Vote for RNCM in I Love Manchester awards 21 September 2023 We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for Most Loved Cultural/Arts Venue in this year’s I Love MCR Awards. The good news follows an incredible 50th anniversary year which saw us… Read more
Summer success for RNCM conductors 19 September 2023 RNCM conducting students have had unprecedented success in major festivals, concerts, masterclasses and competitions this summer. Agata Zając (pictured below), our outgoing Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting who conducts… Read more
RNCM shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards 7 September 2023 We’re proud to share that the RNCM has been shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards in the Outstanding Entrepreneurial University and Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership categories. Announced today… Read more
Brandt Attema joins the RNCM as International Visiting Tutor in Trombone 21 August 2023 We are delighted to announce that bass trombonist Brandt Attema has joined our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion as International Visiting Tutor in Trombone. Performing as a soloist in… Read more
RNCM selects 2023 IAD artists 17 August 2023 We’re delighted to announce the four performers chosen to undertake the RNCM International Artist Diploma. Commencing in September, violinist Roman Lytwyniw, violist Wenhan Jiang, and pianists Tyler Hay and Yuanfan Yang will spend one year studying… Read more
RNCM joins BBC Proms in celebration of 50th anniversary 10 July 2023 We’re excited to be signing off our celebratory year with two appearances at this year’s BBC Proms. On 18 July, a number of strings students will be joining our long-term… Read more
In tribute: Dr Anthony Gilbert (1934 – 2023) 6 July 2023 We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Anthony Gilbert on Wednesday 5 July at the age of 88. Tony was the RNCM’s first Head of Composition,… Read more
Paddington Trio announced as RNCM Junior Fellows in Chamber Music 3 July 2023 We’re pleased to announce that the Paddington Trio has been awarded the position of Junior Fellows in Chamber Music for the 2023/24 academic year. Having started their first adventure together… Read more
Celebrating the King’s Birthday Honours 20 June 2023 Congratulations to our alumni, supporters and colleagues recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Amongst the names announced in the inaugural list are RNCM Fellow Richard Mantle, General Director of Opera… Read more
RNCM Gold Medal Award Winners 2023 20 June 2023 Congratulations to the two winners of the 2023 Gold Medal Award. The RNCM Gold Medal celebrates solo performance and new music at its best from the next generation of musicians.… Read more
RNCM announces winners of its Creative Innovator Awards 2023 15 June 2023 Congratulations to the 2023 winners of the RNCM Creative Innovators Award. Generously supported by Yamaha, this unique award (formerly the RNCM Entrepreneurship Award) recognises students who excel in creative ambition… Read more
Popular Music students go viral with Cian Ducrot 23 May 2023 Popular Music students have been performing with singer song-writer Cian Ducrot in a collaboration that has resulted in them appearing on two singles to support the release of his debut… Read more
Yuxuan Zhao wins second prize at Sheepdrove Piano Competition 22 May 2023 Congratulations to pianist Yuxuan Zhao, who won one of the top prizes at this year’s Sheepdrove Piano Competition. Established by the Sheepdrove Trust in 2009 and forming part of… Read more
RNCM is awarded prestigious international award for tackling the music crisis 17 May 2023 We are incredibly proud to have received a prestigious international award for our research and activity in breaking down barriers to music education. Awarded to Professor Jennie Henley, Director of… Read more
Soprano Morgan Carter serenades unveiling of TransPennine Express Eurovision train 3 May 2023 Soprano Morgan Carter performed at the unveiling of TransPennine Express’ Eurovision wrapped train on Tuesday 2 May. The TPE Nova 2 train, that features a Welcome to Liverpool message… Read more