News
RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera
8 October 2026
The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership […]
RNCM launches 10-year plan to power the music of tomorrow
6 October 2026
The RNCM has launched its new strategic plan, Powering the Music of Tomorrow 2026-2036, reaffirming our commitment to […]
RNCM Doctoral Researcher awarded EDI Fellowship by AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership
30 September 2026
Alex Chapman has been appointed an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Fellow by the North West Consortium Doctoral […]
Categories: Research
Queen drummer Roger Taylor honoured by RNCM
26 September 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has presented legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor with a prestigious Fellowship […]
Categories: Popular Music
RNCM welcomes five new professors to the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
24 September 2026
The RNCM is delighted to welcome several distinguished new appointments to the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
RNCM Takes Teaching, Performance and Admissions to South Korea
9 September 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music has taken a week of performance, teaching, and admissions to South Korea’s […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies
Sarah’s Story
3 September 2026
Sarah Davnall has been visiting the Royal Northern College of Music for more than 50 years. She and […]
Categories: Features
In tribute: Asteryth Sloane
23 July 2026
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that composer and RNCM alum Asteryth Sloane has died at […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Composition
RNCM announces latest names to join chamber music pathways
23 July 2026
Acclaimed Danish string ensemble NOVO Quartet returns to the RNCM in September as Ensemble in Association 2026/27, Trio […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
RNCM announces six appointments across the Schools of Vocal Studies and Opera and Keyboard Studies
20 July 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has appointed acclaimed sopranos Amanda Roocroft and Anna Devin as Professors […]
Categories: School of Vocal Studies and Opera
Greater Manchester partners launch blueprint for skills development
15 July 2026
A shared approach to developing the skills, education, and training needed to support the cityregion’s future workforce has […]
RNCM Welcomes Four Visiting Researchers
15 July 2026
We are delighted to welcome four distinguished visiting researchers whose work spans music history, music theory, performance, education, […]
Categories: Research

