BIMM, The British and Irish Modern Music Institute, has colleges in eight cities where music matters most – London, Berlin, Dublin, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Hamburg – and is proud to be the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in Europe. Our eight BIMM colleges have over 50 years’ experience between them in helping students launch successful careers in the music industry.

We offer a broad range of Higher and Further Education music courses – including BA Honours Degrees, nationally accredited Diplomas and Postgraduate Teaching Certificates. Our professional highly vocational and real-world courses include studies in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting, music production, music business, music journalism and event management.

BIMM is proud to be the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in Europe. With over 6,500 students enrolled across eight colleges in three countries.

We are dedicated to helping talented young musicians prepare for a long and sustainable career in music.  Our students collaborate with some of the finest aspiring musicians and music industry professionals in world, and are guided by a talented group of world-class tutors; every one of them still active in the contemporary music industry.

BIMM students also benefit from being connected to the largest alumni network in the music industry, with graduate success stories including James Bay, George Ezra, Tom Odell, Izzy Bizu and The Kooks.

The secret to success is no secret. If you want to make it in music, you’ve got to get connected. BIMM will connect you to a life in music.