Ward Thomas set to “Busk For The Planet” in Manchester
After performing a series of pop-up busking events across the UK, country-pop duo Ward Thomas will busk in Manchester and Liverpool tomorrow.
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RNCM receives star support for fundraising appeal
Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music fundraising appeal has received star support from Nile Rodgers, Johnny Marr and more. The appeal to keep the music playing has been endorsed by musicians, broadcasters and alumni who have pledged their support to the RNCM....
Manchester’s RNCM awards Honorary Professorships to Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis
Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music has awarded Honorary Professorships to music industry legends Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis. The award came after the duo delivered an online masterclass to students of popular music at the world-leading conservatoire....
Ward Thomas release new track Hold Space
Ward Thomas have revealed new track Hold Space from their upcoming EP The Space Between ahead of their rescheduled Manchester RNCM gig. Following the release of their previous single Painted Legacy and announcement of the upcoming EP, the country pop duo have released...
Previewed: Duke Special at Manchester’s RNCM
Duke Special will open a run of three UK dates at Manchester’s RNCM where he will perform a retrospective of his work to date. The ‘Evening with Duke Special’ will see him dipping in to studio albums, songs from his theatre productions, Mother Courage, Gulliver’s...
WATCH – in interview: Lainey Wilson
Ahead of her performance at Manchester's RNCM, we talk with rising country music star Lainey Wilson about new music, touring and just how much things have changed for her in Nashville.
Previewed: Thea Gilmore at the Royal Northern College of Music
Thea Gilmore headlines at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music the day after releasing her latest album Small World Turning. Small World Turning is her first new collection of songs since 2017’s The Counterweight became her 3rd successive top 40 album. The...
Introducing Nashville UK Tour to come to Manchester’s RNCM
The Introducing Nashville UK Tour featuring Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, Chris Lane and Rachel Wammack will open at Manchester’s RNCM in October.
Royal Northern College of Music launches zero-tolerance campaign on sexual harassment
The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, and RNCM Students’ Union have launched a new campaign promoting zero-tolerance to sexual harassment. RNCM Zero is a collaborative initiative between the College and the Students’ Union to set a strong example to staff,...
What’s coming up at the RNCM over Summer 2018?
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music has revealed its Summer 2018 season featuring classical music, big band, vocal and a collaboration with Manchester Jazz Festival. Running through the season, the RNCM will continue their year-long French Connections...
RNCM Opera bringing Hansel and Gretel to Manchester
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) brings Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel to the backstreets of Manchester this spring. The RNCM turns the clock back to the 1890s for this production of the Brothers Grimm tale, where a young brother and sister...
RNCM receives funding from HEFCE for digital project
Manchester's Royal Northern College of Music has received £1.05 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England’s Catalyst Fund to establish a significant digital project linking the College with university music departments and professional partners...
Newton Faulkner releases new album ahead of Manchester gig
Nearly ten years to the day since the release of his debut double platinum selling album Hand Built By Robots, Newton Faulkner’s latest Hit The Ground Running is due out. The release of Hit The Ground Running on 1 September comes ahead of Newton Faulkner performing at...
Previewed: Saint Etienne at the RNCM
Saint Etienne come to Manchester's RNCM next week in support of their new album Home Counties which is released today. Home Counties comprises sixteen new songs Saint Etienne have written about a day in the life of a Home Counties resident. Moving from the life of a...
Royal Northern College of Music appoints Manus Carey as new Director of Performance
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music has appointed Manus Carey as Director of Performance. The role at the RNCM commences in September 2017. Manus Carey is currently Executive Producer at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, having held this position since...