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. Read more about our Kilburn Campus.
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. Read more about our Queen's Park Campus.
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.
Industry Partnerships
We partner with over 40 leading music manufacturers and software developers, making ICMP one of the most connected UK music schools. Our London music school provides exclusive access to collaborations with brands, labels, publishers, promoters and management companies, building a network that can open doors to unique opportunities and connect you with key players in the wider music industry. We take immense pride in the ongoing success of our graduates and are constantly innovating and expanding our network to ensure both current students and alumni receive top-tier education and training. At ICMP, a lifelong music career is firmly in your reach.
Your future starts here
With our locations near the heart of London and an established industry network, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with music professionals, attend (and play) live events and collaborate on a variety of creative projects. So, what are you waiting for?
Our friendly Admissions Team can talk you through what's on offer and answer any questions about technical specifications, course specifics or the application and audition processes. Whatever your musical career goals are, we’re here to help you reach them. Call us on 020 732 80222 or email enquiries@icmp.ac.ukuk.
We also run regular open days, offering you a chance to meet our team, tour our incredible music facilities and discover how ICMP can help your music career.
Cutting-edge facilities and equipment
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.
Join a supportive community fuelled by music and creativity
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 campus!
ICMP Industry 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!
Connecting you to industry from day one
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.
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