Enrichment is sometimes referred to as ‘Extra-curricular Activities’ – in other words, things that you do outside of your main studies such as sports, clubs & societies, volunteering and short courses.
Enrichment at BIMM is an important part of your student experience. We work hard to provide a wide range of interesting activities for you to take part in and we are always open to new suggestions and ideas for activities you would like to do.
BIMM has a unique approach to creative education that stands apart from other providers, all the extra-curricular activities that we put in front of our students helps them to tailor their education to suit their journey at BIMM which ultimately shapes and enriches a more rounded educational experience.
Taking part in extra-curricular activities complements your main studies and will broaden your outlook on life. They provide new skills and experiences and contribute towards your CV.
Below are some examples of the kind of extra-curricular activities that are available to BIMM students.*
*Availability of enrichment activities will vary by each BIMM college.
Extra-curricular Activities
BIMM Extra
What is it?
BIMM Extra involves extra-curricular activities and classes that all BIMM students can sign up for. Notable topics include: Pro Tools/Logic for Beginners, Social Media Marketing, Branding, Bookkeeping, Essential Digital Visual Software, Working the Press and International Music and Business.
How does it benefit you?
Facilitates the portfolio of a musician, entrepreneur or creative professional and gives you opportunities to expand your skill set whilst supporting your academic study.
Masterclasses
What is it?
Weekly visits from high-level music industry professionals.
How does it benefit you?
Provides inspirational discussions, and performances from high-level musicians, managers, producers, writers and artists. Giving BIMM students the opportunity to discuss and watch masterclasses with such legends like; Chuck D, Bryan Ferry, Lemmy, Brian May, Graham Coxon, Tom Odell and many others.
Find out more +BIMM Connect
What is it?
An online networking and careers platform.
How does it benefit you?
This virtual networking and employment app/ desktop version is available to all BIMM students. Like LinkedIn, this provides an online platform for students to connect with each other and apply for work experience and career opportunities that BIMM receive from the music industry.
Sign up now +Networking Events
What is it?
Student networking events open to all courses and disciplines.
How does it benefit you?
Facilitates ensemble band formation and helps to build a community of practice between all courses and disciplines at BIMM.
Student Run Gigs
What is it?
A budget for Event Management and Music Business students to run their own gigs and events.
How does it benefit you?
Gives Event Management and Music Business students the opportunity for real world work experience working with venues and artists.
Student Record Label
What is it?
BIMM Music Business students run a record label.
How does it benefit you?
An opportunity for Music Business students to apply what they are learning on their course in a real world context. Students form label teams and are allocated budget to promote artists they want to release.
Quiz Nights
What is it?
A BIMM student-led social activity.
How does it benefit you?
A great way for students to let their hair down and meet with their peers in a fun and social setting.
BIMM Album
What is it?
The BIMM Album showcases the best songs each year from the college.
How does it benefit you?
An opportunity for students to not only collaborate with each other but to work in a high-end recording studio alongside high-level producers to create a finished master of their song.
BIMM Music Business students are involved in the selection process in a live panel with industry professionals and there is a voting system that’s put to students.
Student Magazine and Website
What is it?
Brighton Life and London Life are student run magazines and websites promoting local and national music
How does it benefit you?
This is an opportunity for Music Journalism students to put into practice exactly what they are learning in the classroom, interviewing high level artists, writing copy and creating a student run physical and online magazine.
find out more +BIMM Gigs
What is it?
We hold two End of Term shows with multiple performances from the best in each college.
How does it benefit you?
The audition process provides a supportive but real world experience akin to a showcase. Successful students play in a well-respected much venue to a crowd of their peers, staff and industry professionals. Well known alumnus including James Bay and Tom Odell were scouted at BIMM gigs.
The gigs also provide shadowing and work experience for non-performance students who help set-up and run the gigs with guidance from a professional crew.
Tutors vs Students Quiz
What is it?
A fun student and staff social event.
How does it benefit you?
An opportunity for students and tutors to socialise and compete against each other on the topic of music (students won this year)!
Five-a-side Football Tournament
What is it?
A BIMM student-led social activity.
How does it benefit you?
Student enrichment outside of the curriculum is important for development and well-being. Offering students the opportunity to build a social/student-led community outside of the college and gain valuable life and workplace skills for the future.
Lamplight Sessions and Jam Nights
What is it?
Student led platforms for songwriters and musicians.
How does it benefit you?
Trialling new material and gaining confidence in performing.
Student Mentors
What is it?
Peer to peer support for new students from BAY2 trained mentors.
How does it benefit you?
Gain a supportive relationship from fellow student and a helpful guide with first-hand experience of BIMM.
Course Leader Support
What is it?
BIMM Course Leaders are available via email and tutorial for academic and professional guidance.
How does it benefit you?
Students enjoy unparalleled access to Course Leader support and guidance. You are able to take advantage of this as you progress through your degree and advance towards your professional ambitions.
Industry Connectivity
What is it?
Tutors and staff still engaged with the music industry and wider creative industries.
How does it benefit you?
This connects to many aspects of what we deliver at BIMM; from masterclasses to internships and ensures that we stay ahead of the changing climate in the music and creative industries. Our connection to the industry informs our yearly curriculum development and keeps BIMM at the forefront of Music and Creative education.
Careers Tutorial Support
What is it?
Career guidance tutorials for all students.
How does it benefit you?
These focused tutorials support students in all aspects of their career aspirations, including advice, potential career paths, CV writing support, interview techniques and general career related topics to advise and empower BIMM student in their goals.
Find out more +Work Experience
What is it?
There are hundreds of different roles students can get involved in. These include opportunities inside and outside BIMM, from stage managing to doing sound at a festival and shadowing a tour.
How does it benefit you?
When a BIMM student graduates, they leave with not only a top 20 University degree, but with wider transferable skills that make up a professional. Work experience aids student development and ensures a wide range of skills are embedded in the student experience.
Find out more +Commercial Performance Coordinator
What is it?
Paid function work available to all performers.
How does it benefit you?
Allows students to earn money whilst studying at BIMM.
Career Hubs
What is it?
The Hub is the place to go for weekly visits by industry professionals, CV writing workshops and interview technique tips.
How does it benefit you?
Careers focused workshops and masterclasses support students in all aspects of their career aspirations. This includes advice, potential career paths and opportunities, CV writing support, interview techniques and general career related topics to advise and empower you in your goals.
Find out more +Artist Development Tutorial Support
What is it?
Career tutorials for performers, writers and producers.
How does benefit you?
These focused tutorials support students in all aspects of their career aspirations, including advice, potential career paths, developmental feedback on their material, branding, online profile and all other aspects relating to creatives.
Network and Community
What is it?
BIMM microcosm of the Music and Creative Industries.
How does it benefit you?
This provides a community that is essential to any aspiring musician, performer, writer, producer and entrepreneur. Everything we do at BIMM is to connect students with each other. Whether you are a bass player looking for a vocalist or an Event Management student looking for a band to headline a gig; the community that BIMM students create will build the foundations for the future Music Industry.
Week of Well-being (WoW)
What is it?
Pastoral and mental health support.
How does it benefit you?
The Student Services team host and coordinate a variety of activities, workshops and awareness campaigns to help increase student well-being and the sense of community across the college.
Find out more +Student Rep Programme
What is it?
A vehicle for the student voice.
How does it benefit you?
Elected reps represent student views at high-level meetings.
Tutorials with all Tutors
What is it?
Our online tutorial booking system allows students to engage on a 1-2-1 basis with any tutor in the BIMM Faculty.
How does it benefit you?
This system provides one-to-one support for practical and academic study. This includes tuition and advice on courses where students aren’t enrolled in the class. For example, Music Business students can book sessions with Guitar teachers.
Head of Department Tutorials
What is it?
All Heads of Department are available for tutorials.
How does it benefit you?
Students can access career support and advice from Heads of any department, whether they are enrolled on those courses or not.
BIMM Dog
What is it?
Student Support dog like BIMM Brighton’s Harvey.
How does it benefit you?
Enhances student well-being and helps to create a relaxed, welcoming and supportive Student Support office.
TV Show
How does it work?
The show provides work experience to all students.
How does it benefit you?
Expands your creative output and skill set within the broadcast and creative media industries. Students gain practical experience within multiple areas of the filming and editing process.
Session Work Opportunities
What is it?
Experience working at a production houses with recording opportunities for performance and even a professional collaboration.
How does it benefit you?
Hands-on experience outside of the BIMM team, working with high-level professionals in the industry which gives student another real world learning experience.
Appetite for Disruption Conference
What is it?
Students host a one-day conference, expo and networking event for BIMM students with a passion for music and the music business. In 2018, 450 attendees from all over the South East of England and beyond attended.
How does it benefit you?
The conference includes industry networking opportunities for students and high-level discussions on the shape of the music industry. This provides you with an invaluable insight into the business.
Music Conferences
What is it?
Students work at international professional music business conferences such as Brighton Music Conference and The Great Escape.
How does it benefit you?
Each event provides work experience and conference attendance opportunities to students. There’s also the chance to network and learn about the latest industry issues from expert practitioners in all areas of the business.
Performing with top industry players
What is it?
The chance to perform with industry professionals such as Amy Winehouse’s or Jamiroquai’s band.
How does it benefit you?
Looks great on your CV!
Student Media Team
What is it?
Music Journalism students cover music festivals and industry events.
How does it benefit you?
The opportunity to work in a professional media team and apply in class learning to a real world context.
Local Festivals
What is it?
Work experience for both performers and non-performance students at Europe’s best festivals.
How does it benefit you?
Our festival programme enables students to get hands on with the running and performing at festivals. Opportunties include work experience, performance slots and internships.
Press Conferences
What is it?
Press Conferences held with bands including Creeper, The Shires, Maverick Sabre and Nothing But Thieves, Sigrid, Drake, Catfish and The Bottlemen and Mumford & Sons. Plus industry experts including U2’s Marketing Manager, Post Malone’s publicist, Head of Press at Polydor Records, a publicist from WMA Agency and top writers from Kerrang, Wonderland and Spindle magazines.
How does it benefit you?
Like a BIMM masterclasses, Press Conferences allow students to meet their music industry heroes, but also get the chance to interview them thus, gaining confidence and experience at the same time.