BIMM University Bristol

• Location: Bristol, England,
• Year of foundation: 2008,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

BIMM Music Institute Bristol is a music institute that is part of the BIMM University network and is located in one of the main cities of music and creativity in Europe — Bristol.

BIMM's history began in 1983 with the opening of the first Drumtech campus in London, which was later transformed into the Tech Music School (TMS). In 2001, the first BIMM was opened in Brighton, then other campuses began to open, and then the institute reached the international level. Today, there are seven full-fledged campuses in the UK, Ireland and Germany: in London, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol, Dublin, Berlin and Hamburg, where students from all over the world study, choosing one of the bachelor's or master's degree programs.

BIMM's popularity is only growing every year, and this is easily understandable: an increasing number of university graduates are declaring themselves and their talent from the stage and from speakers around the world. High-quality studying programs, high professionalism of teachers and mentors contribute to the success of students. An important role is played by the development of practical skills, constant workshops and classes with invited specialists.

Bristol is a city where 23 recording studios are located, 5 large music festivals are regularly held, so students have the opportunity to express themselves and show their talent, receive a cooperation offer or a job offer. The British university maintains close partnerships with companies, studios, festivals: BPI, Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music and others.

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Throughout the educational process, special attention is paid to the practical skills of students. In addition to theoretical lectures, master classes and seminars by invited speakers, students visit partner organizations to gain applied experience in a real environment. Their activities are diverse: from sound recording, editing TV shows to the implementation of large projects and PR campaigns.

BIMM has two academic departments, each focused on teaching a specific level of higher education: Bachelor's and Master's. All programs are combined into specialized areas:

• Media, Communications,
• Music Business,
• Bass
• Drums
• Vocal
• Guitar
• Promotion of events,
• Electronic music production,
• Music Production,
• Live sound,
• Music
• Musical performance,
• Songwriting,
• Keyboards
• Event management and others.

Famous musical bands such as Massive Attack, Portishead, Heavy Lungs, Phox Jaw were founded in Bristol. The institute itself is proud to have produced one of today's musicians who have gained recognition among young people, George Ezra.

The Institute does not have its own residences to accommodate students, but its departments maintain partnerships with a number of specialized accommodation services. Students can choose for themselves various student dormitories (residences), can live with host families, rent apartments (both separately and jointly with other students). Each option has a high level of comfort, safety and a set of all necessary amenities. Meals are organized both independently and comprehensively, depending on the type of accommodation (meal plans may be available in dormitories and host families). The institute staff advises its students to take care of accommodation in advance, as the demand for student housing in the city is very high.

BIMM student-friendly areas are:

• Stokes Croft,
• Kingsdown,
• Gloucester Road,
• Cotham,
• Montpellier,
• St. Andrews,
• Clifton,
• Central Bristol,
• St. Werburg's.

Bristol is one of the European and world centers of the music industry, from which many talented musicians and creative personalities have come out, where many specialized companies are concentrated and many significant events of the music industry are held. The students of the institute have an excellent opportunity to plunge headlong into the fascinating, stunning lifestyle of the city, where there are many pubs, restaurants, improvised scenes and venues, where there is an opportunity to speak in front of a live audience and develop professionally. Students can visit various places of interest, other cities and regions of the country, make pleasant and useful contacts, participate in conferences, festivals and holidays. Everyone will find something to do to their liking, the restless life of the city will not leave anyone indifferent!

• Prestigious and popular institution
• One of the best musical institutions in Europe and the world.
• More than ten years of successful experience
• Quality Programs
• Highly qualified teachers and mentors
• The best equipment and equipment
• The practical nature of learning
• Career and professional development system
• The system of adaptation of foreign students.

The BIMM Music Institute in Bristol opened its doors in 2008, located in two buildings in the heart of the city: one is located on Moon Street, and the other is just a minute's walk away, in King Square.

St. James' House is a four—story, 33,000-square-foot former office building. There are modern and industrial design elements, a large number of natural materials are used. The modernization of facilities and equipment facilitates single and collaborative courses, including performance, media and marketing, music business, event management, songwriting, production and music teaching.

• Two recording studios and concert halls,
• Creative studio with a green screen and professional lighting equipment,
• Two spaces with technical specifications for multi-functional use,
• Glass DJ Booth,
• A room for students where they can exhibit their own art and sound installations.

During their studies in Bristol, students will have access to local professional studios — thanks to these opportunities, they will be able to apply their acquired skills in a professional, real-world setting. BIMM offers a wide range of bookable resources and specialized equipment that will help students expand the boundaries of musical creativity, such as a modular synthesizer set and two vintage tape recorders used for experimental compositions. Cameras, lighting, microphones, and even green screens can be booked at a convenient time.

Off—campus, students can use the services of the Pirate Studios creative center: here they will have access to rehearsal and production facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will allow them to practice almost indefinitely - and at the same time absolutely for free. Specialized studios, excellent equipment and a 65—seat concert hall are just part of what makes the BIMM Music Institute in Bristol a special place for creative people! The educational buildings have several classrooms equipped with first-class professional-quality music equipment, a library, recreation areas and much more.

It is also worth noting:

• The 40—foot-tall, 65-seat performance room features a 4K speaker system,
• Marshall, Orange, Ampeg, and Laney guitar and bass amplifiers,
• DW drums, and a Kurzweil stage piano,
• Guitar Rooms — equipped with a variety of vintage and modern equipment from Marshall, Fender, Vox, Mesa Boogie, Gibson, Blackstar and Orange,
• A specialized vocal studio — includes a Kurzweil stage piano and Shure,
• Rode microphones, a Bass studio — equipped with a back line from Laney, MarkBass and Orange, Drum Room — equipped with 14 high-quality Roland TD-12 v-kit drums, DW drums and Zildjian cymbals,
• The development room is equipped with DW drums, Laney and Orange amplifiers and a Kurzweil stage piano.

The academic year at the BIMM Music Institute Bristol begins in September. The campus is open almost all year round, as the masters study during the summer months. Trimester dates are:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: May-September.

Students rest on weekends, during national and international holidays.

An approximate list of additional expenses includes:

• Accommodation, meals,
• Rental of musical equipment, rehearsal rooms, studios,
• Deposit upon admission,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Individual needs, additional classes, academic and other support,
• Pocket expenses.

The registration procedure for the courses consists of several stages:

• Choosing a program,
• Filling out the application, providing the required documents. All documents must be translated into English, certified by the responsible authorities,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee,
• Passing possible entrance exams, interviews,
• Obtaining an official invitation to study, with the help of which foreign candidates will be able to obtain visa documents,
• Making a deposit to book a seat in the class,
• Arrive at the campus to start classes.

New students enroll in the programs in accordance with the competitive list, subject to availability.

BIMM Music Institute Bristol annually graduates professional musicians who achieve amazing heights in their careers. Some of the graduates continue their academic paths, others become part of leading music production companies, recording studios, television and radio stations.

Foreign candidates must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Certificate of full secondary education with final exam results/Bachelor's degree and assessment certificates,
• Language test result: IELTS (from 6.0-6.5), TOEFL iBT (from 72-83), PTE Academic (from 59-62) or equivalent. Those who apply for a master's degree must have a higher level of English language proficiency than bachelor's applicants, and musical skills related to their chosen specialty.

BIMM Music Institute Bristol provides several scholarship programs that reward particularly talented and outstanding students. Another important criterion for receiving a scholarship is financial instability.

• Fair Access Fund – helps students who are unable to pay for their own education,
• Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship,
• Future Talent Scholarship.

International students are offered discounts to cover part of the tuition fee (up to £2000), which are assigned upon admission.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision