Friday 12 December 2025
A heart-warming and poignant film about the power of music, The Choral features a host of musicians from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
Thursday 11 December 2025
The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s historic MTV Unplugged performance, has been donated to the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿).
Friday 28 November 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to announce a generous grant of £537,724 from the Leverhulme Trust. This vital funding will provide £235,324 towards Junior Department Bursaries and the Sparks Juniors programme, as well as £302,400 to support undergraduate scholarships.
Thursday 27 November 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) Spring 2026 Season puts the spotlight on chamber music as well as programmes ranging from Baroque to disco.
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education.
Monday 24 November 2025
26 talented musicians from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Junior Department have secured places in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2026.
Monday 24 November 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to once again take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest online match-funding campaign.
Friday 26 September 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to announce that award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu will take on the role of Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin joins as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera.
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Thirteen ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ students have won highly competitive places on flagship development programmes run by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).
Monday 22 September 2025
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ alumni continue to make their mark across the global music landscape, securing top positions in the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles.
Monday 8 September 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to announce the musicians who will hold fellowships for the 2025/26 academic year.
Friday 5 September 2025
Tra le fiamme brings together the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Historical Performance Faculty.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ welcomes new harp professors, Elizabeth Bass and Oliver Wass, and violin professor Esther Yoo, this September.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Sopranos Mary Nelson and Sarah Tynan join the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ as vocal studies professors this September.
Monday 4 August 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) acclaimed production of Mozart’ The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.
Monday 4 August 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah K Whitfield to a Readership in Musical Theatre, in recognition of her distinguished achievement in scholarly research in music.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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.
Thursday 24 July 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is excited to launch Sydney as a new location to audition for 2026 entry.
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Pioneering research from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is reshaping global understanding of how music can support parental wellbeing.
Monday 7 July 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is delighted to announce the appointment of Audrey Hyland as Head of Vocal and Opera.
Thursday 19 June 2025
Starting in October 2025, Bellot Ensemble will build on their success through a development programme of residencies at the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) and National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) and a regular presence on BBC Radio 3.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
This summer, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Symphony Orchestra will make its debut at the prestigious Aldeburgh Festival. A few days later ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ brass students will also feature at the festival in a special collaboration with Onyx Brass.
Thursday 5 June 2025
Nirvana fans and music lovers have a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) has launched a special prize draw to win Kurt Cobain’s guitar plectrum, used during the band’s legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.
Friday 16 May 2025
The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.
Thursday 15 May 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.
Friday 2 May 2025
We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) musicians winning all four prizes – a clean sweep that highlights the exceptional artistry at the College.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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.
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 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.
Monday 31 March 2025
Thanks to the great generosity of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Supporters, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Three distinguished musicians join the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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.
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) as a central case study.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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.
Thursday 6 March 2025
Students and alumni from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) 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. Â
Tuesday 4 March 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) is collaborating with Steinway & Sons to host Europe's first ever Spiriocast event organised by an institution, bringing the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ performance into concert halls and to audiences across the world.
Friday 14 February 2025
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿) Green Week took place from 17 to 23 February 2025, showcasing the College’s dedication to environmental sustainability and encouraging students and staff to take action towards a greener future.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ 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.
Tuesday 28 January 2025
The Alastair Jackson International Opera Award (AJIOA), managed by Melba Opera Trust, provides full funding to support two years of tuition and living expenses at the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, enabling Eden to complete a postgraduate Artist Diploma.





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