Tuesday 23 September 2025
Thirteen Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) is delighted to announce the musicians who will hold fellowships for the 2025/26 academic year.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (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.
Thursday 24 July 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) is excited to launch Sydney as a new location to audition for 2026 entry.
Monday 7 July 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (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.
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.
Friday 16 May 2025
The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.
Thursday 15 May 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (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.
Monday 31 March 2025
Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) as a central case study.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (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.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (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.
Monday 18 November 2024
We are delighted that Andrew Moore will join the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) as Artistic Director from spring 2025.
Monday 21 October 2024
Renowned for its forward-thinking and holistic approach to developing the careers of young musicians, this year marks a quarter of a century of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) Creative Careers Centre.
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Selected via a competitive audition process, the list comprises some of today’s most talented young performers and academics.
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Described as powerful, extraordinary and tantalizing by reviewers, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus made their spectacular debut at the world’s biggest classical music festival, the BBC Proms, to critical acclaim.
Thursday 11 July 2024
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) achieved excellent results in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), excelling in teaching quality, learning opportunities and student voice.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
His Majesty The Emperor of Japan experienced the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s unique blend of heritage and innovation.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Students from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) had a unique opportunity to perform for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and Members of the Royal Family at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on 25 June 2024.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
We are honoured that King Charles III has chosen to become Patron of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM), continuing his longstanding relationship with the College.
Thursday 25 April 2024
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) Symphony Orchestra bring Gustav Holst’s dazzling depiction of a journey through space to the BBC Proms on 25 August and Helsinki Festival’s closing concert on 1 September, in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy.
Wednesday 10 April 2024
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the third year running and earned the inaugural top spot for Music in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Thursday 28 September 2023
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) achieved the highest rating of Gold for its outstanding teaching, delivery of student experience and outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Wednesday 22 March 2023
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been ranked as the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, holding this position for the second consecutive year.
Thursday 1 December 2022
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) wishes you a festive season full of joy and music with a special performance of Silent Night filmed in RCM’s wonderful new campus.
Wednesday 6 April 2022
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been ranked as the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Wednesday 30 March 2022
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) is pleased to present a vibrant summer events programme featuring festivals, classical concerts and innovative collaborations.
Wednesday 2 March 2022
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) Festival of Percussion returns on Sunday 8 May 2022. Internationally renowned drummer Benny Greb headlines a full day of performances, talks and workshops for audiences of all ages.
Thursday 4 March 2021
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.
Wednesday 25 August 2021
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ launches its 2021 events season, with more events to be announced.
Thursday 22 July 2021
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has performed well in the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) achieving an overall satisfaction score of 85%.
Thursday 15 April 2021
RCM musicians are taking to the College’s stages to perform together for the first time since autumn 2020.
Thursday 27 May 2021
An exciting new film showcasing the RCM received its premiere last night at the College’s More Music Virtual Gala.
Wednesday 21 April 2021
The RCM has joined with three international partners to launch the Global Conservatoire.
Tuesday 26 January 2021
The popular RCM In Focus series returns this spring with new performances by RCM musicians, filmed especially for online audiences.
Wednesday 9 September 2020
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€¯has launched its autumn events season for 2020, including the first performances in its brand-new Performance Hall.