ICMP UK - The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

✨ When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen! ✨

A huge congratulations to ICMP alumna Imisi Peletu for becoming a mentee with Black Lives in Music, a platform dedicated to empowering the next generation of music industry professionals 🎶

Imisi graduated from our BA Creative Musicianship course in 2023, sharing:

“It afforded me the opportunity to explore different facets as a musician, songwriter, composer and performer, and highlighted the importance of constant development while providing education and knowledge on the music industry.”

Now performing on The Voice and championing diversity in music, Imisi’s journey is a true testament to talent, dedication, and purpose 🎤

💻 Discover her journey here: https://ow.ly/Mw2O50Va2OC

Calling all ICMP students! 🎶

Unleash your creativity and showcase your talent by entering The Young Songwriter 2025 competition, proudly sponsored by ICMP. Open to aspiring songwriters aged 8-22 worldwide, this is your chance to shine on an international stage.

Submit your original songs between 1st February and 31st March 2025 for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a home studio setup, a recording session with a top producer, and a performance at The Young Songwriter 2025 showcase.

Don't miss this opportunity to get your music heard by industry leaders and connect with a global community of young songwriters.

Enter here: https://ow.ly/PV7Q50V0grt ✨

Let's make music that matters! 🎶

Congratulations to our incredible graduates! 🎓

Your journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and creativity. You’ve overcome challenges, honed your craft, and made unforgettable memories along the way.

Now, it’s time to take everything you’ve learned and make your mark on the world

At ICMP we couldn’t be prouder of you 🎶🌎

Don't forget to tag us in your journey, we're cheering you on every step of the way!

🎶 Meet Chris , a talented music producer who's taking the global music scene by storm! 🌍

With industry experience spanning the vibrant hubs of London and Seoul, Chris has truly elevated his career to new heights.

Starting his journey at ICMP with a BMus in Popular Music Performance, Chris later returned to Seoul to further his education and dive into exciting studio opportunities. 🎤🎧

We caught up with him to uncover his incredible story and get his insider tips on breaking into the music scenes in both continents.

🌟 Check out the full interview on our blog—link in bio!

Live session drummer Simone Langiu (.dr) his studies in 2019 and has been working his way through the industry ever since.

His recent work includes performing with OKIEM, a celebrated composer and pianist who Simone has been performing with as part of a tour supporting UK soul legend, Beverley Knight.

He recently gave us an interview on his experiences so far including life in London as well as making his dreams come true.

You can find it in the blogs section of our website - so give it a read via the link in the bio!

We were delighted to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin for a masterclass where he shared insights on his industry experiences with students.

The event was a Q&A with Andrew where he discussed how he got his big break, recording and releasing music independently and his touring history of playing with the likes of Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Jake Bugg and Louis Tomlinson.

We are always welcoming acclaimed industry guests like Andrew to speak directly to our students (as well as perform!) - for more info on our connections to the industry, check out our website via the link in the bio!