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Contemporary Pop Choir Members Performing At Leeds Conservatoire. Photo Credit Ian Hodgson
Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir to Compete at Royal Albert Hall

The Contemporary Pop Choir has been chosen as a finalist for this year’s How Sweet The Sound competition and will be competing in the Large Choirs category against renowned choirs from Denmark, Italy and the UK.

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Office for Students Approves New Access and Participation Plan

The focus of the conservatoire’s new Access and Participation Plan is to continue the work started in its previous plan to support access to its provision, continuation, and degree outcomes for students from several disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds.

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Violinists. Photo Credit Ian Hodgson
One HundRED Violins: Join Flashmob in Leeds This October

Leeds Conservatoire and the Red Violin festival have teamed up to bring a fun, free of charge, musical experience to the city and invite violinists of all ages and abilities to join.

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New Music Industry Network Launched for Creatives in West Yorkshire

A brand-new network has been created to connect creative musical talent with opportunities in West Yorkshire. Launched by Mayor Tracy Brabin in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire, Come Play With Me, and CREATEBritain, the regional network will be a central hub for music industry professionals to share knowledge and insight, create opportunities and collaborate.

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English Teacher Win 2024 Mercury Prize

The four-piece band, who formed at Leeds Conservatoire, are the first act from outside London to win the Mercury Prize in a decade.

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Royal Philharmonic Society Continues Support for Leeds Conservatoire Students

Every year, the RPS provides funding to talented young musicians who do not own an instrument suitable for their professional training. The RPS has again chosen to support three of our students.

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