RNCM’s surprising new season puts music in motion 17 September 2024 The lineup celebrates the special relationship between music and dance, plus trailblazing musicians and around 100 FREE events The RNCM will put music in motion for its 2024/25 Season as… Read more
RNCM appoints three new professors to School of Keyboard Studies 6 September 2024 The RNCM is delighted to announce three new appointments in the School of Keyboard Studies. Versatile performer and distinguished educator Annabelle Lawson, leading Irish pianist Michael McHale, and RNCM alumnus… Read more
RNCM Young Artists Shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award 5 September 2024 A Royal Northern College of Music initiative that addresses inequity and under-provision in the music education sector has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award. RNCM Young Artists, a… 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
Sir Stephen Hough champions RNCM bid to raise £3.8m to buy its fleet of pianos 24 July 2024 The Royal Northern College of Music has announced plans to buy its exceptional fleet of 132 concert hall and practice pianos. The conservatoire currently rents its entire fleet at a… 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
Sir Mark Elder passes the conductor’s baton at RNCM 4 July 2024 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) announces the appointment of world-renowned conductor Professor Nicolás Pasquet as its new International Chair in Conducting, taking over from Sir Mark Elder. After… Read more
Winners announced for 2024 RNCM Gold Medal 24 June 2024 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 22 June featuring five of our finest performers and three leading young composers. Adjudicated by David Butcher ((Chief Executive, the Hallé),… Read more
King Charles announced as Royal Patron of the RNCM 8 May 2024 His Majesty The King has accepted the Patronage of the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) on the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ Coronation. Read more
RNCM boosts UK economy by £200m a year, says report 8 May 2024 The RNCM contributes more than £200 million per year to the UK economy and attracts £42 million of spend into Greater Manchester alone, according to an independent report. The Alliance… Read more
Renna Manduell MBE: 1931 – 2024 30 April 2024 We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lady Renna Manduell MBE (née Kellaway) at the age of 92. 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
Brennan Alleyne and Alex Bradford win the Williams-Howard Prize 18 March 2024 Tenor Brennan Alleyne and pianist Alex Bradford have won the third annual Williams-Howard Prize. An internal prize award for RNCM singers and collaborative pianists, the Williams-Howard Prize promotes and celebrates… Read more