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Celebrating 50 Years of Conducting at the RNCM
23 September 2025
The Mills Williams Junior Fellowship in Conducting has left a legacy that has shaped conducting programmes at the […]
Categories: Conducting
RNCM announces key autumn appointments in School of Composition
10 September 2025
Internationally renowned composers Anna Appleby and Nina Whiteman will join the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) this […]
Categories: School of Composition
In tribute: Katharine, Duchess of Kent (1933 – 2025)
5 September 2025
The RNCM is saddened to learn of the death of The Duchess of Kent, and would like to […]
Music for the Senses guitar auction
22 August 2025
Throughout July and August, the RNCM took part in the city-wide Music for the Senses art trail – […]
In tribute: Jean Oglesby (1939 – 2025)
15 August 2025
It is with great sadness that we receive news of the death of Jean Oglesby CBE, co-founder of […]
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 […]
Rising stars of the RNCM’s Popular Music programme head to legendary arts festival in Spain
6 August 2025
The RNCM is proud to be part of the prestigious delegation of world-class artists and musicians heading to Barcelona’s […]
Chamber musicians given new pathways into the profession at the RNCM
5 August 2025
The RNCM is proud to support and invest in five exciting ensembles in 2025/26 through fresh initiatives designed […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies, School of Strings
Vote for us in the I Love Manchester Awards
31 July 2025
The RNCM is proud to have been shortlisted for two I Love Manchester Awards – and voting in […]
Double bassist Nathan Knight gains position with RLPO
23 July 2025
Congratulations to alumnus Nathan Knight, appointed Associate Principal Double Bassist (No 2) with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. […]
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) […]
Categories: Research
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 […]
