Every music career starts somewhere. For many, it’s BIMM.

For over 40 years, BIMM Music Institute has been reshaping the next generation of music industry talent. From Grammy and BRIT Award winners, Choice Music Prize and Mercury Prize-nominated artists, as well as songwriters, publishers, international booking agents, major and independent label staff, artist managers and creative arts entrepreneurs, so many have started it all here. Some Dublin alumni include Fontaines D.C., Maria Somerville, Ryan Mack, Thumper, The Murder Capital, members of Sprints, Gurriers, Kingfishr, Cian Hanley (Florence and the Machine), Ciara O’Connor (Dua Lipa), Gemma Bradley (BBC Radio1), and from the UK colleges, Cat Burns, Victor Ray, Marina and the Diamonds, Ella Mai and Tom Odell.
BIMM Dublin have more graduates working in music than any other music school, including some of the industry’s biggest names. The college offers a range of full-time and part-time courses designed to kickstart your career in music. Full-time degree options include BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music, a BA (Hons) in Music Business, Events and Media (new for 2026), and a Master’s Degree in Popular Music Practice. For those looking for more flexible study, part-time Foundation Diplomas are available in Professional Musicianship, Music & Audio Production, and Music Business.
BIMM prides itself on the fact that all of it’s lecturers are current music industry practitioners. “We prefer our tutors to be current and active in the industry, so they can pass on their first-hand experience to students in the ever-changing and evolving world of the music industry,” says BIMM Campus Dean Alan Cullivan.
So what are you waiting for? If you’re thinking about it, do it.
Contact info@bimm.ie for more information, or book an open day at www.bimm.ie.
