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 host landmark symposium on music and parental wellbeing

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Pioneering research from the Royal College of Music (RCM) is reshaping global understanding of how music can support parental wellbeing.

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.

Audrey Hyland appointed Head of Vocal and Opera

Wednesday 2 July 2025

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Audrey Hyland as Head of Vocal and Opera.

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.

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