BIMM Music Institute Manchester facilities
BIMM Music Institute Manchester opened its doors in 2013, bringing its industry-focused approach to a city renowned for shaping generations of groundbreaking artists. In Manchester, you’re immersed in one of the UK’s most legendary music cities – where live music, culture, and industry connections are part of everyday life.
From iconic venues like O2 Ritz Manchester and Manchester Academy to legendary stages such as Albert Hall Manchester, you’ll be surrounded by the sounds of both emerging talent and global acts. Add in world-class studios and a thriving independent scene, and Manchester becomes the perfect place to build your future in music.
Manchester campus at a glance
- Three central Manchester buildings
- Industry-standard production, performance and teaching spaces
- Seven Mac Suites and extensive loanable equipment
- Strong links to Manchester’s live and recording scene
BIMM Music Institute Manchester operates across Great Marlborough Street, Bank Chambers and Merchant Exchange, each offering specialist facilities to support different areas of study. Across all sites, students benefit from multiple study and reading areas, communal social spaces, and a careers hub that supports entrepreneurial projects and professional development.
Students also have access to state-of-the-art loanable equipment, including microphones, guitars, keyboards, cameras, mobile recording rigs and DJ equipment. All production spaces run industry-standard software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Ableton Live.
Great Marlborough Street is a modern 12,000 sq ft facility featuring high-quality teaching spaces and a spacious student common room designed for collaboration and independent study.
Located just moments from some of Manchester’s largest and most iconic music venues, the building places students directly within the city’s live music ecosystem.
The Bank Chambers site is home to two industry-standard recording studios, alongside professional control rooms and edit suites.
These professional recording studios in Manchester are designed to support music production, recording and post-production at a professional standard, giving students hands-on experience in environments that mirror industry workflows.
Merchant Exchange is a purpose-built facility featuring:
- Our flagship recording studio and production space
- Three iMac labs with custom-built furniture
- Rehearsal and edit rooms
- A dedicated reception area
The building is designed to support both creative and technical development, providing students with flexible, professional spaces for recording, production and collaboration.
Thanks to BIMM Manchester’s close connections with the local music industry, students also benefit from access to leading venues and studios across the city, including:
- Gorilla and Manchester Academy for live performance opportunities
- Blueprint Studios for writing and recording
- The Thirsty Scholar for open jam nights and community events
These partnerships ensure students gain experience beyond campus, working in real-world environments used by industry professionals.
Visit BIMM Manchester
Attend one of our monthly Open Days to explore BIMM Manchester’s facilities and experience the campus for yourself. To find out more, contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected] and take your first step towards a career in music.
