Los Angeles’ prestigious ICON Collective music production school has announced its permanent closure.
The local and online music education program revealed in a message sent to students today that ICON Collective is permanently closed, effective May 29. The school cited “financial circumstances that require a prompt closure to protect the refunds and tuition payments potentially due to students” as the reason for its abrupt end. The company filed for bankruptcy in August 2024, according to Los Angeles court records.
“This decision has not come easily,” ICON’s statement reads, in part. “Like so many of you, we’ve invested our hearts, our passion, and our purpose into building a creative space where artists could grow and thrive. We are truly sorry for the disruption this causes to your educational journey.”
According to an FAQ section shared alongside the message, ICON has ceased all operations, including instruction, mentorship, and self-study courses, taught both in-person and online. Students will have access to online course materials for one week to download any content they wish to keep before the platform is discontinued entirely.
ICON confirmed that the school will provide students with transcripts that reflect the coursework they’ve completed thus far. Although transfer credit acceptance is determined by receiving institutions, the school has established an agreement with the California College of Music in Pasadena, which will accept comparable credits from students in ICON’s music production program.
The school’s statement added that students can reach out to info@iconcollective.edu with general questions, but emphasized that “no long-term communication or ongoing support is guaranteed.”
Founded in Los Angeles by Christopher Wight & David Alexander in 2003, ICON Collective expanded its education offerings online in 2014 and became a nationally accredited music school in 2017. As recently as 2020, the school launched new programs for vocal artists and music business, and moved to a new 32,000-square-foot campus in downtown Burbank.
Its notable alumni include colossal EDM names like NGHTMRE, SLANDER, Jauz, Kayzo, Sullivan King, and more.
For more information, visit iconcollective.edu/closure
Featured image courtesy: ICON Collective.
