BIMM Manchester is part of the BIMM Group – Europe’s largest and leading popular music college.
We offer a full range of Higher and Further Education music courses including degrees and diplomas in a variety of different disciplines, such as guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting, music production, music business, music journalism, event management and live sound and tour management.
I’ve had the chance to gain experience at events such as Liverpool Sound City and play with some incredible musicians.
Attitude & ambition are synonymous with the Manchester music scene, qualities that have seen the city spawn some of the UK’s biggest bands.
BIMM tells you how the industry really is and prepares you for a real future doing something you love!
EVERY FACET IS TAKEN CARE OF. YOU’LL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO SURVIVE IN THIS BUSINESS IF YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH A COURSE LIKE THIS.BIMM Patron, Roger Daltrey, The Who
Excellent Value
All of our undergraduate three year degree courses are great value at £7,450 per year for UK & EU students, and our scholarships and bursaries offer a helping hand too. If you’re looking to study on a diploma course and you’re under the age of 18, you may be eligible for free funding. Find out all you need to know about how to finance your studies here.
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FInd out how to apply +Life at BIMM:
Embrace the unique side of life at BIMM Manchester. From Masterclasses and the BIMM album to end-of-term gigs and internships, you’re never far from a truly memorable musical experience.
The best connected:
From being signed to Fatboy Slim’s Southern Fried record label and touring the world with Abba tribute band Bjorn Again, to winning the Burghausen European Young Jazz Award and interviewing Jay-Z for BBC Radio 1, our BIMM Manchester tutors have done it all. Imagine what you could achieve with direct access to their knowledge, guidance, experience and enviable industry connections!
See All TutorsWith over 20 years’ experience in the recording industry, Jimmy has worked extensively playing guitar and singing backing vocals for...
Read More +George enjoyed chart success in the 90s with Glasgow band, Horse, and Liverpool’s River City People. Later he worked with...
Read More +After graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a BA Hons in Music, Kurt has had over a decade...
Read More +Paul has been the bassist for British funk and acid jazz band, Jamiroquai, since 2005. With them he has toured...
Read More +Nathan currently plays bass for Elbow frontman, Guy Garvey as well being in The Whip – both songwriting and playing...
Read More +Richard studied Drum Kit and Percussion at The Birmingham Conservatoire and has gone on to tour Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...
Read More +Andy has been a professional drummer since the age of 17. After two years of performing a wide variety of...
Read More +Nick started drumming at the age of 11, learning his craft via lessons with Liverpool legend Red Carter and playing...
Read More +Bryan’s list of drumming credits makes for an eclectic who’s who. He’s worked with bands and artists including Ben E....
Read More +As live drummer for Two Door Cinema Club, BIMM graduate Ben has toured the globe several times, performing at a...
Read More +Four Number one albums, stadium tours, Glastonbury, Reading, V and T In The Park Festival headliners and a decade-long career:...
Read More +Sue has been working professionally in the music industry for 35 years and is a highly experienced session singer, performer,...
Read More +Ria has the best part of a decade of experience in professional entertainment – ranging from being in the UK’s...
Read More +As a singer-songwriter, Claire has worked and performed with many artists on the UK and Manchester scene, such as Northern...
Read More +Songwriter, producer, composer, arranger and music director Glyn has lived and worked in Manchester since the 1990s as a multi-instrumentalist...
Read More +Songwriting Course Leader Steve Trafford is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer. He is also guitarist/co-writer with Brix & The Extricated...
Read More +Bruce has written and performed with many artists over his career, such as Mike Joyce (The Smiths), Tim Burgess (The...
Read More +As a freelance musical director, arranger and session pianist, Andrew has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues...
Read More +Rebecca is an experienced lecturer in songwriting and composition, with a passion for the history and development of songwriting in...
Read More +After a decade of touring the world as an engineer with a range of artists, Paul now teaches at a...
Read More +With a background spanning live sound, theatre and film, James brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise. Beginning...
Read More +Paul is a DJ, producer and remixer with tracks assigned to many different labels, including Mute, Ministry of Sound and...
Read More +With over 25 years experience in the music industry, Lee began his career at 17 playing bass and is still...
Read More +Marco started working in the music industry in Italy in the late 80s as a freelance sound engineer with PA...
Read More +Andrew is a sound technology graduate from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). Since graduating, he has focused primarily...
Read More +Adam is an electronic musician and programmer who has contributed soundscapes and installations to a variety of international conferences and...
Read More +Jeff is the co-founder of Un-Convention – a UK-based global music network and development agency established in 2008, which organises...
Read More +Rachel began her working life traveling the world as a professional dancer on board cruise ships. Her media career spans...
Read More +Jonathan has over a decade of direct industry experience and has worked in the fields of music production, label management...
Read More +Mike has built a reputation as a seasoned music industry facilitator, a position that has come about from working first-hand...
Read More +As a specialist in the live music industry, Mal has taken The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge to the finals...
Read More +Mike began his career in the music industry as the bassist for Manchester new wave indie band, Lowline. Having toured...
Read More +Neil is a jazz guitarist and composer/arranger who, alongside his own work, has recorded and performed with many artists such...
Read More +Danny has spent the last seven years working in music publishing, synchronisation and supervision in London, and is currently a...
Read More +Director, producer and manager, Balraj is one of the founding members of Manchester’s award-winning Swing Ting party and imprint –...
Read More +Dave runs Doddnaze Artists and Event Management – a booking agency for roots, folk and country artists which also organises...
Read More +Rebecca is one-third of girl group, The Pipettes. Together they have notched up two Top 40 UK hits, a Billboard...
Read More +Craig has over 30 years experience of designing for the music, fashion and entertainment industries, managing studios in advertising and...
Read More +As a journalist for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist and the Team Rock stable, Matt has interviewed a bevy...
Read More +After completing his PhD in History, John decided to follow his real passion by forging a career as a music...
Read More +After graduating from Sheffield University with a BA Hons Degree in Journalism in 2002, Beth began her career as Press...
Read More +As a specialist in the live music industry, Mal has taken The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge to the finals...
Read More +Damian has been employed in a wide range of roles in the music industry for the past 21 years, including...
Read More +Andrew graduated with distinction from Edinburgh Napier University’s PGDip Careers Guidance and Development course in 2012, having previously gained a...
Read More +Mike has built a reputation as a seasoned music industry facilitator, a position that has come about from working first-hand...
Read More +Emma has been establishing herself as a Vocalist for numerous projects in Manchester alongside working in the Education sector in...
Read More +Suzi helps students in a number of ways – from building release strategies and marketing campaigns to working with them...
Read More +Jake, who is founder of the 90s cult orchestral alternative band My Life Story, works closely alongside established artist development...
Read More +Stuart has been a professional bassist for over 25 years, in which time he’s played everywhere from dark and dingy...
Read More +Aaron began playing drums at the age of 12, and learned his craft by performing in a large range of...
Read More +Vaseema has over 30 years experience in vocational creative, visual and performing arts education and has been with BIMM since...
Read More +Donna first started her career as an actor and musician, playing both percussion and drums. She toured with The Lucys...
Read More +A highly experienced Educational Manager and member of the Institute for Learning, Steve has previously held roles as Head of...
Read More +Dara studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and began her career in the fashion industry, spending eight years at a high...
Read More +After receiving a Certificate in Education from Manchester Metropolitan University, Cathy graduated as a mature student from the University of...
Read More +Before coming to the UK, Pedro worked as a session musician, songwriter and recording engineer with artists such as Sara...
Read More +Neill is an award-winning teacher who has taught in many universities around the UK and Europe, including Oxford, London, Sussex...
Read More +Emma has been with BIMM Manchester since opening in 2013. Her background is in Student Support, with a focus on...
Read More +Andy has made music with artists of all descriptions in a career spanning 35 years. He has played live or...
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Our students prove that talent and hard work are an impressive mix, with nearly many of our graduates making a living out of music alone. Take a look at our shining stars.
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