Music academy Notting Hill and BIMM University announce collaborative alliance
BIMM University and the Notting Hill Academy of Music (NHAM) have joined forces in a partnership that will take effect from September 2025. This collaboration will see all NHAM courses approved and awarded by BIMM University, providing students with a widely recognised qualification across the creative industries in the UK and internationally.
The partnership offers a host of benefits for students, including access to collaborative projects and networking opportunities with BIMM University students from various campuses. This cross-disciplinary environment mirrors the dynamic nature of today's music and creative industries.
David Rowe, the pro vice-chancellor for music at BIMM University, expressed his delight about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Notting Hill Academy of Music into our family." He added that the focus of NHAM on the music industry and its innovative approach to education aligns perfectly with BIMM University's mission.
Shabs Jobanputra, the Founder of NHAM, shared similar sentiments, expressing pride in the partnership between NHAM and BIMM University. He believes that this collaboration will open new doors for emerging music talent by combining NHAM's innovative education approach with BIMM’s mission to support future creative professionals.
The partnership aims to offer students a qualification with industry recognition while continuing to deliver hands-on, industry-led teaching at NHAM. Shabs Jobanputra further emphasised that the partnership will nurture a new wave of industry talent.
David Rowe added, "This partnership will benefit the students who are shaping the future of the music industry." He also highlighted that all courses at NHAM will be approved and awarded by BIMM University, ensuring a high standard of education for all students.
With BIMM University-approved courses available at NHAM from September 2025, new students will have the opportunity to enroll on these programmes and graduate with a BIMM University qualification. The partnership between BIMM University and NHAM promises to enrich both institutions, fostering a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for the next generation of music and creative professionals.
Sources: 1. BIMM University partners with Notting Hill Academy of Music to award recognised qualifications in music education 2. Notting Hill Academy of Music and BIMM University reveal new partnership 3. Eleven Labs Launches Eleven Music in Collaboration with Music Industry Partners
- This partnership between BIMM University and Notting Hill Academy of Music not only offers students a widely recognized qualification in the music industry but also promises to nurture a new wave of industry talent, blurring the lines between education-and-self-development and entertainment.
- With the collaboration between these two institutions, students can look forward to a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes hands-on, industry-led teaching and learning experiences in music, fostering their growth and fostering their future careers in the creative industries.
