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DIPLOMA PROSPECTUS 21/22
Dear Applicant
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As the College Principal for BIMM Manchester, I know Just like all the tutors here at BIMM Manchester, I am
how important it is to choose the right place to study industry active and continue to write, record, produce
and start your education and career off on the and perform music. All of this feeds directly into
right path. your education in a relevant, timely and practical
way. If you’re looking for a creative, successful and
Like many of you, I knew I wanted to my life to be in sustainable career in the music industry then I look
music but it was only when my Mum suggested I think forward to welcoming you and being a part of
about studying it formally that this dream started to your journey.
become a reality. As I look back on this time, all of
my friends were going to college and university and
I had my mind set on doing English – because I was Nick Donovan
good at it. What I realised was that when choosing College Principal
what you wanted to do for the rest of your life, BIMM Institute Manchester
choosing something because you were good at it
wasn’t necessarily the best option. Music has always
been my passion and I decided to take a chance and
audition for a place at university to study it. Eight
years later I have a first class degree, a Master’s
degree with distinction and a PhD – all of which are
based in music.
Passion is the heart of the music industry and if you
are passionate about a life in music I can think of
nowhere more suitable for you than BIMM, the UK and
Europe’s leading provider of contemporary
music education.
Manchester is an incredible, multifaceted city with
many subtleties and scenes and our college reflects
this in the student cohort and the great range of
talent and experience represented in our teaching
team. The music scene here is one of the most
renowned in the world and for many of our staff, those
of us who moved here from other parts of the UK or
the world, or those that have been settled here for
years, the city continues to enthral and captivate us.
Table of Contents —— 7 - About BIMM Institute 8 - Life at BIMM Institute 10 - Student Success 12 - Meet Your Lecturers 14 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance 16 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Songwriting 18 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production 20 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Business & Events 22 - Get Connected at BIMM Institute 24 - Student Well-being 26 - How to Apply 29 - Transport 30 - Contact Information
About BIMM Institute
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Values Values
As Europe’s leading provider of music education,
BIMM Institute has spent 35 years turning raw recruits
into industry professionals. Get inspired, creative and
business-ready in a passionate community where
music is king.
Music is booming. With the global industry worth an
annual $50bn, there’s never been a better time to
seize the growing career opportunities out there. BIMM
Institute puts it all at your fingertips.
For nearly four decades, we’ve sparked the creativity
and sharpened the skill sets of our students, helping
them achieve dream roles at the top of the industry.
BIMM’s success rate says it all. We’ve kick-started
the careers of household names like George Ezra,
James Bay, The Kooks, Tom Odell, Black Honey, Fickle
Friends and Ella Mai – not to mention countless top
songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists,
business professionals and major label managers.
Anywhere you find a dynamic music city, you’ll find a
BIMM Institute college. Whether you choose to study
in London, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester,
Dublin, Berlin or Hamburg, you’ll dive into a community
of like-minded music lovers from every genre and
make connections with the industry decision makers
on your doorstep.
Harness BIMM’s state-of-the-art facilities. Tap into
contacts that range from leading labels to renowned
studios and major festivals. Collaborate with fellow
students as you gig, learn and build a bespoke CV.
There’s no better place to get industry-ready.
Every QAA-assured BIMM Institute college offers fully
accredited courses, with modules led by our dedicated
teams of expert lecturers. Our lecturers are all active
players in their fields – boasting credits with the
world’s biggest artists, labels, publications and music
businesses. They have the passion and hard-won
knowledge to drive your career forward.
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Life at BIMM Institute —— No two days are the same at BIMM Institute. From tracking at top recording studios to playing major festivals, your course will take you far beyond the classroom, giving you the experience and industry connections you’ll need for a flying start to your career. Guests and Masterclasses At BIMM Institute, you’ll learn from the best. Hosted by the industry’s biggest artists and most respected professionals, our regular Masterclasses are a great opportunity to pick up insider knowledge and fill your contacts book. You’ll network with A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&Rs and booking agents. Previous guests include: Royal Blood, Tony Iommi, KT Tunstall, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Imelda May, Graham Coxon (Blur), Keane, Stephen Street (Producer: Blur, The Smiths), Nile Rodgers (Chic, Daft Punk), Michael Eavis (Glastonbury), Lawson, Ben Thompson (Two Door Cinema Club) and BIMM Patron Roger Daltrey CBE (The Who). World-Class Facilities Every BIMM Institute college has the cutting-edge facilities you need to get creative. We spare no expense in providing live performance spaces, professional studios, Mac labs and practice spaces (on-site and across town). We insist on high-end musical, recording, production and IT gear from industry-standard brands like Orange and Zildjian. Our expert lecturers will also be on hand to assist. There’ll be no stopping you. Gigs Live music is a vital part of the modern industry. Your course will take you to the heart of your chosen city’s local scene, where you’ll sharpen your live chops and business acumen as you play, stage and promote regular gigs. You may also help to run BIMM’s end- of-term gigs, showcasing our musicians, bands and songwriters at events across the city. BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 8 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 9
Student Success
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George Ezra Ella Mai Phoebe Green Working Men’s Club Julia Bardo Pale Waves
BRIT Award winner and Grammy Award winner, Billboard Phoebe is currently touring with Working Men’s Club are signed Recently signed to Wichita Records, Pale Waves met at BIMM
responsible for the biggest- Music Awards winner and BRIT Swim Deep and is scheduled to to Heavenly Recordings and Julia has made an impressive Manchester. Pale Waves won
selling album in the UK released Award nominee, Ella Mai joined support The Big Moon at The were recently nominated for launch into her music industry Best Breakthrough Act at the Q
during 2018, George Ezra joined our BIMM London Vocals course Lexington in London. Best Breakthrough Act at the Q career with her wistful, 60s-inspired Magazine Awards 2019 and are
BIMM Bristol in 2011. He studied in 2014. Since leaving BIMM, Ella Magazine Awards 2019. single ‘Desire’. Julia studied at touring with Halsey in early 2020.
Songwriting and was signed to has become the first British artist Her single, ‘Dreaming Of ’, BIMM Manchester and soon after They played the Radio 1 Stage at
Columbia Records less than a in 26 years to score a No.1 single reached one million streams and Their single ‘Teeth’ was Tune of the signed her deal with Witchita. Reading and Leeds Festival as
year later. on the US R&B chart. She was also was produced by Everything, Week on BBC Radio 1’s Indie Show well as the John Peel Stage at
handpicked by Bruno Mars to join Everything. She was a featured and has been featured in BBC 2’s She has performed at festivals Glastonbury.
His debut single ‘Budapest’ him as a support act on his 24K artist and interviewed on BBC new series, Guilt. such as Sound City and The Great
reached No.3 in the charts and Magic tour finale. Radio 1’s Indie Show. Earlier Escape and debuted her full band Their debut studio album, My Mind
attained platinum status. Plus, his this year, Phoebe played In February 2019, the band performance with Working Men’s Makes Noises, reached number
debut album Wanted on Voyage Her No.1 single ‘Boo’d Up’ knocked Neighbourhood Festival. performed their headline show at Club at Neighbourhood Festival 8 on the UK Albums Chart. Their
hit No.1 and sold over one million Drake’s ‘Don’t Matter to Me’ off Manchester’s Gorilla (their biggest 2019. European tour is planned for
copies in the UK alone. the top spot in the US R&B chart to date). Currently, they’re touring February 2020.
before winning Ella a Grammy the UK and are planning to join Fat Julia recently announced a
His second studio album, Staying Award for Best R&B Song in 2019. White Family for their November/ London show at Laylow supporting bimm.ac.uk/alumni
at Tamara’s (which features the December 2019 tour. mealtime along with Children of the
No.1 single ‘Shotgun’), reached No.1 Shortly after the release of her State.
in the UK. self-titled debut album in late
2018, Ella signed a global record
deal with Sony/ATV. Today, she is a
major musical force to be reckoned
with across the globe.
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Meet Your Lecturers
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BIMM Institute Manchester’s lecturers are some of the most
successful people in the modern music business.
Emma Burgess Jimmy Docherty Ria Smith Bruce Carter Emlyn Spiers Elliot Barlow
Course Leader Further Education Senior Lecturer Vocals Lecturer Deputy Course Leader FE Programmes Assistant Drums Lecturer
Emma has been with BIMM With over 20 years’ experience Ria has the best part of a decade Songwriting Emlyn is a live sound engineer with Since signing his first record
Institute Manchester since their in the recording industry, Jimmy of experience in professional Bruce has written and performed 10 years of experience within the deal with Manchester indie band
opening in 2013 and has been has worked extensively playing entertainment – ranging from with many artists over his career, industry. Specialising in Front Of International One to Daddy
teaching on the Further Education guitar and singing backing vocals being in the UK’s leading ABBA such as Mike Joyce (The Smiths), House and Monitor mixing, he has Records in 2007, Elliot has gained
courses ever since. for Ronan Keating. He also works tribute band and cruising around Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) and worked with artists such as Brian 13 years of experience in the music
with Australian X Factor judge and Europe, to starring in a variety of Dutch Uncles. Eno, Napalm Death, Anderson and industry, touring and recording
She gained her teaching Grammy-nominated singer, leading musical theatre shows. Paak. He’s also worked at festivals extensively throughout the UK and
qualification with BIMM Institute Guy Sebastian. Bruce has worked with some of such as Glastonbury, Secret Europe.
and is now completing a Masters Ria has a vast level of experience the best music producers and Garden Party and Beautiful Days.
in Educational Leadership. She Throughout his career he’s in performing a whole range of writers in the industry, including In 2011, Elliot joined the band
also has a BA in Visual Arts also worked with acts including different vocal styles and in her Dave McCracken (Ian Brown, Folks’ with whom he supported the
and a student support career Stereophonics, GUN, Thunder, spare time she likes to arrange Florence and the Machine) and likes of Noel Gallagher and Miles
background. Terry Reid and guitar company, acoustic medleys. Jim Abyss (Arctic Monkeys, DJ Kane. He is now the regular live
Lakewood Guitars. Shadow, Adele). He’s also remixed session drummer for ‘Brix & The
many great artists, such as Editors Extricated’ (ex ‘The Fall’ members)
and Hadouken!. His songs have and ‘Shadowparty’ (Current ‘New
been used as TV theme tunes and Order’ & ‘Devo’ members) and is
in adverts and have also been entering his fifth year of teaching
included on several video games. on the Diploma Course at BIMM
Institute Manchester.
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in 2 years full-time
Music Performance | Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals
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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the Progression Route
Creative Music Industry (Performance Pathway) Graduates can progress directly to employment in
the music industry. Alternatively, they can continue
Become a high-level performer in control of your their studies with BMus (Hons) Popular Music
own career path with our exciting vocational course. Performance in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals
Equivalent to three A-Levels, this course provides a or Keys at BIMM Institute. They can also
brilliant grounding for understanding modern music combine two passions with our joint honours
and the fast-moving industry surrounding it – while degree programmes.
pushing your discipline to the next level.
Entry Requirements
During this two-year course, you’ll develop both Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including
the academic and creative qualities found in all English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding
well-rounded music professionals. You’ll focus on status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled
performance skills, styles, technique, theory, aural or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic
perception and career-focused goal setting. You’ll also IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in
understand the music business as a whole, taking an each band.
in-depth look into aspects such as royalties, copyright
and collection societies.
You’ll learn in a highly creative environment and form
strong connections with fellow aspiring musicians,
songwriters and entrepreneurs. As part of the course,
you’ll also work on a Collaborative Music Project,
seeing a team idea transform from concept to
completion. BIMM Institute’s expert lecturers – all of
whom are prominent music industry professionals Course Classes
with years of experience – will guide you towards your Year 1 Year 2
personal study goals and dream future career.
All students take the following core classes in their first All students take the following core classes in their
Successful completion of the course will gain you a year of study: second year of study:
nationally recognised RSL level 3 qualification. This
course is a fantastic stepping stone for taking • MRW (Music Rehearsal Workshop) • Collaborative Music Project
your first steps to a music career or continuing your • Technical Development • Technical Development
studies with one of our industry-led music degrees at • Pre-Production • Music in Context
BIMM Institute. • MPW (Music Performance Workshop) • MPW (Music Performance Workshop)
• Music Industry and Employability • Pre-Production
UK students and EU students holding settled or • Ear Training and Music Theory • Ear Training and Music Theory
pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding • Extended Studies • Music Industry and Employability
(subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding). • Session Styles • Research Methods
• Music in Context • Extended Studies
To make your way as a successful music professional, Awarded by
connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life Course classes are subject to change.
in music. For class descriptions and more information,
visit www.bimm.ac.uk
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2 years full-time
Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Songwriting
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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the To make your ways a successful live music
Creative Music Industry (Composition Pathway) professional, connect with us, and we’ll connect you
to a life in music.
Kick-start your career as a creative professional in the
music industry with this exciting, vocational two-year Progression Route
course, equivalent to three A-Levels. Graduates can progress directly to employment in
the music industry or can continue their studies with
Throughout the course, you’ll focus on songwriting BMus (Hons) Songwriting, BA (Hons) Music Business,
techniques, music production, improving BA (Hons) Event Management, and many more. They
performance skills, understanding musical styles can also combine two passions with our joint honours
and arrangements, and ear training. You’ll connect degree programmes.
with the industry from day one, learning how to get
yourself noticed and building your songwriting and Entry Requirements
performance abilities to a professional level. Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including
English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding
As well as perfecting your discipline, you’ll learn about status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled
music business and employability – and how you or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic
can prepare for a future within this fast-moving, IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in
inspiring industry. You’ll also learn relevant studio each band.
skills and techniques to help support and realise
your creative ambitions.
Each day, you’ll build upon your knowledge and
skill set in a collaborative, creative environment
surrounded by other songwriters, aspiring musicians,
and entrepreneurs. Our BIMM Institute lectures will
Course Classes
also teach you to the highest standards possible. Year 2
Year 1
Each BIMM lecturer has years of experience within the
music business and will guide you in achieving your All students take the following core classes in their
All students take the following core classes in their
professional goals. second year of study:
first year of study:
There will also be an incredible guest programme of • Collaborative Music Project
• Rehearsal and Performance Planning
inspirational music industry professionals to help • Music in Context
• Songcraft
steer you towards your dream career. By possessing • CPW (Composition Performance Workshop)
• Pre-Production
both the academic and creative qualities found in all • Pre-Production
• CPW (Composition Performance Workshop)
music professionals, you’ll finish the course as a high- • Music Industry and Employability
• Music Industry and Employability
level performer that controls your own career path. • Songcraft
• Ear Training and Music Theory
• Extended Studies • Studio Composition
The course’s successful completion will gain you a • Research Methods
• Studio Skills
nationally recognised RSL Level 3 qualification. • Extended Studies
• Applied Listening Skills
UK students and EU students holding settled or
Awarded by
pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding
Course classes are subject to change.
(subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding).
For class descriptions and more information,
visit www.bimm.ac.uk
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in 2 years full-time
Music Production
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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in the Progression Route
Creative Music Industry (Production pathway) Graduates can progress directly to employment
in the music industry or can continue their study
If you have a passion for creative music production, with a BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production, BA
this two-year vocational course is for you. (Hons) Electronic Music Production, BA (Hons)
Music Business or BA (Hons) Event Management.
On this course that’s equivalent to three A-Levels, Alternatively, they can combine two passions with our
you’ll develop your own music production style, joint honours degree programmes.
improve your technique, and steadily build your
confidence towards that of a professional music Entry Requirements
producer. You’ll also know how to get yourself noticed Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including
by the right people in the business. English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding
status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled
Whether you’re writing hip hop, electro-pop or or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic
cinematic compositions for media, our Music IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in
Production Diploma will help you develop the each band.
technical skills to realise your creative ideas. During
your studies, you’ll look at a wide range of production
techniques and applications. You’ll also study Audio
Mixing, Live Sound Recording, Composition for Media,
Music Business and Career Development. And you
won’t do it alone. You’ll collaborate creatively with
other producers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Plus,
our expert lecturers – all of whom are experienced
music industry professionals themselves – will
support and guide you the whole way. Course Classes
Year 1 Year 2
As a BIMM student, you’ll have access to many
exciting networking opportunities. These include All students take the following core classes in their All students take the following core classes in their
unrivalled industry placements and exclusive first year of study: second year of study:
Masterclasses with world-famous producers and
globally successful music professionals. • Production and Sequencing • Studio Techniques
• Composition • Music in Context
UK students and EU students holding settled or • Studio Techniques • Music & Media
pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding • Music & Media • Digital Music Creation
(subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding). • Live Sound • Music Industry and Employability
• Music in Context • Sound Theory
To make your way as a successful music producer, • Music Industry and Employability • Research Methods
connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life • Extended Studies • Extended Studies
in music.
Awarded by
Course classes are subject to change.
For class descriptions and more information,
visit www.bimm.ac.uk
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Music Business & Events
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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma Successful completion of this course will gain you
in the Creative Music Industry a nationally recognised RSL level 3 qualification.
(Entrepreneurship pathway) UK students and EU students holding settled or
pre-settled status, aged 16-18, are eligible for funding
Navigate the exciting world of Music Business and (subject to meeting ESFA conditions of funding).
Events. With our vocational Diploma course, which is
equivalent to three A-Levels, you’ll develop essential To make your way as a successful music industry
knowledge, technical skills and invaluable experience. professional, connect with us, and we’ll connect you
to a life in music.
During this two-year course, you’ll look at all that
the music industry offers – and how revenue flows Progression Route
through it. You’ll develop and hone your skills Graduates can progress directly to employment
in Event Management, Marketing, Event Technology, in the music industry or continue their studies
Contracts and Copyright, and working as a with an innovative music degree at BIMM Institute.
Freelance Practitioner. Our industry-led undergraduate courses include
BA (Hons) Music Business, BA (Hons) Event
You’ll learn how to plan, promote and manage your Management, and BA (Hons) Music Marketing, Media
own Music Events. To diversify your skill set as an and Communication, and many more. They can
Event Manager, you’ll also get to grips with Live Sound also combine two passions with our joint honours
as you learn and practice skills using a full range degree programmes.
of world-class professional equipment. You’ll also
receive continual support and guidance to create Entry Requirements
your own business plan to help forge a path into the Five GCSEs at a minimum grade of C/4, including
music industry. English Language and Maths. EU applicants holding
status under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled
BIMM Institute’s expert lecturers – all of whom are or pre-settled) will need to provide an academic
Course Classes
prominent music industry professionals – will help IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in Year 2
Year 1
you achieve your personal study goals and guide you each band.
towards your future career. Each of our lecturers will All students take the following core classes in their
All students take the following core classes in their
provide a holistic view of the music business and how second year of study:
first year of study:
everything links together. That way, you’re armed with
the entire picture to get out there and make your own • Event Management
• Event Management
mark on the world of music. • Live Sound Production
• Live Sound
• Stage Management • Event Tech
You will connect to the music industry right away • Research Methods
• Event Tech
as you creatively collaborate with musicians, • Music & Media
• Music & Media
producers and entrepreneurs. As a BIMM student, • Career Development
• Music in Context
many incredible networking opportunities will • Music Industry & Employability
• Career Development
come your way – from gig opportunities to exclusive • Extended Studies
• Music Industry & Employability
Masterclasses with globally successful
• Extended Studies
industry professionals.
Awarded by
Course classses are subject to change.
For class descriptions and more information,
visit www.bimm.ac.uk
BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 20 BIMM Institute Prospectus 2021/22 21Get Connected at BIMM Institute
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BIMM Institute holds networking events in Term 1, For industry professionals, there are numerous
which is a great opportunity to meet other students exciting placements at companies, labels, promoters,
from different courses that have similar musical publishers, PRs and magazines. Book a Careers
interests. Not only is it a fantastic way to find new tutorial to get advice on your CV or on starting your
friends and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a own business. We also have a well-established festival
good place to start finding band members. programme, which includes Glastonbury and The
Great Escape. There are plenty of opportunities for
BIMM Institute Gigs you to get involved.
Once you’ve got your band together and had
some rehearsals, you can audition for one of BIMM Book a tutorial and become involved as soon as you
Institute’s end-of-term gigs. We hold two a term and get here. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
utilise the amazing venues that are on our doorstep.
Additionally, we hold termly gigs. These are ticketed
events with all proceeds going to one of BIMM
Institute’s nominated charities. These are a great
opportunity for students to get some live performance
experience and put on a brilliant show for their peers,
friends and families.
BIMM Institute Playlist
The BIMM Institute Playlist is a showcase of BIMM’s
best talent. Students submit their demos which are
then reviewed by our experienced Artist Development
team and a panel of industry experts.
The artists included in the final selection will be
professionally recorded and their work will be
distributed on all major streaming platforms,
plus iTunes.
Careers and Industry Team
Your career in music starts at BIMM Institute and we
have a dedicated Careers and Industry team who are
looking forward to working with you.
We support the next generation of music performers
and professionals in a number of ways. If you are a
performer or songwriter, you will be invited to artist
development tutorials where you will be advised on
recording, gigs, your digital profile, photography,
videos and promotion.
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We want to make your time at BIMM Institute Pastoral Support Disability and Learning Support and arthritis)
Manchester as easy and comfortable as possible, The Student Support team is available for one-to- We have an excellent Learning Support provision for Counselling
so we have educational and pastoral support teams one tutorial sessions for students to discuss any those with additional support requirements. BIMM Institute Manchester offers counselling to
dedicated to helping you get the most out of your issue they may be struggling with. These are strictly any student in need of the service via an external
study experience. confidential and can include any topic, ranging from If you indicate on your application and/or pre- professional practice. This free and confidential
personal issues, attendance and auditions, booking in enrolment form that you require further support, a provision offers individuals the opportunity to
Student Welfare for one of the services or any special considerations member of the Student Support team will contact you explore a wide range of emotional and psychological
BIMM Institute is dedicated to monitoring the welfare we may need to take into account for your course before the start of the course to arrange an individual issues. The counselling service provided is hugely
of all our students, in particular those who are under and/or exams. The Student Services office can be consultation. Alternatively, you can contact us with experienced and abides by the British Association for
the age of 18. We have a strong Safeguarding and accessed by students and we encourage you to book any questions or concerns at: Counselling Code of Ethics.
PREVENT policy and are committed to ensuring that an appointment to see us at any time. studentsupportmanchester@bimm.ac.uk
parents/guardians are kept informed of all important Please note: We do not have an Educational
information throughout the course, including Academic Tutorials and If you have any reports or paperwork relating to your Psychologist in-house. If an Educational Psychologist
attendance concerns and audition feedback. Professional Development disability or additional support requirements, please report is required we can refer, but these reports do
Students are encouraged to book regular attach these to your application. incur a charge of approximately £350.
We also hold a Parents’ Information Evening in Term one-to-one tutorials to work on technique, master
1, where we will provide further information about their academic writing, discuss their development and We work with students with a wide range of
the course and progression routes (including UCAS plan their long/short-term career goals. disabilities, including but not restricted to:
applications) and an additional Parents’ Evening
in Term 2 where parents can discuss their child’s Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be • Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia,
progress on the course with lecturers and the Student individually guided by the most experienced industry dyspraxia and ADHD)
Support team. professionals in the country.
• Autistic spectrum disorders (including
Student Support Services Asperger syndrome)
We are committed to helping you fulfil your potential
during your time at BIMM Institute. We place • Mental health difficulties (such as depression and
emphasis on supporting the development of our bipolar disorder)
students, both academically and personally.
• Long-term medical conditions
With this in mind, the Student Support team is (such as HIV, Crohn’s disease and
available at every step of the student journey to multiple sclerosis)
offer confidential support and guidance on issues
such as stress, smoking, alcohol, drugs, depression, • Unseen disabilities (such as
anxiety issues, disability and learning support, family/ diabetes, asthma and epilepsy)
friendship/relationship problems and eating disorders,
as well as ongoing academic and practical learning • Sensory impairments (such as visual impairment
support and advice. and hearing impairment)
We also offer a wide range of additional support • Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis
services that are designed to meet students’
academic and welfare needs as well as enrich the
BIMM Institute Manchester experience.
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1. Applying Further Information
You will need to complete an application form, for all Our Admissions Team is available to help with any
Further Education courses at BIMM Institute, which queries you may have about applying to BIMM Institute.
can be found on our website. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling
You can also contact our Admissions Team in the 0844 2 646 666, emailing FEadmissions@bimm.ac.uk
following ways: or filling in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the BIMM Institute
Manchester website.
· Call us on 0844 2 646 666
· Enter your details in the ‘Apply Now’ form on the Open Days
BIMM Institute website Experience BIMM Institute for yourself by attending
· Talk to us on our Live Chat function one of our Open Days.
· Email applications@bimm.co.uk and
A member of the team will be happy to help and can We run Open Days so that you can see exactly how
send you an application form. we do things. There’s no better way to see what your
life at BIMM could look like. Most importantly, you can
2.Auditions and Interviews decide whether we’re the right fit for you.
Once we’ve received your application form, we’ll
contact you to invite you to Between now and May 2021, we will hold Virtual Open
attend an audition and/or interview. On the day of Days on Zoom, so you can discover everything from
your audition/interview we will then either make you the comfort of your own home, and chat to our current
an offer of a place or suggest how you can develop students and friendly Admissions Team.
your skills further to meet the required standard.
Please try not to leave your application to the last Book your place for our virtual and face-to-face Open
minute as courses do fill up very quickly and we’d Days by heading to bimm.ac.uk/open-days
hate for you to be disappointed.
3(a). Performance and Songwriting
If you’re applying for one of our performance-based
courses and are a UK-based student, we’ll expect you
to have an audition. All BIMM Institute auditions for
Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals) and
Songwriting courses are free of charge and include an
hour-long introductory presentation, which provides
valuable information about our courses, the music
industry and BIMM’s ethos, aims and philosophy.
During your individual audition we’ll discuss your
personal aspirations and the ways in which we can
help you to achieve your goals.
3(b). Music Production and
Music Business & Events
For courses which don’t involve a practical
performance element, an offer will be made based
upon your qualifications, experience and a successful
interview. We recommend that you attend one of our
Open Days throughout the year so that you’re fully
informed about BIMM Institute before you submit
your application.
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Bus
The closest bus stops to Great Marlborough Street
(on the main student route) are located on Oxford
Road by the Dancehouse coming into the city centre,
and by the Palace Hotel to leave the city centre.
Bank Chambers is located a few minutes from the
main bus station at Piccadilly Gardens. Buses at
these stops run frequently between Manchester City
Centre and popular student areas such as Rusholme,
Fallowfield and Withington.
Manchester has the busiest bus route in Europe due
to the number of universities on the Oxford Road
corridor. As a result, you will rarely have to wait more
than a few minutes for a bus during the day. The
majority of buses on this route go from Piccadilly
Gardens to South Manchester straight down
Oxford road.
Metro
Manchester Metrolink has been expanding throughout
the city and is a quick and easy way to travel across
Greater Manchester. Metrolink runs on several
lines including Salford Quays/Media City and East
Didsbury. See metrolink.co.uk for more details.
Bike
Manchester is very cyclist-friendly with accessible
cycle lanes. If you live a short distance from the
college, it might be the most cost-effective way to
travel. Find out more about cycling in Manchester at
cycling.tfgm.com
Train
For those living outside of the city, BIMM Institute is
easily accessible from either Piccadilly or Oxford Road
Station. Oxford Road station is the closest to Great
Marlborough Street, and Piccadilly Station is closest
to Bank Chambers.
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Information
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To apply to BIMM Institute, book an audition or
ask us a question, please don’t hesitate to get in
touch.
BIMM Manchester
Bank Chambers
Faulkner Street
Manchester
M1 4EH
United Kingdom
Tel (UK): 0844 2 626 666
Tel (Int): +44 1273 626 666
Email: manchester@bimm.ac.uk
BIMMManchester
tvbimm
@bimm_manchester
The information in the BIMM Institute Prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It’s not part of any
agreement with parents/students and the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed
and may be subject to change.
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