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April

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Music & Ideas: The Music We Haven't Heard Yet

22 April 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Former RCM Head of Composition William Mival talks about composing today, looks forward to the future and introduces his new Signum recording.

May

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Music & Ideas: Joseph Horovitz Centenary

06 May 2026, 5:15pm
The Carne Room

Join us for this event in honour of Joseph Horovitz’s centenary year as the RCM Library launches a new website celebrating his rich musical life.

Dave Weckl sits behind a drum kit against a dark background and smiles

RCM Festival of Percussion: Daytime Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Step into a full day of rhythm and energy for all ages at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

June

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Screening: A Basket Full of Eggs

24 June 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Studio

Watch a documentary by Romani filmmaker Lisa Smith to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, followed by an insight-sharing session.

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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

From soaring melodies to complex harmonies, pizzicato to vibrato, experience a day brimming with music and the full brilliance of the RCM Strings Faculty!

July

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Performance Science 25

01 July 2026, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Join us for a roundtable discussion on Music in Health and Care, marking 25 years of the Performance Science department at RCM.