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The Royal College of Music 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge

Join us this year to help us raise £200,000 in vital support for our Scholarships Fund. Each penny will directly benefit gifted students who might otherwise be unable to afford to come to the RCM.

Donations open at 12pm (GMT) on Tuesday 3 December.

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'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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Royal College of Music and Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition unite for unique collaboration

Composers from the Royal College of Music (RCM) are working with the Natural History Museum to create an immersive musical experience inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s 60th exhibition.

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: our most ambitious match fund yet

For the 15th year in a row, the Royal College of Music is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.

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Opera Triple Bill: Behind the Scenes

Discover insights from the talented cast and creatives of the Royal College of Music Opera Studio’s autumn production running on 25, 27, 29 and 30 November.