Welcome to our third digital Upbeat, released as spring is in the air and hope ignites for a reopening of musical activity.

The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge resulted in a record £131,594 raised for the RCM Scholarships Fund.

Operatic baritone, Peter Brathwaite, features in Upbeat's first-ever video project.

Key participants in the RCM's Diversity Action Group share their thoughts on how change can be achieved.

The Royal College of Music has held its first virtual information event for those interested in legacy giving.

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.

Royal College of Music named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.

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.

RCM Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.

Remembering and celebrating the lives of those connected with the RCM.

News, stories and updates from the RCM student body, plus posts from the #RCMCommunity on social media.

News, stories and updates from the RCM staff, plus posts from the #RCMCommunity on social media.

News, stories and updates from the RCM alumni network, plus posts from the #RCMCommunity on social media.

RCM researchers have co-authored a new textbook guiding musicians through the process of designing, conducting, analysing and communicating music research.

Members of the Royal College of Music community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

The RCM's internationally renowned collection of musical materials has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.

The Centre for Performance Science has launched a study to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on professionals in the arts and culture sectors.