BIMM Institute Dublin and IMRO Announce Diploma in Music Business Scholarship

Recently BIMM Institute Dublin, part of Europe’s most connected and successful music college, added to its range of courses by launching the new BIMM Institute Dublin Diploma in Music Business course. This is a part-time course and is designed to offer students a practical skillset precisely designed with future entrepreneurism and employment in mind including Music Promotion and Marketing, Artist Management, Tour Management, Physical and Digital Music Distribution, e-commerce in the Music Industry, Music Publishing and Recording, Live Music Events and Touring.

The BIMM Institute Dublin Diploma in Music Business will be delivered at BIMM Institute Dublin, Ireland’s most vibrant and diverse community of musicians providing unique opportunities for collaborative student learning, as well as direct connectivity to an industry that will enhance future career prospects.

BIMM Institute was established in 2001 and now enrols over 6,000 students, studying a range of specialist vocational music courses from Diplomas to BA (Hons) Degree and post-graduate level. BIMM has colleges in Berlin, Brighton, Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, London and now Birmingham.

BIMM Institute Group graduate artists have secured an unprecedented amount of UK and Ireland top 40 singles and top 10 albums including James Bay, The Kooks, George Ezra, Tom Odell, Kate Nash, and Marina and the Diamonds.

Keith Johnson, Director of Marketing & Membership IMRO said: “IMRO is delighted to partner with BIMM Institute Dublin to offer a scholarship for their Diploma in Music Business course. A stable flow of well-informed and market savvy music business professionals is critical for the future development of the music industry in Ireland”.

BIMM Institute Dublin College Principal, Alan Cullivan said: “IMRO is a vital organisation within the Irish music industry as has been for many years. It always displays unwavering support for Irish artists both new and established in their role of royalty collection, education and lobbyist for greater development and investment in homegrown talent. Partnering with IMRO on the new Music Business Diploma Scholarship makes perfect sense for us, as no one cares more about the business of music in Ireland than IMRO”.

How to apply

To request an application form, prospective students should email the BIMM Institute Dublin Admissions team at [email protected] or call +353 1 5133 666. The completed application form can be returned via email to [email protected].

After applying, prospective students will be contacted with the details of their interview. Applicants are encouraged to bring any relevant material which demonstrates their experience in music or the creative industries to their interview. International applications are welcome and skype interviews can be arranged if applicants are unable to attend their interview.

The deadline to apply for this course is 5pm on Friday 24th August 2018.

Open Day

On Thursday 28th June, BIMM Institute Dublin will celebrate the launch of its new Diploma in Music Business and Diploma in Music and Audio Production with a dedicated open evening. Doors will open at 4.45pm at the BIMM Institute Dublin campus and bookings can be made at https://www.bimm.ie/open-days/dublin/ .

For more information on BIMM Institute Dublin visit www.bimm.ie.