The British Academy of New Music is a
centre of musical excellence and a focal
point for music training in the capital.
Sir George Martin CBE

I would have given my arm to be a student at
somewhere like BANM when I was starting.
Matthew Applegate aka Pixel8

The British Academy of New Music (Higher Education) provides radical music solutions for a post-modern world. The digital revolution has turned the tables on the established music industry. In an age of free downloadable music and global economics, the one constant is the creation of music and the generation of musical skills to empower this expression. BANM’s aim is to celebrate the intrinsic value of music beyond genres and brands, from which will evolve the music of tomorrow.

BANM operates its range of revolutionary courses from London, the UK’s music capital. BANM is a dedicated music centre in East London with 11 rehearsal studios, 2 recording studios, a dance studio and 2 technology suites. It is situated within the Three Mills Island cultural complex, at the heart of the evolving Olympic village.

Editor of the NME visits students
Students were recently visited by Jamie Hodgson, the editor of the NME. Jamie talked to students about a range of topics including future music trends, the continuing dominance of credible pop music in 2009 and the increased presence of women both as artists and in key background roles. Other topics discussed included the NME from a historical perspective and the role of online journalism.

The Lost Levels Signed to Major Booking Agent
The Lost Levels have just been signed to award winning booking agent The Agency Group. Awarded International Booking Agency of the Year, the band’s agent Chris Myhill boasts Razorlight, Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, as just some of the bands he’s worked with.

The Lost Levels consist of 5 members, 3 of which studied with Access to Music on the Artist Development and Performing Musician courses. You’ll be able to catch The Lost Levels, live, in February as they promote their next single Training, on record label Something in Construction. Check out their myspace

Esser on TV
Esser’s music has already been pounced on by huge brands such as Pepsi and popular TV shows EastEnders, Hollyoaks and Skins, to name just a few. And now, monster technology company Hewlett- Packard has become next in line to snap him up as his track Headlock is featured in the new advert.

Ben Esser studied at the Southend centre and on the Artist Development course at the British Academy of New Music.

Lordaeron signed to Union Black Records
Ex student Mike Ranzetta’s band Lordaeron have recently been signed to metal specialist label Union Black Records. The debut album entitled ‘Sacrosanct’ is set to be released in time for Christmas. They recorded it themselves and mastered it with Tim Turan whose credits include Marilyn Manson and Killing Joke, to name but a few. Mike studied on the Artist Development course. Check out Lordaeron here

Just Jack. Just like that.
It’s been a big year for Ed Sheeran so far and the good news just keeps on coming. Not only has the young star won the Island 50 opportunity as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations but he is now touring with Just Jack. Read More >>

Artist Development
Level 4 (one year).

Popular Musician Foundation Degree
Level 4-5 (two years).

Music Educator
Level 3 (one year).

Please note that some courses may not run
if there is insufficient recruitment.

BRITISH ACADEMY OF NEW MUSIC
(HIGHER EDUCATION)
Sugar House Yard
Sugar House Lane
LONDON
E15 2QS

T: 0208 555 3305
F: 0208 555 3374
E: atm.london@accesstomusic.co.uk

Contacts: Luke Hannam

TRAVELLING BY TUBE
The nearest stations to the British Academy are Bromley By Bow and Bow Road on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The Academy is about a 10 minute walk from Bromley by Bow tube. The Academy is also accessible from the Stratford station.

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