Popular Music

RNCM graduate scoops top industry prize

14 December 2023

A new RNCM graduate has scooped a top prize at the prestigious industry awards show in London.   BMus […]

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Categories: Alumni, Popular Music

May Payne wins inaugural Casio competition

24 September 2023

Congratulations to fourth year Popular Music student May Payne, one of two multi-talented singer-songwriters to win Casio Music […]

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RNCM to host symposium for leaders in popular music

15 February 2023

On Monday 17 February the RNCM is hosting a symposium for Leaders in Popular Music. Forming part of […]

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2022 RNCM Creative Innovator Award-Winners

29 June 2022

Congratulations to students Edane Ng, Ammal Bhatia, Chris Hardy, Pablo Sonnaillon and string quartet Vulva Voce, winners of the […]

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Rising highs for popular music artists

28 June 2022

Students and alumni from our Popular Music Department are experiencing some incredible highs. Recent graduates Porij and Piri […]

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Categories: Alumni, Popular Music

Sony Music’s UK Social Justice Fund Supports RNCM Young Artists

24 June 2022

We’re thrilled to announce that RNCM Young Artists will be funded by Sony Music’s UK Social Justice Fund. […]

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Drummer Jacob secures first Barney Miller International Travel Award

6 January 2022

Undergraduate drummer Jacob Brown is the recipient of the new Barney Miller International Travel Award. Established by guitarist […]

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Bonnie Kemplay wins Radio 1 Live Lounge competition

27 April 2021

Huge congratulations to popular music student Bonnie Kemplay, winner of the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Introducing competition. […]

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Snarky Puppy win Grammy for Live at the Royal Albert Hall

15 March 2021

Congratulations to Snarky Puppy, our International Artists in Popular Music, on winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary […]

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Ollie 12-hour charity music marathon

26 June 2020

RNCM Popular Music Ambassador, Ollie West will perform a 12-hour music marathon of music via Facebook live on […]

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Categories: Alumni, Popular Music

Stuart McCallum appointed RNCM Deputy Head of Popular Music

1 November 2019

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart McCallum as Deputy Head of Popular Music. A composer and […]

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Steve Berry appointed Head of Jazz and Improvisation

8 July 2019

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Berry to the role of Head of Jazz and Improvisation. […]

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