Dobromir Tsenov’s Latest Recording Featured in BBC Music Magazine 7 July 2026 RNCM doctoral researcher and pianist Dobromir Tsenov has been featured in the June 2026 issue of BBC Music Magazine for his latest album, Ľubomir Pipkov: Complete Piano Music, Volume Three,… Read more
RNCM Names 2026 Artist of the Year Winners 2 July 2026 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has announced the three winners of its coveted Artist of the Year prize, given to young musicians in recognition of exceptional talent. Classical… Read more
RNCM Professors to perform in Seoul for BIEK Global Arts Week 2026 29 June 2026 Professors from the RNCM’s School of Keyboard Studies will head to South Korea this summer as part of BIEK Global Arts Week 2026, a major week‑long programme of performance, education,… Read more
Applications open for ENO/RNCM Creative Incubator Programme 23 June 2026 English National Opera and the Royal Northern College of Music are looking for North West-based artists and collectives to join our new Creative Incubator Programme. Designed for artists who want… 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
Blaize Henry: 1992 – 2026 19 May 2026 We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of violinist and RNCM alumnus Blaize Henry at the age of 34. 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
Long-lost concerto inspired by Beethoven receives first publication 25 March 2026 Dr Adam Swayne edited and led the publication of the first version of Ferdinand Ries’s earliest piano concerto. The concerto was composed more than 200 years ago by Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838), who was Beethoven’s… Read more
Amy Yule appointed Principal Flute with the London Symphony Orchestra 19 March 2026 Congratulations to Amy Yule, RNCM alumna and Professor of Flute, on her appointment as Principal Flute with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). 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
Book Release: Inclusive Pedagogy in Music Education 12 March 2026 Music education can improve the lives and outcomes for all children and young people, says internationally renowned expert in music pedagogy Professor Jennie Henley in a new book, released at… 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
Kathryn Stott awarded King’s Medal for Music 6 March 2026 Internationally acclaimed pianist and RNCM Professor of Piano Kathryn Stott has been awarded The King’s Medal for Music for 2024, an honour personally approved by King Charles III. The announcement… Read more