Employability and careers

The music industry moves fast. We move even faster. We make sure that you enter the music industry with the knowledge that you need to succeed.

At BIMM Music Institute, we work closely with our music industry partners and we understand what employers need; broad and flexible skills, high-quality work experience and a wide network of contacts.

When you study with us you will be encouraged to think big and take risks. Employers want to see that you can demonstrate your passion for your chosen career path, which is why all our students learn by doing.

You will have opportunities to run record labels, promote live gigs, produce TV shows, write blogs, run social media campaigns for artists and brands, and develop entrepreneurial ideas.

Every aspect of the music industry is open to our students to get involved. This is a community of learning and every day our students are out there making something happen. What will you make happen?

2,196
Industry placements
Over the last three years

Career opportunities

We have dedicated careers and industry teams to help you navigate the career choices on offer and take those first steps towards your dream job.

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Alumni support

Whether you're looking for your first graduate job, want to update your skills or need to brush up your CV, we offer support and advice to all of our alumni.

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Industry links

Industry engagement is at the centre of everything we do. It’s how we’re transforming music education, and it’s what sets us apart from everyone else.

Our music industry links are unparalleled. We’ve established exclusive industry partnerships with large businesses known the world over as well as smaller, independent companies. That way, you have the chance to experience what life is like across the music business.

You’ll feel part of the industry from day one. That’s because our industry connections are everywhere you turn. Each of our experienced tutors is active within the contemporary music business. Our guest tutors are some of the most influential people in the industry. And our legendary Masterclasses feature some of music’s most successful names.

At BIMM Music Institute, you’ll instantly join a vast network of industry peers and professionals. You can connect from the get-go and build those vital contacts before you graduate. It’s also because of our industry-focused approach that you’ll leave BIMM Music Institute with the experience and skills needed to get hired and succeed.

Our connections mean that our industry opportunities are unmatched. We offer work placements, graduate internships and job opportunities at some of Europe’s most reputable music companies. And because we do what we do, prospective employers know that our students are not only industry-ready, but they’re workplace-ready too.

 

How we connect you to the industry


 

Industry and employers

Do you have an opportunity or job to suit a BIMM student or graduate?

Promote to thousands of creative students and graduates across the UK and Europe. Our community includes musicians, producers, managers, journalists, songwriters and people looking for work across all areas of the music and creative industries.

Whether you have a gig, event, recording, internship or entry-level job, we can help you find the right person.

 

How to connect with our students


"I’ve gained experience with companies such as Ground Control, The Warehouse Project, GoTo Live and have worked on festivals such as Liverpool Sound City, Lost Village and Tramlines since starting here in my first year."
Via Culpan, BA (Hons) Event Management