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		Live & Lyrical (May 08) On Wednesday 28th May BIMM Brighton will be holding the ever popular Live & Lyrical event at The Joogleberry Playhouse. Our termly event focuses on vocalists and song writers and will showcase some of the best talent around. It’s an acoustic affair so get yourself down there, grab a table and kick back and relax whilst we entertain you! You can buy tickets on the door for £4 or alternatively you can buy Live for a Five pass (£5) at BIMM West reception. Please note the pass can get you into any three BIMM gigs this term (bargain!) and will also be available on the night. See you there ….

		Alternative Great Escape (May 08) Another great BIMM/South Coast Sounds event to put in your diaries! Our Alternative Great Escape show takes place both upstairs and downstairs at The Joogleberry Playhouse on Thursday 15th May with loads of acts playing. BIMM bands Way Tangent, Mean Poppa Lean, Mascara and Arty Karate amongst many others will be playing on the night. Doors open from 6pm and its guaranteed to rock you out! Be there or be there!!!

		BIMM musician to support Elton John! (July 08) BIMM musician Rene Woollard is getting ready for a jam packed tour this summer, supporting the likes of international multi award winning artiste and the legend that is Elton John! Rene will be playing with Richard Fleeshman and are running a stadium tour around the UK with some dates in Germany too. Aside from touring with Elton and Richard, Rene will also be playing a few dates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in South America this Spring!

		BIMM presents . . . .AN AUDIENCE WITH THE VOCAL TUTORS (April 08) On 28th April at The Hanbury Club BIMM presented . . . . AN AUDIENCE WITH THE VOCAL TUTORS, an event which focused on BIMM musicians and tutors. During the evening the audience had an opportunity to meet specially invited guests and hold a Q&A with them. BIMM tutors who performed include co-host Ashley Slater (No 1 hit Jazz/Funk artist with Freakpower), host Kate Cameron (Norman Cook, Judge Jules, Boy George, Paul Oakenfold, Ministry of Sound, Zion Train), Billy Godfrey (Beverley Knight, Prince, Sting, Lionel Ritchie, Texas, Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan, Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and INXS), Heidi Berry (5 highly acclaimed solo albums plus live/recording work with Tori Amos, Primal Scream, Everything But The Girl and This Mortal Coil), Ann Bailey (over 100 album credits including Donna Summer, Martine McCutcheon, Earth Wind and Fire) and Kirk Brandon (Theatre of Hate and Spear of Destiny). Thanks to all the musicians, tutors and staff involved!

		World Class Drummer Jojo Mayer visits BIMM! (March 08) One of the hottest players on the world drumming scene today paid a special visit to BIMM East on Tuesday 18th March for a clinic / masterclass. Jojo Mayer is noted for his work with artists such as The Screaming Headless Torsos, Me’shell Ndegeocello and his own solo project, Nerve. He demonstrated his incredible technique and musicality, as witnessed on his recent best-selling DVD, ’Secret Weapons For The Modern Drummer’. The atmosphere was electric and needless to say all BIMM drummers went away stunned and totally inspired!

		BIMM @ Brunswick (Feb 08) Introducing some of our most talented musicians from the BIMM BA Honours in Professional Musicianship and Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship courses, BIMM @ The Brunswick was a melting pot of talent. The show presented original material, as well as covers, giving the audience a real variety of what BIMM has to offer. Bands performing included: Staxx, Dancefloor Fillers, Way Tangent, Little Laura and the Sunsets, The Ben Poole Band, Heatwave and Beats and Pieces. The atmosphere was electric and the response was immense. BIMM vocal teacher and graduate Gerri Cunningham said “the vibe and support amongst performers and audience members made it a memorable evening. I look forward to the next one!”

		BIMM Musicians on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge (Dec 07) BIMM degree musicians Steve Carter and Mike Hall recorded Live Lounge sessions for BBC Radio 1 at Maida Vale studios, London. Mike played percussion whilst Steve played guitar for the Shaun Anthony recordings. Steve also oversaw the role of Musical Director for the session. Three tracks were aired on Ras Kwame’s show on Sunday 9th December. Additional material was also played on BBC Radio 1 Extra. Steve recently performed with Lee Mead on UK TV programs Loose Women and This Morning. You can check out Steve’s performance on This Morning by clicking the link below.

		End Of Term gigs (Dec 07) Congratulations to all who were involved for the End of Term gigs at Concorde 2 and The Old Market. The events were a complete success and feedback has been immense. Swallowing Shotguns particularly got the crowd rocking - so well done lads! Keep checking the website for more show stopping events this term - watch this space!

		BIMM musician Sam Wilson plays Hammersmith Apollo (Nov 07) BIMM drum graduate Sam Wilson recently played Hammersmith Apollo supporting Alexander O’Neil on the final leg of his European tour. It was a great chance to play one of the premier UK venues and he hasn’t been short of offers since. Sam says “I know for a fact I would never have been in the position I am now if I didn’t go to BIMM, so many thanks to all the teaching staff who have helped me on my musical journey”.

		BIMM Musician Steve Carter plays on BBC1 Children In Need BIMM degree musician Steve Carter recently appeared on BBC1 for Children In Need. Steve performed with Lee Mead who won the part of Joseph in BBC talent show “Any Dream Will Do”. Steve played Lee’s new single “Gonna Make You A Star” and you can watch it now by clicking on the link below.