With a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing Kurt Cobain’s guitar in the RCM Museum, Upbeat shines a spotlight on this versatile instrument.

Upbeat discusses all things RCM with Students' Union President and flautist Leila Hooton.

Upbeat  meets up-and-coming composer Luke Mombrea to hear about his time at the Royal College of Music and how the Creative Careers Centre shaped his career.

In Holst’s 150th anniversary year, Upbeat discovers the man behind the music, focusing on his time at the Royal College of Music and his friendship with fellow alumnus, Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Upbeat caught up with Ivana Gavrić to hear about life after the RCM and how the Creative Careers Centre helped forge her career.

As we approach the centenary of the death of Stanford, a key figure in Royal College of Music history, Upbeat asks, is it time to re-evaluate his significance?

In collaboration with Sean Mayes, Dr Sarah Whitfield flies the flag for some key principles of the Royal College of Music: first-rate research and embracing diversity. Upbeat found out more about Sarah’s research into Black British musical theatre.

With support from the Royal College of Music, Professor Rosie Perkins and Dr Neta Spiro have established two vital new networks that are growing understanding of the relationship between music and wellbeing.