Popular Music Performance & Event Management, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Event Management degree is ideal for performers seeking to enhance their instrumental skills while mastering live event aspects. This program immerses students in BIMM University's vibrant community, offering collaboration opportunities to develop artistic, academic, and industry expertise. Students learn to plan, promote, and produce live shows, including DIY gigs and tours, through interactive classes in live rooms, studios, and seminars. Core modules cover performance, event management, marketing, digital skills, and sustainability, preparing graduates for international tours and festivals.Upon completion, students graduate with a professional portfolio, equipped as employable, entrepreneurial, creative, and adaptable individuals. Assessment includes practical exams, written work, and collaborative projects, fostering resilience and global awareness. Subject options include bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals, with modules spanning creative industries, performance skills, and digital marketing across three years.

Students can expect to study the following core modules: YEAR 1: - The Creative Industries & You 1: Finding Your Path Context & Culture of the Creative Industries Live Music 1: Booking & Promotion Live Music 2: Events & Tours Performance Skills Marketing & PR Core Instrument Skills Applied Instrumental Skills YEAR 2:- Creative Industries & You 2: Creative Collaboration Social Media & Digital Marketing Interpretive Instrument Skills Creativity, Identity & Agency Festival Management Digital Performance Portfolio YEAR 3:- Final Project (30 credits) Event Sustainability The Creative Industries & You 3: Professional Portfolio Performance Showcase Optional module/s can be selected in year 3, subject to availability and student demand. Please visit the course information page on the BIMM Music Institute website for a full break down.