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THE BIMM players
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Mark Clayden - College Manager Bristol Based at Bristol
Mark is the founding member and bass player of Pitchshifter and supergroup This Is Menace. Over the past 19 years Mark has toured 25 countries at stadium level and released eleven albums across seven labels (including Geffen, MCA & Sanctuary). Pitchshifter are a mainstay in the UK music scene and have placed their music in TV, video games and Hollywood movies. Mark has toured with Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Deftones, Incubus & Lost Prophets. Mark is a regular columnist for Total Guitar Magazine. Academically Mark holds a Master Of Arts and Cert Ed qualifications. Mark delivers guest lectures in Music Business Studies and is available for tutorials.
Website: http://www.pitchshifter.com/
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Vaseema Hamilton (MA) - Principal Based at Brighton
Vaseema manages all aspects of BIMM's administration and curriculum delivery through our management team. She initially trained as a visual artist and ran her own studio for a number of years before moving into Arts education. Vaseema has taught at all levels, from Level 2 through to A Level, Foundation Studies and BA (Hons). As well as an extensive teaching and curriculum development background, Vaseema has over 15 years experience as a manager in Creative and Performing Arts education. Before joining BIMM she was Assistant Principal, Teaching and Learning, at City College, Brighton and Hove. This role gave her the opportunity to work closely with BIMM's four Directors in setting up the college and with all of BIMM's key strategic partners in Sussex. These include: University of Sussex, City College, Central Sussex College and the Learning and Skills Council. Vaseema is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the student creative and academic experience at BIMM is second to none and this year will be focusing on staff development for all our tutors and on developing our tutorial programme.
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Adam Bushell - Head of Curriculum / Drum Tutor Based at Brighton
One of the UK's foremost session drummers, Adam has played and toured with hit artists including Sheryl Crow, Faithless, and Celtus. Adam is a regular column contributor to Rhythm magazine, and is a veteran of major label record deals. Adam uses his vast experience to specialise in advanced technical development. Adam's role is to lead the Heads of Department and Tutors and to ensure that all aspects of curriculum delivery are of the highest standard.
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Mark Irwin - Head of Higher Education Based at Brighton
With over 18 years experience as a Freelance Sound Engineer and Producer, working across all areas of the discipline from live and broadcast audio to studio and post-production projects. Mark cut his teeth 'on the road', firstly, as an audio engineer then later as a partner at Scan PA Hire Ltd. During this period he also worked as a freelance engineer on many worldwide concert tours. In the early 1990's, Mark began a seven year stint as Managing Director of West London's Straylight Studios, working with record companies such as Creation, Sony, Chrysalis, Polygram and EMI. Since 1998 Mark has been closely involved with the development and delivery of a BA (Hons) Music Technology, developed and led one of the first Foundation Degrees in Music/Multimedia Technology and more recently led the development and successful launch of an MA in Audio Technology for the London College of Music at Thames Valley University (TVU). Mark was selected as TVU's 'Rising Star' in the 2004 National Teaching Fellowship awards. Mark is an active researcher and was part of the team that developed the 'Art of Record Production' international conference. He has also worked closely with the Centre for the History of Analysis of Recorded Music and in 2007 he was awarded the title of Visiting Research Fellow at the London College of Music.
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Jon Stewart - Head of Business Studies & Senior Academic Lecturer Based at Brighton
Jon is a lead guitarist and songwriter for 90's Brit-Pop stars Sleeper, enjoying 3 UK Top 5 Albums and 9 UK Top 40 singles. Jon has also written and recorded with artists such as KD Lang and Mel C, and has played sessions for multi-hit record producers Stephen Street (Blur) and Damian Le Gassick (Madonna). Jon writes a long-running column on the music business for Guitarist magazine, and also works as a music supervisor for film and TV projects. At BIMM Jon is Head of Music Business Studies/Senior Academic Lecturer and is available for one to one tutorials.
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Claire Gardner - Financial Controller Based at Brighton
Claire is BIMM's financial controller, dealing with student funding and payments and ensuring the smooth running of the college's finances. Claire is an experienced accountant and has expertise in financial planning and management gained through many years of working for financial institutions in London. Claire moved to Brighton shortly before joining BIMM and enjoys the relaxed atmosphere that Brighton has to offer and the more interesting direction her career has taken. If you have any financial queries she will be happy to help.
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Angelique Smith - Head of Quality and Student Support Based at Brighton
Angelique spent four years studying Fashion Promotion and Communication at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London and went on to work with several glossy magazines. She then fell into the music business through styling so has experience of some of the highs of the industry. Angelique also has a strong educational administrative background. Angelique has two main roles at BIMM: STUDENT SUPPORT - As well as delivering pastoral tutorials and monitoring learning support Angelique will maintain records of all student tutorials and assessments and ensure that student files are up-to-date. Angelique will also monitor the attendance of students in receipt of EMA payments. QUALITY - Angelique will be managing the register system and will track attendance and lateness. Where this becomes an issue she will call the student to a meeting. She will also be responsible for collecting data on our retention and achievement for each area as we aim to improve these vital quality indicators.
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Julia Ruzicka - Head of Recruitment and Admissions Based at Brighton
Julia is BIMM's Head of Recruitment, so some of you would have met her already! She is a successful musician, playing bass, managing and tour managing - in her band Million Dead! She spent many years learning her craft, which ranges from booking gigs, to planning recording sessions. Selling thousands of records along the way, she is now ready to share her experience at BIMM.
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Wendy Law - Head of Events & External Liaison Based at Brighton
Wendy has worked in the music industry for a number of years. She has worked in various major record companies including BMG/RCA, Universal/MCA, Universal/Island and Warner Music. She has also worked on the management side with bands like Massive Attack and at Live Nation, organising some of the biggest shows in the world, with some of the worlds biggest artists. As BIMM's Head of Events & External Liaison, she is responsible for arranging BIMM's internal gigs, from the Sussex Arts Club, to the Concorde 2 amd even graduation! You will need to keep Wendy informed of your gig and releases - as she will look at innovative ways to promote your bands and gigs. Wendy will also be booking music industry masterclasses and guests, so you can learn from the best! Keep in touch with Wendy, tell her about your gigs and music - she will include some of the success stories on this website www.bimm.co.uk.
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Mel Thomas - Head of Work Based Learning Based at Brighton
With over 7 years spent in house at major labels, Mel launched the band All Saints at London Records and managed their PR for three years before moving to BMG to work with Simon Cowell on Five and other major pop acts. After 2 years at Way To Blue, the UK's leading music, film and game online PR company as Head of Press (Travis, Badly Drawn Boy, Basement Jaxx, The Streets), Mel moved to Brighton and set up Stay Gold PR, spending more time working with rock acts, consulting to BMG on Avril Lavigne and Pink (in 04) and music events Great Escape and Guilfest in 06. Mel teaches business to BIMM Professional Diploma (Level 5) and Foundation Degree and is a huge fan of rock music. The role of Head of Work Based Learning sees Mel use her industry contacts to generate work experience opportunities for students at BIMM.
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Loraine Pearson - PA to the Principal & Office Manager Based at Brighton
Loraine is responsible for the administration of the FE provision. Her duties include responsibility for the administration of all students academic and financial records, maintaining good communications with partner colleges and local government offices on funding issues and changes to learner agreements. Loraine coordinates the Buildings & Facilities management, liaising with the school manager on classroom set up, health & safety, student welfare issues, accommodation etc.
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Marie-Clare Price - Higher Education Administrator Based at Brighton
Marie-Clare is responsible for all Higher Education administration and student support at BIMM. This includes various aspects such as monitoring attendance, assessment requirements, coursework submission and support liaison for the University of Sussex. Marie-Clare moved into the Brighton area having completed a degree in Film Studies. During her degree she focused on screen writing and was involved in many a film production, so having come from a creative academic background herself, she can appreciate the environment at BIMM and is keen to help out in any way that she can.
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Anthony Giles - Recruitment & Admissions Assistant Based at Brighton
Anthony was one of BIMM's very first BA (Hons) graduates and has been a much sought after bassist for many bands and projects across the UK since completing his studies in on the bass degree. In addition to his bass skills, he is also the vocalist for Brighton based hardcore outfit Here There Be Monsters. As a bass player and vocalist he has toured the UK and Europe extensively and has shared stages with the Lost Prophets, Raging Speedhorn, Sikth, Reuben, Linea 77 and Mark B and Blade to name but a few. He is also a keen music journalist, most recently contributing reviews to TUNED magazine. Anthony now brings his enthusiasm and passion for music to the BIMM Admissions and Recruitment team and is here to inspire and help musicians progress in their musical careers.
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