Introducing the Student Voice Team
Feedback from students is highly valued by ICMP and vital to the continued improvement of our provision. Putting students at the heart of everything we do, our academic committees include student membership to ensure that students are fully involved in the decision-making process.
We also have an established system of Student Reps with a Student Senate led by a Student President and Vice-President. The post of Student President is central in the Student Voice cycle of ICMP. The president coordinates a range of activities and is invited to attend a range of committees and meetings to ensure the student's voice is present in all relevant discussions. The Student President is supported by the Student Vice-President.
These roles are the figureheads for the ICMP Student Body and represent the student voice on top-level committees with ICMP Senior Management. Supporting the President and Vice-President are the team of Student Officers.
If you would like to contact any of them, please do so via my.ICMP.
Students Elected 2023/24
Gus Mena-Granchelli — Student President
I'm Gus, I'm a Second Year BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance, and I have been elected your Student President and, therefore, appointed by the ICMP Student Body to lead our council of Student Officers. I'm very excited to be on post and lead our student body towards success. Please, feel free to stop me on corridors or email me to talk about anything!
Gus's main objective as Student President is to prioritise and enhance the overall well-being of our students. Gus will introduce more student-led initiatives and encourage the students to establish student meetings and assemblies to tackle any issues in real-time. Gus can be reached via student.president@icmp.ac.uk
John White Pereira (Johnny) — Student Vice President
Hi everyone! My name is Johnny; I’m a second year BA Songwriting student and this year’s Student Vice President. I’m thrilled to be representing you all, relaying your thoughts and ideas to enact meaningful change that improves your experience at ICMP. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Nothing is too small to mention or too fringe to matter. Every single perspective is as valuable as it is unique. Everyone’s needs are different, and our community thrives when we listen to each other.
Johnny’s main goal as Vice President is to sensitively transmit the diverse perspectives of the student body, helping to find points of common ground that spur positive change for the whole community. He wants to foster an environment of open and nuanced conversations about what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can move towards greater ease and efficiency. Johnny can be reached via student.vicepresident@icmp.ac.uk
Jess Hurwood — Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Officer
Hey, I'm Jess (she/they) and I'll be one of your EDI officers this year alongside Gabe (they/them)! I'm a second-year BA Songwriting student and co-founder of the LGBTQIA+ Society (plus just an overall wacky person). We're going to be working to keep ICMP a safe and inclusive space for all our lovely students - so if you ever want to have a chat, email ediofficer@icmp.ac.uk and we'll be in touch :] Have a great year!
Jess is also one of the reps of our LGBTQIA+ Society!
Gabe Khitarishvili-Awde — Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Officer
Hi, my name is Gabe, I use they/them pronouns, I’m a second year on the BaCMP and I will be one of your next EDI officers! Having done this job last year so I am more than prepared to tackle any issues concerning equality, diversity and inclusion, and I will be working hard with my counterpart to make ICMP an ever growing safe space for our students. If you ever have any issues pertaining EDI you are more than welcome to contact the EDI email or come up to either of us. TBE.
You can contact Gabe via email at ediofficer@icmp.ac.uk.
Muhammad Xavery — Socities & Co-curiccular Officer
Hello everyone! My name's Xavery and I am currently a third-year student studying in the BA (Hons) Music Production for Films, Television and Games course. I am so thrilled to be your next Societies & Co-curricular officer! With such an active and engaging community, this would be a great opportunity for like-minded individuals to be a part of an environment that encourages growth, diversity, and a sense of belonging. I can't wait to bring fun and exciting student-led activities to the table with you all! If you happen to see me around the building, please do not hesitate to seek me out. This year will be amazing, and that's a guarantee!
Xavery is also a rep for our Film Society! You can contact Muhammad via email at sccofficer@icmp.ac.uk.
Darius Oon — International Officer
Hi everyone, my name is Darius! I've just started my second year studying guitar on the BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance programme and will be taking on the role of International Officer. I hope that through this role, I will be able to be a helping hand to ICMP's international student community. I'm looking forward to welcoming our incoming batch of international students this year!
You can contact Darius via email at internationalofficer@icmp.ac.uk.
Student Officer Meetings
The elected Student President and Vice-President and Student Officers meet with senior staff members on a regular basis throughout the academic year. This informal meeting provides a more direct and therefore immediate line of communication. These discussions are responded to at the meeting by those present, or by the Executive Committee back to the Student President at following meetings.