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Being located in London (the world's music capital) is of huge importance to aspiring musicians and creative artists. With thousands of the most important and influential venues, promoters, labels, managers, agents and events right on our doorstep, the Institute can facilitate the development of your network and make sure the opportunities come your way.
The Institute has regular contact with promoters, managers, A&R and record label executives. The ICMP also employs a dedicated Industry Liaison Manager, James Brister, who is on hand full time to help students and alumni get the best gigs to showcase their material and develop their profiles. In James's view "the ICMP is the perfect place for talented musicians and creative artists to gain success in what is a complex and highly competitive industry" No other school has the resources and connections combined with a London location - and being in the music capital is critical for success!'
In addition to James and his team, the ICMP counts on an experienced and respected support staff who are committed to supporting the development of your career, including such people as:
- Jason Guy A former Marketing Director at Chrysalis, Polydor, Island and Sony UK, who has worked with acts such as Sting, Jamiroquai, The Coral and Janet Jackson.
- Ken Foreman Founding member and singer of Thrashing Doves who has also produced records for Chrysalis, Sony, and EMI and has composed music for commercials including; Adidas, Vauxhall and 7Up..
- Sophie Daniels has worked for S Records, (now SYCO), marketing major pop acts for Simon Cowell, Sony UK, Sony Classical UK and BBC Music Live (TV and Radio Events).
- Paul Simm Paul is a British songwriter, musician and music producer who has written and produced several hits for the Sugababes. He is currently signed with Trevor Horn's publishing company, Perfect Songs.
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Specifically, the ICMP helps students and alumni with the following:
The following are just a few examples of musicians and artists we have recently developed through our industry contacts
Auditions: Recently, we have facilitated auditions with Warner Music, RCA, Sony Music, EMI, BBC, ITV, E4, Sky One, Mercury Music, Fierce Panda Records, Xenomania, ISLAND, Columbia, Universal Music, Channel 4, ITV and 1917 to name a few.
Gigs and Open Mics: ICMP offers an amazing and unique opportunity for live performance.
A&R advice and Support: Some of the most respected people in the music business regularly host seminars, workshops and advice sessions for our students.
Work experience: We have excellent contacts and often get work experience opportunities within local studios and some of the biggest names in the business, such as Roland, Yamaha and Sony.
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Artists that the ICMP work with include:
Animal Kingdom (Signed to Warner)
Warner approached us looking for a guitarist to join them on their tour dates last year. ICMP alumnus Matt Park was auditioned and chosen for this outstanding opportunity!
Marina and the Diamonds
Drum Auditions were held in the ICMP, to gig with Marina, alumnus Chris Morris was delighted to be chosen.
Jay Jay Pistolet
Unsigned but published artist, Jay Jay Pistolet came to the ICMP via his manager looking for a drummer and a bassist. ICMP student Ed Broad got the gig on drums, with Arni Arnason on bass.
6 Day Riot
6 Day Riot auditions were held through the college and alumnus Caspar Riis got the gig. They were delighted to be playing at Glastonbury this year!
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