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BA (HONS) IN:PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP SONGWRITINGMUSIC BUSINESSEVENT MANAGEMENTMUSIC PRODUCTIONMUSIC JOURNALISM
MUSIC DEGREES
THE UK & EUROPE’S MOST CONNECTED
MUSIC COLLEGE
YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE BIMM.CO.UK
WELCOME
BIMM Institute Manchester opened its doors in 2013. Since then, our student population has already grown to over 800, with a portfolio of courses that has expanded to encompass new programmes in Music Production, Music Business, Music Journalism and Event Management, as well as the more traditional and long established performance and song writing programmes.
BIMM Manchester’s tutors have between them amassed a vast body of experience working in the music industry spanning many years, and all combine their teaching with professional music industry profiles as performers, writers, arrangers, producers and entrepreneurs. This ensures that our students benefit from their first-hand professional expertise and experience throughout the course. This approach to curriculum delivery, allied with our fantastic visiting faculty and guest events programme, is designed to provide a creative environment that’s challenging, stimulating and connected, enabling the music professionals of tomorrow to hone their skills in the best possible way.
We have the finest, up-to-date equipment and resources available for student use, and the Institute is endorsed and supported by leading equipment brand manufacturers. Whatever your ambitions within the modern music industry, BIMM Institute Manchester’s unparalleled level of career-relevant expertise, facilities and support networks guarantee that you will be given the best guidance, assistance and opportunities to achieve your goals.
I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM Institute Manchester for the 2015/16 academic year.
STEVE COBAINCollege Manager
WELCOME TO YOUR BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER 2015/16 ACCEPTANCE BROCHURE AND CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING OFFERED A PLACE! I AM DELIGHTED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO STUDY AT THE UK’S LEADING ESTABLISHMENT FOR MODERN MUSIC EDUCATION.
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04 INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT05 COURSE INFORMATION06 BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BASS07 BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP DRUMS08 BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP GUITAR09 BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP VOCALS10 BA(HONS) IN SONGWRITING11 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION12 BA(HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT13 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS14 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM15 A FEW WORDS ON MUSIC THEORY16 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES17 STUDENT SUPPORT20 MANCHESTER LIFE22 GET CONNECTED AT BIMM23 FRESHERS’ GUIDE24 FACULTY INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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INDUCTION AND ENROLMENTIN ORDER TO PREPARE YOU FOR STUDYING AT BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER, WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO ATTEND AN ENROLMENT SESSION.
Here you will meet key members of staff, be given important information about the College and your course (including your timetable), and have the opportunity to look around our premises.
We will also hold an Induction event which is a fantastic opportunity to meet lots of students from BIMM and watch some brilliant bands.
It is essential that you attend this session, so keep in mind that induction could take place any time in the last week of September/first week of October. Exact dates and times will be confirmed via email at the beginning of September, so please keep us updated if your contact details change.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START YOUR COURSE.
USEFUL CONTACTS
ADMISSIONS: [email protected] SUPPORT: [email protected]: [email protected]
TERM DATES
ENROLMENT WEEK: 21st September–2nd October 2015
TERM 1: 5th October 2015–12th December 2015TERM 2: 11th January 2016–18th March 2016TERM 3: 11th April 2016–17th June 2016
PRE-ENROLMENT FOR YOUR COURSEAll students are required to complete pre enrolment information prior to your enrolment day. You will have been sent an email with information regarding this.Below is a list of things that MUST be completed:
Pre-enrolment form must be completed in full and submitted – the link to this form will have been sent to you by email
Passport Style photo – This will be used for your student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on how to upload your photo on the BIMM website
Proof of ID – Please send a colour scan of your passport/driving licence/Citizen card to [email protected]
Confirmation of SLC loan or alternative payment method evidence – please send a scan of the confirmation for the SLC loan
PRE ENROLMENT FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE 11th SEPTEMBER 2015.PLEASE NOTE: Timetables cannot be provided before enrolment. This is a full-time course and the timetables given to you at enrolment are not flexible. Any part-time jobs must work around the timetable given.
COURSE INFORMATION
BA(Hons)
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PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BASS
Ashton, A. (2005) The Bass Handbook. San Francisco: Backbeat Books Clayton, S. (2013) The Bass Guitarist’s Guide to Reading Music. (s.l.): Bassline Publishing
Friedland, E. (1995) Building Walking Bass Lines (Bass Builders). Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Publishing
Mulhern, T. ed. (2000) Bass Heroes: Styles, Stories and Secrets of 30 Great Bass Players. Backbeat UK
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
HEAD OF BASS STUART EASTHAM
Manchester and the surrounding areas have always had a vibrant and diverse music scene from Frank Sidebottom to The Smiths, The Verve to Van Der Graaf Generator and The Buzzcocks to Black Grape. By coming to BIMM Institute Manchester you’ll be right in the heart of this, making your next steps towards a career in the music industry. You’ll be getting tutored by seasoned players and music industry professionals in business, techniques, styles, double bass, sight-reading and theory etc. There might not be many of us but we make an impact and we’re always in demand either at BIMM, around the city or further afield. I look forward to meeting you all.
BA(Hons) in
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Bass and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery and manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
RECOMMENDED READING
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
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PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP DRUMS
RECOMMENDED READINGChester, G. (1985) The New Breed Modern Drummer Publications
Gallwey, W. T. and Green, B. (1996) The Inner Game of Music New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Hester, J. (2011) Mind Over Meter (s.l.):(s.n.)
Riley, J. (2004) The Art of Bop Drumming Alfred Music Publishing
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
HEAD OF DRUMS BRYAN HARGREAVES
Being a drummer coming to study at BIMM, you are automatically taking the first step to owning your career, putting yourself in a position to take advantage of unique opportunities, world class tuition, and support for your professional and personal development. You will have the chance to network with 1000s of like-minded musicians from multiple musical backgrounds, and being based in Manchester, you will become part of one of the most vibrant and diverse music scenes in the world.
The course will push you to achieve, and hopefully exceed your goals. It is all about the vibe at BIMM Institute Manchester. We want to provide you with the help, support, and a targeted study regime that will guide you on the journey to your chosen career path. The level that you will be tutored at is by some of the very best touring, live and studio seasoned musicians in the industry. Subjects covered are very wide ranging, from styles, performance, technique and theory, to business, music production, pre-production and much more. The facilities at BIMM Institute Manchester, and the educational approach of all the staff, are second to none.
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Sticks and brushes
Practice pad
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
BA(Hons) in
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PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP GUITAR
RECOMMENDED READINGGambale, F. (1989) The Frank Gambale Technique Book 1. Manhattan Music Publications
Gambale, F. (1989) The Frank Gambale Technique Book 2. Manhattan Music Publications Govan, G. (2002) Creative Guitar 1 and 2. Sanctuary Publishing Ltd.
Greene, T. (1981) Chord Chemistry. Dale Zdenek Publications
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
HEAD OF GUITAR GEORGE HUTCHISON
Manchester is a unique city with its own inimitable music heritage. Spirited, edgy and enterprising, The BIMM Institute Manchester reflects these qualities in its approach to developing your goals as a musician and artist. The tutors are all professionals working at the highest industry level as well as being passionate and inspiring educators. We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to make your way as a working guitarist in an exciting, evolving and rapidly expanding industry.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery and manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Capo
Slide
Various plectrums
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
BA(Hons) in
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PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP VOCALS
RECOMMENDED READINGBaxter, M, (1989) The Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer’s Survival Handbook. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Corporation
Riggs, S. (1993) Singing for the Stars: A Complete Guide to Training Your Voice. Alfred Music Publishing
Sheppard, B. (2008) The Everything Singing Book. Adams Media Corporation
Rockschool Male/Female Vocals Grades 1-8 (2014)
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
HEAD OF VOCALS SARAH JAY Manchester is the home of many a rock star because it’s beautiful, it’s quirky and it cherishes the creative soul; it’s big enough to attract the attention of the musical elite, and small enough for you to make a big impression on. I hope you are really excited to be here!
I’m sure you have joined us because you know you have talent and you want to train it to the point where music can be your career. This is exactly what we want – to develop our students as excellent vocalists and live performers, ready for real work. So you are going to be taught exclusively by high achieving professionals who will gladly pass on the skills, knowledge and love of the art of vocalising that have taken them so far in your chosen industry.
You’re just about to set out on an amazing journey. You will be surrounded by music and inspired by great talent from tutors, guests and of course your fellow students, a microcosm of the music industry with links across the world. From this pool will come the connections you will keep for the whole of your working life.
So get ready to launch, to work and play hard and to grab all the opportunities that are going to be coming your way. And don’t forget to love the music! That’s at the heart of why we’re all here.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
BA(Hons) in
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SONGWRITING
RECOMMENDED READINGPattenden, S, (2007) How to Make it in the Music Business. Published by Virgin Books
McDonald, I, (1994) Revolution in the Head: The Beatles’ Records and the Sixties. Published by Fourth Estate
Dylan, B, (2013) Lyrics: 1962-2001: Dylan, B. Published by Simon & Schuster Ltd
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
HEAD OF SONGWRITING STEVE TRAFFORD
The course is structured to pull the best out of you creatively. As song-writers it’s good for us to be put in different experimental situations, i.e. writing your own material/co-writing/writing to brief/writing for another artist, etc. You’ll learn some valuable compositional skills to make the most of your talent and develop the confidence to musically direct.
Manchester’s rich musical heritage is the perfect place to concentrate on becoming a professional writer, arranger or performer; with our strong industry connections you will be in the best possible place to meet like-minded musicians and network with the industry. All the tutors on the course have extensive experience as song-writers, arrangers and performers and will lead you through subjects like: Songwriting Techniques/Live Performance Workshop/Songwriter Producer/Artist Development and Entrepreneurship.
Manchester is one of the most vibrant and exciting musical cities in the world and the perfect place to start your career.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
BA(Hons) in
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MUSIC PRODUCTION
BA(Hons) in
TUTORS PAUL HUNTER AND JOE MEEKUMS
Welcome to the BA (Hons) in Music Production here at BIMM Institute Manchester and congratulations on being offered a place!
The music production industry has moved to a new model, where a wider range of transferable and specialist skill sets are essential, meaning music producers today need to be able to diversify in their work more than ever before. This BA aims to provide you with a high level of understanding of practical, creative and technical techniques, and the theory that underpins music technology and production. So expect a challenging but stimulating creative environment to make you all ready to become the music professionals of tomorrow.
Using the finest equipment available and real-world resources, this course will see you engaging in a wide spectrum of music production arenas so that you are able to apply yourself to many different roles within one of the most exciting and dynamic industries today.
On the course, you will be led by tutors, all of whom combine teaching with their professional music industry profiles as producers, engineers, performers, writers and entrepreneurs, so expect nothing less than experienced expert advice.
Throughout the three years on the course you will naturally gravitate to wherever your ambitions within the modern music industry lie, so the opportunities of this course led by an unparalleled level of career-relevant expertise, equipment access and support networks guarantee that you will be given the best guidance and assistance in achieving your goals.
RECOMMENDED READINGCollins, M. (2010) Pro Tools 8. Oxford: Focal Press
Cousins, M. and Hepworth-Sawyer, R. (2010) Logic Pro 9. Oxford: Focal Press
Huber, D. (2005) Modern Recording Techniques. Oxford: Focal Press
Jerse, T. (1997) Computer Music: Synthesis Composition and Performance. London Macmillan
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
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EVENT MANAGEMENT HEAD OF EVENT
MANAGEMENT DAMIAN MORGAN
Welcome to BIMM Institute Manchester from the Events Management team!
BIMM Institute Manchester’s Events Management BA course aims to equip you with the creative skills and strategic know-how to organise a wide variety of events. Throughout the course there will be the opportunity to volunteer at numerous events and work on live events projects. We have strong links with various venues, festivals and events management companies throughout the North of England. You’ll also meet fellow students who are eager to create something new; the next festival, the next amazing live event.
Manchester is incredibly well served by a dazzling array of diverse music venues and happenings all year round, providing you with access to numerous music, food and drink venues, sporting and cultural events and conferencing venues. Career opportunities exist in a wide range of sectors including live music, festivals, exhibitions, weddings, sporting events and conferences.
You’ll find BIMM Institute Manchester a vibrant and exciting environment to study in. You will network with students across all disciplines and no doubt spark off working relationships that will carry on for years after. BIMM Institute Manchester is more than a college; it’s a fantastic community of like-minded and inspirational individuals who all have a passion for music and live events.
We’re looking forward to meeting you and helping you along an exciting career path in Events Management.
BA(Hons) in
RECOMMENDED READINGBladin, C. (Et Al) 2012 Events Management: An Introduction. Routledge
Bowdin, G. (et al) 2011. Events Management (3rd Ed). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Conway, D. G. The Event Manager’s Bible: The Complete Guide To Planning and Organising a Voluntary or Public Event (3rd Ed). How To Books Getz, D. 2007. Event Studies: Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann Raj. R. 2014 Events Management: An Integrated and Practical Approach. Sage
Robinson, P., Wale, D., Dickson, G. 2010. Events Management. CABI: Wallingford Association of British Professional Conference Organisers: www.abpco.org
Association for Event Management Education: www.aeme.orgAssociation of Event Organisers: www.aeo.org.ukAssociation of Independent Festivals: www.aiforg.comBritish Arts Festivals Association: www.artsfestivals.co.ukEuropean Festivals Association: www.efa-aef.eu/en/festivalsEvent Industry News: www.eventindustrynews.co.ukEvent Manager Blog: www.eventmanagerblog.comEvent Juice: eventjuice.co.uk/blogInternational Journal of Events Management Research: www.ijemr.orgThe British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech: www.federationoffestivals.org.ukThe Event Services Association: www.tesa.org.uk
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MUSIC BUSINESS HEAD OF MUSIC
BUSINESS MIKE BURGESS
Congratulations on your arrival to BIMM Institute Manchester and a warm welcome from myself and all of the Music Business team!
We’re looking forward to meeting and working with you all during your time at BIMM. The Music Industry is a lot to do with getting to know people and your time at BIMM is a crucial early stage for networking in your musical life, as it’s highly likely that many of the contacts you will make here, you will find yourself working with in the future. Manchester is a fantastic city to be living and studying in and there are many opportunities out there waiting for you... so it’s all about getting out there and finding them!
Whether you have come in the front door of BIMM Institute Manchester knowing exactly what it is you want to do in the industry, or whether you are coming in without a firm career focus, but a love of music and a curiosity for the industry, we are here to guide you, teach you and mentor you to ensure that you are equipped with everything you need to know about the ever-developing business that surrounds music and that you have the skills to further yourself within the industry and beyond.
I look forward to getting to know you all during your time at BIMM Institute Manchester.
BA(Hons) in
RECOMMENDED READING
MUSIC BUSINESS GENERALHarrison, A. Music: The Business (6th Ed).Passman, Donald S. 2011. All You Need To Know About the Music Industry (7th or 8th Ed). Artist Management
MMF Music Management Bible (New Revised Edition)Allen, Paul. Artist Management LIVE MUSIC RELATEDReynolds, Andy. The Tour BookReynolds, Andy. Roadie inc. Workman, Mark. One For the Road, Be A Tour ManagerRECOMMENDED CONTEXTUAL Long, Pat. The History of the NME: High Times and Low Lives at the World’s Most Famous Music MagazineReynolds, Simon. RetromaniaMilner, Greg. Perfecting Sound Forever: The Story of Recorded Music
King, Richard. How Soon is Now?: The Madmen and Mavericks who Made Independent Music 1975-2005RECOMMENDED CONTEXTUAL* Tassell, Nige. Mr GigByrne, David. How Music WorksKnopper, Steve. Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital AgePratt, Guy. My Bass and Other AnimalsEllen, Mark. Rock Stars Stole My Life!: A Big Bad Love Affair with MusicJOURNALSMusic Week UK Industry Magazine (Available digitally) Record of the Day UK Industry Newsletter and digital magazine: www.recordoftheday.comwww.musictank.co.uk
* Also available as audio books from Audible. Listening to audio books is recommended to students as an excellent means of gaining broad historical and contextual knowledge of the subject area quickly and easily.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT Stationery and manuscript paper
Access to a computer
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MUSIC JOURNALISM TUTORS MATT PARKER AND
JOHN MCCREADYWelcome to the BA (Hons) in Music Journalism at BIMM Institute Manchester- and congratulations on securing a place here for what is going to be a very exciting three years at the UK’s longest-established centre for modern music education. Here at BIMM we pride ourselves on having the most dynamic, knowledgeable and industry-savvy tutors, all of whom still enjoy busy careers in the music industry. This, together with BIMM’s unrivalled facilities and support networks, guarantees you will be given the best guidance and assistance available to help you achieve your career goals.
The new Music Journalism degree will develop the skills, knowledge, expertise and contacts needed to find success in your chosen career. The course has been structured to ensure it remains current, contextual and connected with the wider music industry.
Throughout your three years at BIMM, this degree will provide you with a high level of writing skill, in addition to the development of a broader range of journalistic skills in a variety of media including print, online, TV and radio . You’ll also learn how to source and research for news, features, comment pieces and reviews. The skills needed to generate documentary
content, magazine design and webzine building and management are also embedded within the course. You will learn about business, academic research and critical analysis skills, and learn about presentation, leadership, project, team and personal management. And what better place to study Music Journalism than in an environment where musical activity is happening everywhere? BIMM has a vast amount of music talent under one roof. This will make studying Music Journalism at BIMM a truly unique experience – one that other institutions can’t offer.
So expect a challenging, stimulating and creative environment designed to prepare you to become the music professionals of tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you to the BA (Hons) in Music Journalism at BIMM Institute Manchester for the 2015/16 academic year.
BA(Hons) in
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Laptop
Dictaphone or recording app on your phone. We recommend the Olympus VN-731PC Digital voice recorder
RECOMMENDED READINGHuber, D. (2005) Modern Recording Techniques. Oxford: Focal Press
Margulies, J. (2013) Ableton Live 9 Power: The Comprehensive Guide. Delmar Cengage Learning. 1285455401
Pejrolo, A (2011) Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production. Focal Press. 0240522168
Paul Stavrou, Michael & Martin, Sir George. (2003) Mixing with your Mind. Flux Research. 0646428756
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
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MUSIC THEORY
Head of Theory Neil Young explains why it’s not scary and shares some resources you can use to brush up on your theory.
So often the mention of music theory strikes fear into the heart of a musician. If approached from a dry, academic perspective it can seem hard to align the concepts of music theory with your own music. In truth, the study of music theory is the study of music. The word ‘theory’ could easily be dropped from the title. Studying music theory concepts is the bridge between what has occurred in the past, what is happening now in your music, and the potential to advance in terms of creativity, improvisation, composition, session musician skills. The more books you read, films you watch, lyrics you memorise will all inform your day to day speech and vocabulary. The same is true for studying harmony, ear training, transcription, and reading music. BIMM aims to get you using music theory concepts to explore many areas of rhythm, pitch and harmony, to enable you to become a more accomplished and well rounded musician, and most importantly, to benefit your own music.
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MUSIC THEORY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE BA (HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP. STUDENTS STUDY THEORY MODULES IN YEARS 1 AND 2, AND USE THEORY CONCEPTS IN MANY OTHER MODULES THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME AT BIMM.
www.musictheory.netwww.teoria.comwww.good-ear.comLevine, M. (1995) The Jazz Theory Book. Petaluma: Sher Music
Harrison, M. (2002) Contemporary Music Theory Levels 1-3. Hal Leonard Corporation.
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
RECOMMENDED READING
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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
JOURNALS/MAGAZINES
Music Week (Main UK Industry Magazine)
M Magazine (PRS Magazine)
Mojo Magazine
NME
Q Magazine
The Fly
The Guardian Guide (Saturdays)
WEBSITES/BLOGS
PRS www.prsformusic.com
PPL www.ppluk.com
BASCA www.basca.org.uk
SONGLINES www.songlines.co.uk
AUDIOBOO (Music Section) www.audioboo.fm/browse/music/boos
The Quietus www.thequietus.com
Drowned in Sound www.drownedinsound.com
Fact www.factmag.com
Pitchfork www.pitchfork.com
The Line of Best Fit www.thelineofbestfit.com
The 405 www.thefourohfive.com
The Guardian Music www.theguardian.com/music
Clashmusic www.clashmusic.com
BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER RECOMMENDS THAT ALL STUDENTS START TO EXPLORE THE RESOURCES HIGHLIGHTED BELOW BEFORE TERM STARTS.
TWITTER FEEDS TO FOLLOW
@thebpi
@ppluk
@CMU
@songlinesmag
@basca_uk
@theivors
@musicweeknews
@m_magazineprs
@prsformusic
@prsfoundation
@uk_music
@aim_uk
@recordoftheday
@officialcharts
@guardianmusic
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STUDENT SUPPORT
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PASTORAL SUPPORTThe Student Support team hold individual one-on-one sessions with students to discuss any issue they may be struggling with. These are strictly confidential and can include any topic ranging from personal issues, attendance and assessment related queries, discussion of special considerations we may need to take into account and booking into one of the other support services we offer. We actively encourage students to book appointments to come and meet us at any point during their studies for extra support; the Student Support Office has an open door policy which means there is always somebody available for a chat.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESWe are committed to helping students fulfil their potential during their time at BIMM Institute Manchester and we place an emphasis on supporting the development of our students both academically and personally. With this in mind, the Student Support team is available at every step of the student journey to offer confidential support and guidance on issues such as stress, , disability and learning support, depression and anxiety issues, family/friends/relationship problems, smoking, alcohol and drugs, sexual health, eating disorders; as well as on-going academic and practical learning support and advice. We also offer a wide range of additional support services that are designed to meet students’ academic and welfare needs to enrich the BIMM Institute Manchester experience.
ACADEMIC TUTORIALSStudents are encouraged to book regular one-to-one tutorials to work on technique, master their academic writing and discuss their skills, development and long/short term career goals. Tutorials give students a unique opportunity to be individually guided by the most experienced industry professionals in the country.
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BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH VARYING DISABILITIES AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES.
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 working towards removing any barriers which might prevent an individual from actively participating in student life.
If students indicate on their application and/or pre-enrolment form that they require further support, then a member of the Student Support team will be in contact to arrange an individual consultation. This is to ensure all requirements are catered for.
Students with registered specific Learning Difficulties and an official Educational Psychologist Report completed after the age of 16 may be eligible for DSA (The Disabled Students’ Allowance). DSA can fund additional support such as specialist one-to-one mentoring, reasonable adjustments and technological aids. Students who do not have an up to date Educational Psychologist Report, or just suspect a specific learning difficulty should contact the Student Support team, who can assist with the relevant assessments and advice on accessing support.
You can find more information regarding DSA (including eligibility and application forms) here www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/overview
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. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this further with one of the Student Support team, please contact [email protected]
We work with students with a wide range of disabilities, including but by no means restricted to: Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia,
dyspraxia, ADHD) Mental health difficulties (such as depression,
bi-polar disorder, anxiety) Students with autistic spectrum and asperger’s
syndrome Long-term medical conditions (such as HIV, cancer,
multiple sclerosis) Unseen disabilities (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy) Sensory impairments (such as visual/hearing
impairment) Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis,
arthritis)
COUNSELLINGBIMM Institute Manchester offers counselling to any student in need of the service via an external professional practice. This free and confidential provision offers individuals the opportunity to explore a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. The counselling service provided is hugely experienced and abides by the British Association for Counselling Code of Ethics.
DISABILITY AND LEARNING SUPPORT
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MANCHESTER LIFEMANCHESTER IS THE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE NORTH. JUST THE RIGHT SIZE TO EXPLORE ON FOOT, THERE’S A HELL OF LOT GOING ON FOR A RELATIVELY SMALL CITY. CONSIDER VENTURING OUT OF THE CENTRE FOR A WIDER VIEW OF MANCHESTER’S CHARMS. VOTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES ONE OF THE TOP 50 PLACES IN THE WORLD TO VISIT, THE BEST PART ABOUT MANCHESTER IS DISCOVERING ITS BACKSTREET SECRETS FOR YOURSELF.
You can get free maps from Tourist Information on Piccadilly Gardens. It’s also really well located for trips to the surrounding cities of Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield, all of which boast a solid live music scene.
Oxford Road, BIMM is not-so-quietly nestled just off Oxford Road (one of the busiest bus routes in Europe!) right by the train station and it’s a great place to start exploring. The Ritz, Gorilla and Sound Control are some of the larger scale live music venues in town, and there’s a good mix of bars and clubs in the area. Check out The Font for bargain cocktails, Grand Central for Metal fans, and The Cornerhouse cinema and gallery for independent films and consistently impressive free exhibitions
The Northern Quarter, Widely regarded as hipster central, here’s where you’ll find all the record stores, vintage clothes boutiques and indie coffee shops you’ll ever need. The nightlife here is hit and miss, veering from massively overpriced monstrosities aimed at the out-of-town invasion on the weekends, to quirky pop up bars and great local gigs in dingy pub basements. Make sure you visit Affleck’s Palace, a cornerstone of Manchester’s alternative history and a mecca for retro clothing, furniture, jewellery and oddities.
NIGHTLIFE
With four universities, Manchester has a huge student population and there are plenty of student club nights and events going on to suit all music tastes. For metal and rock, gigs tend to be at the Academy venues up Oxford Road and try Satan’s Hollow for a late one. For Jazz fans, try Matt & Phreds. Classic indie lovers will love 42nd Street and 5th Ave. South has a good variety of nights and 2022NQ is a basement venue attracting famous names. You’ll normally find out what’s going on thanks to over-enthusiastic promoters bombarding you with flyers.
FESTIVALS
Manchester is home to several festivals and events over the year with the biggest being Manchester International Festival, hosting big names in theatre, music and art, Parklife and The Warehouse Project, an amazing live music clubbing experiment running for several months from September. There’s also a strong underground music scene which tries hard to organise big events like ‘A Carefully Planned Festival’, held over several venues in the city centre and ‘Sounds from the Other City’ in Salford. There’s also Manchester Pride in August, the Christmas markets, and a mix of food, drink and arts festivals.
SHOPPING
Manchester Arndale in the middle of town is the main shopping centre with all the big names. For top end brands, try King Street and for more vintage tastes try the Northern Quarter. The Trafford Centre, a short bus ride away in Old Trafford, opens until 10pm and has a huge range of shops and restaurants. For food shopping, there’s a medium sized Aldi supermarket on Bridge St in the centre and a range of small Spa and Sainsbury’s shops along Oxford Road. Larger supermarkets are all around the outskirts of the city.
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MANCHESTER LIFE
EATING OUT Make sure to visit ‘The Curry Mile’ in Rusholme, past the universities up Oxford Road, for cheap but good quality Indian food. China Town, just off Portland Street, has a wide choice of Chinese, Thai and Japanese places to suit any budget. Close by there’s Manchester’s only decent chip shop, Portland Plaice. In the NQ, check out Sugar Junction for a quaint vintage tea-room and Almost Famous and Luck Lust Liquor and Burn for deliciously dirty burgers and quirky Mexican street food.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO Manchester has a great art scene and most of the galleries offer free entry. Manchester Art Gallery in town has a late night opening on Thursdays and the Whitworth Gallery up Oxford Road lies in a huge park and is well worth a visit. For history and architecture, check out the amazing neo-Gothic John Rylands Library on Deansgate, Manchester Town Hall and Manchester Cathedral, which is occasionally home to live music. All the museums in Manchester are free and include The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester Natural History Museum and the Imperial War Museum.
CULTURE Manchester is a highly creative city with a diverse cultural scene and a wealth of theatres, galleries, live music and cinemas. Some of the most popular places exhibiting the best of culture in the North can be seen below.
Manchester Academy – Oxford Road – A great gig venue hosting gigs most nights.
Ritz – Whitworth Street West – Right near BIMM and a brilliant venue. A Grade 2 listed building, this was built in 1927. It still has its original sprung dance floor!
Manchester O2 Apollo – Stockport Road – A bit further out of the city centre this venue hosts some huge acts.
Phones 4 U Arena – Trinity Way – attached to Victoria Station.
Ruby Lounge – High Street – This is a small venue that hosts both new and established acts, and a variety of great club nights. One of our end of term venues.
Gorilla – Whitworth Street West – Another of the venues used by BIMM, this is a bar, restaurant and gig venue.
Manchester Museum – Oxford Road – Here you can see some Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs and live reptiles.
Manchester City Gallery – Moseley Street – A central location where you can see a range of fine and decorative art.
MOSI – Liverpool Road – An interactive museum where you can journey through Manchester’s heritage using sights, sounds and smells. The aircraft building is worth a visit!
Imperial War Museum North – Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road – Explore the impact of modern conflict on people and society.
The Lowry – Salford Quays – Hosts three theatre spaces with a diverse programme and two gallery spaces with a focus on the work of L.S. Lowry.
Palace Theatre – Oxford Street – Up and coming shows include Swan Lake, Joseph, Shrek the Musical and Blood Brothers.
Royal Exchange Theatre – Cross Street/St Ann’s Square – This year you can see Hamlet, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Little Shop of Horrors. There is also a gallery space.
Manchester Opera House – Quay Street – Showing this year – The Full Monty, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Curtis Stigers, The Magic of Motown and Joan Rivers.
Manchester Craft Centre – Oak Street – This hidden northern quarter gem houses 30 resident artists and makers. Pop along to see crafts men and women creating and selling original works, from jewellery to paintings and ceramics.
Bridgewater Hall – Lower Moseley Street – permanent home of the Halle orchestra, this Hall hosts a variety of music and dance events.
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GET CONNECTED AT BIMMNETWORKING EVENTSBIMM hold networking events in Term 1, which is a great opportunity to get together with other students from different courses that have similar musical interests. Not only is it a great way to find new friends and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a good place to start finding band members.
BIMM GIGSOnce you’ve got your band together and had some rehearsals, you can audition for one of BIMM’s end-of-term gigs. We hold two of these a term, and utilise the amazing venues that are on our doorstep, such as Gorilla, Club Academy, The Ruby Lounge and FAC251. These are ticketed events with all proceeds going to one of BIMM’s nominated charities, and 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 ALBUMThe BIMM album is a showcase of BIMM’s best songwriting talent. Students have the opportunity to submit their demos to be reviewed by our Artist Development team, and a selection of these songs will be professionally recorded and available to buy as a CD or digital download.
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FRESHERS’ GUIDE
COMMON FEELINGSMoving away from home to a new city and starting University is a really exciting opportunity for a big change. You get to make a whole new start in a new place with new people. You might feel a mixture of great excitement and nervousness – what will the course really be like? Will I get on with my housemates? Will I make friends? How do I look after myself?
Please remember that you are not alone in feeling this way. These are all questions that everyone in your situation is asking themselves. If you’re worried about making friends, or not knowing the city, or how to make a Bolognese; remember that every other person around you feels the same way, and within just a couple of days you will feel more at home and comfortable than you can even imagine.
STRATEGIES FOR COPINGThere 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 see challenging situations as a chance to overcome something rather than a problem in your way.
Be healthy – Maintain a good diet, get adequate 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 to the Student Support team, they will find you the right support; know when you need to get some extra help.
Make a budget – Work out how much money you have for the term, and how much you will have to spend on unavoidable costs like rent, food and bills. This way you will know how much you have left to spend on yourself. Doing this will avoid running out of money half way through the term, which can be very stressful.
Don’t work all the time – As independent study is so important at University, it can sometimes be hard to give yourself time off. Give yourself regular breaks and occasional days off.
Do work some of the time – Being away from home and with so much to do in a new city, it can be easy to neglect your work and fall behind in the course. Make sure you find the time for your studies to avoid a stressful situation.
Be yourself! – People can’t get to know and like you 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.
FRESHERS’ EVENTS, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST TERM, ARE A GREAT WAY TO MEET PEOPLE AND MAKE FRIENDS; WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AT ENROLMENT. YOU CAN EXPECT CLUB NIGHTS, GIGS, NETWORKING EVENTS AND PLENTY OF DRINKS PROMOTIONS.
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FACULTY INFORMATION
STUDENT CARDS
You will be issued with a BIMM student card and lanyard at the start of your course. We also advise that you register for an NUS card www.nus.org.uk
STUDENT COMMON ROOMThis is situated next to Reception. There is a water cooler, hot drinks vending machine and sofas for your use between lectures. There is also student Wi-Fi available.
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