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
RNCM green initiative shortlisted for Educate North Award 14 February 2025 We’re proud to announce that our special programme focusing on climate change and the RNCM’s environmental impact has been shortlisted for a second award. The Future is Green has been named… Read more
RNCM appoints two Honorary Researchers in Association with PRiSM 13 February 2025 We are excited to continue working with Dr Hongshuo Fan as RNCM Honorary Research Fellow and Professor David De Roure as RNCM Honorary Research Professor and Technical Director of PRiSM,… 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 green initiative shortlisted in 2025 RPS Awards 30 January 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that the RNCM has been shortlisted for a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Award for our year-long focus on climate change and the College’s own environmental… Read more
RNCM announces winners of the Lucy Hale Award 2025 29 January 2025 We are delighted to present the Lucy Hale Award championing and supporting disabled and neurodiverse students to two outstanding recipients in 2025. Master’s students Ilana Tapper and Noa Nishizawa will both… Read more
Professor Pamela Heaton appointed RNCM Honorary Research Fellow (Professor) 28 January 2025 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Pamela Heaton as Honorary Research Fellow (Professor). Pamela Heaton is Emeritus Professor of Psychology, at Goldsmiths University of London, UK. As… Read more
Vote for Professor Emily Howard in this year’s BBC Music Magazine Awards 23 January 2025 Congratulations to Professor Emily Howard on being shortlisted in the Premiere category of the 2025 BBC Music Magazine Awards for The Anvil. Written in 2019, The Anvil is described as ‘a thrillingly immersive… Read more