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		Live and Lyrical - BIMM singer/songwriter November 18th 2011 at Coalition Live & Lyrical, in aid of Children in Need, is to be at Coalition on Friday 18th November. A showcase of amazing BIMM talent, All BIMM gigs are open to the general public, with all proceeds from the door going to Children in Need. Doors open at 7pm. £2 entry.

		Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Music By BIMM Director Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck received an Honorary Doctor of Music by the University of Sussex, following his nomination for the honour by BIMM. Beck received his award at the University’s graduation ceremony for the School of Media, Film and Music, on Thursday, 21st July, at the Brighton Dome. Beck was presented for his degree at the ceremony by BIMM Education Director Bruce Dickinson. BIMM musicians who study for the BA Honours in Professional Musicianship at BIMM have their degree validated and awarded by the University of Sussex. The honorary doctorate bestowed on Jeff Beck acknowledges an outstanding musical career and celebrates the relationship between the University and BIMM, where Jeff has proved to be an inspiration and support to future generations of musicians. Bruce Dickinson, BIMM Education Director said, “Jeff Beck is as much of an inspiration to the new generation of musicians as he was in previous decades.”

		BIMM Musicians Meet Dave Grohl!! BIMM musicians Ryan Balch, Megan Guy and Pasqual Phillips Fellgiebel, won tickets by BIMM to see the Foo Fighters live at the Roundhouse in London. The exclusive event also featured support from US alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World. BIMM musicians Ryan Balch and Megan Guy even got to meet the legend that is Dave Grohl after the gig!! Check out the photo with Dave at the aftershow!!

		BIMM Brighton Fresher’s Gig We had our first ever Fresher’s gig to kick off the new term at Coalition. The line up included some of the best BIMM Brighton bands around: Mean Poppa Lean, Astro Physics, Ice Black Birds, Electrixcity and The Peppermint Beat Band. It was a great evening and the venue was fully packed with new and returning musicians to the college. It also gave the performing bands a chance to play to a new audience and drum up some extra fans along the way. Highlights of the night were BBC Radio 1 Huw Stephens favourites Ice Black Birds and Mean Poppa Lean.

		Night of Vocals with Amy Winehouse’s band BIMM Brighton welcomed guests and musicians alike into the Komedia for a fantastic ‘Night of Vocals’. Compered by BIMM Director Kevin Nixon and tutor Jason Knight, the evening was host to Amy Winehouse’s live band. BIMM vocalists had the opportunity to play an amazing set of soul classics and Amy Winehouse tracks. The band, featuring Dale Davis (bass), Hawi Gondwe (guitar), Sam Beste (keyboards), Troy Miller (drums) and backing vocalists Ade Omotayo and Zalon Thompson spoke about their careers and gave the audience an insight into what it is like to work for one of the most famous vocalists in the world! This was a truly memorable and stunning evening and many thanks to the band for taking the time out to visit us.

		BIMM Bristol’s Night of Drums The sound of thundering drums on board the good ship Thekla in Bristol signaled the arrival of BIMM Bristol’s Night of Drums. Pro sticksmen James Hester (Malakia), Craig Blundell (Bruce Dickinson, King Crimson) and Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter/This Is Menace) gave 130 Bristol drummers and special guests from Rhythm Magazine and Drummer Magazine the chance to get up close and personal showing what hard work, practice and focus can achieve. James Hester demonstrated how to develop simple patterns into usable groove ideas. Craig Blundell wowed the audience with his ability to bend time signatures and Jason Bowld took the audience through double bass and solid beat development ideas. The trio concluded the night by playing a medley together which was simply incredible! And that’s not all, BIMM Bristol College Manager Mark Clayden (Pitchshifter/This Is Menace) gave away hundreds of pounds worth of Mapex gear to some very lucky winners.

		BIMM musician supports Elton John BIMM musician Rene Woollard supported the international multi-award winning artiste and the legend that is Elton John! Rene played with Richard Fleeshman who supported Elton on his stadium tour around the UK including some dates in Germany too. Aside from touring with Elton and Richard, Rene also played a few dates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in South America.

		World Class Drummer Jojo Mayer visits BIMM! One of the hottest players on the world drumming scene paid a special visit to BIMM East 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 musician Sam Wilson plays Hammersmith Apollo 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 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.