For anyone starting a career in music, London is an obvious location choice.

One of the world’s most creatively dynamic cities, its cutting-edge music scene defines popular culture on a global scale. This is the city that launched groundbreaking artists like David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse and Dizzee Rascal, as well as countless iconic producers, songwriters and engineers. Deciding to study music in London is an exciting option; one which lets you contribute directly to the city’s legacy as an international musical innovator.

London has also been ranked as the best city in the world for students1 time and again. Brimming with unrivalled opportunities, it’s home to many of the top record labels such as Universal, Island Records and Sony, as well as world-famous music venues like the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Abbey Road Studios, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Brixton Academy and many other beloved locations ICMP students have had the opportunity to perform at. Studying music in London puts you front and centre, amid inspiration, creativity and some of the most innovative people in the world.

The ultimate double act

Our London music university has not one but two campuses – ICMP Kilburn and ICMP Queen’s Park – offering students a vast selection of facilities within walking distance.

ICMP Kilburn

Our Kilburn campus is the original home of ICMP and a contemporary music student’s dream. Located just off the bustling and well-connected Kilburn High Road, this is the main site for all our essential services. It’s packed to the rafters with the latest industry-standard equipment and tech so, whatever you turn your hand to, you’ll be using exactly the same gear you’ll use in your future career.

ICMP Queen’s Park

Our second site is the result of a four-year £2.5 million local community development project, transforming a historic pub into a launchpad for new generations in music. Just a 15-minute walk from ICMP Kilburn, and a five-minute walk from Queen’s Park Underground and Overground stations, the campus expands our amazing facilities, including more recording studios, tech labs, a vibrant student social hub and café, and incredible live music venue.

Access all areas (of the industry)

There’s a huge range of career paths to choose from in the world of music – from Performance, Music Production and Songwriting to Music Business, Music Marketing and Event Management. Whichever direction you progress, our university level music courses in London provide access to state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities to give you the practical, real-world experience you need to become an industry professional. 

To learn more about studying music in London, book a campus tour. Our Admissions Team can answer any questions and walk you through the course and application processes to help you reach your musical goals.

FACILITIES

Across our two London campuses, you’ll find everything you need to launch your professional career – from multiple high-end recording studios and fully-kitted, soundproofed performance spaces to tech suites, production rooms and drum booths. Plus, when you study at ICMP, you can use every production studio, guitar and practice space seven days a week, free of charge, after hours. Should you need any piece of kit outside of this, we have a thoroughly stocked, expertly maintained gear-hire shop, as well as a library full of valuable information and music resources.

TUTORS

ICMP’s London music school provides the best possible guidance, ensuring you’re not just well-trained but energised and inspired. Our faculty are seasoned professionals with knowledge and skills highly relevant to today’s industry. They’re not just proficient musicians but accomplished academics, qualified teachers and respected industry practitioners – people at the top of their game who are eager to pass on skills and knowledge so the next generation can carve their path in the industry. When you study music in London with ICMP, you can be safe in the knowledge you’re learning from the best tutors of any UK music school out there!

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

We host a diverse range of events which connect our students with top-tier professionals from every corner of the music industry, providing opportunities to learn from musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and entrepreneurs. As well as being a compelling addition to life on campus, these masterclasses, clinics, workshops and events provide a unique opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge and skills alongside your coursework. To date, our extensive guestlist has included Divinity Roxx (Beyoncé’s bassist and musical director), drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grammy Award-winning engineer Andrew Scheps and Darcus Beese, the legendary CEO of Island Records.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY

At ICMP, we encourage a collaborative environment, and our student community embodies this. Connect with others in your field for feedback or a creative soundboard, or collaborate creatively across musical disciplines. You never know – it might lead to finding a business partner for your future talent agency or your first artist to produce! We operate as a whole across all our campuses, which means as a London student, you have access to spaces and facilities at any of our locations. Heading up North? Book a studio or performance space online at our Liverpool or Leeds campuses!

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

At ICMP, we’re constantly innovating and expanding our network to ensure our students and alumni receive top-tier education and training. As one of the UK's most globally connected music school, you’ll build a valuable worldwide network and open doors to industry collaborations and opportunities for career progression overseas. We partner with top music education providers in more than 16 countries internationally, such as the USC/ICMP Maymester Collaboration, now in its 15th year, where students form bands, write, record and perform across London, creating lasting musical relationships. On top of this, we organise songwriting field trips to Nashville, where we visit famous music venues and collaborate with students at Belmont University.