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.
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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Monday 31 March 2025
Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the Royal College of Music achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Royal College of Music (RCM) as a central case study.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
The Royal College of Music (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 Royal College of Music (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.
Tuesday 19 November 2024
For the 15th year in a row, the Royal College of Music is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.
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 Royal College of Music (RCM) Creative Careers Centre.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
An exceptional line up of performances in the Royal College of Music (RCM) Autumn Season reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, or groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.
Thursday 25 April 2024
The Royal College of Music (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.
Monday 22 April 2024
A series of three concerts at Wigmore Hall give audiences the opportunity to experience Royal College of Music musicians performing in this remarkable venue.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
The Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum has been awarded a grant of over £1.1 million over a five-year period from Research England’s Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund, to support its work in advancing understanding of music culture through history and societies.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
From the Royal College of Music (RCM) concert halls to London’s Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall, the Summer 2024 Season boasts a range of performances from festivals and orchestral masterpieces to unique chamber works and new music by RCM composers.
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
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Help unlock £60,000 of funding this festive season through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.
Thursday 19 October 2023
Over summer 2023, the Royal College of Music refurbished the Britten Theatre, replacing all the audience seating to improve comfort levels and sight lines.
Monday 18 September 2023
Pianist Thomas Kelly has been announced as the recipient of the Benjamin Britten Piano Fellowship for 2023-24, awarded by the Royal College of Music (RCM) and generously supported by the Philip Loubser Foundation (PLF).
Tuesday 12 September 2023
The Royal College of Music is delighted to announce a new global partnership with the industry-leading online platform Forte offering lessons with RCM teachers to students in the global Inspired Schools group.
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.
Wednesday 28 June 2023
The Corelia Project is a new database which increases the visibility and searchability of music by women composers.
Monday 15 May 2023
£1.9 million grant will be used to create a larger Performance Laboratory, expanding the RCM’s role in training musicians using pioneering research.
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
Monday 27 March 2023
The 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 13th year running.
Friday 6 January 2023
Royal College of Music Museum project awarded a £33,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation.
Tuesday 20 December 2022
The RCM welcomes world-renowned artists as part of a varied season of concerts and events.
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Seonwoo will be joining the Royal College of Music on the Artist Diploma (ArtDip) in Opera course.
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.
Thursday 9 June 2022
RCM Collections Move Officers Ramiro Leite and Chiara Raponi share their experiences of unpacking the RCM Museum’s collections and setting up the new Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture.
Monday 14 March 2022
The Royal College of Music (RCM) has unveiled a new donor recognition projection as its More Music: Reimagining the Royal College of Music Campaign enters its final phase.
Wednesday 27 April 2022
The Royal College of Music Museum has acquired a portrait of Samuel Arnold, the prolific 18th century anti-slavery composer.
Wednesday 23 March 2022
Bob Wigley, a long-standing supporter of the RCM, held a celebratory concert with special guests including Danielle de Niese.
Thursday 16 December 2021
The Royal College of Music is delighted to announce a new scholarship and bursary funded by Huawei Technologies UK. Four RCM students have been awarded the inaugural Huawei Scholarship and a further three will benefit from the Huawei Bursary to support their studies for the 2021/22 academic year.
Thursday 2 December 2021
HRH The Prince of Wales, President of the Royal College of Music, today officially opened the newly transformed building during a special visit to the institution in December.
Wednesday 25 August 2021
The Royal College of Music launches its 2021 events season, with more events to be announced.
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Friday 17 September 2021
The Royal College of Music (RCM) receives a significant gift from Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne (AMFL) for the next three years to support its acclaimed masterclass programme.
Monday 26 July 2021
Laura will be joining the Royal College of Music in September 2021 on the Master of Performance (MPerf) course.
Friday 23 July 2021
Six new annual scholarships will support students, beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.
Thursday 27 May 2021
An exciting new film showcasing the RCM received its premiere last night at the College’s More Music Virtual Gala.
