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
RNCM announces latest names to join chamber music pathways 21 September 2026 Acclaimed Danish string ensemble NOVO Quartet returns to the RNCM in September as Ensemble in Association 2026/27, Trio Havisham and Dutch-American violinist Amarins Wierdsma are confirmed as Junior Fellows in… Read more
RNCM announces six appointments across the Schools of Vocal Studies and Opera and Keyboard Studies 14 September 2026 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has appointed acclaimed sopranos Amanda Roocroft and Anna Devin as Professors of Voice, Anne Le Bozec and Joseph Middleton as International Visiting Professors… Read more
Vocal alumni join Pegasus Opera Mentoring Scheme at Glyndebourne 1 June 2026 The RNCM is proud to celebrate the success of two recent alumni of our School of Vocal Studies and Opera (SVSO) who have secured places on the Pegasus Opera Mentoring… Read more
RNCM at Manchester Jazz Festival 30 April 2026 Manchester Jazz Festival hits Manchester in May, bringing 10 days of live performance and special events to the city from Fri 15 May to Sun 24 May. The RNCM is extremely proud to see so many of our current… Read more
RNCM at the BBC Proms 21 April 2026 The 2026 BBC Proms have been announced and we’re immensely proud to see such a strong presence of RNCM alumni, honorands, and professional partners across the illustrious line-up. From London’s… Read more
Students perform for HM King Charles III 17 March 2026 Members of the RNCM Chamber Choir had the privilege of performing for HM King Charles III during his visit to Aviva Studios in Manchester on Monday 16 March. Under the… Read more
RNCM shortlisted for Student Experience at Educate North Awards 2026 10 March 2026 The RNCM is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in the Student Experience category at the Educate North Awards (ENAs), a prestigious annual event celebrating excellence, innovation, and… Read more
RNCM announces winners of 2026 Williams-Howard Prize 6 March 2026 The winners of the annual Williams-Howard Prize celebrating and promoting the study and performance of art songs by composers of African heritage have been revealed. Postgraduate student in the RNCM’s… Read more
RNCM alumni recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours 5 January 2026 The RNCM extends warm congratulations to two RNCM alumni recently named in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours list. Internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano Alice Coote (below, left), who graduated from the RNCM in 1993,… Read more
RNCM alumni and students join the National Opera Studio 29 September 2025 RNCM alumnus Peter Lidbetter is one of 16 young artists selected to take part in the 2025/26 National Opera Studio (NOS). Supported by the Arts Council and working in partnership… Read more
RNCM welcomes renowned tutors in wind, brass, vocal studies, and popular music 14 August 2025 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) announces the appointment of eight eminent tutors ahead of the 2025/26 academic year, with professors and specialists from wind, brass, vocals studies, and… Read more
Matthew Best: 1957 – 2025 12 May 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of RNCM vocal professor Matthew Best on Saturday 10 May at the age of 68. An internationally renowned singer and… Read more
RNCM is No 5 for music in QS University World Rankings 13 April 2024 We are proud to share that the Royal Northern College of Music has been ranked No 5 for music in the QS University World Rankings, sharing the position with New… Read more
RNCM announces recipients of 2023 Honorary Awards 9 November 2023 We are thrilled to announce that the RNCM will be honouring exceptional individuals with the College’s most prestigious awards at our graduation ceremony on Thursday 14 December 2023. The awards… Read more