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Friday 30 January 2026

A host of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ musicians have received nominations in the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026, with alumni featuring in 7 of the 12 categories.

Thursday 29 January 2026

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€¯is delighted to announce the appointment of esteemed conductors Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci as International Visiting Artists from September 2026. 

Monday 26 January 2026

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ is returning to Kew Gardens to celebrate spring through music in a unique collaboration from 14 March – 6 April 2026.

Friday 9 January 2026

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 will support a number of students undertaking our MSc in Performance Science.

Thursday 8 January 2026

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has been ranked the top conservatoire for sustainability in People & Planet’s University League Table for the fourth-year running, as well as the No. 3 university with fewer than 5000 students.

Thursday 18 December 2025

This week, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has conferred 25 honorary awards to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to music, music education and the RCM.

Friday 12 December 2025

A heart-warming and poignant film about the power of music, The Choral features a host of musicians from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½.

Thursday 11 December 2025

The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s historic MTV Unplugged performance, has been donated to the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM).

Friday 28 November 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce a generous grant of £537,724 from the Leverhulme Trust. This vital funding will provide £235,324 towards Junior Department Bursaries and the Sparks Juniors programme, as well as £302,400 to support undergraduate scholarships.

Thursday 27 November 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Spring 2026 Season puts the spotlight on chamber music as well as programmes ranging from Baroque to disco.

Wednesday 26 November 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education.

Monday 24 November 2025

26 talented musicians from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Junior Department have secured places in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2026.

Monday 24 November 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to once again take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest online match-funding campaign.

Friday 26 September 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce that award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu will take on the role of Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin joins as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera.

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Thirteen º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ students have won highly competitive places on flagship development programmes run by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

Monday 22 September 2025

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ alumni continue to make their mark across the global music landscape, securing top positions in the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles.

Monday 8 September 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce the musicians who will hold fellowships for the 2025/26 academic year.

Friday 5 September 2025

Tra le fiamme brings together the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€™s innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the RCM Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the RCM Historical Performance Faculty.

Tuesday 2 September 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ welcomes new harp professors, Elizabeth Bass and Oliver Wass, and violin professor Esther Yoo, this September.

Thursday 28 August 2025

Sopranos Mary Nelson and Sarah Tynan join the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ as vocal studies professors this September.

Monday 4 August 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€™s (RCM) acclaimed production of Mozart’ The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.

Monday 4 August 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah K Whitfield to a Readership in Musical Theatre, in recognition of her distinguished achievement in scholarly research in music.

Wednesday 30 July 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Autumn 2025 season celebrates anniversaries for two important musical figures – Pierre Boulez and alumnus Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – alongside a focus on the rich sound world of 20th-century France.

Thursday 24 July 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is excited to launch Sydney as a new location to audition for 2026 entry.

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Pioneering research from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is reshaping global understanding of how music can support parental wellbeing.

Monday 7 July 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce that it will validate and confer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (Rambert School) from the 2026/27 academic year.

Wednesday 2 July 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Audrey Hyland as Head of Vocal and Opera.

Thursday 19 June 2025

Starting in October 2025, Bellot Ensemble will build on their success through a development programme of residencies at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) and National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) and a regular presence on BBC Radio 3.

Tuesday 10 June 2025

This summer, the RCM Symphony Orchestra will make its debut at the prestigious Aldeburgh Festival. A few days later RCM brass students will also feature at the festival in a special collaboration with Onyx Brass.

Thursday 5 June 2025

Nirvana fans and music lovers have a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history. The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) has launched a special prize draw to win Kurt Cobain’s guitar plectrum, used during the band’s legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.

Friday 16 May 2025

The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.

Thursday 15 May 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.

Friday 2 May 2025

We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, with º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) musicians winning all four prizes – a clean sweep that highlights the exceptional artistry at the College.

Wednesday 2 April 2025

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Summer Season brings a vibrant festival atmosphere, with performances at Aldeburgh Festival, Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, alongside a rich programme of concerts at the College.

Monday 31 March 2025

Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance, will be displayed in the UK for the first time as part of Kurt Cobain Unplugged at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.

Monday 31 March 2025

Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Three distinguished musicians join the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Brass Faculty as Visiting Professors: Sarah Willis, horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic; Clare Farr, principal bass trombone of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra; and Jens Bjørn-Larsen, tuba player with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.