Birmingham is now considered to be one of the most exciting places in Europe to discover new music. The city has really come alive over the last ten years, partly due to the redevelopment of Digbeth – recently named ‘The Shoreditch of Birmingham’ by NME magazine – with its creative vibe, hip warehouses, cool backstreets and laid-back café culture. There’s plenty of music thanks to venues like the Custard Factory, The Rainbow Venues and O2 Institute Birmingham, clubs such as Boxxed and Spotlight, and festivals including MADE Birmingham and Slam Dunk.
BIMM is more than just a college. It's a second home full of like-minded tutors and colleagues, all supporting me in my passion for music.Jessica Lebon, 2nd year BA (Hons) Vocals student
MUSIC IS AT BIRMINGHAM’S VERY CORE. EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK YOU’LL HEAR THE SOUND OF LIVE BANDS PULSING ACROSS THE CITY
Living in the city:
Birmingham rocks
You’ve chosen to study in one of the world’s most exciting cities for music – so it’s only fair that we help you get the most out of Birmingham. From the best places to see bands to where to buy your records and everything in between, here’s our guide to living in this creative city.
Read more +Practicalities
The lowdown
Living in Birmingham isn’t all fun you know! You’ll also need accommodation, somewhere to buy your groceries, and to learn how to get around. Here are our top tips on the practical side of things, so you can hit the ground running as soon as you arrive.
Read more +Life at BIMM:
Access a world of experiences
Embrace the unique side of life at BIMM Birmingham. From Masterclasses and the BIMM album to end-of-term gigs and internships, you’re never far from a truly memorable musical experience.
Industry standard:
Facilities
At BIMM Birmingham, our facilities are second to none. Our three main buildings spread across the city are all filled with high-tech equipment and software, and include teaching rooms, performance areas, recording studios, rehearsal spaces and Mac labs.
Full list of facilities +Best connected:
EDUCATION PARTNERS
BIMM is privileged to work in partnership with a host of highly respected education providers. Our partners enable us to offer fully accredited courses which deliver internationally recognised academic qualifications to successful graduates.
See all our partners +Industry partners:
We work alongside the best
We’re proud to be supported and endorsed by some of the world’s most prestigious music brands, meaning you’ll get direct access to unique industry opportunities and top-of-the-range kit.
See all partners +Get into industry:
Your career starts here
We know you want to make it in music, so we offer careers advice to help you make it happen.
Start your career in musicThrough the BIMM Alumni Network I found my dream job as Label Manager for Mike Stock Music. I’m now working with one of the most successful songwriters and producers in music history
Ed Cox, BIMM AlumniIf you’re serious about a career in the music industry and want a great education in how the industry works – this is the real deal.
Rob Harris, JamiroquaiI felt I finally fitted in there...you could do your own thing and that’s what we did.
LUKE PRITCHARD, The Kooks, BIMM Alumni