live sound / tour management course tutors
BIMM are exciting about the development of this vocational training programme. The course will train students to be rounded professionals and highly employable in the live music industry. From Guitar, Bass, Drum and Keyboard teaching to our front sound engineering to preparing accounts and booking venues for a national entire tour this course covers the lot. Suitable only for students who are prepared to get their hands dirty and work hard!

		Dex Lush - Head of Live Sound and Tour Management Dex began his career as a promoter in Newcastle providing early shows for local bands such as Dubstar, Kenickie and Ultrasound. Setting up and managing a merchandise company he toured for a number of years both nationally and internationally. He then decided to pursue a career in management and A&R he worked with such luminaries as Simon Napier Bell and Chris Blackwell. Eventually he set up his own Management, Marketing and Promotions Company; working with many of the great internationally renowned Dance labels, DJ’s and Hip Hop artists. Dex is now BIMM’s Head of Live Sound and Tour Management and is putting all his valuable experience to the heart of this course.

		Barry Jepson - Live Sound Tutor Barry was founder member of Southern Death Cult (later The Cult). He has also been a promoter rep and tour manager for acts such as Placebo, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Bryan Adams, Nick Cave, Iron Maiden, Kasabian, Ozzy Osbourne, Kaiser Chiefs, Will Young, Tool, Girls Aloud, Rammstein and Brian Ferry. No one knows more about putting a gig on than Barry. Barry will be teaching all Live Sound and Tour Management students the practical side of tour managing and covering areas such as budgets, organising tour schedules and working closely with venue managers

		Darius Kedros - Live Sound/Tour Management Tutor A producer, engineer & composer with 17 years experience in the music industry. Currently working freelance in music production and live engineering having had his own record deals in the 90’s. Live sound engineer for a great variety of artists including Mystery Jets, Jimmy Somerville, Kathryn Williams, The Sunshine Underground, White Rose Movement, The Bluetones & Gabrielle among many others.