Popular Music
RNCM welcomes renowned tutors in wind, brass, vocal studies, and popular music
14 August 2025
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) announces the appointment of eight eminent tutors ahead of the 2025/26 […]
McCallum opens Lennox show at Royal Albert Hall
10 March 2025
Stuart McCallum, RNCM Deputy Head of Popular Music, recently performed at the Royal Albert Hall for a special […]
Categories: Popular Music
RNCM announces new pop music scholarship backed by Manon Dave and will.i.am
8 November 2024
The RNCM today announces a full-fee scholarship to support female talent, in partnership with creative technologist Manon Dave […]
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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 […]
RNCM graduate scoops top industry prize
14 December 2023
A new RNCM graduate has scooped a top prize at the prestigious industry awards show in London. BMus […]
Categories: Alumni, 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 […]
Categories: Alumni, Popular Music
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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