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RNCM wins AHRC Doctoral Focal Award to support creative research for a healthy planet, people, and place 

4 July 2025

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) […]

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Yuanfan Yang wins Ricard Viñes International Piano Competition.

4 July 2025

Congratulations to postgraduate pianist Yuanfan Yang on winning the Ricard Viñes International Piano Competition. Held at the Enric […]

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Conductor Miguel Sepúlveda wins prestigious competition

24 June 2025

Congratulations to alumnus Miguel Sepúlveda, joint first prize-winner at the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam, one of the preeminent […]

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2025 Gold Medal Winners

24 June 2025

The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competitions for popular music, classical music, and composition this month. This year’s […]

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Professor Emily Howard joins Ivors Academy Board

23 June 2025

Congratulations to Professor Emily Howard who has joined The Ivors Academy’s Board as a Director. An RNCM Professor […]

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RNCM announces new Head of Doctoral Programmes 

16 June 2025

The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Tom Parkinson to the new position of Head […]

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RNCM and Chetham’s launch unique Orchestral Pathway

3 June 2025

The RNCM is proud to partner with Chetham’s School of Music (Chetham’s) to launch an exclusive Orchestral Pathway […]

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RNCM pianists win international prizes

2 June 2025

Congratulations to Madeleine Brown, winner of this year’s Bromsgrove International Musician’s Competition. Described by Peter Donohoe CBE as […]

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Alumnus André de Ridder announced as Music Director of ENO

15 May 2025

Congratulations to conducting alumnus André de Ridder, appointed Music Director of English National Opera. Graduating as our Junior […]

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RNCM to Co-Host International Conference at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Czechia

14 May 2025

Dr Austin Glatthorn partners with international scholars to recontextualise the history of German opera in the long eighteenth […]

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Matthew Best: 1957 – 2025

12 May 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of RNCM vocal professor Matthew Best on Saturday […]

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RNCM enhances partnership with BBC Philharmonic

1 May 2025

Building on a long-standing creative relationship with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the RNCM is proud to welcome the world-class ensemble to our […]

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