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Acceptance Pack————

Your Music Career Starts Here

bimm.co.uk

Year 2020/21

Welcome————

To Your BIMM Institute Bristol

Welcome to your BIMM Institute Bristol 2020/21 acceptance brochure, and congratulations on being offered a place! I am delighted that you have chosen to study at Europe’s leading establishment for modern music education.

BIMM Institute Bristol was founded in 2008. I joined the college two years later and have been fortunate to work across a range of roles supporting students in their creative development. In this time, the student population has grown to over 800, and our diverse lecturing team continues to expand, bringing a breadth of expertise and experience from across the industry.

Each member of our community brings their own personal strengths and perspectives, and I’m so thrilled that you are now part of this community as it continues to evolve. As a songwriter and musician myself, I can attest to the power of this creative community. Not only is there inspiration all around you – new music, new ideas, new opportunities – there is also an endless pool of experts and

collaborators to help you achieve your vision and reach your goals.

The Bristol music scene is diverse and DIY in its ethos. You will become a part of it and make it an even more exciting city to study and enjoy music in. Through working with your fellow students you’ll build your very own creative team, finding band members to perform with, producers to write with, artists to manage or acts to write about. Our unrivalled tutorial program and industry standard resources will give you the tools to take it to the next level. I’d like to give you two bits of advice before you begin, which you’ll probably hear countless times over. Firstly, say yes and make the most of every opportunity, there is always something to learn and someone new to learn from. Secondly, talk to us if you ever need help, we’re a friendly bunch and always here to listen. I can’t wait to meet you all and see what you achieve over the coming years.

Hannah PhippsCollege Principal

Congratulations On Being Offered A Place!------

Contents ------

Induction and Enrolment 5

BIMM Mentor Scheme 7

Student Support 8

Recommended Resources 10

Bristol Life 12

Get Connected 16

Freshers’ Guide 18

Faculty Information 20

Induction And Enrolment

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Useful Contacts------Admissionsadmissions@bimm.co.uk

Student Supportstudentsupportbristol@bimm.co.uk

Financefinanceenquiries@bimm.co.uk

Online Enrolment For Your Course------All students are required to complete an online form as part of the enrolment process. You will have been sent an e-mail with a link to the enrolment portal which will guide you through all the required processes.

Below is a list of things that must be completed:

- Enrolment form – must be completed in full and submitted – the link to this form will have been sent to you by e-mail.

- Passport style photo – this will be used for your student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the enrolment portal. You will not be able to enter BIMM buildings without an ID card.

- Proof of ID – if you have a biometric document you can validate your ID online via the app (info to be provided). If you do not have a biometric document, please upload a colour scan of your ID to the portal. This ID will need to then be validated by BIMM.

- Online Enrolment Courses – you will be given access to complete a series of short online courses and tasks to become enrolled, further details will be sent to you via email.

The online enrolment form must be completed in full before you can become an enrolled student at BIMM institute.

In order to prepare you for studying at BIMM Institute Bristol, you will need to complete enrolment activities.

During enrolment you will meet key members of staff and be given important information about the college and your course.

If you do not complete enrolment activities, you will not be able to start your course.

Enrolment activities will take place between Monday 14th September and Friday 25th September. There will be online induction activities to complete before September. Further information will be released soon.

Semester Dates------HE enrolment activities: 14th September - 25th September 2020

Semester 1: 28th September 2020 - 22nd January 2021(Winter Break: 21st December 2020 - 3rd January 2021)

Semester 2: 25th January 2021 - 21st May 2021(Spring Break: 29th March 2021 - 11th April 2021)

FE Enrolment & InductionEnrolment: 24th August 2020 - 26th August 2020Induction: 7th September 2020

Term 1: 21st September 2020 - 11th December 2020(Half-Term: 26th October 2020 - 1st November 2020)

Term 2: 4th January 2021 - 26th March 2021(Half-Term: 15th February 2021 - 21st February 2021)

Term 3: 12th April 2021 - 18th June 2021(Half-Term: Dates TBC)

MA enrolment activities: 14th September - 25th September 2020

Semester 1: 28th September 2020 - 22nd January 2021(Winter Break: 21st December 2020 - 3rd January 2021)

Semester 2: 25th January 2021 - 21st May 2021 (Spring Break: 29th March 2021 - 11th April 2021)

Semester 3: 24th May - 3rd September 2021

BIMM Mentor Scheme ------

The BIMM Mentor Scheme is a peer to peer support service for new students prior to and during the first year of study.

BIMM Mentors are selected and trained recent alumni who have ‘BIMM there, done that...’ These alumni are experts on BIMM life, and know how to get the best out of your experience and the city you have chosen to study in.

The Mentor Scheme is open to all students, via our very own safe and secure BIMM Connect app. Once you have accepted your BIMM offer we will give you instructions on how to access BIMM Connect andgive you more details on the scheme.

Mentees can engage in a range of online connections on BIMM Connect prior to the start of semester one and more in person connections later in the term and the academic year.

These interactions include one on one and group chats and you can also access up to date local information, FAQs and handy tips on student life. The Mentors will also be around during Freshers and parts of induction so you can see a familiar face who can offer invaluable advice on BIMM and local info from a student perspective.

More information will be circulated about the scheme soon, so keep your peepers peeled.

Student Support

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Student Support Services------We are committed to helping students fulfil theirpotential during their time at BIMM Institute Bristol,and we place an emphasis on supporting thedevelopment of our students both academically andpersonally.

The Student Services team holds individual one-on-one sessions with students to discuss any issue they may be struggling with. These can include any topic ranging from personal issues, attendance related queries, discussion of special considerations we may need to take into account to support your studies and book you into one of the other support services we offer. We actively encourage students to book appointments and to come and meet us at any point during their studies for extra support.

Disability And Learning Support------

BIMM Institute Bristol is committed to equal opportunities and provides confidential advice andsupport to students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties (SPLD) and mental health conditions. We are committed to ensuring that all students with specific needs have inclusive support tailored to their individual needs. The college aims to remove any barriers which might prevent an individual from actively participating in student life, ensuring all students can achieve their full potential.

We recommend all students with a disability, SPDL or long-term mental health condition apply for Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) before they start their course. DSA can fund additional support such as specialist one-to-one mentoring, study skills tutoring, assistive technology and funding for travel. To apply for DSA for a disability or long-term mental health condition, you can approach your GP to provide evidence. Please use this DSA form to ask your GP to provide evidence for your application: https://media.slc.co.uk/sfe/nysf/sfe_dsa_disability_evidence_form.pdf. You can then make an application via the SFE Student Finance portal.

Students with SPLD, such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or ADHD, will need a diagnostic report from a registered Educational Psychologist or Specialist Teacher. If you do not have a formal diagnostic assessment, please arrange for this before you start your course

(DSA will accept a remote professional interim evaluation for the academic year 2020/21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic).

For help finding an assessor contact Student Services who will be happy to help: studentsupportbristol@bimm.co.uk. The price of an assessment can be upwards of £500. Student Services can be approached for help with the cost of assessment. We can offer a one-off means-tested grant of up to £250 to assist with the cost.

Students who disclose a disability, SPLD or mental health condition on their application and/or pre-enrolment portal will be contacted by Student Services to arrange a support tutorial. This is to ensure all students are supported from the outset and that all requirements are catered for.

We advise that students apply for DSA as early as possible to ensure that support can be put in place at the start of the academic year. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this further with one of the Student Services team, please contact studentsupportbristol@bimm.co.uk to arrange a telephone call back.

You can find more information regarding DSA (including eligibility and application forms) here: http://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/overview. We also advise all students register with a GP as soon as they arrive in Bristol. To find a GP please use: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp

In-house Counselling Service------BIMM Bristol has its own in-house counselling service. Student Services can refer students for short term counselling, which takes place on-site or via video call. Our counselling service can help students with a variety of issues, from anxiety, confidence, low mood and depression, family and relationship issues and much more. The service comprises regular one-to-one meetings in a confidential, non-judgemental space.

RecommendedResources

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Contextual Reading------

How Music Works by D ByrneThe Study Skills Handbook by S Cottrell

Websites & Blogs------PRS – prsformusic.comPPL – ppluk.comBASCA – basca.org.ukSONGLINES – songlines.co.ukThe Quietus – thequietus.comFact – factmag.comPitchfork – pitchfork.comThe Line of Best Fit – thelineofbestfit.comThe Guardian Music – theguardian.com/musicClashmusic – clashmusic.comSong Exploder Podcast songexploder.net

BIMM Institute Bristol recommends thatall students start to explore the resourceshighlighted below before term starts

Journals & Magazines------Crack MagazineCMU (Complete Music Update)Dancecult Journal of Electronic Dance Music Culture Music Week (Main UK Industry Magazine)M Magazine (PRS Magazine)Mojo MagazineNMEQ MagazineThe FlyThe Guardian Guide

Twitter Feeds to Follow------@bpi_music@ppluk@CMU@songlinesmag@IvorsAcademy@musicweek@m_magazineprs@prsformusic@prsfoundation@uk_music@AIM_UK@recordoftheday@officialcharts@guardianmusic@thegreatescape

BristolLife

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Culture------A creative spirit is something that Bristol takes pride in having, encompassing everything from its street art to its music scene. Music has always played a huge part in maintaining Bristol’s cultural prominence and continues to do so to this day. There are venues scattered all over the city, catering to your needs whatever your tastes. Within a half-mile radius of BIMM’s King Square building, you can find some of the largest venues Bristol has to offer - O2 Academy and Colston Hall, as well as some exciting smaller establishments such as the Canteen and Crofters Rights. Not much further afield, you can find yourself at prestigious venues such as The Fleece, the Exchange, the Old England and the Louisiana. Whether it’s established acts that you want to see, or simply just an open mic night with local performers, Bristol has you covered.

Keeping up to date with what’s on and coming up across the city is also easy, with local publications such as Crack Magazine and Bristol in Stereo providing comprehensive listings of events and shows. For newcomers to the city, it’s also well worth following some of the local independent promoters such as 1% of One and Gravy Train, who regularly put on gigs across a wide range of genres.

Anyone with an interest in theatre will also be spoilt for choice, as the city plays host to venues such as the Bristol Old Vic, the Hippodrome, the Tobacco Factory and the Wardrobe Theatre. With the Hippodrome usually opting for pantomime, musicals and stand-up comedy, the Old Vic showcasing the best of classic plays and the Tobacco factory putting on a number of smaller, intimate productions, there is certainly an array of entertainment for you to delve into.

There are also a few independent cinemas showing international, independent, classic cult films and that host parties and events. The most notable of these are the Watershed, situated on the harbourside, and The Cube Microplex, again only a stone’s throw from the King Square campus.

Also on the doorstep of the King Square building is Stokes Croft, an area which has long served the heart of Bristol’s cultural landscape. Here you can find a showcase of work by some of the UK’s most prolific street artists including Stik, 3Dom and, of course, Banksy. There is a street art festival held every year by SEE NO EVIL where many artists from across the world come to display their art on Bristol’s streets - specifically Nelson Street in the city centre.Bristol thrives in summer, and there are festivals nearly every weekend from late May to October.

These include St Paul’s Carnival, Harbour Festival, Downs Festival, Dot to Dot, Love Saves the Day, Simple Things and many more.

Nightlife

------There is a big dance music scene in Bristol, as the UK rave scene is often considered to have begun here. People would find abandoned warehouses, derelict homes or even disused sports centres to install a sound system, heavy on the bass, to throw parties. Lots of Drum and Bass, Breakbeat and House music originated here. Trip-hop is a Bristol invention, and the city takes pride in the success of its artists Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky.

Bristol nightlife is vast and ever expanding. There are a large number of student nights across all different types of clubs, bars and pubs. Some popular clubs are: Thekla, Bunker, the Lanes and, for the more seasoned clubber, Motion.

O2 Academy also hosts club nights, including Ramshackle, a weekly rock and indie party for the student masses.

Propaganda is held at The Fleece and is regarded as the UK’s biggest student night with sets from guest DJs such as Huw Stephens and Jay from The Inbetweeners. You will hear everything from chart Pop to Indie to some Dance anthems.

If you prefer something a little less intense, Mr Wolf ’s is a great student bar. They serve up noodles till late in the evening and play reggae, dancehall, soul, rock’ n roll, funk and occasionally some disco. They also put on live music.

You can find a more relaxed night out at No.1 Harbourside or The Social on Stokes Croft - both great bars with good food that often host acoustic or open-mic nights.

The Great Outdoors------Not far from the centre you can find the Clifton Downs. Clifton Village itself is a nice place to visit on a sunny day as you can sit in the shadow of Clifton Suspension Bridge and enjoy a drink at the White Lion at the Avon Gorge Hotel. Opposite Clifton is Leigh Woods, a very peaceful patch of greenery and woods to take a walk through. Bristol’s harbourside is

also a nice place to visit to take a walk along the river. There is lots to do and many pubs to visit along the route. You can travel out to Cheddar Gorge, Blaise Castle, the Mendip Hills and many other beauty spots around the South West with relative ease from Bristol. There are lots of attractive towns to visit nearby too, like Bath and Gloucester.

Shopping------Bristol is popular for shopping as it is the only major city in this part of the South West. People flock from all over North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire to visit the many shops and boutiques Bristol has to offer. The town centre is home to Broadmead, the shopping district. Within Broadmead sit a number of banks, cafés, travel agents, and clothing and goods retailers. At either end of Broadmead you will find Cabot Circus and the Galleries, both indoor shopping centres. Cabot Circus boasts a collection of modern and high-end retailers including Hollister, Vans and Urban Outfitters. There are also a number of restaurants, a cinema, indoor crazy golf and a few other entertainment outlets within the centre.

If you venture out of the centre you can visit Park Street or Gloucester Road. You will find more independent boutiques and charity shops which offer a more intriguing collection of clothes and accessories. You will also find some fantastic independent bars, cafés and restaurants. Gloucester Road is famous for its self-sustained nature and its anti-corporate attitude. There is some fantastic food to try and a friendly atmosphere to socialise in. They love to accept the Bristol Pound, a local initiative encouraging residents to put more into Bristol’s economy.

Out of the centre you can get to Cribbs Causeway, a large plot with lots of opportunity to spend money. It contains a large indoor mall, a few retail parks including bowling, cinemas and other entertainment, a number of large supermarkets and some restaurants.

If you have more expensive taste, you can visit Clifton for a few fancy boutiques with designer and made-to-measure clothing and accessories. There are lots of music retailers including Idle Hands (very near King Square), Rough Trade and, of course, Friendly Records. There are a few musical instrument retailers including Drum Bank, Mickelburgh’s, Hobgoblin Music and PMT all in the centre of town.

Transport------

BIMM is well connected to the rest of the city via public transport

Bus - BIMM Institute Bristol’s buildings are very close to the city centre and approximately 3 minutes’ (Kings Square) and 15 minutes’ (Passage Street) walk from the central bus station.

For more information and to plan your journey visit the First Bus website: https://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/journey-planner/

70 – Bristol Temple Meads – Centre – Ashley Down – UWE 73 – Bristol Temple Meads - Bristol Centre - Filton Avenue - Bradley Stoke - Cribbs Causeway 75/76 – Harbour – Bear Pit – Gloucester Road – Cribbs Causeway 8/9 – Bristol Temple Meads – Bear Pit – Clifton – Redland 1/2 – Bristol Temple Meads – Victoria Street – Centre – Clifton – Cribbs Causeway

Train - Temple Meads – Bristol’s central station. It is a 13-minute walk from Passage Street and a 25-minute walk from King Square and connects you to the rest of the country via First Great Western and Cross Country.

Parkway – a large station connecting Bristol to Wales, surrounding Bristol towns, London and the Midlands.

Montpelier – A 26-minute walk from Passage Street or a 13-minute walk from King Square, the nearest station to the King Square campus. Montpelier connects you to other parts of Bristol too, including Clifton, Temple Meads and Lawrence Hill.

Redland – Another platform near King Square (16 minute walk), or a 31 minute walk to Passage Street. Connecting you to other parts of Bristol including Shirehampton, Avonmouth and Severn Tunnel Junction.

Bike - Bristol is a very popular cycling city. It’s a more efficient way of navigating the very congested roads and complicated one-way systems. If you cycle you will find you are not alone and there are initiatives laid out by Bristol City Council to get people out on their bikes. Bikes cannot be brought inside either of the BIMM Bristol Campuses but there are nearby bike racks at both locations. Skateboards must be kept in the lockers at Reception.

GetConnected

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Networking Events------BIMM holds networking events, which are a great opportunity to get together with other students from different courses that have similar musical interests. Not only is it a great way to find new friends and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a good place to start finding band members. We also run open mic nights, networking and other events throughout the year, where you can demo your songs and meet students from other courses.

BIMM Shows------Students can audition for one of BIMM’s live shows, plus a dedicated Music Production night. When venues re-open these will be held at some of the amazing venues that are on our doorstep, such as

Trinity Centre, SWX, Thekla, The Exchange and The Fleece. These are ticketed events free for BIMM students, with all proceeds going to one of BIMM’s nominated charities, and are a great opportunity for students to get some live performance experience and put on a brilliant show for their peers, friends and families.

HUBB Records

------The BIMM album is a showcase of BIMM’s best songwriters and artists. Students have the opportunity to submit their demos to be reviewed by a panel of music industry experts, and a selection of these songs will be professionally recorded and released through BIMM’s own student ran record label HUBB Records. Previous albums have had tens of thousands of streams - many of which came from the industry.

Freshers’Guide

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Freshers’ events are a great way to meet people and make friends; we’ll provide you with information about these at enrolment.

Common Feelings

------Starting university is an exciting opportunity for a big change. You get to make a whole new start in a new place with new people. You might feel a mixture of great excitement and nervousness – what will the course really be like? Will I make friends? How do I look after myself?

Please remember that you are not alone in feeling this way. These are all questions that everyone in your situation is asking themselves. If you’re worried about making friends, or not knowing the city, or how to make a Bolognese; remember that every other person around you feels the same way, and soon you will feel more at home and comfortable than you can even imagine.

Strategies For Coping------There are some important things to keep in mind when going through this experience of going to university, these will prepare you and help you to cope with any situation you stumble across.

Look after yourself – It takes time for new friends to really know you properly, which means you need toput your own welfare, health and safety at the top of your priorities.

Know yourself and what you can handle – This is a time when you can experiment and find a way of living that really suits you, but this can take time. Try not to be pressured or influenced by others’ opinions and actions.

Confront difficulties – In a new environment it’s easy to waste time worrying about things you don’t understand or can’t control. Don’t be afraid to ask the Student Support team and many other agencies external to BIMM who are ready and willing to help you with any problem or query, big or small. Begin to see challenging situations as a chance to overcome something rather than a problem in your way.

Be healthy – Maintain a good diet, get adequate sleep and try to be active when you can; people are often happier if they are healthy. Register with a

local doctor’s surgery so that if you fall ill you can get the right care. If you are feeling stressed or sad talk to the Student Support team, they will find you the right support; know when you need to get some extra help.

Make a budget – Work out how much money you have for the semester, and how much you will have to spend on unavoidable costs like rent, food and bills.This way you will know how much you have left to spend on yourself. Doing this will avoid running out of money half way through the semester, which can bevery stressful.

Don’t work all the time – As independent study is so important at University, it can sometimes be hard to give yourself time off. Give yourself regular breaks and occasional days off.

Do work some of the time – It can be easy to neglect your work and fall behind in the course. Make sure you find the time for your studies to avoid a stressful situation.

Be yourself! – People can’t get to know and like you for who you really are if you don’t act like yourself. There are so many people to potentially becomefriends with, be yourself and you will find the right friends for you.

FacultyInformation

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BIMM Bristol------25 King SquareBristolBS2 8JN

1 Passage StreetBristolBS2 0JF

Practice Facilities------When our buildings are open, students can access free rehearsal space and recording studios (King Square) during evenings and at weekends. You can book these rooms using Siso, which you will find through Moodle.BIMM Institute Bristol has currently teamed up withPirate Studios’ rehearsal rooms. These off-site spaces are available for students to book 24/7 for practice and rehearsals for free during term time and subject to availability. BIMM Bristol has two main buildings: King Square and Passage Street. It is a 10-15 minute walk between the two buildings.

Student Common Rooms------There is a common room in each of our buildings,Passage Street and King Square. There are also online forums which you will be introduced to where you can share your work, achievements and get to know other students.

Student Cards------You will be issued with a BIMM student card andlanyard provided we receive a scanned photo. It is compulsory that you wear your student card at all times while you are in college buildings.

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IT and Technical resources------To help you navigate your way through your studies at the BIMM Institute we have supplied you with a number of technical resources which are at your disposal during your time with us. Whether you want email on the go, a place to store all your data or just want to ask for technical support on all the various offerings available, we have you covered:

• A downloadable offline copy of the latest version of office 365• A terabyte of cloud data dedicated to you• An online self service password management tool• A virtual e- Library packed with resources to aid your studies• A student IT Support channel• A one stop dedicated student web page where all your resources are housed• Mac Labs with an extensive software estate for qualifying courses

Please help us help you during your time at the BIMM Institute by :

• Choosing a complex password that you will remember that incorporates… - 8 characters or more - Uppercase, lowercase, numerals and symbols - Combine words, don’t use one word - Make up a new word that’s not in the dictionary!• Always maintain software versions on your personal devices that match the software versions in the Mac Labs• Backup your important work in the cloud so it’s safe

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We are committed to helping you throughout your studies with us at BIMM Institute Bristol, and offer a wide range of support services designed to meet your academic and welfare needs. Don’t hesitate to speak to us whenever required:08442 646 666 or 01179 807 060(Please press 3 for ‘Campus Choices’, then press 4 for ‘Bristol’ )studentsupportbristol@bimm.co.uk

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