Institute that supported Clean Bandit to open new campus in Liverpool

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has announced its next open day ahead of the highly-anticipated Liverpool campus opening later this year, with rising stars and creatives set to attend.

Expanding into the North West to form a powerhouse of hands-on, industry-focused degree programmes, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance will merge with world renowned SAE Creative Media Institute to provide the region with cutting-edge higher education, following a multi-million-pound investment.

Firmly planting its position within the Liverpool music scene, ICMP is a proud sponsor of Liverpool Sound City Festival. Supporting the UK’s leading independent music festival gives the opportunity for new names to make waves in the city. From working the live sound stages to filming content, students will gain real-world experience on the exclusive SAE/ICMP stage.

The Pall Mall campus will be hosting open days to give aspiring students a taste of ICMP life. Attending the open day is Head of Industry Partnerships and award-winning band Skunk Anansie guitarist, Ace, as well as young local talent and ICMP rising stars.

Steffan Davies, Chief Executive of AD Education UK, which includes ICMP and SAE Institute, said:

“We are excited to be expanding in Liverpool, really making our mark in the North West of England and can’t wait to welcome eager artists and creatives to our open day, giving them a feel for our values and offering as an institute.

“Many of our graduates have gone on to become household names including Fraser T Smith, Clean Bandit and The Vaccines. Our alumni have also made their mark behind the scenes, working for labels and events companies, designing innovative tech for the Rolling Stones and shaping audio within industries such as film, TV, and gaming. This new chapter in Liverpool gives us an exciting opportunity to develop a truly collaborative campus bringing together the next generation of talent in one of the UK’s most dynamic musical and creative cities.”

The Pall Mall campus open day on 22^nd February is one of a series of dates to roll out throughout the coming year. Chart-Topping Alumni from ICMP include Ed O’Brien: Radiohead guitar innovator, Luke Patterson: Grammy winning drummer with Clean Bandit, and Foxes: Electronic pop trailblazer.

Many of ICMP and SAE’s tutors are industry professionals, bringing true to life teachings into their lessons to give students the best chance of success in the industry. Some of its most popular courses include music production and mixing, songwriting, artist development, as well as music business and live event management.

The open days are designed to provide students and parents with valuable insights into what life will be like on a collaborative campus with students from SAE. Attendees will have the chance to interact with specialist tutors, all of whom are practising industry professionals. Visitors can also explore the innovative curriculum, designed to meet current industry demands and prepare students for real-world challenges and future careers in contemporary music and beyond. ICMP sets the standard for excellence in contemporary music education, ensuring that students are fully equipped for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Established in 1986, ICMP is one of the UK’s leading contemporary music schools and has been at the forefront of contemporary music education for over 35 years. Its reputation for excellence and innovation has seen thousands of graduates forge successful careers in music and the wider creative industries. The multi-million pound investment in the Liverpool campus allows expertise in music to be combined with industry-leading creative media courses as SAE and ICMP operate under one roof.

Book a place on the open day, or find out more details by emailing enquiries@icmp.ac.uk, call 0207 328 0222 or visiting the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance website here.

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