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Sizeable Grants from Leverhulme Trust and Wolfson Foundation to Support Students

Leeds Conservatoire has been awarded increased funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, to support students on several pathways, and is grateful for their continued generosity.

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Milnes

We had a chat with our Principal Lecturer, Chris Milnes, about being a tour musician and tour manager. He shared his experiences on the road and offered some valuable insights and advice for anyone considering either career path.

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Professor Keith Ayling With The Ivors Academy Chair Tom Gray At Dolby, Soho Square
Leeds Conservatoire Professor Appointed as Ivors Academy Chair of Education

Keith Ayling, Associate Professor in Songwriting in Music Education at Leeds Conservatoire, has accepted the position of Chair of Education for The Ivors Academy.

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Leeds Conservatoire Professor Elected to Ivors Academy Senate

The Ivors Academy has announced the election of 40 songwriters and composers to its Senate, including the conservatoire's Professor Keith Ayling.

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Songwriting Graduate Secures PPL Support

Lizzie Berchie has secured support from the PPL Momentum Music Fund to complete and release a new EP ‘Night Shift.’

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Singer-Songwriter Secures Glastonbury Slot

Nadia Kadek has secured a coveted slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, ahead of graduating from the Songwriting course at Leeds Conservatoire this summer.

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