The Royal College of Music presents four festivals and welcomes distinguished visiting artists in spring 2024

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Sir Antonio Pappano returns to the College to conduct the RCM Symphony Orchestra, and Sir Thomas Allen and Dame Imogen Cooper share their knowledge with students in the masterclass series

Royal College of Music welcomes world-leading artists as part of Autumn Season 2023

Wednesday 16 August 2023

Distinguished conductor Sir Andrew Davis makes his debut at the College, and world-renowned piano virtuoso Lang Lang shares his expertise with students as part of the RCM's masterclass series.

Royal College of Music presents vibrant Summer 2023 Events Season

Wednesday 5 April 2023

The Royal College of Music (RCM) presents an inspiring events programme and shines a spotlight on women composers throughout the Summer Season

Season’s Greetings from the Royal College of Music 2022

Thursday 1 December 2022

The Royal College of Music (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.

Royal College of Music presents inspiring autumn events season

Wednesday 17 August 2022

The RCM announces a diverse range of concerts, talks and events including a series of performances inspired by nature this autumn.

HRH The Prince of Wales meets young musicians and confers honours at the Royal College of Music

Tuesday 3 May 2022

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales today conferred honours to musicians, music industry professionals and RCM students during the annual President's Visit.  

Royal College of Music announces 2022 Summer season

Wednesday 30 March 2022

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is pleased to present a vibrant summer events programme featuring festivals, classical concerts and innovative collaborations.

RCM in top 10% among English universities for research promoting public and community engagement

Thursday 1 April 2021

The RCM is in the top 10% of English universities for research promoting public and community engagement in the first Knowledge Exchange Framework.

RCM Sparks digital toolkit supports families, schools and local community during lockdown

Monday 27 July 2020

RCM Sparks has launched a new digital toolkit to continue its essential work with schools and the local community during lockdown.

Numerous nominations for RCM composition students, staff and alumni for Ivors Academy Composer Awards 2019

Wednesday 30 October 2019

The shortlist for this year’s Ivors Academy Composer Awards includes 11 current and former students and staff from the Royal College of Music’s Composition Faculty.

Royal College of Music launches autumn season with More Music concert series

Tuesday 6 August 2019

The Royal College of Music has launched its autumn season with a concert series designed to showcase the exceptional talent of RCM musicians.

RCM in partnership with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra

Tuesday 14 May 2019

The Royal College of Music (RCM) this week welcomed the National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra from Canada, hosting a series of workshops and concerts and embarking on a partnership to enable further collaborative events in the future.

RCM celebrates royal bicentenary with all things brass at the Great Exhibition Road Festival

Tuesday 7 May 2019

This summer, 20 South Kensington institutions, including the RCM, are opening their doors for two days of free science, arts and culture events.

RCM alumna’s world premiere brings young musicians together at the Royal Albert Hall

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Over the past two months the Royal College of Music (RCM) has welcomed hundreds of children through its doors for massed rehearsals in the lead up to the world premiere performance of CONVO at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tommy Igoe headlines the Royal College of Music Festival of Percussion 2019

Monday 25 February 2019

The Royal College of Music (RCM) Festival of Percussion 2019 returns on Sunday 5 May. Tommy Igoe headlines a full day of performances, talks and workshops.

RCM Sparks at the BBC Proms

Tuesday 17 July 2018

RCM Sparks are giving young people the opportunity to engage with the BBC Proms in a unique way this summer.

Holly Mathieson on conducting

Monday 26 March 2018

Award-winning conductor Holly Mathieson visited the Royal College of Music in March.

RCM Sparks celebrates success 'on the road' at Pimlico Academy

Tuesday 19 December 2017

RCM Sparks and the RCM Philharmonic recently completed a two-day residency at Pimlico accedmy to great acclaim.

Charlotte Harding has new work commissioned by Tri-borough Music Hub

Friday 24 March 2017

Royal College of Music graduate Charlotte Harding has had an ambitious new composition commissioned by the Tri-borough Music Hub.

Open Orchestra

Thursday 3 January 2013

The RCM has been involved in developing the Open Orchestra project, a new schools music programme bringing together children from special and mainstream schools.

The Tri-borough Music Hub

Friday 28 September 2012

On Tuesday 25 September the Royal Albert Hall hosted the launch of the new Tri-borough Music Hub, supported by Arts Council England...

The President's Visit 2012

Thursday 15 March 2012

On Wednesday 14 March, HRH The Prince of Wales visited the Royal College of Music, where in his role as President of the RCM, he presented special honours at the College’s annual awards ceremony...

Turtle Song

Monday 19 December 2011

In 2011, one of the RCM's acclaimed projects began its nationwide roll-out...

Celebrating six years of Musicians of the Future

Friday 29 July 2011

The flagship project run in partnership with the RCM and the RBKC celebrates this imporant landmark

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