Tutor Phil Capone to perform as part of Jimi Hendrix exhibition
Institute guitar tutor Phil Capone will be holding an exclusive masterclass, as part of the 'Hendrix in Britain' exhibition, a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death, on Saturday, 2nd October.

ICMP tutor Darren Ashford to hold workshops at London Drum Show
ICMP tutor Darren Ashford will be appearing at the London Drum Show (Olympia, 4-5 September 2010) demonstrating rhythm section skills in a series of drum clinics. Don't forget to come say hi to the ICMP at stand C15!

ICMP and SAE announce collaborative partnership
The ICMP is proud to announce a new partnership with leading international media college, SAE Institute. As the first to offer practical audio education, SAE now spans over 50 locations around the world offering a wide range of courses & qualifications across the creative media sector.

ICMP students play Lovebox and support N'Dubz at Somerset House
Six ICMP students from took to the stage at the magnificent Somerset House in central London to open the show for MOBO and BRIT award-winning N-Dubz as part of the 'What Next?' project in front of 3,000 people!

ICMP welcomes top music educators at international conference
The ICMP's recent international conference drew creative and visionary speakers, including Richard Smith (University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music), Carlos Xavier Rodriguez (University of South Florida) and Roger Brown (President of Berklee College of Music).

Judges from the ICMP support Live & Unsigned Final
Thousands of music fans were bopping along to fresh music at the Live and Unsigned Festival last weekend, where ICMP visiting faculty member Shola Ama and Industry Liaison Manager James Brister held place on the judging panel.

Leading US conservatoire students visit the ICMP
The ICMP is proud to be welcoming students from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music for a two-week summer programme at their facilities in London this July.

Students and tutors performing at Glastonbury 2010
As Glastonbury fast approaches this weekend, make sure you get there to check out talent from the ICMP who will be taking to the stage at this year's festival.

ICMP announces new Musicians Benevolent Fund scholarship
The ICMP is delighted to announce the new Musicians Benevolent Fund (MBF) scholarship awarding one deserving student a fully funded place on the ICMP’s part-time Foundation Degree in Creative Musicianship starting September 2010.

Paloma Faith selects 2010 Shure Songwriting Award winners
The ICMP is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Shure Songwriting Award, as chosen by Paloma Faith. This innovative competition for aspiring singer-songwriters saw a record number of applicants compete for a place on the ICMP’s one-year Professional Diploma in Songwriting.

ICMP Guitar alumni to perform at World Cup launch
ICMP Guitar alumni Kurt Slabbert, with South African band Gang of Instrumentals, was selected to play at the launch of the World Cup on the 10th June, alongside acts such as Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas!

Vocal student Caitlin Kelly to perform at IndigO2
ICMP vocal Degree student Caitlin Kelly will be performing at London's IndigO2 on Friday, 4th June, as part of the University of East London's Summer Ball.

Vocal Degree student to support Beverly Knight at charity gig
Vocal Degree student Salena Mastroianni will be supporting Beverly Knight on Saturday, 31st July as part of The Frimchett Festival, in support of the charity ‘Help for Heroes’.

Tutor Paul Stanborough on new Katie Melua single
ICMP Songwriting tutor Paul Stanborough both programmed and performed on the newest Katie Melua single, 'The Flood', produced by the legendary William Orbit.

Vocal Degree student in Hop Farm Festival Battle of the Bands
Vocal Degree student Rachael Travers is in a battle of the bands to play at the HOP Farm Festival, with a line-up that includes Bob Dylan, Blondie and Van Morrison.

Drum Higher Diploma student headlining O2 Academy Islington
ICMP drum Higher Diploma student Julian Baxter and his band, Just Me Again, will be playing a headline gig at the famous O2 Academy Islington on 1st June.