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The ICMP, formerly known as Basstech, in partnership with Musicman and Bass Guitar Magazine, is proud to announce the launch of the 2010 ICMP bass scholarship programme! 

The Higher Diploma is a specialist one-year full-time course developed by the Institute to train and develop bass students from all over the world for a career in the music industry.  Institute graduates go on to establish diverse careers within the industry. For example, Beni Giles, a previous ICMP bass scholarship winner, was selected to play in Gary Go’s band as the support act for Lady Gaga, playing regularly in front of crowds of more than 10,000 people. Beni is now pursuing his solo career with an album due out in 2010.

• a free place, worth £5,250, on the Institute's famous Higher Diploma course starting in October 2010
•  the chance to experience the fantastic tuition and facilities at the Institute in London
• bespoke artist development guidance
• opportunities for performance showcases
• the chance to contribute a regular feature in Bass Guitar Magazine, the UK’s leading bass guitar publication.

One runner-up will receive a £2,600 award for study on the same programme. Applications are invited from students both from the UK and internationally. 

About Musicman: Music Man is recognized as the benchmark of modern bass guitar design and manufacturing since introducing the StingRay bass in 1976. Music Man was founded by Leo Fender, Forrest White and Tom Walker in 1972, and acquired in 1984 by Ernie Ball Inc. The company has since developed many groundbreaking guitars and basses. For more information, visit their website at www.ernieball.com/.

About Bass Guitar Magazine: Bass Guitar Magazine is a true music publishing success story. Like its sister title Acoustic Magazine, BGM is written by musicians and specialist music journalists who truly love everything about this most special instrument. Covering every genre possible, from Hard Rock through to Jazz and everything in between and either side! - the magazine gives unrivalled,expert advice, critic  and comment by those who truly understand the importance of the bass guitar and its place in modern music. The magazine is packed with reviews, evaluations, tests, interviews with world-class artists and special features of every kind.