RNCM announces recipients of 2025 Honorary Awards 21 November 2025 Courteeners frontman and award-winning singer-songwriter Liam Fray, leading Chinese composer Xiaogang Ye, Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium Professor Anna Reid, and acclaimed Chinese Australian cellist Li-Wei Qin are among the… 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
Jennifer Langridge appointed Head of Strings Chamber Music 31 January 2025 The RNCM is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Langridge as Head of Strings Chamber Music, commencing in February. Principal Cellist of the Northern Chamber Orchestra, Jennifer studied at… Read more
RNCM honours prominent names in music, broadcasting and regional development 12 December 2024 BBC broadcaster and best-selling writer Stuart Maconie, award-winning composer/musician Anna Meredith, and renowned pianist Dame Imogen Cooper were among the exceptional individuals honoured at the RNCM’s 2024 Congregation of Awards.… Read more
RNCM appoints two new professors to School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 27 August 2024 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of alumna Amy Yule as Professor of Flute and Marc Geujon from Opéra National de Paris as International Visiting Professor of Trumpet.… Read more
Alumnus Leon awarded 2024 Cobbett Medal for Services to Chamber Music 16 July 2024 The Worshipful Company of Musicians will award its 2024 Walter Willson Cobbett Medal for services to chamber music to RNCM alumnus Leon Bosch. He will be the first double bass… 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
Katie Stillman appointed Leader of Orchestra of Opera North 8 April 2024 Congratulations to alumna Katie Stillman, announced as the new Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North. Following an extensive career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader, Katie is… Read more
Chloé van Soeterstède appointed BSO Principal Guest Conductor 19 March 2024 Congratulations to alumna Chloé van Soeterstède on her appointment as Principal Guest Conductor with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. In an announcement that noted a new artistic team for the BSO,… Read more
The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music education 11 March 2024 Dr Jo Yee Cheung, pianist and Chief Executive/Founder of Olympias Music Foundation A moment of optimism first. Around 20 months ago, the UK government published the second iteration of its… Read more
RNCM partners with Olympias Music Foundation to open up access to music education 9 March 2024 The RNCM has announced a long-term partnership with the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) to open up access to music education for diverse young people in Manchester. The partnership cements a long-running… Read more
RNCM announces inaugural recipient of the Lucy Hale Award 1 February 2024 A new award set up to champion and support disabled and neurodiverse students at the RNCM has named its first recipient. The inaugural Lucy Hale Award, which honours the talented composer… Read more
Alumni shortlisted for prestigious classical music awards 30 January 2024 The Royal Philharmonic Society has shortlisted several RNCM alumni for prestigious prizes at its annual awards. Contenders in this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards (RPS Awards) include renowned conductor Alpesh Chauhan… Read more
RNCM appoints conservatoire’s first Professor of Baritone Horn 10 January 2024 The RNCM has become the first UK conservatoire to appoint a dedicated baritone horn tutor. Read more
RNCM graduate scoops top industry prize 14 December 2023 A new RNCM graduate has scooped a top prize at the prestigious industry awards show in London. BMus Popular Music alumnus Matteo Tontodonati rubbed shoulders with the likes of Duran Duran,… Read more