ICMP is delighted to be expanding into the north of England with campuses now opening their doors to students in Leeds and Liverpool.  

Both are co-located with the SAE Institute and aim to support the next generation of music talent with courses due to start in September 2025. 

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In Leeds, a lease has been agreed on a building called The Switch that forms part of the Electric Press development scheme in the city. 

The Liverpool location will based out of pre-existing facilities run by SAE. 

Steffan Davies, ICMP Chief Executive and Managing Director of SAE Institute in the UK, said: "Scheduled to open its doors in September 2025 this exciting development in Leeds marks a significant step in our growth strategy, strengthening our presence in one of the UK's most vibrant and innovative regions."

The new Leeds campus will continue to enhance our proposition through creating a powerful educational hub, strengthening links to industry and allow us to provide students and alumni with world-class expertise and facilities to nurture their creative talents."

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In Liverpool, ICMP courses will be offered through the current SAE campus although the current facilities will see a major upgrade.

A neighbouring building will be added to the existing space to become a dual-branded campus with state-of-the-art recording studios, performance spaces, a new film studio, editing rooms, and new gaming and computer labs.

Steffan continued: "This is an incredibly exciting time for us, made possible by the unwavering dedication, hard work and successes of our teams."

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we will be harnessing our collective energy to bring the ICMP and SAE campuses to life. Together, we're not just building a campus - we're shaping the future of creative education."

Both sites will offer the first-class educational experience ICMP has provided in London with the latest equipment, expert tutors and tight-knit musical communities all a huge part of studying with us. 

Courses on offer include: 

Along with respective CertHE versions of each course.

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Take the first steps in your music career with ICMP

We've been developing and delivering contemporary music education for over 30 years – longer than any other music school in the UK. With a proven track-record, countless music industry connections and unrivalled access to facilities, it's easy to see why hundreds of students choose ICMP each year. 

To completely immerse yourself in your music career, chat with our friendly Admissions Team via email enquiries@icmp.ac.uk or give them a call on 020 7328 0222.

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