RNCM pianists win international prizes 2 June 2025 Congratulations to Madeleine Brown, winner of this year’s Bromsgrove International Musician’s Competition. Described by Peter Donohoe CBE as having ‘the potential to become a major voice in the classical music… Read more
Alumnus André de Ridder announced as Music Director of ENO 15 May 2025 Congratulations to conducting alumnus André de Ridder, appointed Music Director of English National Opera. Graduating as our Junior Fellow in Conducting in 2002, André is currently General Music Director of… Read more
RNCM to Co-Host International Conference at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Czechia 14 May 2025 Dr Austin Glatthorn partners with international scholars to recontextualise the history of German opera in the long eighteenth century between 25 and 28 June 2025 at the Schwarzenberg Castle, Český… Read more
Matthew Best: 1957 – 2025 12 May 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of RNCM vocal professor Matthew Best on Saturday 10 May at the age of 68. An internationally renowned singer and… Read more
RNCM enhances partnership with BBC Philharmonic 1 May 2025 Building on a long-standing creative relationship with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the RNCM is proud to welcome the world-class ensemble to our conservatoire for a series of intimate, relaxed performances as part of our… Read more
Alumna wins Ferrier Loveday Song Prize 1 May 2025 Congratulations to alumna Ellen Pearson, winner of the Ferrier Loveday Song Prize at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, held at Wigmore Hall on Friday 25 April. Ellen, who recently secured… Read more
Westside Cowboy win Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 30 April 2025 Huge congratulations to Westside Cowboy on winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition! The four-piece band – featuring students Paddy Murphy, Reuben Haycocks, and Aoife Anson-O’Connell – scooped the coveted prize on… Read more
Renowned singer and conductor Matthew Best awarded Fellowship of the RNCM 23 April 2025 Acclaimed singer and conductor Matthew Best has been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Northern College of Music in acknowledgement of his remarkable career at the highest international level – one… Read more
RNCM partners with English National Opera, BBC Radio 3 and Manchester Collective 16 April 2025 The RNCM is launching three exclusive creative partnerships to support modern careers in the music industry with English National Opera (ENO), BBC Radio 3, and groundbreaking ensemble Manchester Collective. The… Read more
RNCM celebrates big win at ENAs 4 April 2025 We’re thrilled to share that the RNCM has scooped the special award for ‘Outstanding School, College or University’ at the annual Educate North Awards (ENAs), beating 500 institutions from across… Read more
Brent Wills appointed RNCM Director of Estates and Facilities 27 March 2025 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Brent Wills as Director of Estates and Facilities. A Chartered Surveyor, Brent has many years experience in senior leadership roles within… Read more
RNCM ranked Top 5 in the world for music 12 March 2025 The RNCM has retained its position as one of the top five universities in the world for music. For the second year running, the RNCM has been ranked No 5… Read more
Michael Harper: 30 May 1963 to 10 March 2025 11 March 2025 The RNCM is deeply saddened to announce the death of Michael Harper, Professor of Singing, on Monday 10 March at the age of 61. Born in 1963, Michael studied at… Read more
McCallum opens Lennox show at Royal Albert Hall 10 March 2025 Stuart McCallum, RNCM Deputy Head of Popular Music, recently performed at the Royal Albert Hall for a special fundraising concert hosted by music icon Annie Lennox. Appearing with his… Read more
Timothy Ridout is first RNCM/BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Fellow 26 February 2025 The RNCM is proud to announce violist Timothy Ridout as its inaugural RNCM/BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Fellow. The announcement marks 25 years of the BBC New Generation Artists… Read more