In tribute: Emma Ferrand (1948 – 2026) 12 November 2026 The RNCM is deeply saddened by the death of former cello teacher Emma Ferrand, whose musicianship, generosity, and commitment to students left a lasting mark on our conservatoire and the… Read more
RNCM Launches Annual Appeal: Support the Joy Bringers 6 November 2026 The RNCM has launched its 2026/27 Annual Appeal, inviting supporters to help raise £200,000 for student bursaries as part of Music Needs Musicians, its ambitious new 10-year fundraising campaign. Support… Read more
RNCM appoints internationally acclaimed tenor Adam Smith 5 November 2026 The RNCM announces the appointment of celebrated tenor Adam Smith as International Artist in Opera, in the School of Vocal Studies and Opera (SVSO). Born in the UK and an alumnus… Read more
Excellence in Action – celebrating the UK’s specialist institutions 5 November 2026 On Tue 3 Nov, RNCM Principal and Chair of Conservatoires UK, Professor Linda Merrick CBE, joined leaders from specialist institutions across England for Excellence in Action at the Courtauld Gallery. Hosted… Read more
Daniel Kidane releases debut portrait album 30 October 2026 Congratulations to RNCM alumnus Daniel Kidane on the release of his debut portrait album, FAST/SLOW, released today (30 Oct) on NMC Recordings. Bringing together six works written between 2016 and… Read more
RNCM hosts launch of Oxford Road Corridor’s new 10-year Strategy 29 October 2026 RNCM hosts launch of Oxford Road Corridor’s new 10-year strategy The RNCM was proud to host the launch of the Oxford Road Corridor’s new 10-year strategy, bringing together civic, education,… Read more
RNCM launches Strategic Plan at the House of Lords 22 October 2026 The RNCM celebrated the London launch of its new 10-year strategic plan, Powering the Music of Tomorrow, at a special reception at the House of Lords on Tue 20 Oct.… Read more
Exploring music and movement, past and present 21 October 2026 Researchers, staff and students from the RNCM shared their work on music, movement and embodied practice at the 19th International Eurhythmics Symposium, Vicinities of Music and Movement, held at the… Read more
RNCM alumna and staff lead international position paper on musician health and wellbeing 21 October 2026 An international team of researchers, including RNCM alumna Dr Raluca Matei and several members of RNCM staff, has published a new open-access position paper that advocates for a more holistic… Read more
RNCM secures major investment to support emerging artists and break down barriers to music careers 15 October 2026 The new funding builds on RNCM’s award-winning track record for nurturing entrepreneurial and early career talent, and ‘recognises excellence exists in every community, but opportunity does not’. The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has secured significant… Read more
RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera 7 October 2026 The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership jointly developed with the English National Opera (ENO) to provide space and… Read more
RNCM launches 10-year plan to power the music of tomorrow 7 October 2026 The RNCM has launched its new strategic plan, Powering the Music of Tomorrow 2026-2036, reaffirming our commitment to shaping the future of music through excellence, creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Built… Read more
Queen drummer Roger Taylor honoured by RNCM 7 October 2026 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has presented legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor with a prestigious Fellowship in recognition of his significant contribution to popular music and almost six… Read more
RNCM welcomes new professors to the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 25 September 2026 The RNCM is delighted to welcome several distinguished new appointments to the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion this academic year. Clarinettist Julian Bliss and saxophonist Mariano García join as… Read more
RNCM Doctoral Researcher awarded EDI Fellowship by AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership 24 September 2026 Alex Chapman has been appointed an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Fellow by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP), part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). … Read more