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
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 new Master of Education 8 March 2024 The RNCM has enhanced its postgraduate portfolio through the launch of a Master of Education (MEd). Open for 2024 entry, this new degree is aimed at music teaching professionals who… Read more
Founding Principal honoured with new sculpture by Hazel Reeves 27 February 2024 Sir John Manduell CBE, the Founding Principal who brought together two eminent Manchester music schools to establish the Royal Northern College of Music, will be honoured this summer with a… Read more
Julia Perry in Focus – the pioneering female composer still fighting to be heard 23 February 2024 By RNCM Professor of Singing and Researcher, Michael Harper Julia Perry was an exceptional and talented mid-twentieth century composer who achieved greatness in a world not moulded in her image.… 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