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 […]
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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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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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. […]
Exciting collaboration for RNCM and Abbey Road Institute
5 July 2019
The RNCM has joined forces with the Abbey Road Institute for an exciting collaboration. Students on the Popular […]
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