Stay connected with virtual events from the RNCM SU 13 May 2020 During these strange times, the Students’ Union feel that it’s more important than ever to keep connected, to look out for others and to support and help one another to… Read more
Out of Lectures and into the Lab 12 February 2020 This week is RNCM Lab Week, where students step out of the practice room to collaborate with one another and create something new. We caught up with Composition student Tywi… Read more
RNCM students tour Peter Grimes with the Bergen Philharmonic 19 December 2019 Our students joined the recent tour of Britten’s Peter Grimes, visiting Bergen, Stockholm and London. Students from the School of Vocal Studies and Opera sang alongside the Edvard Grieg Kor… Read more
Creative activism drives RNCM composer Alexia’s Proms début 5 August 2019 Second year undergraduate composition student Alexia Sloane was commissioned to write a piece for the 2019 BBC Proms, performed by vocal ensemble Voces8. We caught up about the fantastic experience… Read more
360° Sound Immersion at RNCM Lab Week 15 February 2019 Our first ever RNCM Lab Week was a chance for our students to step out of the practise room, collaborate on new ideas and create something completely new. RNCM composer… Read more
Kimberley Raw plays her dream role as the Witch in Hansel and Gretel 14 March 2018 Soprano Kimberley Raw has been part of the RNCM family for seven years. The 26-year-old completed her undergraduate studies in 2015 and is due to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma… Read more
RNCM Students Prepare for Paris-Manchester 1918 28 February 2018 Our Paris Manchester 1918 project brings together young musicians from the RNCM and Conservatoire de Paris for performances in Manchester, London + Paris. We caught up with two RNCM students… Read more
Adee’s Story | Choosing to study Popular Music at the RNCM 31 January 2018 We caught up with Adee Lifshitz, a Singer in her first year on the Popular Music Course, to find out why she decided to study at the RNCM Tell… Read more
Ask a Student 16 January 2018 Have you ever wondered what a typical day’s like at the RNCM? What it’s like living in halls? How often do students get to perform? What it’s like to live… Read more
Guest blog: Vocal student Chelsea Burns shares her experiences studying at the RNCM 27 November 2017 Australian mezzo-soprano Chelsea Burns on new opportunities and adjusting to life in Manchester. I’m a vocal studies student in the second year of my postgraduate study here at the RNCM. I’m… Read more
RNCM students on performing with Blossoms at Neighbourhood Festival 11 October 2017 Our students had the unique opportunity of performing with indie band Blossoms at this year’s Neighbourhood Festival The 45 minute set was part of an exclusive opening party to launch the festival this weekend. … Read more
Student Blog – Freshers’ Week at the RNCM 18 August 2017 Are you joining the RNCM community in September 2017? Want to know what to expect at Freshers’ Week? Second year violinist Alice Flannery shares her experiences of her first week… Read more
Meet the Team Behind RNCM StudentFest 14 June 2017 Join us this July for the first ever student-run festival of the RNCM. See their individual passions come to light in their unique and innovative projects. RNCM StudentFest features a… Read more
Edgar Divver | Being a Composition Student 9 February 2017 Ever wondered what life is like at the RNCM? What’s it really like to study at a Conservatoire? Our new blog series gives an insight into the daily lives of… Read more