Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP)

Full of lots of fun and entertaining events such as gigs, pub crawls and meet ups. North West London has loads to offer in terms of night life so ICMP was able to offer top quality nights, every night for the whole 2 weeks of freshers. Since it's a small university, they don't offer accommodation, however they do host an accommodation day for anyone looking to move to the area. They get a number of estate agents in who deal with student houses a lot, and you can even go and view flats on the day. The facilities are amazing at ICMP, with top of the range equipment in every classroom and a whole facilities help desk with more equipment that you can hire. My course is an all round course for music, covering performance, business, production, songwriting, everything. I've loved living in the city, especially being a musician. I think it's the place to be.

Fresher week was great! I met lots of new people and there were a few great events, related to everyone's interests! Shame there has not been as much freshers stuff for this year due to the virus. They have no accommodation so you have to sort your own. However they offer lots of help in finding suitable accommodation for you which is good! I ended up doing a house share with some third years and it went very well. The facilities could always be better. On the whole, I think there is all the necessary resources you need for the course but it would be nice to have a few more practice rooms and sound proofing so there are no distractions in learning! The tutors are very experienced and offer great insight for students. Generally the course is well structured in its content City life is great, lots going on always buzzing! Great for going to gigs related to the course too

The course is absolutely great; the teachers make you feel heard, welcome, and understood. The facilities are updated and modern, with high-quality guitars, amplifiers, and pedals. I couldn’t have picked a better place.

It was very good. A range of acitives for drinkers and non drinkers. Spread over 2 weeks It is very small. The facilities are very good. Everyone knows each other. People who work in the music industry work there. It's very good Music practice rooms are amaZing. No canteen or cafe. Great music equipment to borrow Small classes. Good resources Friendly teachers London is great and full of good nightlife and activities

I am loving it, everyone is so friendly and the classes are veeey interesting. I have learnt so much already!

My time at university was amazing in terms of being surrounded by like-minded creative individuals who were keen to learn. It was a life changing experience which made me learn so much about myself and the courage I have.

I never went but I know many people who did and they said they had the best time. There was ALOT of activities put on in and around London across two weeks so there was a lot to choose from! They don't offer student accommodation unfortunately There are a lot of classrooms all with Mac books available as well as a lot of equipment available to hire which is amazing!! Very friendly teachers who are very knowledgeable within their subject. Almost all of then have industry knowledge too! I lived at hone with my parents so didn't get to experience it