well serviced by buses from all
over the city. There are bus stops on Patrick Street,
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Get
Connected
Networking Events                                          BIMM Gigs
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BIMM hold networking events during enrolment               Once you’ve got your band together and had some
week, which is a great opportunity to get together         rehearsals, you can audition for BIMM’s End of Term
with other students from different courses that have       and Live & Lyrical gigs. We hold one of each per
similar musical interests. Not only is it a great way to   term, and utilise the amazing venues that are on
find new friends and swap some phone numbers, but          our doorstep, such as Opium Rooms, The Button
it’s also a good place to start finding band members.      Factory and Whelan’s. These are ticketed events and
                                                           are a great opportunity for students to get some live
                                                           performance experience and put on a brilliant show
                                                           for their peers, friends, families and the public.
BIMM Album
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The BIMM album is a showcase of BIMM’s best
songwriting talent. Students have the opportunity to
submit their demos to be reviewed by our industry
artists and repertoire panel, and a selection of these
songs will be professionally recorded in our in-
house studio and available to buy as a CD or digital
download.
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Freshers’
Guide
Events during induction week are a great way to             see challenging situations as a chance to overcome
meetpeople and make friends; we’ll provide you with         something rather than a problem in your way.
information about these prior to induction week. You
can expect social nights, networking and induction          Be healthy – Maintain a good diet, get adequate
events.                                                     sleep and try to be active when you can; people are
                                                            often happier if they are healthy. Register with a
                                                            local doctor’s surgery so that if you fall ill you can get
                                                            the right care. If you are feeling stressed or sad talk
Common Feelings                                             to the Student Support team, they will find you the
                                                            right support; know when you need to get some
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                                                            Make a budget – Work out how much money you
Moving away from home to a new city and starting            have for the term, and how much you will have to
college is a really exciting opportunity for a big          spend on unavoidable costs like rent, food and bills.
change. You get to make a whole new start in a new          This way you will know how much you have left to
place with new people. You might feel a mixture             spend on yourself. Doing this will avoid running out of
of great excitement and nervousness – what will             money half way through the term, which can be
the course really be like? Will I get on with my            very stressful.
housemates? Will I make friends? How do I look after
myself?                                                     Don’t work all the time – As independent study is
                                                            so important at University, it can sometimes be hard
Please remember that you are not alone in feeling           to give yourself time off. Give yourself regular breaks
this way. These are all questions that everyone in          and occasional days off.
your situation is asking themselves. If you’re worried
about making friends, or not knowing the city, or how       Do work some of the time – Being away from home
to make a Bolognese; remember that every other              and with so much to do in a new city, it can be easy
person around you feels the same way, and within            to neglect your work and fall behind in the course.
just a couple of days you will feel more at home and        Make sure you find the time for your studies to avoid
comfortable than you can even imagine.                      a stressful situation.

                                                            Be yourself! – People can’t get to know and like you
Strategies For Coping                                       for who you really are if you don’t act like yourself.
                                                            There are so many people to potentially become
------                                                      friends with, be yourself and you will find the right
                                                            friends for you.
There are some important things to keep in mind
when going through this experience of moving away
from home. These will prepare you and help you to
cope with any situation you stumble across.

Look after yourself – It takes time for new friends to
really know you properly, which means you need to
put your own welfare, health and safety at the top of
your priorities.

Know yourself and what you can handle – This is
a time when you can experiment and find a way of
living that really suits you, but this can take time. Try
not to be pressured or influenced by others’ opinions
and actions. Try to make decisions about life choices
in the cold light of day, so that you know how you
want to respond if you end up in a tricky situation.

Confront difficulties – In a new environment it’s
easy to waste time worrying about things you don’t
understand or can’t control. Don’t be afraid to ask
the Student Support team and many other agencies
external to BIMM who are ready and willing to help
you with any problem or query, big or small. Begin to
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Faculty
Information
BIMM Dublin                                          Student Cards
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62-64 Francis Street                                 You will be issued with a TU Dublin or a BIMM
Dublin 8, Ireland                                    student card at the start of your course. This will
                                                     entitle you to discounts at many outlets around
115-117 The Coombe,                                  Dublin.
Dublin 8, Ireland

                                                     Practice Facilities
Student Common Rooms
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                                                     At BIMM Institute Dublin we make teaching
                                                     spaces available in the Francis Street building for
We have dedicated student space which we hope        students to book and rehearse in for free, timetable
to make as available as possible to you during the   permitting. There are a number of other rehearsal
2020/21 academic year.                               studios in Dublin, such as Loop Studios, Temple Lane
                                                     Rehearsal Studios and Troubadour Reheatsal Studio.

                                                         BIMM Dublin
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IT and Technical resources
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To help you navigate your way through your studies        Please help us help you during your time at the
at the BIMM Institute we have supplied you with a         BIMM Institute by :
number of technical resources which are at your
disposal during your time with us. Whether you want
email on the go, a place to store all your data or just   • Choosing a complex password that you will
want to ask for technical support on all the various      remember that incorporates…
offerings available, we have you covered:                   - 8 characters or more
                                                            - Uppercase, lowercase, numerals and symbols
• A downloadable offline copy of the latest version of      - Combine words, don’t use one word
office 365                                                  - Make up a new word that’s not in the dictionary!
• A terabyte of cloud data dedicated to you               • Always maintain software versions on your personal
• An online self service password management tool         devices that match the software versions in the
• A virtual e- Library packed with resources to aid       Mac Labs
your studies                                              • Backup your important work in the cloud so it’s safe
• A student IT Support channel
• A one stop dedicated student web page where all
your resources are housed
• Mac Labs with an extensive software estate for
qualifying courses
We’re Here
To Help You
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We are committed to helping you
throughout your studies with us at
BIMM Dublin and offer a wide
range of support services designed
to meet your academic and welfare
needs, don’t hesitate to speak to
us whenever required.

info@bimm.ie // +353 1 5133 666      62-64 Francis Street
studentsupportdublin@bimm.ie            Dublin 8, Ireland

———                                  115-117 The Coombe,
bimm.ie                                 Dublin 8, Ireland
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