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Spring 2022
In Vaughan Williams’ 150th anniversary year, Professor David Wright looks at the composer’s role as a teacher, advocate and supporter of women composers.
Upbeat speaks to alumna Laura Peh about how studying at the RCM helped prepare her for an entrepreneurial career.
Autumn 2021
With the More Music development of the Royal College of Music campus now complete, we introduce you to some of the RCM’s new venues and facilities.
We speak to our Chairman of the Estates Committee about his love of music and his role in the More Music redevelopment.
Learn more about the Royal College of Music’s pioneering Junior Department, which prepares young people for musical life in the 21st century.
Summer 2021
We speak to Veronica Wadley CBE, Baroness Fleet – a member of the RCM Council and More Music Campaign Cabinet – about her extraordinary career and her advocacy for the arts.
Artistic Director Stephen Johns shares how the College was able to pivot to digital during the pandemic – and what the digital landscape looks like moving forward.
We meet incoming President of the Students’ Union, Laura Williamson, and bid farewell to outgoing President Joel Wilson.
Spring 2021
Key participants in the RCM's Diversity Action Group share their thoughts on how change can be achieved.
We hear from Joel Wilson, President of the RCM Students' Union in the first of our new regular series 'Student voices'.
The best music education is global. We need new pathways for students from the Arab world to benefit.
Upbeat speaks to Denis Coleman, RCMJD graduate, songwriter and popstar in our new regular feature.
The work of RCM Sparks continue to thrive at a time when children's access to music education has never been more important.
Autumn 2020
RCM alumni share their inspiring stories of creativity and reimagined performance.
Dr George Waddell from the Centre for Performance Science shares tips and insights on how to maintain mental and physical health.
RCM SU International Officer Andrew Chen writes about the hopeful and supportive environment he has seen in the student community.
The RCM takes part in an innovative photography project in collaboration with Thomas Dworzak, Magnum photographer.
Take a look at the making of our In Focus film series and hear from the performers and staff who starred in them.
Summer 2020
Colleagues and students from across the RCM reflect on how musical learning has flourished during lockdown.
Researcher Dr Rosie Perkins on why the arts are so important during times of crisis.
The Royal College of Music has a long history of philanthropic support. Here, Upbeat talks to RCM supporters and scholars on why giving at the College has such a valued role.
Artistic Director Stephen Johns shares his favourite online performances from June.
Members of the RCM community share photos of their at-home offices and thoughts on remote working.