Royal College of Music, BBC Radio 3 and the National Centre for Early Music announce Bellot Ensemble as the New Generation Baroque Ensemble for 2025-27

Thursday 19 June 2025

Starting in October 2025, Bellot Ensemble will build on their success through a development programme of residencies at the Royal College of Music (RCM) and National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) and a regular presence on BBC Radio 3.

Royal College of Music students make their debut at Aldeburgh Festival

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.

Unique chance to own a piece of rock history: Kurt Cobain’s plectrum prize draw now open

Thursday 5 June 2025

Nirvana fans and music lovers have a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history. The Royal College of Music (RCM) has launched a special prize draw to win Kurt Cobain’s guitar plectrum, used during the band’s legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.

From the Royal College of Music to the BBC Proms: RCM musicians at the 2025 festival

Friday 16 May 2025

The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of Royal College of Music (RCM) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.

Royal College of Music wins 2025 RIBA London Award

Thursday 15 May 2025

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.

Royal College of Music musicians awarded all four prizes at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards

Friday 2 May 2025

We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, with Royal College of Music (RCM) musicians winning all four prizes – a clean sweep that highlights the exceptional artistry at the College.

Summer at the Royal College of Music: a season of festival spirit

Wednesday 2 April 2025

The Royal College of Music (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.

Kurt Cobain Unplugged – one of rock music’s most iconic guitars displayed in a new exhibition at the Royal College of Music Museum

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 Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: a record-breaking success

Monday 31 March 2025

Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the Royal College of Music achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge

RCM Brass Faculty welcomes renowned musicians as Visiting Professors

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Three distinguished musicians join the Royal College of Music (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.

Inside the contemporary conservatoire: an in-depth new book from the Royal College of Music

Tuesday 18 March 2025

Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Royal College of Music (RCM) as a central case study.

Royal College of Music ranked Global No. 1 for fourth consecutive year

Wednesday 12 March 2025

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.

Royal College of Music students and alumni recognised in Classic FM 30 under 30

Thursday 6 March 2025

Students and alumni from the Royal College of Music (RCM) continue to shape the classical music world, with several earning a place in Classic FM’s 30 under 30 list which celebrates musicians who are transforming the industry.  

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