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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING
EUROPE’S MOST CONNECTED
MUSIC COLLEGE
YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE BIMM.CO.UK
MUSIC DIPLOMAS 2019/20
WELCOME
BIMM Institute Bristol was founded in 2008. Since then our student population has grown to over 700, with a portfolio of courses that has expanded to encompass new programmes in Music Production, Music Business and Event Management, as well as the more traditional and long established performance and songwriting programmes.
BIMM Institute Bristol’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.
Whatever your ambitions within the modern music industry, BIMM Institute Bristol’s unparalleled level of career-relevant expertise, facilities and support networks guarantees that you will be given the best guidance, assistance and opportunities to achieve your goals.
I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM Institute Bristol for the 2019/20 academic year.
STEVE LAWSON College Principal
WELCOME! WE ARE THRILLED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL AS YOUR PLACE FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND STUDIES.
THE WHOLE TEAM ARE VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND ARE EXCITED TO BE A PART OF YOUR WONDERFUL CAREER IN MUSIC.
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04 INTRODUCTION
05 INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT
06 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE BASS
07 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE DRUMS
08 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE GUITAR
09 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE VOCALS
10 ARTIST DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING
11 STUDENT SUPPORT
13 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
15 TRANSPORT
16 STUDENT LIFE
18 GET CONNECTED AT BIMM
20 FRESHERS’ GUIDE
21 FACULTY INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTIONRSL LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION
Artist Development (Music Performance and Songwriting).
This is a recognised RSL Level 3 qualification within the National Qualifications Framework.
Qualifications, Final Award & Exit Awards
Level 3 - Artist Development/Songwriting
Year 1Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (90 Credits – 540 GLH)
Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners (180 Credits – 1080 GLH)
Successful completion of your course will gain you a nationally recognised RSL qualification, providing you with a firm stepping stone into Higher Education. The course is designed to develop both the academic and creative qualities found in all music professionals, exposing you to many opportunities to build upon your existing knowledge and skill and shaping you into a high-level performer that controls their own career path.
USEFUL CONTACTS
ADMISSIONS: [email protected] SUPPORT: [email protected]: [email protected]
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IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOU FORSTUDYING AT THE BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL, WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO ATTEND AN ENROLMENT SESSION.
You will be sent instructions on how to pre-enrol onto your course. You will be asked to complete a pre-enrolment form and upload some essential personal information, as detailed at the bottom of this page. It is really important this part of enrolment is completed before you come in for your actual enrolment session.
You will be asked to attend an enrolment session at some point during the week commencing 9th September. You will be informed of the exact date once you have completed your pre-enrolment. At your enrolment event you will receive important information about the College and your course, including your timetable and course book plus you will get the opportunity to meet your course leader and your future class mates.
We will also being holding Induction and Freshers’ Events, which will be a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with lots of BIMM students and enjoy some brilliant bands and DJs.
PRE-ENROLMENT FOR YOUR COURSEAll students are required to complete pre-enrolment information prior to your enrolment day. You will be sent an e-mail with a link to the pre-enrolment portal which will guide you through all the required processes.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 be sent to you by e-mail
Passport style photo – This will be used for your student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the pre-enrolment portal. You will not be able to enter BIMM buildings without an ID card
Proof of ID – please upload a colour scan of your passport/driving license/Citizen card to the pre-enrolment portal
PRE ENROLMENT FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE 16th SEPTEMBER 2019.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.
INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND YOUR ENROLMENT SESSION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START YOUR COURSE. INDUCTION EVENT INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT ENROLMENT.
USEFUL CONTACTS
ADMISSIONS: [email protected] SUPPORT: [email protected]: [email protected]
TERM DATES
ENROLMENT WEEK: 9th-13th September 2019
TERM 1: 16th September 2019 - 13th December 2019TERM 2: 6th January 2020 - 27th March 2020TERM 3: 13th April 2020- 19th June 2020
HALF TERM 1: 28th October 2019 - 1st November 2019HALF TERM 2: 17th February 2020 - 21st February 2020
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MUSIC PERFORMANCEBASS RSL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
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.
Bristol has always had a vibrant and diverse music scene from Idles to Massive Attack through to Portishead.
By coming to BIMM Institute Bristol you’ll be right in the heart of this, making your next steps towards a career in the music industry whilst soaking up the gigs, events and venues that a life studying in the creative heart of Bristol has to offer. You’ll be getting tutored by experienced players and music industry professionals in business, instrumental techniques, session styles, ear training and theory as well as bringing it all together for performance and recording opportunities. As a bass player we’ll get you ready to make an impact as you’ll always be demand either at BIMM, around the city or further afield.
Artist Development Diploma
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, practising or performing.
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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.
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 Bristol, 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 in an exciting and creative environment at BIMM Institute Bristol. 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. You will be tutored 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 and much more. The facilities at BIMM Institute Bristol and the educational approach of all the staff, are second to none.
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising 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
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MUSIC PERFORMANCEDRUMS RSL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
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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.
Bristol is a unique city with its own inimitable music heritage and a role call of professional musicians that have shaped the sound of a diverse range of styles as well as being the home and birthplace of that most enduring sound of heavy metal guitar. But Bristol also has a rapidly evolving contemporary music scene that draws on Urban styles, Jazz, Reggae, Soul and much more and provides a great environment for an aspiring guitarist to cut their teeth and develop their skills.
BIMM Institute Bristol reflects the qualities of this diverse scene 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, practising or performing.
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MUSIC PERFORMANCEGUITAR RSL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
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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 Program 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.
Bristol is a unique city with its own inimitable music heritage and a role call of professional musicians that have shaped the sound of music across the stylistic spectrum. It’s a fantastically creative place and the abundance of diverse styles that make up its rapidly evolving contemporary music scene draw on Urban styles, Jazz, Reggae, Soul and provide a great environment for an aspiring vocalist to flourish in.
Our aim is to develop our students as excellent vocalists and live performers, ready for real work in the Industry, so that you can make your passion your career. Along the way you are going to be taught by industry active professionals who will support you in developing the skills, knowledge and love of the art of vocalising that have taken them so far in the 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
Small practice amp
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing.
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MUSIC PERFORMANCEVOCALS RSL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
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SONGWRITINGRSL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
RECOMMENDED READINGZollo, P. 2003. Songwriters on Songwriting (Revised and Expanded). Da Capo Press
How to Make it in the Music Business. Published by Virgin Books (2007)
Revolution in the Head: The Beatles’ Records and the Sixties. Published by Fourth Estate (1994)
Lyrics: 1962-2001: Dylan, B. Published by Simon & Schuster Ltd (2013)
Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.
Bristol has always had a vibrant and diverse music scene from Idles to Massive Attack through to Portishead. By studying Songwriting at BIMM Bristol you are putting yourself right at the heart of all this as you take your next step towards success in a career that you are passionate about.
The course is structured to get the best out of you creatively. As songwriters it’s good for us to be put in different 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 direct arrangements and performances of your work.
Bristol’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 songwriters, arrangers and performers and will lead you through subjects like: Songwriters Live Performance Workshop, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business, Ear Training and Recording Skills.
Bristol 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, practising or performing.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
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PASTORAL SUPPORTThe Student Support team holds 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 to support your studies 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 team are always available on site for a chat when the college is open.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESWe are committed to helping students fulfil their potential during their time at BIMM Institute Bristol 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, smoking, 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 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 Bristol experience.
ACADEMIC TUTORIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTStudents 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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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WEBSITES/BLOGS
Create Digital Music – cdm.link
Synthtopia – www.synthtopia.com
PRS – www.prsformusic.com
PPL – www.ppluk.com
BASCA – www.basca.org.uk
SONGLINES – www.songlines.co.uk
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
The Argus – www.theargus.co.uk
The Great Escape Festival – Greatescapefestival.com
Playlists galore – indieshuffle.com
Hip hop lovers – allhiphop.com
General music blog – thewildhoneypie.com
Metal – terriorizer.com
And more metal – metalinjection.net
BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL RECOMMENDS THAT ALL STUDENTS START TO EXPLORE THE RESOURCES HIGHLIGHTED BELOW BEFORE TERM STARTS.
JOURNALS/MAGAZINES
CMU (Complete Music Update)
Music Week (Main UK Industry Magazine)
M Magazine (PRS Magazine)
Mojo Magazine
NME
Q Magazine
The Guardian Guide
TWITTER FEEDS TO FOLLOW
@cdmblogs
@bpi_music
@ppluk
@CMU
@songlinesmag
@basca_uk
@theivors
@MusicWeek
@m_magazineprs
@prsformusic
@prsfoundation
@uk_music
@aim_uk
@recordoftheday
@officialcharts
@guardianmusic
@thegreatescape
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BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL 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 Reports
conducted at any age are accepted by SFE for DSA applications. 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 arrange the relevant assessments and advise on accessing support. Please note that Educational Psychologist Reports are not provided by the College and cost in the region of £350.
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 Bristol 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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BIMM IS WELL CONNECTED TO THE REST OF THE CITY VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORT
BUSBIMM Institute Bristol’s buildings are very close to the city centre and approximately 3 minutes’ (Kings Square) and 15 minutes’ (Passage Street) walk from the central bus station.
70 – Bristol Temple Meads – Centre – Ashley Down – UWE
73 – Bristol Temple Meads - Bristol Centre - Filton Avenue - Bradley Stoke - Cribbs Causeway
75/76 – Harbour – Bear Pit – Gloucester Road – Cribbs Causeway
8/9 – Bristol Temple Meads – Bear Pit – Clifton – Redland
1/2 – Bristol Temple Meads – Victoria Street – Centre – Clifton – Cribbs Causeway
TRAINTemple Meads – Bristol’s central station. It is a 13-minute walk from Passage Street and a 25-minute walk from King Square and connects you to the rest of the country via First Great Western, Cross Country and Stage Coach.
Parkway – a large station connecting Bristol to Wales, surrounding Bristol towns, London and the Midlands.
Montpelier – King Square’s nearest platform. This is an inner-city station which connects you to other parts of Bristol, including Bristol Temple Meads, Clifton, Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road.
Redland – another nearby platform (King Square) connecting you to other parts of Bristol, including Shirehampton, Avonmouth and Severn Tunnel Junction.
BIKEBristol is a very popular cycling city. It is a more efficient way of navigating the very congested roads and complicated one-way systems. If you cycle you will find you are not alone and there are initiatives laid out by Bristol City Council to get people out on their bikes. Bike racks are provided at the Passage Street building. Please ensure that you lock your bike.
TRANSPORT
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STUDENT LIFE
CULTURE
Bristol is an incredibly creative city with a reputation for its street art, music scene and self-sufficiency.
Music plays a huge part in maintaining Bristol’s cultural prominence. There are venues everywhere – from dive bars to swanky concert halls and everything in between. Within a half-mile radius of BIMM’s King Square building you can find Colston Hall, O2 Academy Bristol, The Canteen, The Attic and many more. Prestigious venues such as The Fleece, the Exchange, the Crofter’s Rights and the Louisiana are not far away either. There are open mic nights and jam sessions most evenings, and every night you can find something to watch and listen to.
Crack magazine and Bristol Live are two excellent local publications that will give you everything you need to know about the upcoming musical calendar.
BRISTOL IS AN EXCITING CITY WITH LOTS TO OFFER. THERE IS A HUGE VARIETY OF CLUBS, BARS AND PUBS, MANY OF WHICH RUN WEEKLY STUDENT PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS. YOU’LL ALSO FIND A RANGE OF INDEPENDENT CAFES AND RESTAURANTS WITH LOTS OF DIFFERENT CUISINES TO TRY.
Art is very important to Bristol, and you can find pop-up galleries all over town as well as a number of theatres, venues, museums and cultural centres to visit, including the SS Great Britain and the Arnolfini.
For theatrical performances there is the Bristol Old Vic, the Hippodrome, the Tobacco Factory Theatre and the Wardrobe Theatre among others. The Hippodrome hosts pantomime, musicals, plays, stand up comedy and more, recently hosting the famous rock ‘n’ roll music “The Rocky Horror Show. The Bristol Old Vic hosts slightly more sophisticated performances such as Dickens’ Great Expectations and the Bristol Proms. The Tobacco Factory boasts an array of features and shows. They host local theatre productions, live music, comedy and lots of other entertainment.
There are also a few independent cinemas showing international, independent, classic cult films and host parties and events. The most notable of these are The Watershed, along Bristol’s Harbourside, and The Cube, only a three minute walk from our King Square campus.
Stokes Croft is on BIMM’s King Square building’s doorstep and showcases work by some of the UK’s most prolific street artists including Stik, 3Dom and, of course, Banksy. There is a street art festival held every year by SEE NO EVIL where many artists from across the world come to display their art on Bristol’s streets: specifically Nelson Street in the city centre.
Bristol thrives in summer, and there are festivals nearly every weekend from late May to September. These include St Paul’s Carnival, Harbour Festival, Food Connections, Dot To Dot, Love Saves the Day, Brisfest and many, many more.
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STUDENT LIFE
SHOPPING
Bristol is popular for shopping as it is the only major city in this part of the South West. People flock from all over North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire to visit the many shops and boutiques Bristol has to offer. The town centre is home to Broadmead, the shopping district. Within Broadmead sits a number of banks, cafés, travel agents, and clothing and goods retailers. At either end of Broadmead you will find Cabot Circus and the Galleries, both indoor shopping centres. Cabot Circus boasts a collection of modern and high-end retailers including Hollister, Vans and Urban Outfitters. There are also a number of restaurants, a cinema, indoor crazy golf and a few other entertainment outlets within the centre.
If you venture out of the centre you can visit Park Street or Gloucester Road. You will find more independent boutiques and charity shops which offer a more intriguing collection of clothes and accessories. You will also find some fantastic independent bars, cafés and restaurants. Gloucester Road is famous for its self-sustained nature and its anti-corporate attitude. There is some fantastic food to try and a friendly atmosphere to socialise in. They love to accept the Bristol Pound, a local initiative encouraging residents to put more into Bristol’s economy.
Out of the centre you can get to Cribbs Causeway, a large plot with lots of opportunity to spend money. It contains a large indoor mall, a few retail parks including bowling, cinemas and other entertainment, a number of large supermarkets and some restaurants.
If you have more expensive taste, you can visit Clifton for a few fancy boutiques with designer and made-to-measure clothing and accessories. There are lots of music retailers including Idle Hands (very near King Square), Rise and, of course, Friendly Records, HMV and Fopp.
There are a few musical instrument retailers including Drum Bank, Mickelburgh’s, Music Room and PMT. Music store Hardy’s Music is located across the street from BIMM’s Passage Street building.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Not far from the centre you can find the Clifton Downs. Clifton Village itself is a nice place to visit on a sunny day as you can sit in the shadow of Clifton Suspension Bridge and enjoy a drink at the White Lion at the Avon Gorge Hotel. Opposite Clifton is Leigh Woods, a very peaceful patch of greenery and woods to take a walk through.
Bristol’s harbourside is also a nice place to visit to take a walk along the river. There is lots to do and many pubs to visit along the route. You can travel out to Cheddar Gorge, Blaise Castle, the Mendip Hills and many other beauty spots around the South West with relative ease from Bristol. There are lots of attractive towns to visit nearby too, like Bath and Gloucester.
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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 these most terms, and utilise the amazing venues that are on our doorstep.
These gigs 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.
NETWORKING 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.
GET CONNECTED AT BIMM
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CAREERS AND INDUSTRY TEAMYour career in music starts here at BIMM and we have a dedicated Careers and Industry team 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.
For industry professionals, there are numerous exciting placements at companies across labels and promoters, publishers, PRs and magazines. Book a Careers tutorial to get advice on your CV or on starting your own business. We also have a well established festival programme, from Glastonbury to the Great Escape, we have opportunities for you to get involved.
All students are welcome at the Careers Hub, this is where you will meet employers and A&Rs, lawyers and agents; lined up this year we have YouTube, Universal, Sony Music and more ready to come and network with you and your fellow students. Book a tutorial, get involved as soon as you get here, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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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. It is compulsory that you wear your student card at all times when within BIMM.
WHERE SHOULD I BE LOOKING?
BIMM Institute Bristol is located at both 1 Passage Street (in Bristol city centre) and King Square (in Stokes Croft, Bristol).
There is an abundance of student accommodation within a fairly short distance of the building, and plenty of house and flat shares run by private landlords
in other popular student areas. Please take into consideration the cost of travelling and the time it takes to get to the College from where you choose to live.
Bristol is well connected through public transport services; frequent buses that run all through the night, rail and cycle lanes make it easy to get around. Please note there are no parking facilities available at BIMM Bristol.
BIMM BRISTOL
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a wide range of support services designed to meet
your academic and welfare needs. Don’t hesitate
to speak to us whenever required:
T: 08442 646 666 or 01179 807 060 E: [email protected]
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