Autumn 2025 at the Royal College of Music: Boulez, Coleridge-Taylor and the sounds of 20th-century France

Wednesday 30 July 2025

The Royal College of Music (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.

Royal College of Music launches new audition location in Australia

Thursday 24 July 2025

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is excited to launch Sydney as a new location to audition for 2026 entry.

Royal College of Music to confer degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Monday 7 July 2025

The Royal College of Music (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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sounds of Blossom: Royal College of Music and Kew Gardens unite once again for musical celebration of spring

Wednesday 5 February 2025

The Royal College of Music and Kew Gardens welcome the arrival of spring in London with a unique festival of music and nature from 15 March to 6 April 2025.

Legends and Tales are brought to life in the Royal College of Music’s Spring 2025 Season

Wednesday 11 December 2024

The Royal College of Music (RCM) Spring 2025 Season weaves together dramatic stories and musical masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales, featuring performances by renowned leaders of the classical world.

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

Wednesday 27 November 2024

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.

Andrew Moore announced as Artistic Director of the Royal College of Music

Monday 18 November 2024

We are delighted that Andrew Moore will join the Royal College of Music (RCM) as Artistic Director from spring 2025.