RNCM 2020 and 2021 Congregation of Awards 13 December 2021 Our Congregation of Awards for 2020 and 2021 took place on 1 and 2 December. After the pandemic postponed last year’s ceremony, the two-day event provided a great opportunity for… Read more
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd supports RNCM students 3 December 2021 Four talented popular music students at the RNCM have received generous support from Hipgnosis Songs Management, including Hipgnosis Songs Fund and Hipgnosis Songs Capital. Founded by renowned music industry expert… Read more
SoundUp Arts nominated for Manchester Culture Award 23 November 2021 An initiative providing participatory music and arts to people living with dementia has been nominated for a Manchester Culture Award. Established in 2018 by vocal alumni Lucy Temby as part… Read more
Victor Lim is City Music Foundation artist 15 November 2021 Congratulations to keyboard alumnus Victor Lim, one of City Music Foundation’s 2021 artists. Chosen from a recording-breaking number of applicants, Victor was one of 11 selected for the innovative two-year… Read more
Laura Bowler wins RPS Award 2 November 2021 Congratulations to RPS Award-winner Laura Bowler, and all RNCM alumni shortlisted for this year’s accolades. Laura, an alumna and Tutor in Composition, won the Chamber-Scale Composition category with Wicked Pieces,… Read more
Emma Hilton Wood appointed RNCM Academic Registrar 20 October 2021 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Hilton Wood as Academic Registrar, from January 2022. Emma has had an extensive university career, most recently as Head of… Read more
RNCM welcome Lord Callanan and Minister Hughes 12 October 2021 We were thrilled to welcome Lord Callanan and Minister Hughes to the RNCM on Friday 8 October. The Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility and the Minister for Housing… Read more
Alumni shortlisted for 2021 RPS Awards 29 September 2021 Congratulations to the RNCM alumni shortlisted for a 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Published yesterday (28 September), this year’s list includes composers Laura Bowler and Mark Simpson, soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn,… Read more
First ever Civic University Agreement for Greater Manchester signed 27 September 2021 The five higher education institutions of Greater Manchester have launched a flagship agreement with mayor Andy Burnham to work together to drive social and economic change in the city region.… Read more
RNCM welcomes visit from music legend Nile Rodgers 24 September 2021 It was a privilege to welcome legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers to the RNCM on Friday 17 September. The CHIC co-founder, who was awarded an RNCM Honorary Professorship alongside industry expert… Read more
RNCM appoints Ann Murray DBE as International Chair in Singing 23 September 2021 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Murray DBE as International Chair of Singing, commencing this month. Read more
John Golland Award: Call for Works 10 September 2021 Invitations are requested for composers to submit works for the RNCM John Golland Award 2022. Composers aged 18 – 30 are invited to submit new, or previously unperformed, works for… Read more
In tribute: Jimmy Skerritt (1946 – 2021) 7 September 2021 We are deeply saddened to share the news that RNCM favourite Jimmy Skerritt passed away on Wednesday 1 September at the age of 75. A friend to everyone at the… Read more
Guitarist Dominic Miller honours father with travel award for RNCM students 6 September 2021 Guitarist Dominic Miller and his family have established a travel award for RNCM students, in honour of his father. Read more
Philippe Tondre appointed RNCM Buffet Crampon International Chair in Oboe 10 August 2021 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Tondre as the RNCM Buffet Crampon International Chair in Oboe. Join Us Learn more about studying at the RNCM and discover our… Read more