Natural landmarks · South East England
Academy of Contemporary Music
In or near Farncombe.
Academy of Contemporary Music — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Academy of Contemporary Music is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) is a leading institution for music education in the UK, offering a range of courses in contemporary music. Visitors can explore various programs and learn about the academy's contributions to the music industry.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Academy of Contemporary Music is located in London and focuses on contemporary music education. It offers a range of courses aimed at developing skills in performance, production, and business within the music industry. The institution is recognised for its innovative approach to music training.
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Background
History
The Academy of Contemporary Music was created by guitar tutor Phil Brookes and Peter Anderton of Andertons Music Co. In the 2000s, the academy partnered with three educational establishments for awarding qualifications: Guildford College which grants BTEC/Edexcel awards for the lower discipline, Middlesex University and the University of Surrey. The latter validate the Certificate in Higher Education for the intermediate discipline, award degrees at BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) through to an MA (Masters) in contemporary music in partnership with ACM. In August 2013, ownership of ACM was acquired by Kainne Clements, who also co-owns Metropolis Studios. In May 2025 ACM was brought under the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2366, -0.5775
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 4SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.acm.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4671440 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Academy of Contemporary Music (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Academy of Contemporary Music?
- Academy of Contemporary Music is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 4SZ), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is Academy of Contemporary Music?
- Academy of Contemporary Music — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Academy of Contemporary Music?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 4SZ.
- When was Academy of Contemporary Music built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is Academy of Contemporary Music a protected site?
- Yes — Academy of Contemporary Music is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Academy of Contemporary Music free to visit?
- Yes, Academy of Contemporary Music is free to enter.
- How do I get to Academy of Contemporary Music?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 4SZ.