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The Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) is an immersive education program at Berklee College of Music that takes you from the classroom to the festival stage.
02/14/2023
GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨
Catch Ayleen Valentine]] before she takes over the world. ✨ (Really though, she’s so legit.)
The self-produced bedroom pop artist with ties to is playing her first ever headline show at on Monday 2/27.
Enter for your chance to MEET Ayleen. One winner will receive 2 tickets to the show, and a meet & greet.
TO ENTER:
🦓Follow Ayleen Valentine]] and on IG
🦓Follow Ayleen Valentine]] on TikTok
🦓Tag a friend in the comments below
02/07/2023
‼️BIGGG NEWS 🔔 we had so much fun with back in December, we are curating another show!
Come out and support the fam and see .47 , .elrod and 🦓 Show is March 4, at a secret location in the theater district. 🦔 Address will be revealed to ticket holders 36 hrs prior. 🤫
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🎫 Tickets are on sale now at sofarsounds.sjv.io/BPMI-March2023 ✨ 💰 FOR 15% OFF, USE CODE: BPMIXSOFAR23 🔮
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02/01/2023
🕷️BIG NEWS! 💀We’re sending to the legendary (and haunted 👻 !!) Ohio State Reformatory this summer for their festival debut at ! Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ink2023
Hope you see you there!! ⛓️
01/17/2023
We are so excited to announce our first festival of 2023….CONGRATULATIONS .official!! Can’t wait to see you on stage at at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in June! 🤩 HERE WE COME NYC www.govball.com/tickets
11/09/2022
FAM!! We’re doing something we’ve never done before: we’ve joined up with to co-curate a show! 🫶
, .jones, and .band will be performing at a top secret location in Chinatown on December 2
⬆️ CLICK THE LINK in our bio to purchase tix directly through us - our proceeds will go directly to the artists. ❤️
💰 FOR 15% DISCOUNT, use code: SOFARXBPMI
10/27/2022
We had a bit of a hiccup earlier this week, so trying this one again!
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is coming to Boston and wants to connect with the Berklee community aka YOU. We really want you to see this awesome show so we’re going to do a giveaway of some tickets! Comment with a "💙" and tag the friend you want to bring and we'll choose at random!
We will choose 5 sets of winners.
4 of those winners will get 2 tickets.
1 winner will receive not only 2 tickets but a MEET AND GREET with !!!!
Be sure to follow and if you don't already. Bueno suerte!
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*if you already entered the sweeps on our previous post, we gotchu!*
10/25/2022
"We’ve got some exciting news BPMI Fam! is coming to Boston and wants to reconnect with the Berklee community aka YOU. We really want you to see this awesome show so we’re going to do a giveaway of some tickets! Comment with a "💙" and tag the friend you want to bring and we'll choose at random!
We will choose 5 sets of winners.
4 of those winners will get 2 tickets.
1 winner will receive not only 2 tickets but a MEET AND GREET as well!!!
Be sure to follow and if you don't already. Bueno suerte!"
10/25/2022
"We’ve got some exciting news BPMI Fam! is coming to Boston and wants to reconnect with the Berklee community aka YOU. We really want you to see this awesome show so we’re going to do a giveaway of some tickets! Comment with a "💙" and tag the friend you want to bring and we'll choose at random!
We will choose 5 sets of winners.
4 of those winners will get 2 tickets.
1 winner will receive not only 2 tickets but a MEET AND GREET as well!!!
Be sure to follow and if you don't already. Bueno suerte!"
10/23/2022
We couldn’t let October slide without celebrating Country Music month! 💪🏾
Got a special treat in honor of, coming right up for you. 😁😁
In the meantime, BPMI applications are stacking up and if you are a country artist you should come on in.
TAG YOUR FAVORITE BERKLEE COUNTRY ARTIST BELOW! We like meeting new faces and greeting old ones.
10/13/2022
If you don’t know now you know, baby baby! Thanks to we have these amazing events coming up this afternoon/evening. x are coming to campus to share wisdom and to listen to your music. Show up and shoutout.
10/12/2022
We have some really cool news to share with you, fam. We’ve been featured in Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools! How cool is that? 🫢
We’re super honored to be mentioned alongside , , and our new president Berklee President Erica Muhl]! Congratulations Berklee President Erica Muhl], and welcome, welcome, welcome. 🎉
09/26/2022
🔥🌡 Heat check!
First of all, Happy Monday. Nothing like starting off your week dreaming of being on stage at the hottest festivals of 2023. Luckily for you, you have the chance to make the dream a reality.
Let me tell you now: BPMI is an unforgettable experience like no other.. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis but be sure to get yours in as SOON as you can because you don’t want to drag your feet.
We look forward to seeing you soooooonnnn 🧐🧐 👋
09/19/2022
Tickets are MOVING for this highly-anticipated discussion/opportunity and we want to make sure our amazing IG supporters have first dibs on registration while spaces last.
We’re about a week out & you don’t want to be stuck outside The club trying to get in.
It gets no better than complimentary food and drink (including beer & wine), networking with the best in the industry, and of couuuurseeee Jeff Dorenfeld on hosting duty.
All you have to do is register. The event is free for Berklee guests.
LINK IN BIO 🔗 🏃🏿♀️💨💨
IMPORTANT NOTE 📝 : IG LINKS HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY FOR A LOT OF FOLKS. THE WORKAROUND IS COPY THE LINK IN OUR BIO INTO YOUR BROWSER AND YOU’LL SEE IT THERE.
09/19/2022
Tickets are MOVING for this highly-anticipated discussion/opportunity and we want to make sure our amazing IG supporters have first dibs on registration while spaces last.
We’re about a week out & you don’t want to be stuck outside The club trying to get in.
All you have to do is register. The event is free for Berklee guests.
It gets no better than complimentary food and drink (including beer & wine) and Jeff Dorenfeld on hosting duty.
LINK IN BIO 🔗 🏃🏿♀️💨💨
IMPORTANT NOTE 📝 : IG LINKS HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY FOR A LOT OF FOLKS. THE WORKAROUND IS COPY THE LINK IN OUR BIO INTO YOUR BROWSER AND YOU’LL SEE IT THERE.
09/08/2022
📢 OK GOOD FOLKS THE APPLICATION IS FINALLY OPEN!
Tag your favorite Berklee artists in the following genres (even if you’re your own favorite) and encourage them to apply:
Pop
Country
Hip-Hop
R&B
Indie
Electronic
Hard Rock
🔗 LINK IN BIO 🔗
09/06/2022
🚨 It’s that time of year again, y’all! BPMI is looking to book Berklee artists for some of the hottest festivals of 2023. If that’s you I want you to do the following:
1. Come back here on Thursday September 8.
2. Check the link in bio
3. Apply or tell a friend to apply and then send them this link
4. Get in while the getting is good.
Can’t wait!
08/29/2022
So excited for ! performs Sunday at 12:15. ✨
08/03/2022
Everyone go say congratulations to , , their bands, dancers, and BPMI teams!!! and went offffff this weekend. We’re so proud of everyone involved!
08/02/2022
While we’re disappointed won’t be taking place this year, we respect the decision to cancel. Festival security + safety should always be top priority. We’re looking forward to supporting .official in other ways, and can’t wait for the return of Music Midtown!
07/24/2022
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06/27/2022
So excited for performance at …only a few weeks to go!!!!!!
06/22/2022
The people have spoken and they are HERE for ‘s version of this iconic hit by and . Check out the new music video we released in collaboration with at the link in our bio.
Huge thanks to , , and the BPMI students who were behind the scenes!
06/21/2022
TOMORROW ✨ x x , with a helping hand from 🎸
“…For me personally, I'm always excited when someone takes the song and does something else with it. I've already done the original so I don’t need another version of it, trying to sound like me. This version of the song is right up my street.” - 🔥
06/19/2022
In celebration of Juneteenth, BPMI is highlighting some of our favorite Black artists and creatives from Berklee, spanning many genres. Each artist brings their own unique sound and style, transcending genres. Their music inspires and empowers!
Be sure to listen to their newest singles, check out their upcoming live shows and follow them on IG for future updates.
While celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month, please also consider donating to . All funds raised here go directly to the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, who advocates for black trans health equality by fighting for the human right to high quality, safe, and stigma-free health care.
06/15/2022
One week from today…..you’re not ready for this one. Absolute banger from in collaboration with BPMI and ⚡️ 🔥
05/06/2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! We are so proud of all of our graduates and can’t wait to see what you accomplish in this next chapter. 🥂 ✨ Don’t forget us when you take over the world!! 🎫
05/04/2022
Can we get a round of applause for the one and only Jeff Dorenfeld - legendary professor, leader, role model, mentor, and Founder of Heavy Rotation Records and the Berklee Popular Music Institute. His is a true visionary whose deep commitment to experiential education has shaped countless artists and industry execs. Thank you for everything Jeff, we love you!!
Click the link in our bio to read more about Jeff’s incredible contributions to Berklee, and check out the new playlist, “20 Years of Heavy Rotation” on Berklee’s Spotify page.
Tag a friend and share your favorite Jeff memory in the comments below!
04/19/2022
We’re so excited to for to take the stage at this July 22-24! See you in Michigan!
04/16/2022
New threads? 👇Drop a line below if you think we should get this sweatshirt made & how much you’d be willing to pay for one 🤑swipe for the details
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Videos
The people have spoken and they are HERE for @tylerchristian ‘s version of this iconic hit by @boygeorgeofficial and @cultureclubofficial. Check out the new music video we released in collaboration with @primarywave at the link in our bio.
Huge thanks to @bottletreepictures, @the_tiger_wizard, and the BPMI students who were behind the scenes!
TOMORROW ✨ @tylerchristian x @berkleepopularmusicinstitute x @primarywave, with a helping hand from @bottletreepictures 🎸
“…For me personally, I'm always excited when someone takes the song and does something else with it. I've already done the original so I don’t need another version of it, trying to sound like me. This version of the song is right up my street.” - @boygeorgeofficial @cultureclubofficial 🔥
WATCH NOW! @aiida_ii performs her amazing cover of “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac & @stevienicks as a part of the ongoing collaboration between @berkleepopularmusicinstitute and @primarywave ! #Landslide #StevieNicks #FleetwoodMac #outnow
#internationalwomensday
Releasing something very special tomorrow ✨
The countdown is on - click the link in our bio for the full video premiere 🎥
Throwback to last year’s release of @donnyhathaway’s “This Christmas” by @funder. This was such a fun project to work on - if you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, you can check it out on the @berkleecollege YouTube channel, or at the link in our bio! ✨ 🎁 ☃️
The Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) is an immersive education program that takes you from the classroom to the festival stage. BPMI students interface with all facets of the music industry, including working in A&R, artist development, recording, booking, promotion, social media, sponsorship, and live shows.
Students will learn how to navigate careers in the ever-changing music industry as they hone their skills in communication, marketing, promotion, and live music. Curriculum activities are designed in collaboration with today's top industry figures to reflect contemporary trends and practices in the music industry.
BPMI students will be given the opportunity to:
find and develop artists,
budget a tour,
book and promote concerts,
place festival holds,
design merchandise,
develop press releases,
build and maintain all social media platforms, and much more.
The capstone of the curriculum includes opportunities for students to participate at prestigious festivals and industry conferences. Students will travel to festivals such as Lollapalooza, Osheaga, the Governors Ball, and Music Midtown, where they will act as artist managers, production and tour managers, and artist media representatives. Students will also be given the opportunity to attend and network at some of the largest live music industry events such as the Billboard Live Music Summit and Pollstar Live.
Capping off two semesters of preparation, BPMI artists hit the road each summer to take the stages at some of North America's most popular summer festivals. Bands travel to festivals such as Lollapalooza (Chicago, Illinois), the Governors Ball (New York, New York), and Osheaga (Montreal, Canada), where they get the full artist treatment, from trailers and catering to playing 60-foot stages to thousands of potential fans.
Get to know the BPMI artists who earned festival placements for spring/summer 2019 here.
Heavy Rotation Records is an established student-run record label at Berklee College of Music, operated by musicians, for musicians, expanding careers and offering opportunities in all aspects of the music industry. HRR was developed specifically for students to receive experience in running a record company, and now operates as a component of the Berklee Popular Music Institute. http://www.heavyrotationmusic.com/