News
Winners announced for 2024 RNCM Gold Medal
24 June 2024
The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 22 June featuring five of our finest performers and […]
King Charles announced as Royal Patron of the RNCM
8 May 2024
His Majesty The King has accepted the Patronage of the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) on the […]
RNCM boosts UK economy by £200m a year, says report
8 May 2024
The RNCM contributes more than £200 million per year to the UK economy and attracts £42 million of […]
Renna Manduell MBE: 1931 – 2024
30 April 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lady Renna Manduell MBE (née Kellaway) at the […]
RNCM is No 5 for music in QS University World Rankings
13 April 2024
We are proud to share that the Royal Northern College of Music has been ranked No 5 for […]
Katie Stillman appointed Leader of Orchestra of Opera North
8 April 2024
Congratulations to alumna Katie Stillman, announced as the new Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North. Following an […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
Chloé van Soeterstède appointed BSO Principal Guest Conductor
19 March 2024
Congratulations to alumna Chloé van Soeterstède on her appointment as Principal Guest Conductor with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. […]
Categories: Alumni, Conducting
Brennan Alleyne and Alex Bradford win the Williams-Howard Prize
18 March 2024
Tenor Brennan Alleyne and pianist Alex Bradford have won the third annual Williams-Howard Prize. An internal prize award […]
Categories: Features
The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music education
11 March 2024
Dr Jo Yee Cheung, pianist and Chief Executive/Founder of Olympias Music Foundation A moment of optimism first. Around […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM partners with Olympias Music Foundation to open up access to music education
9 March 2024
The RNCM has announced a long-term partnership with the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) to open up access to music […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM announces new Master of Education
8 March 2024
The RNCM has enhanced its postgraduate portfolio through the launch of a Master of Education (MEd). Open for […]
Founding Principal honoured with new sculpture by Hazel Reeves
27 February 2024
Sir John Manduell CBE, the Founding Principal who brought together two eminent Manchester music schools to establish the […]
