Abel Selaocoe and Daniel Kidane join PRS Foundation’s Power Up programme 21 May 2021 Congratulations to alumni Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Daniel Kidane (composition), two of 20 music creators chosen for the PRS Foundation’s Power Up Participation Programme. Launched in February and shaped by… Read more
Conductor Rebecca Tong joins Askonas Holt main roster 21 May 2021 Congratulations to conductor Rebecca Tong, who recently joined the Askonas Holt main roster. Born in Indonesia and based in the UK, Rebecca was the RNCM’s 2018-20 Junior Fellow in Conducting… Read more
GM universities develop joint Civic University Agreement 20 May 2021 During the pandemic, our five universities based in Greater Manchester (GM) – Manchester Metropolitan University, Royal Northern College of Music, University of Bolton, University of Manchester and University of Salford… Read more
Applications Open for 2021 RNCM JMIPC 18 May 2021 The seventh RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (RNCM JMIPC) will be held at the Royal Northern College of Music between Monday 29 November – Sunday 5 December. This major… Read more
Nearly 600 WW2 love letters now online 17 May 2021 During the RNCM Archive’s research into the Northern School of Music (1920-1972), three boxes of papers require particular celebration. They contain the beautiful personal story of one of the School’s… Read more
Rhiannon McKay-Smith appointed RNCM Director of Development 14 May 2021 The RNCM is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhiannon McKay-Smith as its new Director of Development, commencing in September. Rhiannon has over 17 years’ experience in building funding partnerships,… Read more
RNCM unveils high tech Studio 8 13 May 2021 The RNCM has unveiled its new Studio 8: the UK’s first Meyer Constellation system in higher education. Completed by R&W Technologies, Studio 8 is the flagship resource of Ensemble+, a… Read more
Fang Zhang wins BBC Young Musician of the Year 4 May 2021 We’d like to offer our congratulations to BBC Young Musician of the Year winner Fang Zhang, a former pupil of RNCM alumnus and Deputy Director of Percussion, Le Yu. The… Read more
OMF helps pupils Feel the Beat 4 May 2021 The Olympias Music Foundation (OMF), founded by alumna Jo Yee Cheung, has released a short documentary showcasing their work with pupils at St John Vianney RC School. The inspiring Feel… Read more
Bonnie Kemplay wins Radio 1 Live Lounge competition 27 April 2021 Huge congratulations to popular music student Bonnie Kemplay, winner of the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Introducing competition. Announced yesterday (26 April), the 19-year-old was one of 10,000 entries vying… Read more
Junior RNCM’s Adam Spry reaches competition final 15 April 2021 Congratulations to Junior RNCM student Adam Spry, through to the final of the 2021 NCEM Young Composers Award. Read more
RNCM awarded grant from Culture Recovery Fund 8 April 2021 We’re delighted to announce that the RNCM has been awarded a grant of over £133,000 as part of Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund. Announced on Friday 2 April, the… Read more
Royal Schools support new Model Music Curriculum 26 March 2021 The Royal Schools of Music (RNCM, RAM, RCM and RCS) have welcomed the Department for Education’s new Model Music Curriculum. Announced today (Friday 26 March), the curriculum aims to create… Read more
RNCM Archives joins Heritage Open Days’ New Wave programme. 23 March 2021 RNCM Archives is excited to be a member of Heritage Open Days’ New Wave programme. A youth engagement project coordinated by Heritage Open Days (HOD), New Wave provides training and… Read more
Nate Holder appointed International Chair in Music Education 22 March 2021 We’re pleased to announce that Nate Holder has been appointed to the new role of RNCM International Chair in Music Education. Recognised internationally as an advocate for decolonising music education,… Read more