Professor Linda Merrick receives CBE from HM The King

Congratulations to our Principal, Professor Linda Merrick, who received her CBE from His Majesty The King last month.

The investiture ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 25 October.

Linda, who is also Chair of Conservatoires UK, was awarded the title for her dedicated services to music in higher education.

RNCM secures major investment to support emerging artists and break down barriers to music careers

15 October 2026

The new funding builds on RNCM’s award-winning track record for nurturing entrepreneurial and early career talent, and ‘recognises excellence exists in every community, but opportunity does not’. The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has secured significant…

RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera

7 October 2026

The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership jointly developed with the English National Opera (ENO) to provide space and…

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Congratulations to alumnus and SWBP professor, David Thornton, on receiving the Iles Medal at the National Brass Band Championships.
Congratulations to vocal alumnus Rafael Rojas, who won three prizes at the Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition.
Alumnus Graham McCusker has worked as music director, pianist, and composer on the new Sense and Sensibility film
Congratulations to vocal alumna Georgia Mae Ellis, who makes her Royal Opera House debut as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni this season

Professor Linda Merrick receives CBE from HM The King

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