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Alumnus, film director and Belgrade Theatre Creative Director Corey Campbell honoured with Diversity Champion Award by the Royal Television Society for empowering Black talent on screen and behind the camera.

Principal Stephen Maddock welcomes students and staff back to RBC for another busy term and encourages everyone to enjoy the tantalising programme on offer in January and the coming months.

The first Primary Winds cohort performed to parents and other family members recently to celebrate their musical achievements and developing confidence in just three months.

Eastside Jazz Festival will gather internationally renowned musicians with some of today’s most interesting and innovative talent, alongside grassroots promoters and exciting local and student musicians.

More than 200 delegates from the UK and overseas gathered at RBC for the country’s largest annual event for postgraduate music research.

Acting alumna and Honorary Fellow returns to Birmingham in a creative retelling of a Christmas classic with new songs by Lloyd Webber and Rice.

Principal Stephen Maddock shares the latest news on the December open day, RBC’s high number of applications, recent performances including a special tribute to Richard Tandy, the late keyboard player and composer for Birmingham's very own Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).

Acting graduate Jennifer English won Best Lead Performance at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards for her portrayal of Maelle in the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Graduate guitarist Aidan Pope takes top honour at the Roma Jazz Contest 2025 with his modern approach to the jazz guitar.

Junior Royal Birmingham Conservatoire  (JRBC) s tudent Max Walsh  won first prize at the  Liszt Piano Society International Piano Competition  on Saturday 22 November.  

Hear from  f ormer  Indian Council for Cultural Relations  (ICCR)  Chair  in Indian Studies  Dr  Radhika Balakrishnan , who  believes  that  music is a powerful bridge between cultures as she  progresses  through  her   four-week residen cy.  

Alumnus Segun Akinola has composed the score for new documentary Kingdom, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series follows leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and lions competing for a home in a remote corner of Zambia.

Visiting Professor Richard Ayres spent a week guiding Composition students and the Thallein Ensemble, culminating in a concert inspired by his work, Islands.

Head of Composition Professor Joe Cutler releases his new opera album, Sonata for Broken Fingers, today.

Junior Conservatoire alumna Ellie Slorach has come full circle, taking to the stage as a Conductor for a recent City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) family concert.