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DEVELOPYOURMUSICAL TALENTSATANINSTITUTEOFFERING STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES ANDTHE OPPORTUNITYTOEXPERIENCETHE INDUSTRY UP CLOSE
from What Next May 23
by MNA_Media
Opened back in 2017 by Black Sabbath’sTony Iommi and part of BIMM University,BIMM Institute Birmingham is located in Digbeth, the city’smost exciting and creative quarter
Birmingham’sundeniable musical heritage is paired with the very best moderntechnology and equipment in our Floodgate Street facilities.
Birmingham is the birthplace of many musical legends: heavy metal titans Black Sabbath and Judas Priest; rock icons Electric Light Orchestra, and in recent years Laura Mvula, Lady Leshurr and Jaykae, who have been paving the way for the next generation of musical talent. This musical heritage and dynamic local music scene is fuelled by some of the best new independent music venues and experimental artists that continue to push boundaries.
Birmingham has ahuge number of students and young people –more than anywhereelse in the UK –giving it avibrant and dynamic feel. With its unrivalled nightlife and clubs, worldclass library facilities and programme of inner-city festivals, this is acity made for students.
At BIMM Institute you’ll be surrounded by acommunity of fellow music lovers, all supporting each other and collaborating as you navigate through the industry together.Whether you study performance, songwriting, music production, or amusic industry-focused degree such as Music Business, Music Media, Marketing and Communication or Event Management, you’ll have the chance to perform and work at our end-of-term gigs, label showcases and festivals.
Our industry opportunities give you the chance to experience the music industry up close and develop your talent –all organised by our dedicated careers team. We also have astudent-run recordlabel, and other opportunities if you’d like to work behind the scenes.
Our masterclasses areachance to get face-to-face with industry professionals and ask them all your burning questions.
BIMM Institute Birmingham has recently had Brit nominees Nova Twins, Mimi Webb, and even legends like Tito Jackson pass through its doors to talk to students and give them exclusive insights.
Our College Principal, Antony Greaves, is an established music figurehead and industry expert. From working at worldfamous Mayfair Recording Studios with artists such as U2, Travis, and Kylie Minogue, to pioneering the UK’sfirst electronic music production degree and developing the world’sfirstmusic production graded syllabus, which is now delivered in 42 countries worldwide. Our lecturer team areall industry professionals, working both on and offstage with artists such as Blossoms, Robbie Williams, Elton John, David Gray,Adele and more.
You’ll be surrounded by state-of-theart facilities, including fully loaded Mac suites, performance roomswith industrystandardequipment, andagreen screen room. The studio Apple Mac Procomes equipped with industry standardsoftware packages such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Native Instruments, Melodyne and hundreds of third-party plugins. This is alongside multi-million-pound, professional recording studios.
Our dedicated student support team is always on hand to assist with you with study skills, mental health, or student life. They arealways available to offer confidential support and guidance when you need it most.
BIMM Institute Birmingham is your first step into avibrant music industry.Joinus at an upcoming Open Day to see what life at BIMM could be like for you.
