Latest News and Podcasts
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US jazz legend celebrated at Birmingham conference
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 MAY
The work of American composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington will be placed under the spotlight at a three-day conference taking place in Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham...
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire pianist named BBC Young Musician 2018
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 MAY
A 16-year-old pianist who studies at Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has been named as the winner of BBC Young Musician 2018 .
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Conservatoire Folk Ensemble announce new album and tour
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 MAY
The UK's biggest folk band, The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble , have announced details of their new mini-album, ‘Sleepy Maggie + Remixes Reworkings and Rarities’, which will be released on Sunday...
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Birmingham student provides summer soundtrack with new single
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 MAY
A student from Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is hoping to fill dancefloors this summer with her latest track, ‘ Body Spirit ’.
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Birmingham graduate joins world-leading orchestra
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 MAY
A graduate from Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has become the newest member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York under maestro Yannick...
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Centre stage at Shakespeare's Globe theatre
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 APR
Actors from 20 leading Drama schools across the UK had the opportunity to perform on stage at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in London during the annual Sam Wanamaker Festival which took place 24-25...
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Birmingham opera star scoops national award
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 APR
Global opera star and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumna Catherine Foster has been recognised for her work to further audiences’ appreciation of renowned German composer Richard Wagner....
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Family festival returns to Birmingham
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 APR
From starring in your own play, jewellery making and designing your own railway, to science experiments, craft workshops and a Commonwealth Games-inspired sports day, Birmingham City University...
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Birmingham academics ‘Go The Distance’ for Commonwealth Games handover
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 APR
A group of academics will be flying the flag for Birmingham City University this weekend as they take part in the Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony.
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“May the Fourth be with you!” – ‘Star Wars’, Spider-Man and Sir Lenny ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 APR
Chancellor of Birmingham City University, Sir Lenny Henry will be taking to the stage of the institution’s new Royal Birmingham Conservatoire next month.
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Jazz greats poised to create new works for renowned Midlands music fes...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 APR
A renowned music festival that celebrates the adventurous spirit and the open mind will be bringing its sixth edition to Shrewsbury in June.
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Escape room twist encourages players to pull off Birmingham’s biggest ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 APR
Following last year’s live action ‘Cluedo’ experience , Tagline returns with a new immersive gaming adventure that will encourage players to commit a crime – without fear of arrest.