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		BIMM TV on YouTube (Nov 08) You can now check out what BIMM is up to by going to our BIMM TV on YouTube. This site will give you up-to-date information on various techniques as well as giving you the chance to see what happens inside the college; from masterclasses with Nate Watts to seeing what our BIMM tutors can do (yes Guthrie’s on there and you NEED to check it out) to viewing the latest videos from our BIMM musicians . You can this and more by clicking on the link below: What are you waiting for? . . . .

		Beth Rowley performs with Burt Bacharach (Oct 08) BIMM vocalist Beth Rowley (Universal) performed with the legendary Burt Bacharach at this year’s BBC Electric Proms. She was accompanied with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Roundhouse, London and sang “24 hours from Tulsa” with the man himself! Other guest appearances on the night included Adele and Jamie Cullum. The event was the launch night of the five day Electric Prom series which featured Oasis, Keane and The Streets.

		Saving Aimee featured in Kerrang! (Oct 08) BIMM musicians Satoshi Ishida and James Larner have been recently featured in Kerrang! magazine. Their band Saving Aimee has been likened to “Blink 182 and New Found Glory with a loving dash of 80’s rock Van Halen and Skid Row”! The band is currently on a UK tour supporting bands such as Enter Shikari, Simple Plan and Hot Leg and needless to say has sold out their headline shows. In the past the band has shared the stage alongside The Ting Tings, Fightstar, Kill Hannah, McFly and Elliot Minor. With a debut album on the way, produced by Justin Hawkins (The Darkness),the single “Small Talk” aired on major radio channels alongside music channels (Chart Show TV, The Box, Scuzz and NME TV) and performances at major award ceremonies (2008 NME Award Show and 2007 Kerrang! Awards) this band are definitely one to watch - and they’re not even signed yet!!

		Induction week rock out! (Sept 08) This year’s induction week was bursting with top guests and bands which were held at various venues across the city. To begin with legendary bassist Nate Watts popped in for a guest performance at the Concorde 2 and a masterclass at BIMM West which sent the musicians crazy! On Wednesday UK rock band Keane came along for a Q&A at the Theatre Royal alongside Darcus Beese (President of Island Records) and Ged Doherty (CEO/Chairman of Sony Records). BIMM bands Way Tangent, Mascara, Riot Riot, Catapult, Francesca Young, Floors and Walls, Ben Poole Band and Arty Karate all performed cracking sets too. Finally we had special guest appearances from past students such as Elliot Andrews (Kate Nash/The Maccabees), Tour Manager Duncan Ladkin (The Xcerts, Ghost of a Thousand, Paul Steel) and Stephen Carter (Xenomania). This gave our musicians a real taster of what to expect and how to maximise their time here at BIMM.

		BBC News pop by BIMM Bristol (Sept 08) The time has finally arrived! BIMM Bristol opened its doors for the first time on Monday 8th September 2008. Our Open Day gave prospective students, and enrolling students, the chance to see what we’re about and to view the new building’s facilities. BIMM Bristol tutors and staff were also available for Q&A. BBC news popped along to record the day and you can watch it now by clicking on the link below.

		BIMM team up with Total Guitar! (Sept 08) BIMM have partnered up with Total Guitar for a competition that can win you Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT1. All you have to do is cast your vote as to what rocked or sucked in 2008. Whether it’s an album, band or person you decide. Just go to the website link below and apply to win this awesome guitar that is worth £799. What are you waiting for? . . . .

		ONE DAY KERRANG METAL SUMMER SCHOOL – Saturday 9th AUGUST 2008 NOTTINGHAM Our programme will offer the opportunity to study technical development and live performance skills in vocals, drums, guitar or bass. You will be using industry standard equipment whilst being taught by some of the biggest names in modern music. BIMM tutors and guests have sold hundreds of thousands of albums signed to major and independent record labels, had chart hits, toured the world and hit the main stage at Download, Glastonbury, Reading and Ozzfest. You will be studying and playing songs in the style of: Deftones , Gallows, Metallica, Trivium, Funeral For A Friend, Down, Iron Maiden, Fall Out Boy, Slayer, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Foo Fighters, Enter Shikari, Fightstar, Green Day, Bullet For My Valentine, Sikth, Therapy, Lost Prophets, Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, Biffy Clyro, and more. To apply now call BIMM on 0844 2 646 666.

		BIMM Brighton & BIMM Bristol Open Day (September 08) BIMM BRIGHTON OPEN DAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER 2008! This is the perfect chance to view our facilities, meet the staff and get a feel for our courses. For more information, or if you would like to reserve a place, please contact the admissions department by phone on 08442 646 666 or by email; info@bimm.co.uk . BIMM BRISTOL OPEN DAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2008! We are pleased to announce the opening of our new campus based in the heart of Bristol. You will be able to tour the building, meet the tutors and staff and obtain further information about our courses. If you would be interested in reserving a place for this event please contact the admissions department by phone on 08442 646 666 or by email; info@bimm.co.uk

		Bang Bang Bang reach Number 2 in the indie charts! (June 08) BIMM band Bang Bang Bang is currently Number 2 on the Official Indie Singles Chart this week! The three piece band has beaten the likes of Futureheads, Adele and Pigeon Detectives to the spot. Previous touring commitments means they have supported Blood Red Shoes, The Damned, Operator Please, Those Dancing Days, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists and Crystal Castles. You can check out the band’s chart ranking by clicking on the link below.

		The Disciples of Shred EP to be released on iTunes (August 08) The release of The Disciples of Shred (in the search for the unknowable scale of truth – Acts 1 to 4) is due to be released on Monday 11th August. The EP will be sold as a download only on iTunes. The track is just over 10 minutes long and will be released via South Coast Sounds. It will feature a variety of musicians to showcase the talents of current and past BIMM guitarists. All guitars were played by our musicians with the exception of the opening solo by the awesome Pat “the shred” Heath. The piece is truly epic and moves through different shred styles demonstrating immense technique, speed and general guitar mayhem. ALL PROFITS FROM THIS RECORDING WILL BE DONATED TO THE NORDOFF ROBINS CHARITY.